The mission location was the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Tea. The operatives assigned to this mission were Feitao and Kakashi. The Third Hokage had not specified the details, but it was clear from his expression that it was of utmost importance.
At the border, the contact stood beneath a tree, cloaked in black. Feitao sensed his chakra from a considerable distance away. For some reason, it felt somewhat strange—unlike that of an ordinary person. Kakashi stepped forward briskly. "The summer flowers are brilliant."
"The east wind remains," the man said softly.
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