Chapter 427
Nightfall: The Third Mizukage Convenes an Emergency Meeting!
This was a high-level expanded meeting. In attendance were not only the top officials of Kirigakure but also the commanders of major military corps, captains of various special forces, and clan leaders of the village.
The primary topic of discussion? Haruto Saito.
Feiyu had just received crucial intelligence—information regarding Gutian Village!
Kirigakure's Anbu and infiltration units had been monitoring the Land of Whirlpools for years. Even though Haruto Saito had twice dismantled their covert operations, the Hidden Mist's reconnaissance efforts never ceased.
Since the fall of the Land of Whirlpools, Kirigakure's long-term strategic goal had always been to claim its territory. As such, they maintained continuous surveillance and intelligence gathering on its various settlements. Gutian Village was no exception.
Initially, Gutian Village was an insignificant settlement. A mere six months ago, Kirigakure's infiltration units barely took note of it. It was only mentioned in passing in intelligence reports, with little concern over its accuracy. However, in the past six months, the village had undergone a complete transformation, something Kirigakure could not ignore.
Despite this, no one had connected the dots. The Land of Whirlpools was a chaotic region filled with countless factions constantly rising and falling. Such upheavals were normal. Many sought to claim a piece of this ungoverned land. Even Iwagakure likely had secret operatives nurturing influence there.
Gutian Village's sudden rise did not appear particularly unusual. Its ninja population was still relatively small, making it seem unremarkable. Nevertheless, Kirigakure continued its standard reconnaissance efforts.