"Was it him?"
A few minutes later, Seii opened his eyes and murmured softly.
Hebi had not disappointed him. As the leader of this mission, Hebi indeed knew the identity of every mber, including the traitor within their ranks.
However, what surprised Seii was that the traitor wasn't a mber cultivated by the Root Organization but soone coerced into obeying Danzo's orders because of compromising leverage.
It made sense upon reflection. Most mbers of the Root Organization lacked "humanity." Expecting them to serve as spies would be a disaster.
What is a spy?
A spy not only needs exceptional professional skills but also the ability to be adaptable and charming, capable of interacting with anyone.
Only with these qualities can they safely infiltrate and gather intelligence.
The mbers of the Root Organization, who often need to learn social skills from books, were entirely unsuited to being spies. They simply lacked the capacity!
This point was evident from Danzo's use of coercion and bribery to send Kabuto Yakushi and Nonō Yakushi on infiltration missions in foreign countries.
Certainly, those two were talented, but if the Root Organization had its own capable operatives, Danzo wouldn't have had to send individuals who harbored animosity toward him.
Shaking his head slightly, Seii stopped dwelling on the matter. He raised his hand and used Chakra Absorption Technique to drain Hebi's chakra before swiftly ending his life with a Chakra Scalpel.
Thud!
Hebi's corpse fell heavily to the ground.
After confirming his death, Seii turned his gaze toward the main battlefield.
Now it was ti to eliminate any loose ends.
Indeed, he had no intention of sparing the traitor.
While it was true the traitor wasn't a Root Organization mber and acted under coercion, they had still betrayed the group. Seii couldn't let them off simply because they were forced. Everyone must bear the consequences of their choices.
Turning back to Hebi's body, Seii ford hand seals and cast a Fire Style jutsu: Scorched Cremation Technique!
Boom!
Flas erupted, consuming Hebi's body.
Soon, the fire grew, crackling as it reduced the corpse to ash.
A breeze swept through, dispersing the remnants into nothingness.
Satisfied, Seii nodded. He had disposed of previous enemies similarly. After checking the surroundings one last ti to ensure no traps were left behind, he activated Wind Style: Wings of Wind.
Whoosh!
Pale green chakra wings materialized on his back.
Flapping his wings, Seii flew swiftly toward the main battlefield.
By now, over 40 minutes had passed since the battle began, and more than 30 minutes since he had relayed intelligence to Sano Nobuyuki. It was about ti for his ally to arrive.
He needed to hurry.
If the Mist Shinobi sensed the unfavorable situation and retreated prematurely, it would complicate matters—not because Seii cared about defeating them, but because the chaotic battlefield was the perfect opportunity to deal with the traitor. Missing this chance would require extra effort later.
Preferring simplicity, Seii accelerated, protecting himself with Chakra Cloak as he pushed his flying speed to the maximum.
Although the chase with Hebi had created so distance, Seii's aerial speed would close the gap in no ti.
Seconds later.
Mid-flight, Seii abruptly stopped.
Using his Byakugan, he spotted a team of ninja a few hundred ters away, moving cautiously through the forest.
Focusing his vision, he identified four Mist Shinobi. One, based on chakra levels, appeared to be a special jonin, likely the leader, while the other three were chunin.
Judging by their direction, they were heading toward the area where Hebi had fled.
Recalling the intel he had extracted from Hebi, Seii confird there were no additional collaborators in the operation. These Mist Shinobi must have been drawn by the commotion.
To be sure, Seii decided to intercept them.
Moreover, he could use their identities to his advantage.
Dealing with the traitor required subtlety. Without evidence, Seii couldn't arbitrarily kill soone, even as team leader. However, disguising himself as a Mist Shinobi was a straightforward solution.
Descending silently, Seii approached.
Before they could react, he unleashed Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!
A massive fireball roared toward the group, radiating intense heat.
"Watch out!"
"Retreat!"
"Careful!"
Chaos erupted as the Mist Shinobi scrambled to evade.
From above, Seii observed their panic with satisfaction.
He had grown fond of this thod of attack since using it effectively at Yujin Port—simple yet devastating. For soone like him, who valued overwhelming force, it was ideal.
The downside?
High chakra consumption. Even Seii felt the strain after repeated use.
Fortunately, Chakra Absorption Technique allowed him to replenish chakra efficiently, so he never hesitated to unleash powerful techniques when necessary.
As Seii mused, the fireball struck the ground.
Boom!
The explosion sent shockwaves rippling through the forest. Flas erupted, transforming the area into a sea of fire within monts.
"Ahhh!"
Two Mist Shinobi failed to escape, succumbing to the explosion and flas. The remaining two staggered out, their clothes scorched and bodies battered.
Yet, even in their desperate state, they kept a wary eye on their surroundings—particularly the sky.
Wait—
The leader's face suddenly froze, his pupils shrinking.
The sky was empty.
A sharp sense of danger overwheld him. Acting on instinct, he leapt forward—just as a blade slashed through his afterimage.
"Huh?"
Seii raised an eyebrow at the near miss. Undeterred, he activated Instant Sword Technique, boosting his speed dramatically.
In a flash, he appeared beside the special jonin.
Swish!
The blade glead as it severed the shinobi's arm, exposing bone and spilling blood.
Despite his injuries, the jonin's resolve remained unbroken. But Seii pressed on relentlessly, his movents a blur of light and steel.
In re monts, the battle concluded. The special jonin, after a brief but fierce struggle, fell lifeless to the ground.
Seii surveyed the aftermath with calm detachnt.
As expected, there had never been any doubt about the outco.
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