Chapter 104: Anbu
As far as Arthur was concerned, everything important was taking place in the Leaf Village.
The events unfolding there were pivotal, not just for him but for the entire landscape of power that he sought to manipulate.
His recent skirmish with the players had illuminated a great deal about his adversaries. In particular, Alice Yamanaka's prowess had shocked him; her ability to restrict his movements even while he was in Sage Mode indicated a significant enhancement to her sensory abilities.
This had implications—she was no longer a naïve young woman playing a supporting role; she had evolved into a formidable opponent.
Considering these changes, he knew he had to be cautious.
Observing from the shadows for too long would not be appropriate; he needed to engage information directly. But he also needed to blend in.
To accomplish this, he turned to one of his signature techniques—the Chakra Disguise technique.
This skill allowed him to shroud his presence, masking his chakra signature and allowing him to slip through the hearts of his enemies undetected.
'Transformation jutsu.'
Puff clouds dissipated, and he was now cloaked in both appearance and an illusion so deceptive that it reduced his chakra to that of a minute insect. The next step involves teleporting.
'Flying raijin.'