Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

Even though he spent most of his ninja career in the Anbu.

They quickly located the caravan.

Escorting a border caravan is a C-level mission, so this mission is essentially a buy-one-get-one-free offer.

Complete an A-level task, and you'll get a C-level task as a bonus.

Even though I already knew beforehand, I was still quite shocked to see Chiba channeling spirits and commanding parasitic insects again.

“Perception may be bypassed, so I use my psychic powers to send out bad insects so they can explore and be on guard around the area first.”

As long as there are enemies, there is no shortage of chakra.

Under his command, the swarm of insects quickly spread out.

"Actually, it's nothing. I've done similar things in Sunagakure. Sometimes the native insects know the environment better than we do. With them leading the way, we might be able to find the base even faster."

The plan was indeed foolproof, but Yamato had some concerns: "Do you have enough chakra?"

Chiba said.

The claw hissed nearby.

Sai's original methods were even more brutal—

The third generation is still honest.

Wouldn't the stats for Special Jonin just skyrocket?

He has fully analyzed and adapted the abilities of the Copper Armor to his own use. Although he hasn't been able to integrate them into many ninjutsu, it's certain that they are more powerful than those of the Copper Armor.

"That makes sense. Local insects understand their homeland better. So, go ahead."

"Don't worry, I have more than enough chakra."

After the caravan reached its destination, everyone's expressions turned serious.

Their mission went very smoothly. They entered the Land of Grass with virtually no obstacles and encountered no enemies along the way, just like an ordinary trip.

Being cautious is essential.

Chiba thought for a moment—

"It seems like this has nothing to do with us."

The Beetle King is absolutely right.

"it is good."

Who understands the advantages of the location better than the locals?

Yamato's lips twitched, and he said, "Sending it to ask for directions... isn't that a bit too hasty?"

Tian Tian pondered for a few seconds: "Then what should we do?"

Chiba nodded.

"In the past, only the Aburame family could use this kind of parasitic insect, but now you, Chiba, can use it as if it were your own arm. That's really amazing."

They use ink-based organisms for a direct, comprehensive search.

In comparison.

"Wait a minute."

but now.

Before long, the cheetah was summoned by a spirit, along with a number of parasitic insects.

Chiba thought to himself.

Moreover.

"You're going to recruit new people? Uh, but it's dangerous around here."

"what happened?"

If I didn't know what was going to happen next, this would have been a wonderful trip.

On the way back, he kept his chakra perception active the entire time, especially when he got near the Heavenly Bridge...

Even Jonin can die in A-rank missions, let alone when the team has members like Tenten and Kazusa who are at most Chunin level.

There's also the Chakra Absorption Technique.

Yamato sighed.

Based on his powerful physical and mental abilities, Chiba's chakra far exceeds that of ordinary people, so summoning and maintaining parasitic insects are not problems for him.

"The location provided in the intelligence should be somewhere near the Tiandi Bridge. We should be more careful along the way and pay attention to the surrounding situation."

Kazusa's expression was indescribable.

Always felt……

Even without them, Chiba can now carry out missions on his own.

All-rounder, comprehensive.

Aside from elemental ninjutsu, it has almost no weaknesses.

"I'm so envious!"

but.

I haven't completely made no progress!

They continued on their way, and apart from the swarm of summoning insects they had encountered earlier, they were no different from the passing ninjas.

When they arrived near the Tiandi Bridge, the four of them sat down to rest.

As he recovered after taking the soldier's ration pills, a buzzing sound began—

The Beetle King is back!

It vibrated its wings and communicated with Chiba by hissing.

Yamato and the others waited anxiously on the side.

I couldn't understand the insect language at all.

Uncomfortable!

After waiting for several seconds, Chiba nodded repeatedly on the other end, with an expression that said "I see" and "That's great," showing a wide range of emotions.

It seems...

found it?

After they finished talking, Yamato couldn't help but ask, "Chiba, what was the result?"

"found it."

Chiba nodded. "Ao said that it learned about the ninjas' movements from many insects. Their location is concentrated in the northwest direction of the bridge, which is an area that all insects fear underground."

"It's because of Orochimaru."

Yamato immediately understood.

Orochimaru's presence is so great that even ordinary parasitic insects dare not approach him easily, let alone ordinary insects. The places they consider forbidden zones are undoubtedly the locations of his strongholds.

"Correct."

"Should we notify the ANBU ninjas now?"

Kazusa said, "If they don't know the intelligence, it would be too dangerous for us to attack the base alone, and we don't have that capability."

"Let's use the Flying Thunder Formation."

Chiba took out the scroll, closed his eyes to recall for a moment, and then began to draw on the scroll.

He's drawing a map!

This is a rough diagram compiled from information gathered by the insects.

The base is located in the empty space in the middle.

He wrote down the situation and then placed the intelligence scroll in front of him.

"I will take the lead, with Captain and Tiantian assisting me. Tiantian, you need to pay attention to using your space-time abilities."

"clear."

He nodded every day.

Although she cannot master the Flying Thunder Formation technique, she can already guide spacetime abilities to construct channels; she simply lacks knowledge and experience in the specific techniques.

The flying thunder array they constructed could not only be used to transmit intelligence, but also to transport people.

Chiba delivered the information.

A short while later, in another location, Genma Shiranui, who was running, received a piece of information.

Genma Shiranui stopped opening the door, and then a look of shock appeared on his face.

The scroll clearly delineated an area, and the blank space was very small, which basically meant that the location of the base had been found.

How long has it been?

They searched the surrounding area for a long time but found no clues, and no intelligence came from the other secret units either.

"what's the situation?"

Yamashiro Aoba leaned over for a look, then adjusted her glasses.

This!

"real or fake?"

"What Chiba discovered using parasitic insects should all be true, but even if it is parasitic insects, it is too exaggerated to be able to lock the area in such a short time."

Genma couldn't help but complain.

Could it be that the parasitic insects of Chiba are even more ferocious than those of the Aburame family?

"He might have some special skills. In any case, sending it via the Flying Thunder Array is probably his way of hoping we can pass it on to the Dark Division's squads."

"Okay, let's get started."