In Konoha, Ashura Chakra is dropped at the beginning.

Chapter 86: Yagyu Chunin, Uchiha Sasuke Defects

The next afternoon, the third and eighth teams did not rush to travel, but took a rest on the way. After many days, they finally returned to Konoha.

However, before the Yagyu was dismissed and the third and eighth teams were allowed to go back to rest, he went to report the mission to Tsunade alone. He saw the Chunin guarding the gate and said, "Yagyu Chunin, the Hokage has ordered us to take the third and eighth teams to the Hokage's office as soon as we see you come back."

Yagyu Chunin?

Hearing the title of Chunin, Team 3 and Team 8 both raised their eyebrows, looking a little surprised, but quickly nodded.

With Yagyu's strength, he should have been promoted to Chunin long ago.

With Wood Release of that range, even if Yagyu becomes a jonin and an elite jonin, Team 3 and Team 8 would not find it strange.

Yagyu looked surprised. He was more concerned about Tsunade's instructions than his promotion to Chunin.

So he nodded and smiled, "I see, thank you for your reminder."

After registering, Yagyu brought the third and eighth teams to the Hokage Building.

"Hokage-sama, let's go back..."

"You're back just in time. I have an urgent task for you."

Yagyu pushed the door open and was about to say hello to Tsunade, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Tsunade's voice.

Tsunade said with a serious face: "Last night, Uchiha Sasuke was deceived or kidnapped by Orochimaru and left Konoha. According to the reports of the perception class and the barrier class, the people who took him away were the Sound Four who used the Ninja Technique - Four Purple Flame Formation during the Chunin Exam."

"Due to the fact that all the Jonin in the village are on missions outside during this period, I can only temporarily promote Nara Shikamaru to Chunin and let him lead Team 7 and Team 10 to chase Uchiha Sasuke. Karin is also on the team."

"But just a few hours ago, Shizune sent me information that Genma Shiranui and his companions encountered the Sound Four, but were all injured by them. Those guys also had Orochimaru's curse seal, and I was worried that Naruto and the others would be in trouble, so you came back at the right time."

After finishing speaking, Tsunade stood up and walked to a cabinet, opened it and took out a green vest, threw it to Yagyu, and said in a deep voice: "Yagyu, I now officially promote you to Konoha Chunin, responsible for leading the eighth and third teams to support Nara Shikamaru and others."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Yagyu took the vest and nodded respectfully on the surface, but he was slightly happy in his heart.

Is this time period finally here?

"Go ahead, follow the direction of the Land of Fields, the insects of the Aburame clan should be able to find their scent." Tsunade instructed: "If you really can't find it, Yagyu, you can use the slug to contact Karin, she has also signed a contract with the Wet Bone Forest."

"I understand, Hokage-sama."

Yagyu nodded again, then took Team 8 and Team 3 out of the Hokage's office. After obtaining the village exit certificate on the first floor, he left Konoha again.

On the way, Yagyu asked Aburame Shino, "Shino, did your bugs find the scent of Shikamaru and Naruto?"

"No."

Aburame Shino looked at the insect on her finger, shook her head and said, "It's been a long time. Even if it hasn't rained, the remaining smell has disappeared."

"In that case, let's follow what Hokage-sama said and set off in the direction of the Land of Rice."

Yagyu took out a map from somewhere, opened it, and quickly led the third and eighth teams towards the north.

The Land of Field is also one of the neighboring countries of the Land of Fire. It is located in the north of the Land of Fire. Its neighboring countries on the left and right are the Land of Iron and the Land of Soup respectively.

If the ninjas of Konoha want to enter the Land of Fields, they need to pass through an astonishingly large virgin forest that has not been developed at all.

Even for a ninja, it would take most of the day to cross that primeval forest.

At the end of the forest, there is a grassland area, and then the Valley of the End where the First Hokage fought against Uchiha Madara.

It was already afternoon when we returned to the village.

Not long after Team 3 and Team 8 left Konoha, the sun had already set.

Soon, night fell over the earth.

Yagyu and others, who were anxious to support Nara Shikamaru and his men, did not rest in the middle of the journey. They just took a soldier's grain pill and continued to teleport at full speed.

As it was approaching dawn, they finally saw the vast, rootless primeval forest.

"Found their scent."

As soon as they entered the primeval forest, Aburame Shino told them a piece of good news.

"Then please lead the way, Shino."

Since Kagura couldn't find anyone, Yagyu gave the position of guide to Aburame Shino.

Aburame Shino nodded, then instantly surpassed Yagyu and the others, leading the way.

Two hours later, Aburame Shino suddenly slowed down and returned to the team that was moving at the same time without talking to save energy. She reported to Yagyu, "There are three familiar smells ahead, but they are not Naruto and his group. However, the ones that my bugs can remember must be people we know or have had some interactions with, and we must have seen them during this period."

"White eyes—open!"

Without waiting for Yagyu to speak, Hyuga Neji and Hinata both opened their Byakugan, and the former said, "It's the Sand Ninja combination for the Chunin Exam."

Hearing this, Xiao Li and Tian Tian's expressions changed slightly, and the figures of Gaara and Temari appeared in their minds.

Yagyu said slowly: "After the fifth generation took office, the Sand Village sent people to redeem them and signed a new alliance agreement with Konoha. They are not enemies now. Let's go up and communicate with them."

"Yes."

Team 3 and Team 8 increased their speed of teleportation again and soon caught up with Gaara's three siblings in front.

"It's you!"

Gaara's three siblings, who were also traveling at night, also discovered Yagyu and others at this time.

Looking at Rock Lee and Yagyu who performed amazingly in the Chunin Exam, and Aburame Shino who defeated them, Temari and Kankuro's expressions changed slightly.

However, thinking of the current relationship between Sand Village and Konoha, Temari quickly calmed down and took the initiative to explain to Yagyu: "We did not intentionally appear in the territory of the Land of Fire, but your Fifth Hokage sent a request for support to our Sand Village."

"I see."

Yagyu pretended to be in a daze, showing a mask-like gentle smile, nodded and said: "Thank you for your help, we in Konoha are indeed short of manpower at this time."

"Understand, understand..."

Temari and Kankuro smiled awkwardly, feeling a little ashamed.

Although the two siblings also lost their father and the Sand Village also lost the Fourth Kazekage, it was indeed the Sand Village themselves that was responsible for Konoha losing the Third Hokage.

It is for this reason that the Sand Village did not dare to blame the rebel ninja of Konoha for killing the Fourth Hokage, and quickly signed an alliance agreement with Konoha.

This time we are coming here at full speed to support and also to make up for the mistakes we have made.

At this time, Gaara also turned his head to look at Yagyu and the others, and took the initiative to greet them: "Long time no see, Yagyu, and... Rock Lee."

"Long time no see, you..."

Xiao Li responded subconsciously, then his eyes suddenly widened and he stared at Gaara blankly.

Tenten and Hinata beside him also had the same look of shock on their faces.

Obviously, they didn't expect that the guy with a murderous look and a ferocious expression under the sand armor during the Chunin Exam would actually take the initiative to greet them.

"Long time no see."

Liu Sheng smiled and said, "You have changed a lot. Have you figured something out during this period of time?"

"what……"

Gaara nodded, looking at the dark forest ahead, as if he saw a figure with his back to him, and whispered: "I want to change my past thoughts and want to know how that guy felt at that time."

"Then come on."

The atmosphere quickly became awkward.

Facing their former enemies, neither side had much to say.

Besides, it is early morning now, and they have to learn to conserve their energy as they have been teleporting all the time.

So, the nine people in the group kept silent. After an unknown amount of time, the black sky gradually turned white.

Hinata and Hyuga Neji would take turns to open their Byakugan from time to time. Hinata's face suddenly changed slightly and she said, "Yagyu-kun, I saw Choji, he is in a very bad condition now."

"I sensed it, too. His aura is too weak."

Yagyu formed a seal with one hand, and a branch extended from his body, quickly turning him into a wooden clone.

"Wood Release?!"

This scene almost made Temari and Kankuro drop their jaws in shock.

Gaara looked over and his pupils also constricted.

Obviously, they were all shocked by Yagyu's move.

"Gulu..."

Immediately, Temari and Kankuro couldn't help but swallow.

They thought that Xiao Li was the strongest among these people, but finally realized why only Yagyu was wearing a green vest among these people.

This guy who showed powerful water-style jutsu and illusion-like body-flickering technique in the Chunin Exam is actually the owner of the legendary bloodline limit: wood-style jutsu.

In other words, he is truly a descendant of the Senju clan!

Thinking of this, Temari and Kankuro suddenly felt secretly relieved.

Luckily, this guy was a rational player and he saw the outcome before the war was over, so he didn’t take action against them.

Otherwise, the three of them might really die in Konoha!

At the same time, the brother and sister also made a secret decision.

When I get back, I must report this information to Grandma Chiyo.

Following the first Hokage, another Wood Release Ninja appeared in Konoha. This was definitely big news that shocked the ninja world.

It seemed as if Yagyu didn't see the reactions of the three siblings.

After creating a wooden clone, he said to Xiao Li: "Xiao Li, Dingci's condition is not good now. My wooden clone may disappear after the treatment. Please go with my wooden clone to protect him."

"No problem, leave it to me!"

The simple-minded Xiao Li didn't think much about it. He just gave a thumbs up and assured with a grin.

So, Xiao Li and Mu's clone left the team.

The remaining eight people continued on their journey.

Soon, the morning light broke through the night, and the early morning sun illuminated the forest.

"Yagyu-kun, I saw Shikamaru, he is fighting the enemy now."

At this time, Hinata reported again: "The enemy's ninjutsu is bows and arrows and spider silk. Shikamaru's current situation is not good. He has been dodging and running away."

"Shino, Neji, please go help Shikamaru."

"Yes."

Looking at Aburame Shino and Hyuga Neji who left in an instant, Gaara also said: "Kankuro, you go up and help too."

"I see."

Kankuro nodded and followed immediately.

Soon there were only five people left in the team of eight.

Not long after, Hinata said again: "Yagyu-kun, I saw Karin, Sakura, and Ino and the others."

"Well, I also sensed their chakras. It seems that nothing is wrong." Yagyu nodded.

In fact, before dawn, Yagyu's Kagura mind's eye had already sensed the location of everyone.

The arrangement just now was also made on purpose by him.

Just like in the original novel, Akimichi Chouji's opponent is Jirobo.

He is now in a near-death state. He should have taken three pills and entered the butterfly transformation state just like in the original book.

This disaster was a good thing for Akimichi Choji.

Nara Shikamaru's opponent is Kidomaru.

Facing Kidomaru who can activate the Second Curse Seal, Nara Shikamaru is no match at all. The reason he has been able to hold on until now should be that he made use of the surrounding forest.

Kidomaru failed to kill Nara Shikamaru, probably because he was afraid of the Nara clan's shadow imitation technique. The two were constantly pulling each other, the former looking for an opportunity to kill with one blow, while the latter was looking for an opportunity to ambush the opponent, or wait for rescue to arrive.

As for Karin, Sakura, and the three Ino girls' opponent, it is Tayuya, who is good at summoning and sound illusion.

Although both are good at sound illusion, Tayuya's strength is many times stronger than Jin of the Bitos trio.

If Karin hadn't been with the team, Tsunade probably wouldn't have let Ino and Sakura go with them, because they were too weak.

Similarly, if it weren't for Karin, Yagyu would have been extremely anxious.

But fortunately, Karin caught up.

Karin learned a lot of water jutsu from Yagyu, and her strength is second only to Naruto, who can use group Rasengan.

In addition, the three Karin girls have excellent chakra control, and the Ino family's secret technique can help their people break free from illusions. Even if Tayuya enters the cursed state, it will be difficult to defeat the trio.

However, it is not an easy task for the trio to take down Tayuya.

So, Yagyu continued to give orders: "Hinata, you and Tenten go to support Karin and the others."

"Yes."

Hinata and Tenten nodded and instantly left the team.

Gaara also said to Temari: "Temari, go and help them."

"I see."

Temari nodded and followed closely.

Of the nine-member team, only Yagyu and Gaara were left.

"Get out of my way! Give Sasuke back to me——Rasengan!!!"

Not long after separating from Hinata and the other two girls, Yagyu and Gaara, who were teleporting at full speed, suddenly heard Naruto's roar in their ears.

The voice echoed, as if many people were shouting at the same time, and it was extremely loud.

As if he heard Naruto's anger, Gaara's expression changed slightly.

Soon, a series of figures wearing orange jackets came into the sight of Yagyu and Gaara.

There were at least hundreds of Narutos, emitting red chakra and holding a blue energy ball in their hands, and they slammed towards a figure.

boom--

All the figures crashed into a tree, and hundreds of blue energy balls immediately set off deafening explosions and dust clouds.

"Gaara, go help Naruto."

Yagyu said seriously, "There's another chakra ahead. Sasuke should be in his hands. I'll go after him."

sizzle...

The sound of electric currents merging was heard, and without waiting for Gaara to reply, Yagyu turned into a blue-white afterimage and disappeared in an instant.

(End of this chapter)