Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Chapter 158 The Ninjas of Amegakure

Border of the Land of Fire.

Kurenai Yuhi was explaining to Hinata and Yakumo the things ninjas had to pay attention to when carrying out missions outside the village.

Shirokumo Aoba and Uzumaki Kaho listened quietly from the side.

Kaho Uzumaki's current strength is around Chunin level, but with the sealing techniques she has painstakingly trained over the years, her overall strength can be considered that of a Special Jonin in Konoha.

Sometimes talent is more important than hard work.

While listening to Kurenai Yuhi's explanation, Shirokumo Aoba was also using her sensory ninjutsu to be on alert of her surroundings.

"Ok?"

While he was keeping a watchful eye on his surroundings, he suddenly noticed something unusual about the area.

"what happened?"

Kurenai Yuhi, who was still teaching Hinata Yakumo, immediately became alert.

Although danger is rare in the Land of Fire, one should still be careful.

"A group of people suddenly appeared in my senses. Judging by their chakra... they should be ninjas."

Kurenai Yuhi frowned slightly. "Could it be another ninja squad that's on a mission?"

Are they approaching us?

Bai Yunqingye shook her head, before he could speak.

"Teacher, it seems they've been fighting with other people."

Hinata, who had activated her Byakugan, was staring in one direction, her expression turning serious.

The group looked in the direction Hinata was looking.

Although it was impossible to see clearly, a faint glimmer of light could still be seen in the extremely dark environment.

"Teacher Hong, should we go over and take a look?"

Yakumo asked Kurenai Yuhi for her advice.

"Let's wait and see." Kurenai shook her head, then looked at Hinata.

"Hinata, can you see their headbands?"

Hinata looked more closely and noticed, "One side is wearing a headband from Amegakure, while the other side looks like ordinary mountain bandits and wandering ninjas."

"The headbands from Amegakure? How come they're on the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Whirlpools?"

Kurenai's brows furrowed even more as she looked at her students.

"Under normal circumstances, during the execution of a mission, you should prioritize your own task and not meddle in other people's business if unexpected events occur."

With a serious expression, she continued, "Unless you encounter a ninja from your own village asking for help, but even then, you need to act within your capabilities."

"Do you understand?"

"Understood!"

All three nodded in unison, and Kaho Uzumaki followed suit.

"What about special circumstances?" Yakumo asked at the opportune moment.

Kurenai Yuhi was referring to the general situation, but there must be special circumstances.

Kurenai Yuhi nodded. "This is a special case. There has been a great conflict between Amegakure and Konoha in the past, so it is very unusual for them to suddenly appear on the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Whirlpools."

"We need to investigate. Before ninjas prioritize their missions, the village is more important."

"However, this also requires the ninja to have the strength to carry it out; unnecessary sacrifices are not advisable."

"Do you understand?"

She only dared to go and investigate because she saw that Bai Yun Qingye was a powerful figure in the group, and the other members were also quite strong.

"Understood!"

The group nodded again.

Kurenai led a few people to a relatively secluded hillside near the battlefield.

They observed the battle taking place in the woods.

The battle on site was almost one-sided.

On the other side, there were probably just ordinary mountain bandits, with a few wandering ninjas mixed in.

Although Amegakure did not have a systematic training program for ninjas, it was still a semi-regular army.

Facing a group of bandits, they certainly had an absolute advantage.

"what?"

After seeing her appearance clearly, Baiyun Qingye let out a soft gasp.

"Aoba, have you found anything?" Kurenai Yuhi immediately asked in a low voice.

Baiyun Qingye nodded and said, "Sister Hong, look at that Rain Ninja with the umbrella."

The group looked over, and by the flickering light of the torches, they could clearly see the man's appearance.

With green hair and a rain-covered headband, his face didn't look like that of a good person.

"It looks familiar..."

Kurenai frowned, feeling as if she had seen the other person's face somewhere before.

Shirokumo Aoba nodded and continued, "That person is a rogue ninja from Konoha named Midori Aoi. A few years ago, after stealing the Second Hokage's sword, 'Thunder God Sword,' he left Konoha and joined Amegakure."

"So it was him!" Kurenai Yuhi suddenly realized.

"I remember he tricked Ibiki's brother into stealing the Thor's Sword, but I think the Third Lord was in power back then..."

Kurenai Yuhi suddenly paused, after all, Hiruzen Sarutobi himself had already sacrificed himself for Konoha.

It's best not to damage his image in the eyes of these children.

"Now that we've confirmed they're Konoha rogue ninja, we'll subdue them after their battle is over and find out why they're here."

Kurenai Yuhi made a decision.

Before defecting from Konoha, Green Aoi was just an ordinary Chunin, whose strength was below hers.

Moreover, this time she seized the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, so taking down her opponent was not difficult.

"Sister Hong, please leave him to me!"

At this moment, Bai Yunqingye suddenly spoke up.

"you……"

Before Kurenai could even ask a question, Aoba Shirokumo took out Zanpakuto from the scroll.

"Is this your weapon?"

Kurenai was somewhat surprised, and Hinata and Yakumo also looked curiously at the jet-black Zangetsu.

This was the first time they had ever seen Shirakumo Aoba use a weapon.

Of the few people present, only Kaho Uzumaki knew that she couldn't help but feel a little smug.

Bai Yunqingye explained with a smile, "I just got this. It's called Zhan Yue. I haven't tried it out yet."

Kurenai thought for a moment, "Alright, if you encounter any danger, I'll come and help you immediately."

Baiyun Qingye shook her head, "No need, you can just take care of the other Rain Ninjas."

"Ok?"

Kurenai blinked her red eyes.

what happened?

I'm the Jonin leading the team, yet this commanding tone...

Why does it feel like he's the one leading the Jonin?

Yuhi Kurenai was momentarily stunned, then pinched Shirokumo Aoba's cheek with her hand.

"I'm the Jonin in charge! Don't order the teacher around like that, but we'll do as you say!"

"..."