Chapter 105: Infiltrator
Finally, with an additive sense of urgency, he rifled through one final document.
It detailed the training schedules of elite squads preparing for possible confrontations. He might find an opening, a gap in their vigilance, which he could exploit to undermine their systems. Any shred of knowledge gained was akin to a scout report on a battlefield, one that would allow him to plan his next move.
As he absorbed the information and made mental notes, he registered a shift in the atmosphere outside the report center. He could hear distant footsteps approaching, the echo of boots sounding out against the tiled floor.
This was not the time to be discovered.
With fluidity, he coiled underneath the counter to hide himself just as the door swung open.
Two Anbu agents entered, their masks obscuring their features and their voices muffled yet clear. The conversation revolved around reports infiltrating the compound regarding the recent threats posed by the Sound Village.
Arthur strained to capture their words, slipping easily within the fragments of their dialogue.
"...constant vigilance is our course. The Hokage demands nothing less," one agent, a woman, stated.
"Recommended shifts are being organized for border checks. We need to ensure that nothing slips through," replied the male agent. "If even one rogue ninja makes it through, we risk everything. The intel on that Uchiha—that alone is why we are on high alert."
Arthur knew they were hinting at Sasuke; they had not only confirmed his suspicions regarding the previous reports but also validated the imperative of ensuring Sasuke's isolation.
As the agents continued to exchange thoughts, a strategy solidified in Arthur's mind.