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

"Do you have any idea?"

"I just don't quite get used to it."

Kazusa glanced around and then said somewhat nervously.

"Uh, it's nothing, just a C-rank mission."

"..."

She's obviously not afraid of the mission, is she?

Chiba thought to himself.

"Yes, I will definitely overcome it! As for ninjutsu, I think what you all said makes sense, so please just tell me directly, teacher."

Kazusa answered in a low voice.

Kakashi thought for a moment and said, "Let's train in Lightning Release Nature Transformation first. After you master Lightning Release Chakra, I'll teach you another technique."

"Yes."

The moonlight and the gauze nodded.

Although the direction has been determined, now is not the time to practice chakra techniques. With the mission imminent, there is no room for distraction, especially since nature transformation is not so easy to master.

Waited for an hour.

Chiba glanced inside and frowned, asking, "How much longer?"

"Let's wait patiently. I've heard that nobles go through a lot of trouble when they go out, and they dress up carefully. It takes at least one or two hours."

Moonlight and gauze whispered.

"It's so good to be a ninja. We don't even need to dress up when we go out, since we're going to sweat anyway."

She complains every day, "I haven't even used any of my stuff yet."

"You really have it?"

Chiba was somewhat surprised.

He always thought that a girl like Tian Tian wouldn't buy these kinds of cosmetics and accessories.

"My mom bought it, not me!"

He hurriedly explained every day.

"There's not much to explain about this; everyone has a love for beauty."

Kakashi smiled.

"Hey, I really didn't!"

"Hahaha."

All three laughed, and the air was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

A moment later, a screech rang out.

The sound of horses neighing!

Chiba, full of energy, exclaimed, "Here I am!"

Instantly, everyone stopped laughing.

A moment later, a carriage slowly emerged, inside which a woman with bright and beautiful clothes and makeup appeared. After lifting a corner of the curtain, a voice came from inside.

"Lord Kakashi, please keep an eye on my safety from now on."

"Rest assured, my men and I will protect your safety."

Kakashi bowed in greeting.

Sakuraba Teitaki lowered the curtain: "Then let's go. I hope we can reach the Fire Temple before tomorrow night."

"It should be no problem."

Kakashi answered.

Soon, the woman inside lost interest in continuing the conversation, and the carriage slowly began to move.

Chiba carried the book and read it as he walked.

I poked him every day.

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"Don't look at it after you receive the employer's message, it might not be good if she complains."

Tian Tian said in a low voice.

"Kyoto is definitely safe. I won't go back after leaving Kyoto."

Chiba paused for a moment, then added, "By then, they should have finished watching it."

"What are you looking at?"

"Sealing technique."

Chiba isn't Kakashi; there's no book he can't share with others. "Do you want it? I have two books in my bag, beginner to advanced, on sealing techniques. I have nothing else to do anyway, so I'll just use them for entertainment."

"Uh, that thing..."

Every day, I felt a chill run down my spine, thinking back to the terrifying time when I was learning sealing techniques. I knew very well how horrific sealing techniques were, so reading this kind of book was hardly a form of entertainment.

"What a pity, this is a treasure."

Chiba sighed, then continued watching.

In crowded places, Kazusa Tsukiko is always very quiet, only revealing her true nature when she is with close friends.

However, because she was keeping watch, Chiba could read his book without worry.

As for Kakashi...

That guy might add some extra courses, so he's generally not someone you can trust.

of course.

In crucial moments, Teacher Wu Wukai is absolutely reliable.

Before leaving Kyoto, everything was fine and nothing happened. But once outside the city, Chiba still didn't put away the book on sealing techniques and maintained his previous carefree attitude.

In reality, he was secretly using his senses to observe the surrounding situation.

Someone is following us!

This person followed them from outside the city all the way to the outskirts.

They dared to follow even ninjas; they're incredibly bold.

Every day, she turned around and glared angrily. Chiba secretly gave her a wink, and she immediately jumped in fright, understanding Chiba's meaning perfectly—

There are special circumstances!

She didn't speak, but continued to move forward from her previous position, quietly observing her surroundings as well.

Soon, she also spotted the enemy.

This was a sword-wielding ronin who blended into the crowd unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, one could see that he was frequently keeping an eye on the caravan.

Once they left the city outskirts, the man disappeared.

But soon, another person took over, appearing from time to time behind.

Chapter 31 The Invisible Blade, the Most Deadly

For ordinary people, this level of disguise is careful enough.

At least Sakuraba Sataki and her samurai subordinates didn't notice them, but to Chiba and his men, these people were too conspicuous, especially Chiba.

As his mental strength increases, so does the range and effectiveness of his perception.

The actions of this group should not be too obvious to the naked eye.

I played with the kunai every day.

It seemed casual, but it was actually a consultation with Chiba.

Do you want to take action?

Chiba turned the page, but made no further movement.

Catching a couple of small fry now is pointless and a waste of time.

Their duty is to protect, not to eliminate, the enemy.

Chiba knew that their team was somewhat special, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to accept missions of C rank or higher right away, and the village had different expectations of them.

It was midnight.

Bodhi seed endowed him with powerful mental and regenerative abilities, so even if he didn't rest for a whole night, it wouldn't affect his combat power. But it was different for Moonlight and Sasa.

Moonlight and Sasa glanced down and hesitated before refusing.

Kakashi said.

"Go to sleep, I'll take over in the second half of the night."

Chiba shook his head and said, "Go and rest. The moonlight is bright now, and I can still read. I'll wake you up in the middle of the night."

As long as those people don't make a move, there's no need to worry too much. But if they attack them...

Chiba opened the book and quietly began to read.

These people gradually dispersed, seemingly giving up the pursuit.

"no need."

"Uh, yes."

Moonlight and Sasa did not refuse again.

Chiba didn't want to meddle, but he couldn't possibly sell his employer for their sake.