Chapter 310: Simple Passerby
The Land of Birds.
Sunlight spilled over the horizon as Arthur approached the only village present in this country.
He had received word from the Akatsuki that he was now the owner of this territory, although the residents remained unaware of the new hierarchy.
Truth be told, it was never written that the Akatsuki owned any type of region save their own in the Rain Village.
Yet Arthur, having once been a political figurehead, understood the territorial rights that others did not. He also understood the significance of the place he was headed: a quaint village overshadowed by greenery.
From what he recalled from that filler arc, Naruto, Neji, and Tenten were dispatched by Tsunade to the Land of Birds to investigate reports of a "ghost" known as the Cursed Warrior, who was causing distress among the local populace.
Upon their arrival, they quickly learned about the recent death of the feudal lord, Ōwashi, who had secretly been killed by his chief adviser, Mōsō.
The political unrest and sorrow following his death permeated the land and amplified the fear surrounding the supposed ghost.
As their team delved deeper into the mystery, it became clear that Ōwashi's daughter, Toki, had taken on the guise of her brother, Sagi, to keep the family legacy alive and investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding their father's murder.
Ōwashi had been a kind-hearted and gullible feudal lord. He often prioritized the welfare of his citizens over his own safety, even venturing into places where feudal lords were typically forbidden.
Tragically, his trusting nature proved to be his downfall, leading to his assassination by Mōsō. His son, Sagi, who was also the older twin brother of Toki, had shared a close bond with her during their childhood, often accompanied by their mutual friend Chishima as they spent their days playing together.