Konoha: We, the Uchiha, are ready to give up!

They used Nara's secret techniques to scout out the enemy's movements in advance.

While not as convenient as rolling your eyes, it's better than nothing.

As for Uchiha Jin?

He didn't reveal his Sharingan; his taijutsu and fire jutsu alone were enough to make him a captain.

The reason is simple.

Although the three are working well together now, it's only because they're under threat of death and have no other choice.

Once it's truly safe, who knows what everyone's really thinking?

Kazama in Nara is a little better.

They both have dirt on each other, and they would not betray each other unless there were significant interests at stake.

But for Shin Kudo, it's a different story.

He was just an ordinary ninja who, after countless life-or-death struggles, barely managed to return an Earth Release ninjutsu.

Even so, it's still only a C-grade!

Compared to powerful clans like Uchiha Jin and Nara Kazama, they were practically a joke.

It's incredibly easy to bribe a commoner ninja like this.

With just two or three C-rank ninjutsu, he could easily sell them out.

If you gave him a B-rank ninjutsu, he'd kneel down and call you "daddy."

As for killing him?

Neither of them had ever considered this idea!

It's not that she's kind-hearted, but rather that she has an emotional attachment to someone.

First and foremost, one needs to survive in the ninja world; feelings like kindness are irrelevant.

It only appears in the weak or the absolutely strong.

They are either ordinary ninjas who have been misled by higher-ups, or they are as powerful as Hashirama Senju, or they are chosen ones like Naruto Uzumaki. At the very least, they are second-generation ninjas with backgrounds and connections.

No one else is qualified except for these people.

Is Kakashi Hatake kind?

In Hiruzen Sarutobi's hands, he was a ninja in the shadows, killing whoever he was told to kill!

Right and wrong are not important at all.

Was Minato Namikaze kind?

Even though he later became the Fourth Hokage, he never did what Hiruzen Sarutobi forbade him to do until the day he died.

He didn't even have complete control over the Hokage's Anbu!

Even someone like that can't be called kind, let alone Uchiha Jin and Nara Kazama.

Bonds? That's utter nonsense!

Before you even get involved, you're like an old silver coin who understands everything.

In just a few days of contact, there was all sorts of backstabbing and intrigue. How could there be such a rift after only a few days of cooperation?

This is a joke!

Unless you have a specially trained elite team, don't even think about developing bonds.

The reason for not killing Kudo Shin was out of self-interest.

Both Nara Kazama and Uchiha Jin have something to hide.

Even if we reveal a little bit of our strength, we can cover it up with war. As long as we don't expose our strongest fighting force, we won't attract the village's attention.

At worst, he'd be promoted from cannon fodder to a regular ninja.

But if both civilian ninjas were to die, causing the village to realize something was wrong and have the Anbu thoroughly investigate them, even going back in time to trace everything from their childhood to adulthood, then everything would be over!

Humans are not gods.

Even Uchiha Jin couldn't be completely sure that he had never made a mistake in his life and could withstand the village's investigation.

therefore.

It's better to keep Shin Kudo around.

"Be careful, pay attention."

"There are two Kirigakure squads ahead. Their chakra strength is average, so they are most likely ordinary squads."

Nara Kazama suddenly spoke.

Upon hearing this, Shin Kudo couldn't help but look at Jin Uchiha.

Obviously.

After several days of cooperation and countless successful escapes, Uchiha Jin proved himself.

Hear this.

Uchiha Jin did not hesitate.

"Old rules!"

"I'll team up with Kazama, and I trust you to finish him off from the shadows!"

"Fire Style, Phoenix Fire Technique!"

He formed hand seals and unleashed seven fireballs, which he then dispersed and blasted towards Wuyin.

Nara Kazama, without wasting any words.

"Wind escape, pressure!"

A massive wind blast took shape, shattering the surrounding withered branches, collapsing the earth, and converging with the Phoenix Flame.

Fire, aided by the wind, swept everything away.

Centered on the Hidden Mist Squad, an area of ​​several meters in radius was instantly and completely destroyed.

Several Hidden Mist ninja were killed instantly with a single blow.

Only the remaining two Chunin managed to withstand this wave.

"This is... a Konoha ninja!" a Kirigakure chunin said through gritted teeth.

His eyes showed hatred.

You should know that his brother died at the hands of Konoha ninjas.

At this moment, he wanted revenge.

But before he could make a move, Shin Kudo behind him struck, slicing his throat open with a kunai.

he died.

Just as the remaining Chunin were about to escape, Uchiha Jin threw a kunai that pierced directly through his heart.

"Seal the head, retreat!"

Uchiha Jin spoke calmly.

Nara Kazama and Kudo Shin simply nodded and went about their own business.

After working together for the past few days, everyone is already familiar with this system.

But, right now.

A chubby Hidden Mist ninja, carrying a large sword that looked nothing like a sword, walked out with a cold expression.

"Greatsword. Samehada - Suigetsu Hozuki!" Nara Kazama exclaimed.

His face was deathly pale.

Facing this member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, a renowned figure among the Jonin, he did not believe that he and his companions could handle him.

Uchiha Jin's expression changed slightly.

If he were to unleash his full power, he was confident that even if he couldn't kill the Seven Ninja Swordsmen in front of him, defeating them wouldn't be difficult.

But, no!

His true strength must not be revealed here.

"escape!"

After saying that, he immediately ran away.

Nara Kazama was already prepared, and as soon as Uchiha Jin spoke, he started running without saying a word.

At this moment, he truly unleashed his full power.

But alas.

The two of them managed to escape, but Shin Kudo was far less likely to succeed.

Terrified, he couldn't even muster half of his usual strength.