Tenzo vaguely said, "The investigation hasn't yielded results yet, but as long as we catch him, the doubts can be resolved."
Asami Shinsui nodded without speaking further.
Later, if I ask Kakashi, I'll know which side that guy is spying for.
However, thinking of Ooyama Jun's unusually muscular physique, it's clear he took some kind of Enhancing Medicine.
The somewhat abnormal chakra also gave her a familiar feeling, but she wasn't sure.
Because the natural energy is too thin.
So thin that it's undetectable if not paying attention.
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"Damn it, that damn woman, just a little bit more..."
Agitatedly clicked his tongue, Ooyama Jun's muscles began to shrink, returning to a normal man's physique.
But correspondingly, his aura at the moment became bleak, and his eyes were filled with deep exhaustion.
However, he couldn't rest now, at least not until he reached a safe place.
Since the mission here was completed, there was no need to stay in Konoha.
The dark forest resonated with the rustling of leaves.
Not sensing someone was chasing from behind, it seemed he had shaken off those pesky Anbu.
Ooyama Jun wasn't concerned about this, having great confidence in his own speed.
Those useless Anbu couldn't keep up with his pace.
At this moment, a light footstep suddenly sounded from behind, he quickly turned around, took out a kunai from his Ninja Tool Bag, pointed it forward, and nervously shouted, "Who!"
From behind the thick trees not far away, a figure slowly emerged.
With the help of the moonlight, the person had gray-white hair, wore round glasses, was a man in his twenties, and had a gentle smile on his face.
"Ooyama-senpai, it's me."
Seeing the newcomer's face, Ooyama Jun also breathed a sigh of relief, lowering the kunai in his hand.
"It's you, Kabuto. I was worried you wouldn't come."
"How could that be, picking you up is a task personally given to me by Orochimaru-sama."
Kabuto adjusted his glasses and smiled gently at Ooyama Jun.
"That's good, then, quickly arrange for me to leave Konoha. I'm worried if I stay here too long, I'll be caught by Anbu's ninjas."
Though he thought Anbu were a bunch of losers, if caught, he currently had no ability to fight against them.
The most important thing is, he had too many secrets that couldn't be extracted during interrogation by Anbu.
"So, how did the mission go?"
Kabuto asked.
Ooyama Jun took out a stack of rolled-up documents from the Ninja Tool Bag, handed them to Kabuto, and explained: "The research data was obtained, but as for that Sage Talisman you mentioned, I couldn't snatch it from that damn Asami Shinsui."
"Oh? That's quite unfortunate."
Kabuto nodded, not surprised.
Asami Shinsui was not only a Medical Ninja but also a Jonin in Konoha, even if her proficiency in certain ninja techniques wasn't clear, becoming a Jonin meant ordinary ninjas couldn't deal with her.
Even with the Enhancing Medicine, Ooyama Jun could only temporarily hold the upper hand.
Once the Anbu ninjas arrived for support, all he could do was retreat and escape.
But whether or not the Sage Talisman was obtained, it was more of a bonus, not a must-have.
"Come with me, now you're extremely dangerous in Konoha, better hideout outside for a while. I'll pass this data to Orochimaru-sama, and your contributions will be reported truthfully."
Kabuto said.
"Much appreciated."
"No trouble at all."
Ooyama Jun followed Kabuto into the depths of the dense forest.
A while later, they arrived at a clearing, Kabuto formed seals with both hands, causing the ground to shift, and raised a slab to reveal a dimly lit passage.
Kabuto pointed at the passage, "This leads directly to the forest outside of Konoha, follow this path and you can escape safely. Now, move quickly, if Anbu catches up, it'll be hard to explain."
Ooyama Jun nodded, walked to the front of the passage, taking a quick look, it was indeed pitch-black, but that wasn't a problem for a ninja.
"Alright then, I'm off now. Be careful in Konoha, don't get exposed."
"Of course."
Kabuto watched, smiling, as Ooyama Jun entered the passage, his smile suddenly turned sinister.
Bang!
The ground seemed to tremble briefly, a dull explosion erupted from the deep underground.
Suddenly, a burst of intense firelight emerged, banishing the darkness on the clearing.
The fiery light appeared briefly and disappeared just as quickly.
In an instant, the clearing reverted to its former silence and gloom.
The exit of the passage emitted hot white smoke.
As for Ooyama Jun who had entered, likely not even ashes remained.
"With this, the witness is thoroughly silenced."
Kabuto observed the calmed passage, the heat still rising, then with a slight glance back, the sinister smile on his face leveled, speaking to the figure that appeared behind him at some point:
"Wouldn't you agree, Kakashi-senpai?"
Standing behind Kabuto, Kakashi said nothing, simply watching Kabuto turn around calmly.
"No need for such a stern look, after all, Ooyama Jun couldn't be caught by Anbu. Otherwise, Orochimaru-sama's secrets would be exposed. He knew too much."