Chapter 196 Cleaning up the trash
Chapter 196 Cleaning up the trash
The morning mist had not yet dissipated at the border of the Land of Grass.
Minato Namikaze carried Rin Nohara, who was awake but still very weak, on his back. Beside him was Kakashi, whose expression was solemn but whose eyes were resolute, and Obito, who was tired but still tried to straighten his back.
After learning about her situation, Nohara Rin considered suicide in order not to cause trouble for the village and everyone else, but found that she simply couldn't do it.
Nishikawa Tetsu had discovered Rin's curse mark during his previous examination. He made a slight modification to it, and the curse mark now has only one function: to prevent Rin from committing suicide.
He also spoke with Minato afterwards, saying that it would be a big problem if Rin committed suicide.
"Be careful on the road."
Nishikawa Tetsu stood at the camp entrance and handed several sealed supply rolls to Kakashi.
"If you encounter a large-scale enemy, do not linger in battle. Send a signal immediately, even though there is little chance of survival."
"Don't worry, Che."
Shuimen adjusted the straps to make sure Lin was more comfortable.
"With the Flying Thunder God Technique around, no one can stop us. However, I'll leave the cleanup here to you."
"Yes, I'll clean up the trash here."
Nishikawa Tetsu nodded.
Without much small talk, a golden flash disappeared in an instant, taking Class 7 with it into the morning mist.
Looking in the direction they left, Nishikawa Tetsu turned his gaze back to the two people behind him.
Uchiha Shisui was all ready to go, while Yuhi Kurenai was checking the genjutsu tools in her ninja tool bag.
As for Matt Kai, he had already returned to the village to take care of his father.
"alright."
Nishikawa Tetsu clapped his hands, breaking the morning's tranquility.
"Those guys from Kirigakure are smart. Knowing they can't win in a head-on fight, they broke up their forces and scattered them throughout the Land of Grass."
"They don't want to fight, they just want to annoy us, sabotage us, cut off our supplies, or... capture any stragglers."
"What does the captain mean?" Shisui looked at Nishikawa Tetsu.
"Since they like playing hide-and-seek, let's play with them."
……
In the heart of the Land of Grass lies a muddy swamp forest.
"Pfft!"
One foot was stuck in the mud, and when it was pulled out, it brought with it a putrid smell.
Three Hidden Mist ninjas were crouching low as they moved through the bushes.
"Captain, how much longer do we have to hide?"
One of the underlings couldn't help but complain, "Konoha's main force is busy clearing out the remnants of Iwagakure, why are we still stuck here?"
"Shut up."
The leading Chunin hissed, "The orders from above are to disperse and lie in wait, sabotage when the opportunity arises. Who knew those guys from Iwagakure and Kumogakure would be so useless, not even lasting until we arrive. Konoha is riding high right now; a direct confrontation would be suicide."
Suddenly, the Chunin stopped in his tracks.
He keenly sensed that something was amiss.
"Something's happening, spread out!"
Before he could finish speaking...
"Magic Tree Binding Kill!"
The surrounding scenery suddenly distorted, and the low bushes seemed to come alive, turning into thick vines that instantly wrapped around the ankle of the last Mist Ninja.
"Illusion?!"
The Chunin was shocked and was about to form a hand seal to release it.
A black afterimage had already fallen from the treetop.
"Body Instantaneous Movement Technique!"
The short sword in Uchiha Shisui's hand drew a cold arc in the air.
"when!"
The Chunin reacted extremely quickly, blocking Shisui's attack with his long sword, sparks flying everywhere.
"Kid?"
Upon realizing that the attacker was a boy of about ten years old, a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.
"Water Release: Water Chaos Waves!"
Another Kirigakure genin opened his mouth and spat out a high-pressure stream of water, which shot straight at Shisui's face.
Instead of directly hitting the water, it used the momentum to flip backward and landed lightly on the water's surface, as if walking on flat ground.
"Red, the one on the left is yours," Shisui said calmly, the two tomoe slowly turning in his dark eyes.
"clear."
Kurenai Yuhi's figure emerged from the mist, her hands forming hand seals, and her body instantly split into three, rushing towards the genin who was still under the influence of the genjutsu and had not yet fully broken free.
"Two against three?"
The Chunin captain grinned maliciously: "You're asking for death!"
He brandished his long sword, water-attribute chakra clinging to its blade, and lunged at Shisui like a water shark.
Instead of retreating, Shi Shui advanced, his short sword clashing wildly with his opponent's.
Although he is not as strong as an adult ninja, he is extremely fast and often changes his moves before the opponent can finish using them.
"Uchiha Style: Sword Leap Flame!"
Flames ignited on the blade of the still water blade, colliding with the water jet and stirring up a cloud of steam.
On the other side, Red was caught in a fierce battle.
Although her illusions are exquisite, direct confrontation has always been her weakness.
After breaking free of the genjutsu, the genin used his superior taijutsu to relentlessly pursue him, repeatedly brushing against his red cheeks.
"All you can do is dodge, little girl!" the genin mocked, kicking Red in the stomach.
Hong gritted her teeth and barely managed to block with her kunai, but was forced back several steps by the immense force, her hands going numb.
On a tree branch a few dozen meters away.
Nishikawa Tetsu held an apple in his hand, munching on it while watching the battle below.
"Red's physical skills are still too weak, and her illusion techniques are not smooth enough."
He commented, turning his gaze to still water.
"Shisui is handling things with ease. Although that captain is also a Chunin, his speed is no match for Shisui's. Shisui can kill him anytime he wants."
The battle below has reached a fever pitch.
Shisui seemed to have also noticed Kurenai's predicament.
His eyes narrowed, and he no longer held back.
"The Instantaneous Movement Technique!"
Suddenly, more than a dozen figures of Shisui appeared on the battlefield, each one seemingly a physical entity.
The Chunin captain couldn't tell what was going on. A bead of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. He swung his sword wildly, but only managed to scatter the air.
The real still water had already appeared behind him.
"it's over."
A dagger pierced his heart.
After dealing with the captain, Shisui didn't stop. His figure flashed again, appearing beside the genin who was chasing Kurenai, and kicked him away.
Hong seized the opportunity and formed a hand seal.
"The Enchanted Technique: The Abyss View!"
The ninja saw countless horrific sights in the air, screamed in agony, suffered a mental breakdown, and crashed heavily into the mud.
The battle is over.
Shisui wiped the blood off his knife, breathing slightly heavily. Hong, on the other hand, rested her hands on her knees, her face pale.
Nishikawa Tetsu jumped down from the tree and threw the leftover fruit pits into the swamp.
"Two minutes and twenty-three seconds."
He glanced at the time, his tone indifferent.
"Shisui, your Body Flicker Technique could be even faster. You made too many unnecessary movements when you killed that captain. Kurenai, the transition between physical attacks after casting illusions is too slow. If it weren't for Shisui's support, you would have broken two of your ribs with that kick just now."
Hong lowered her head in shame: "I'm sorry, Captain."
"No need to apologize, just being alive is a victory."
"Take a ten-minute break, then continue."
He has already figured out the surrounding area.
"There's another three-person team ahead, consisting of one Jonin and three Chunin. I'll take care of the Jonin. This time, Shisui won't help you. Kurenai, you're on your own to survive. You're allowed to use the electromagnetic pistol."
Hong clenched her fists. She knew she was holding everyone back, and it wasn't a pleasant feeling. She nodded firmly and said...
"yes!"
It's not fair to say that Nishikawa Tetsu is strict; he has high expectations for Shisui and Kurenai, and combat is precisely the best way for geniuses to quickly improve their strength.
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