Chapter 20
Rumors began to circulate among the Senju. Tales of a "forest spirit" that aided wounded shinobi, of enemy patrols being confused by apparitions of their own dead, of lost children being guided home by strange, talking animals. Some elders spoke of it being an omen. Tobirama, ever the rationalist, suspected a highly skilled, unknown operative from a minor clan.
Itama listened to these rumors with a mix of amusement and anxiety. His "Phantom" persona was taking on a life of its own. He had to be more careful. He started varying his methods, using **Devour** to absorb traces of moss and stone to perfect his camouflage, making his interventions even more untraceable.