The night was dark as ink, with a sparse moonlight casting a mysterious veil over the outskirts of Kyoto in Sakura Country. Qin Yuanfeng, Gui Yi, Luobin, and Tanaka Nobutetsu were hidden within a dense patch of woods, their gazes fixed intently on the secluded valley nestled amidst the mountains not far away. That was the territory of the Fujiwara Clan.
Tanaka Nobutetsu said in a low voice, "The defenses of the Fujiwara Clan are far stricter than we imagined. Especially recently, they seem to have tightened security, adding multiple hidden posts and patrol teams on the outer edges of the valley. However, I have already planned a relatively covert infiltration route for you."
Qin Yuanfeng nodded, signaling for Tanaka Nobutetsu to continue. Tanaka took a hand-drawn map out of his backpack, spread it on the ground, and pointed to a winding path on the map. "Although this route is rugged, it can avoid most of the overt guards. However, as you approach the valley entrance, you will encounter a minefield that I discovered by accident. I have marked the safe passage on the map. While the mines won't pose a threat to the three of you given your strength, once triggered accidentally, the sound of the explosion will surely alert other powerhouses of the Fujiwara Clan. Therefore, you must proceed strictly along this route."
Chapter 114