Along the way, Sai began to leverage his professional Ninja skills to investigate the Valley Country, especially its medical companies.
He discovered that, just as Hokage-sama had said, some force was active there.
He found that the medical companies in the Valley Country indeed had problems.
After more than ten days, Sai had not gathered any news about Lady Tsunade.
However, he had collected some intelligence.
In the Valley Country, a force had infiltrated various medical equipment companies, stealing equipment intelligence from other countries.
"What kind of force is this? Is it malicious competition from other companies?"
Normally, one would guess it's competition between major companies.
Such methods are not uncommon.
Regardless of whether the Ninja profession exists or not, spies will always be present.
However, after the other party stole the intelligence, Sai discovered that their employer was not a company, but a family.
This family was also a Ninja force, and every member was equipped with various high-tech Scientific Ninja Tools, maintaining strict surveillance over the family, which made Sai's efforts fruitless.
"It's so well hidden; there must be a problem. Could it be this family that, wanting intelligence on medical companies, captured Lady Tsunade to help them improve the development of medical equipment?"
Sai considered a possibility.
But it was unlikely; there was no need to capture Lady Tsunade. If they just caught her gambling and won big, she would obediently earn money, after all, she carried the identity of the Fifth Hokage.
So Sai could only think in other directions.
Hopefully, she hasn't been taken somewhere for experiments... In the capital of the Valley Country.
Countless aircraft flew in the sky, scanning in all directions.
Chakra scanning, thermal imaging scanning, and other technologies were all employed.
Below, Ninja were also on manual guard.
Inside a massive building, a huge figure sat on a large chair.
"Sir, someone is investigating intelligence within various medical equipment companies, and their methods are very strong, much like the Anbu Ninja of Konoha mentioned in our intelligence."
Below, a person covered in technology spoke to the figure above.
"Hmph, Konoha's people, are they? Indeed sharp. However, it's not suitable for us to confront them. Prepare everything; we will leave first. Just leave one company for them to investigate."
The huge figure mumbled.
Now was not the time to confront Konoha; his religion had not yet spread.
Their influence was just beginning.
And the situation within the company was something they had deliberately revealed.
They wanted to prevent anyone from guessing that the organization had already infiltrated various Scientific Ninja Tools and other laboratories.
"It's already prepared. By then, they should only know that Tsunade stayed at that company and eventually left on her own," the subordinate said.
"Hmm, how is the spread of the Ōtsutsuki Religion's faith? Has anyone noticed us?"
"Not yet. Even the Ninja Alliance is merely speculating about us based on the Ōtsutsuki ruins discovered constantly over the past two years, assuming our religion was founded to worship the Ōtsutsuki."
The reality was that they were striving to realize the ideals of the Ōtsutsuki Religion.
"Very good. Technology is still developing rapidly, and we can become even stronger. Before technology hits a bottleneck, we temporarily cannot confront Konoha and the others."
Boro was very satisfied with the recent plans.
As for Konoha or the Ninja Alliance discovering clues, it was not unexpected.
As long as they acted in the Ninja World, they couldn't escape the Ninja Alliance's intelligence teams.
It was just that some intelligence could be revealed, and some could not be revealed for now.
"Understood, Sir. I will go prepare now," the subordinate quickly retreated.
And Boro's large chair slowly descended, carrying his face and the chair, disappearing from the spot, leaving behind an empty, spacious hall...
Hidden Mist Village.
"Chōjūrō, the Mizukage position is yours. I'm going to find my Prince Charming. Goodbye."
Mei Terumī placed the Mizukage's hat on Chōjūrō's head and lightly kissed his cheek.
This made Chōjūrō blush instantly.
Then Mei Terumī smiled and left, leaving behind the helpless high-ranking officials of the Hidden Mist Village.
Mei Terumī, still very young, had only served as Mizukage for a few years before abandoning her post. The elder, Gengetsu, had truly misjudged her.
Think of the Third Hokage of Konoha, or the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, who diligently served for decades. This was truly embarrassing.
Fortunately, there was the Hidden Sand Village, where the Kage died quickly.
After regaining his composure, Chōjūrō sat in the Mizukage's seat: "The first matter, as you all know, is that the development of Scientific Ninja Tools in various countries has become a crucial project for each Hidden Village. Therefore, our Hidden Mist Village must not fall behind."
"Yes, Mizukage-sama," Ao said, taking the lead.
As Ao, who had assisted several generations of Mizukage, and had distinguished himself in the Fourth Shinobi World War, he was now an elder of the Hidden Mist Village. Many tasks required his involvement.
Assisting Chōjūrō in being a good Mizukage was also his mission.
"Mizukage-sama, according to the latest news, many Scientific Ninja Tools development laboratories in various countries seem to have had their intelligence stolen, leading to the leakage of some Scientific Ninja Tools. We need to make preparations."
Ao then explained the current situation, especially the most immediate intelligence.
Chōjūrō nodded: "Hmm, I understand. If there's anything this Mizukage needs to do, I will act. My strength is not what it used to be."
He had trained diligently in the Physical Training System.
The physical training under several times gravity had made his Taijutsu among the best in the entire Ninja Alliance.
Moreover, he also knew many Ninjutsu.
He was already a genius in sword skills, and now he had improved even further...
Hidden Cloud Village.
"Yo ho! The old man has finally passed the Ninja Association's assessment! A one-star Music Ninja! This is fantastic! With this title, I am truly the most promising singing Ninja in the Hidden Cloud Village!"
Killer Bee emerged from the Ninja Association, performing a joyful dance.
Passersby looked at him a few more times.
Those who knew his purpose came up to congratulate him on receiving the honor of a one-star Music Ninja title.
"You don't need to be so proud, do you? You spent so much money, hired so many teachers, went to so many places for inspiration, and only got a one-star Music Ninja. How embarrassing!"
Eight-Tails Gyūki embarrassed him from within his body.
After so many years and so many things done, all for this one title, what was there to be happy about?
"Look at Teacher Kogane; after getting a one-star Ninja title, he's holding concerts everywhere. His fame has spread throughout the Five Great Nations. Yet you're so proud of this small matter. Sigh!"
"What do you know? My music will one day surpass Teacher Kogane and become the strongest Music Ninja. Three stars, target three stars!" Killer Bee said firmly, raising his thumb.
"Three stars? I don't want to listen to your awful stuff every day. It gets more tiresome the more I hear it."
Despite saying that, Gyūki had no intention of blocking Killer Bee's voice.