Chapter 58: Drunken Stupor
By no means was Arthur going to use the mask right now. There was too much for him to accomplish first.
Him securing the mask now ensured that the other players wouldn't try to use it for themselves or prevent him from taking it. They all knew Naruto, which meant they knew what Arthur could exploit.
Before fully departing the area, he walked to the base of a tree that was slightly far off. There, he placed a flying raijin mark.
Arthur then vanished in a flash, materializing in the familiar architecture of the Leaf Village. He stood within the shadows of a quiet forest—the forest he used to practice the flying raijin technique in.
The village was a far cry from the bustling city he once knew.
Rubble from destroyed buildings lay scattered like giant's teeth, and construction lights could be seen from his location over the devastation.
He had chosen this desolate area purposefully in case his Chakra Disguise technique failed to fool the others. Additionally, the late hour provided another layer of safety; most villagers were tucked into their beds, unaware of the menace returning to their broken home.
With a silent scan of his surroundings, Arthur plunged into the night and weaved through the debris-laden streets.
His next destination? The Leaf Village Cemetery. He had a morbid task to complete, but it was a necessary one.
When he arrived, the cemetery was absolutely still. Not even an owl was present to hoot on the rows of headstones.
As he approached the section reserved for the Hokages, something was off: Hiruzen Sarutobi's grave was nowhere to be found!