Chapter 272
The intelligence scroll began with a conclusion: the probability of Haruto Saito's death was over 99%, with an extremely low chance of survival.
Following this was a detailed report based on the analysis of gathered intelligence. It included eyewitness accounts, analytical inferences from Tsunade and others, as well as conclusions drawn by the covert operations unit!
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't need to ask any questions. The intelligence delivered to him was comprehensive and complete.
Haruto Saito, with the assistance of Tsunade and her team, had successfully assassinated Hōzuki Rōba. After separating from Tsunade's group, Haruto acted alone without any mission and managed to assassinate Fujita Asa. This act drew the pursuit of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist!
The covert operations unit also analyzed historical intelligence and determined that the ninja dog accompanying the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist was Kurojo, a highly decorated retired ninja dog from the Hidden Mist Village. Kurojo was the most powerful ninja dog in the Mist, stronger than even an average elite jonin!
The final battle between Haruto Saito and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist took place in an area shrouded by dense fog. As a result, no one knew the exact details of what happened. The conclusions were drawn based on various clues.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist withdrew without any injuries and returned directly to the Hidden Mist's vanguard camp.
Haruto Saito, however, was never seen again.
The covert operations unit concluded that Haruto Saito had died in battle!
However, they also listed other possible scenarios.
But the likelihood of those other scenarios was extremely low.