Chapter 243: Isn’t It Obvious?
Kimimaro stood at the edge of the clear, rocky terrain. Wind brushed past his white hair as he considered his situation.
The instant he heard a crack from behind, he instinctively jumped forward, swiftly turning around. He landed several feet away, keeping his mind on alert. From the undergrowth, Arthur Bennett slowly stepped into the clearing, disguised as Kaito.
Already, Kimimaro could sense something peculiar about Arthur's presence. No, something was indeed off about him.
Arthur paused momentarily and began, "Kimimaro... Why did you come here?"
Kimimaro studied Arthur, unsure of who he was or if this was the same person involved in this whole investigation. The silver hair and the purple robe would make anyone think that he was from their village. But not Kimimaro.
"Who are you?" he asked.
"That's not important to know right now," Arthur replied with a cool authority. "Think about it: Jūgo being able to recall that chakra-laced smoke, those vials going 'missing' the same day you departed for your mission... You came here because I led you here."
Now the Sound shinobi was now certain—Arthur was the man who he needed to capture. Dead or alive.
The moment Kimimaro prepared to raise his guard, Arthur walked a little forward and said, "There's no point in fighting someone who knows almost everything about you..."
"Is that so?" Kimimaro coolly replied. "What could a man like you possibly know about me?"
Arthur stopped and squared his shoulders.