C59 The Bosses of All the Parties Gathered

The ninjas, shrouded in shadows, had just returned. Their leader, clearly the chief, approached Master Matsushita with deference. "Master, the eight of us pursued the target but fell short. We await your punishment."

"There's no need for that," Master Matsushita replied with a generous wave of his hand. "I had little expectation that you would actually capture them