Chapter 273
Deep in the mountains of the Land of Whirlpools, northwest region.
The dense forest was alive with the sounds of nature. Two Mist jonin were leaping from tree to tree, moving swiftly through the canopy. Traveling through the treetops was a common habit for many ninja on missions, as it left fewer traces on the ground, reducing the risk of being tracked.
"...Oh, by the way, have you heard about what happened in Wuya Village to the south?"
"Yes, I know. Kaino-sama from the vanguard unit's reconnaissance team was ambushed in Wuya Village. The assassin failed, killing three of Kaino-sama's guards before being taken down by his ninjutsu."
"What a shame. They didn't capture him alive, so we don't know who sent him."
"Wasn't it said to be a Leaf ninja?"
"That's just a conclusion drawn from the clues. The assassin's body was completely destroyed, so there's no way to confirm!"
"Hah! I think it's definitely a Leaf assassin. The Leaf's forces have already reached the western border. That's just what's visible on the surface. Who knows how many they've secretly sent into the Land of Whirlpools?"
"Hmm, true. The Leaf is the most likely suspect."
The two Mist jonin chatted as they moved, not in any particular hurry. Their pace wasn't slow, but it certainly wasn't fast either.
"Hey, do you think that assassin who was chased by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist could be a Leaf ninja?" the burly ninja on the left asked casually.