Hidden Waterfall Village… Sean didn't face any problem entering thanks to the earlier interrogation, which had provided him with all the information he needed. Unfortunately, the Jonin Hidori did not know the location where the Seven-Tails beast was sealed, otherwise his mission would have been much easier.
" Oh, Hidori, you're back. How was the mission!? "
Sean, disguised as Hidori, smiled at the Hidden Waterfall ninja guarding the gate.
" The past few days have been a real headache. Just a C-rank mission took a lot of my time... "
The guard laughed upon hearing Hidori's annoyed complaints.
" I'm lucky I refused to become a Genin instructor... "
" Hidori, how are things outside? It must be disastrous with the ongoing war between the Land of Fire and the Land of Rain. "
Hidori shrugged and sighed, pointing with his finger at the shadow clones disguised as the three Genin behind him.
" Indeed. Because of the kids behind me, I had to change my route several times. Konoha ninja are everywhere like stray dogs... "
He took out the entry papers. These were documents given to every ninja who leaves on a mission and must be submitted upon returning to the village.
Without waiting for a response, he waved his hand in farewell.
" Anyway, I still have a report to submit. See you later... "
He gestured to the shadow clones, adding:
" Let's go. "
" Hmm… strange... " the guard frowned while staring at Shawn's disguised back.
" Itsuki, did you say something!? "
" Umm, nothing. "
Sean carefully observed the village. For a small ninja village, it was doing well. Not as prosperous as villages like Konoha or the Land of Whirlpools, but in Sean's eyes, it was better than the Hidden Rain Village.
" After reconsidering, the Hidden Waterfall Village seems like a better place to live. But at the same time, the Land of Whirlpools has the Uzumaki clan… and I want them under my command... "
" If things go wrong… and I fail to divert the attention of the great ninja villages away from the Land of Whirlpools, the only option left for me is to withdraw with as many Uzumaki as possible to this place. "
After going deeper into the village, Shawn stopped and turned to look at the disguised clones.
" Alright, let's split here. If you don't find the target in the expected locations, move directly to Plan B. "
The clones nodded before leaving. As for him, he scanned his surroundings, checking if he was being watched. Even though a small village like the Hidden Waterfall didn't have a Kage or its own ANBU organization, Sean, being naturally cautious, never underestimated anyone, no matter how weak they were.
Ninja ranks can be deceptive. They don't necessarily determine strength. Under the right conditions, a newly graduated Genin could take down an experienced Chunin.
He disappeared from his spot and headed toward one of the buildings. According to Jonin Hidori, the building Shawn was heading to was the residence of Elder Ebizo.
If anyone knew the location of the Seven-Tails beast, it would certainly be one of the village elders.
He didn't plan to sneak inside, otherwise what was the point of all that interrogation and disguise?
He stopped at the entrance of the luxurious building. Before he could knock, a masked ninja in black appeared behind him. Although Sean wasn't a sensory-type ninja, his senses didn't miss the masked ninja's appearance behind him.
Without turning around, he spoke calmly, imitating Hidori as much as possible
" I would like to speak with the lord. Is Elder Ebizo inside? "
The masked ninja frowned, feeling that something wasn't right. A ninja's instinct, you could say.
He narrowed his eyes and asked
" How was the mission?"
" Distant!! "
Sean replied calmly. According to the interrogation, this was a code word between Hidori and this masked ninja who served under Elder Ebizo.
The ninja nodded.
" The elder is inside. You may enter now. "
Sean nodded, then opened the door and stepped forward… or at least, he was about to.
Without hesitation, he quickly pulled out a kunai from his pouch.
Clang!!
He blocked the sudden attack launched by the masked ninja.
Frowning, he stared at the masked ninja and asked in confusion
" How!? ..."
"I thought I covered everything! How did you discover me!? "
" I must admit, you almost fooled me. Every time, I'm the one who opens the door... "
" What!? " Sean laughed, unable to believe the reason he was exposed.
" You uncovered me because of something so trivial? You really are a good dog for your master… I'm almost jealous of such dedication... "
Sean sighed.
" But that dedication was a big mistake. Look into my eyes... "
Unconsciously, the masked ninja looked at Sean, but quickly regretted it.
" Sha—"
He didn't even have time to react. He immediately fell under Sean's Sharingan-enhanced genjutsu.
Sean glanced around before focusing on the Hidden Waterfall ninja.
" For now, am I being watched by anyone? "
" No. "
" Perfect. Next question... "
" Does the Seven-Tails currently have a Jinchuriki? "
" No... "
" Good... "
" Now tell me, where is the Seven-Tails!? "
" I-it… " the masked ninja showed signs of struggle on his hidden face.
Sean frowned as he saw him beginning to resist the genjutsu. The tomoe in his eyes spun faster, strengthening the illusion.
" Once again… where is the Seven-Tails!? " he repeated in a cold tone.
" The beast is sealed in... "
A wide smile formed on Sean's disguised face. The ninja before him was like an open book, revealing everything without even blinking, demonstrating the terror of genjutsu, especially when empowered by the Uchiha's Sharingan.
He asked a few more questions about the situation of the Seven-Tails. Fortunately, it wasn't heavily guarded. It never crossed the minds of the Hidden Waterfall ninja that someone would dare infiltrate and steal their treasure… or rather, their nuclear weapon.
Tailed Beasts held the same value as nuclear weapons in his previous world.
He raised his hand to form a seal to dispel the Shadow Clone Technique before proceeding with Plan B.
Sean's backup plan, Plan B, was simple.
Humans tend to protect their treasures. By creating chaos within the village, the village would certainly send ninja to protect important locations. At that point, all Shawn had to do was follow them.
But now, it no longer mattered, because he had already obtained the information about the location of the Seven-Tails.
" I don't know the current situation of the clones… dispelling them might attract attention... "
He stopped himself from canceling the technique, fearing that the clones might be in a public place. Their sudden disappearance could attract attention, so it was better to leave things as they were.
He looked at the Hidden Waterfall ninja and ordered coldly
" Cover yourself with explosive tags and detonate at a location considered important by the Hidden Waterfall Village... "
Just moments ago, he was complaining about the brutality of the Naruto world that forced him to kill those three Genin… and now here he was, ordering someone to kill even more through a suicidal terrorist attack.
It might make you wonder… was Danzo really the villain?