Chapter 269
The mission to assassinate Hanzo Ryūno was clearly the task assigned to Tsunade and her team!
Jiraiya had mentioned that a high-ranking figure from the Hidden Mist Village had come to the Land of Whirlpools to temporarily oversee the covert operations unit. That figure was undoubtedly Hanzo Ryūno!
No one more important than him would come here. The Mizukage wouldn't personally visit the Land of Whirlpools. In fact, the leaders of the Five Great Shinobi Villages rarely leave their headquarters, as they must remain to oversee their respective territories.
"Why did he come to the Land of Whirlpools?" Haruto Saito wondered again.
At the time, Jiraiya hadn't elaborated, as Tsunade had interrupted him. They likely knew something about it.
Judging by the timeline, Hanzo Ryūno must have arrived in the Land of Whirlpools first, after which the Hidden Mist Village dispatched their vanguard forces, including the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. They wouldn't mobilize such a large force without a reason. There must be something significant going on!
"What could it be?" Haruto Saito speculated about various possibilities but couldn't come up with anything concrete.
He kept his Byakugan activated, observing the situation from a distance.
Hanzo Ryūno emerged from the warehouse with two bodyguards, and the three of them used the Body Flicker Technique to enter a nearby house. There, they began discussing matters with the eight Mist ninja. It seemed more like Hanzo Ryūno was issuing orders, occasionally asking questions.
"The Mizukage's right-hand man... If I could take him out..." Haruto Saito couldn't help but entertain the thought, but this time, he restrained himself.
Hanzo Ryūno's reputation was far too intimidating!