Chapter 2068

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department dispatched hundreds of officers to West Domo County, intending to seal off all roads leading into and out of the mountains. Simultaneously, six police helicopters were deployed to search for Jasmine.

Nanako, having received this news, immediately instructed her deployed ninjas to maintain a low profile and avoid contact with the police.

At 2:30 AM Tokyo time, the Ito clan ninjas, traversing several mountains, detected the smell of burning near the crime scene. Following the scent, they descended into a valley. There, they discovered the shattered and mutilated body of Clarice, Jasmine's assistant, who had been ejected from a vehicle.

They immediately informed Nanako, who was shocked. She instructed them, "Determine if the face is recognizable. Then, search the internet for Jasmine's photo to confirm her identity."

After examining the body, the ninja leader reported, "My lady, this is not Miss Moore. We should continue our search."

Nanako, relieved, responded, "Go and investigate!"

The ninja replied, "My lady, there's something I must tell you. This cliff is at least several hundred meters high, and we're only halfway down. Given the impact and inertia from the vehicle's fall, the occupants likely didn't survive. Furthermore, the burning smell intensifies as we descend, indicating spontaneous combustion after impact. Even a top ninja would struggle to escape this situation."

Nanako, her heart heavy, said, "I understand. Proceed, and report back immediately."

The ninja leader responded, "My lady, our cell signal is unstable. Further down, we may lose contact. Don't worry; we'll report back as soon as we find anything."

Nanako replied, "Go! If you find Miss Moore's body, inform me immediately. If not, she's likely still alive. Search thoroughly!"

"Yes, Missy!"

The ten ninjas swiftly descended the cliff, exhibiting remarkable agility and precision. Even in the darkness, their eyesight and skill allowed them to navigate the steep incline safely and efficiently.

At the valley bottom, the commercial vehicle Jasmine had been in was burned to a shell. Winter snow prevented a wildfire, though melted snow formed a small stream around the wreckage. Inside the vehicle, reduced to scrap metal, were two charred bodies, virtually reduced to ash. A slight breeze sent black carbon dust swirling. The outline suggested a man and a woman, but the female corpse was unidentifiable.

One ninja exclaimed, "Boss, they're beyond saving. Let's find a signal and report back to Missy."

The ninja leader was about to agree when he noticed something unusual on the ground. He lay down, sniffed the area, and felt the ground's texture. He exclaimed, "Fresh footprints! Someone survived!"