Under the guidance of Kazahana Koyuki, Mokgetsu went to Kazahana Sosetsu's study.
In Mokgetsu's view, Kazahana Sosetsu's study looked more like a research room, filled with many mechanical devices.
"Koyuki, Daddy has something to do right now and can't play with you." Kazahana Sosetsu put down the book he was holding and said with a slight sense of guilt.
Kazahana Sosetsu had thought Kazahana Koyuki came to see him because there was no court meeting today and she wanted to play with him.
"I'm not the one looking for Father; it's Brother Mokgetsu who has something." Kazahana Koyuki explained that she wasn't a playful child.
At this moment, Mokgetsu nodded to affirm Kazahana Koyuki's words.
"You've worked hard, Koyuki. This is your reward, take it and eat outside, otherwise, it will leave a smell in the room." Mokgetsu magically took out some beautifully wrapped candies and handed them to Kazahana Koyuki.
After all, Kazahana Doto is Kazahana Koyuki's uncle, and leaving bad memories for a child wouldn't be good.
"Uh-huh, thank you, Brother Mokgetsu." Kazahana Koyuki, receiving praise and rewards, smiled happily and walked out of the room.
Watching Kazahana Koyuki happy, Kazahana Sosetsu also smiled slightly.
"It seems you're quite good with children, Mokgetsu. Koyuki really likes you." Kazahana Sosetsu adjusted his glasses with his right hand and smiled.
Although Kazahana Koyuki is a relatively sensible child, having grown up as a princess surrounded by adoration, it's not easy to win her favor.
"Perhaps it's because I often teach students around her age, so I'm quite experienced." Mokgetsu replied with a gentle smile.
"Lord Sosetsu, I'm here this time because I inadvertently discovered someone in Snow Country is planning a rebellion." After a brief exchange, Mokgetsu got straight to the point.
In places where he could easily overpower opponents with his strength, Mokgetsu didn't want to waste time. Rather than waiting for trouble, he preferred to take the initiative.
Because Kazahana Doto's identity is quite special, Mokgetsu chose to confide everything to Kazahana Sosetsu first; otherwise, as a Konoha Ninja, it would be somewhat sensitive for him to interfere in the affairs of another country.
"A rebellion, how could that be?" Kazahana Sosetsu's first reaction to Mokgetsu's words was skepticism.
After all, Mokgetsu was only invited to protect Kazahana Koyuki as a ninja, and logically, he wouldn't be privy to such matters.
"And the leader is none other than your younger brother, Kazahana Doto." Mokgetsu took out a Scroll to continue divulging information.
"Impossible, Doto is wholeheartedly devoted to the country. How could he possibly do something so treacherous?" Kazahana Sosetsu frowned more deeply, even more disbelieving of Mokgetsu's words.
At this moment, the good impression Mokgetsu had previously built in Kazahana Sosetsu's heart disappeared completely, and Kazahana Sosetsu was prepared to terminate the mission and send Mokgetsu away, viewing these statements as malicious.
Just as Kazahana Sosetsu was about to kick Mokgetsu out of the study, Mokgetsu took out something else that made Kazahana Sosetsu fall into deep thought.
"These are the transactions Kazahana Doto facilitated with the Snow Village using his authority. Did you, as the Daimyo, know about his close relationship with the Snow Ninja?" Mokgetsu said calmly as he presented the information.
The Leader of the Ninja Village isn't foolish. If Kazahana Doto were just promising rewards after a successful coup, there's no way the Snow Ninja would fully support him. Kazahana Doto has always been using his power to help the Snow Ninja develop.
Of course, money doesn't appear out of nowhere, nor does it vanish into thin air. The funds Kazahana Doto provided to Snow Village were embezzled from other sources.
With so much information at once, Kazahana Sosetsu found it difficult to accept. How could his good brother suddenly become a power-abusing conspiracy monger?
"Clearly, the mission was just to protect Koyuki; how did you come across this information?" After calming down, Kazahana Sosetsu asked.
"Maybe they mistakenly thought I was invited to investigate him. After discovering someone was spying on me, I did some investigating and unexpectedly uncovered such a big surprise." Mokgetsu calmly replied.
In strict terms, most of what Mokgetsu said was true. Kazahana Doto indeed had someone monitoring him, which led Mokgetsu to take action. Originally, he just wanted to peacefully study Fuinjutsu.
"Ordinarily, it's unnecessary to get involved in matters beyond the mission, but I think this country, already long under a severe cold, shouldn't endure more turmoil, so I came to see you."
"Mokgetsu, you're right; this country shouldn't suffer any more. On behalf of Snow Country, I thank you for your efforts. However, this is too significant; I must first send someone to verify it. If it's true, you will be greatly rewarded. Moreover, please ensure Koyuki's safety." Kazahana Sosetsu thought for a moment and said.
In fact, when Kazahana Sosetsu initially saw those documents, he still didn't believe them. He even felt it was understandable that Kazahana Doto, having studied in Snow Village, would have some affection toward it.
But after thoroughly reviewing the extraordinarily detailed documents, Kazahana Sosetsu couldn't find any excuses for Kazahana Doto anymore. All those projects meant to benefit the populace had been corrupted in Kazahana Doto's hands, just to feed Snow Village.
Actually, after reading everything, Kazahana Sosetsu was already convinced of the documents' authenticity. Because someone new to Snow Country like Mokgetsu couldn't possibly know so many secrets, let alone forge them.
But the ramifications of this matter are too vast; acting without investigation would be too reckless.
"Please investigate quickly." Mokgetsu nodded, not disappointed.
After all, Kazahana Doto was Kazahana Sosetsu's brother and an important figure in Snow Country, and the involvement of Snow Village makes Kazahana Sosetsu's caution understandable.