Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 137 Warning (6/8)

Shinichi suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze clear and bright.

He immediately realized that this was not an illusion caused by the cold weather. With his current robust physique enhanced by various attributes, ordinary night chills were not enough to make him feel cold or uncomfortable.

It's the entry for "ominous sign"!

This fortune-related entry, which he obtained when he graduated early from the ninja academy and had remained dormant for two years without showing any special characteristics, finally issued a vague yet incredibly clear warning to him for the first time.

Danger is approaching.

Without the slightest hesitation, Shinichi sprang into the air, his swift yet silent steps passing through his resting companions, and went straight to the temporary command post in the center of the camp where Tsunade was located.

"Tsunade-sensei!" Shinichi approached Tsunade, who was examining a map, and said in a deep voice, "There's danger. Prepare for battle!"

Tsunade looked up from the map, her brows furrowing instantly. She knew her disciple well; she was not one to make a fuss over nothing, especially not at a time like this. "What's going on? Explain yourself!" Tsunade put down the map, stood up, and her aura suddenly became sharp.

"I can't quite explain it, it's a gut feeling, or rather, a warning," Shinichi explained quickly, his gaze sweeping across the darkness outside the camp: "A very strong warning, danger is very close to us, it should be a targeted ambush or attack, our reconnaissance team is very likely in trouble."

Tsunade's face instantly turned extremely ugly.

He turned his head sharply to look in the direction of Hyuga Yuto. The young Hyuga branch family ninja was still standing quietly on a high place at the edge of the camp, with veins bulging around his eyes and his Byakugan activated, fulfilling his guard duty.

Judging from his posture and previous regular reports, no abnormal chakra reactions or signs of life were found in the vicinity of the camp.

The Hyuga Kenichi reconnaissance squad, dispatched to the front, and the Hyuga Ryota squad, responsible for rear guard duty, were to report immediately via specific signals or communication methods if they encountered enemy activity or discovered anything unusual, as agreed upon.

However, no emergency signals have been received to date, and communications remain silent.

But Shinichi's warning... Tsunade remembered that this disciple in front of her did indeed possess extraordinary sensory talents, which had attracted attention during her time at the Ninja Academy.

Furthermore, she knew that no ability in the ninja world was absolutely invincible; if the enemy possessed a method specifically designed to counter or interfere with the Byakugan...

"Give the order!" Tsunade didn't hesitate any longer, her voice suddenly rising and instantly shattering the silence of the camp: "Attention all personnel! High alert! Non-frontline combat personnel, immediately retreat to the central area! All combat personnel, take your positions according to the pre-set defensive formation! Barrier squad, immediately set up the defensive barrier! Reconnaissance squad, expand the alert range, focusing on detecting areas with abnormal chakra shielding!"

"Communications team! Immediately attempt to contact Hyuga Kenichi's squad, which is on reconnaissance missions ahead, and Hyuga Ryota's squad, which is in the rear! Repeat the call!"

A series of orders were issued like a sudden storm, and the entire camp came to life instantly!

The resting ninjas leaped up with astonishing speed, medical personnel quickly gathered essential supplies and converged on the center, while combat personnel, as if they had practiced countless times, swiftly occupied advantageous positions around the camp, drawing their kunai and wielding their ninja tools. The solemn atmosphere instantly replaced the previous tranquility.

Upon receiving the order, Hyuga Yuto's expression turned serious, the veins around his Byakugan became even more bulging, and he scanned his surroundings more carefully.

At the same time, Shinichi flashed and quickly retreated into his tent, seemingly preparing his weapons and equipment. A few seconds later, Shinichi walked out of the tent.

However, if Hyuga Yuto could spare a sliver of energy at this moment and use his Byakugan at full power to carefully observe Shinichi now...

They would be horrified to discover that their true body and chakra were now incredibly vast and solid, even faintly emanating a different, more aggressive aura.

At this moment, however, Hyuga Yuto's entire mental focus and Byakugan ability were locked onto the deadly threat that might come from the darkness outside the camp, leaving him no time or energy to discern the subtle anomalies of any one of the hundreds of chakra sources inside the camp.

However, no matter how he looks at it, he can only conclude that Shinichi is the real person, and at most, his physique and chakra reserves seem to be much larger than before.

Shinichi only figured this out last month when he "accidentally" met Hyuga Hizashi and deliberately found an excuse to spar with him.

Shinichi quickly arrived at his assigned medical team position and joined several other medical ninjas who also looked tense. Under their surprised gazes, he swiftly formed the hand seals for a summoning jutsu and then pressed one palm to the ground!

"Bang!"

A conspicuous cloud of white smoke exploded, and as the smoke quickly dissipated, an exceptionally tall and burly figure, with muscles bulging as if forged from steel, appeared before everyone.

With a resolute face and sharp eyes, it is none other than the Third Hokage's summoning beast partner, the Monkey King!

Although the Sarutobi clan are the summoned beast partners passed down through generations and have a close relationship, it is not that they would never sign contracts with outsiders.

In fact, the Third Hokage had intended to grant the contract to his disciple Jiraiya, but before he could officially sign it, he rashly and haphazardly tried the Summoning Jutsu.

As a result of a series of unexpected events, he ended up at Mount Myōboku, where he formed an inextricable bond with the toad. This story became an occasional source of amusement for the master and disciple.

"Oh?" The moment the Ape Demon King appeared, his gaze swept across the tense, battle-ready crowd with lightning speed. He immediately understood the situation from the palpable atmosphere of impending battle: "Is it time for a fight? The atmosphere is very tense."

Its gaze quickly fell on Tsunade, who was not far away: "Little Tsunade is here too."

When Tsunade saw that Shinichi was able to summon the Monkey King, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she thought even more highly of her old man's regard for Shinichi.

Not only did they send the Ape Demon King to personally guide his physical cultivation, but they also made him sign a spiritual contract with the Ape Demon clan.

But then the huge weight that had been hanging over my heart was immediately relieved.

She knew the Ape Demon King's strength all too well. With this powerful summoned beast in charge, the team's defensive depth and adaptability would be greatly enhanced.

"Uncle Enma, I'm counting on you for the rest of the time!" Tsunade called out.

The Monkey King nodded to her without saying anything, then looked at Shinichi, who had summoned him, and awaited instructions.

"Senior Ape Demon King, please transform into the Vajra Ruyi Cudgel to lend me a hand!"

A hint of surprise flashed in the golden pupils of the Ape Demon King. It had thought that Shinichi had summoned it to join the battle, but it did not expect that the other party would ask it to transform into its weapon form right away.

In this form, most of its direct combat capabilities will be restricted, and its power will largely depend on the strength of the user. If the user is not strong enough, it is better to let it maintain its original form to fight.

"Boy, this form of mine isn't so easy to control," the Ape Demon King said in a deep voice, but its actions showed no hesitation as it let out a low growl.

The next moment, a white mist flashed by, and a long staff, more than two meters long and exuding a heavy, ancient, and imposing aura, appeared in the spot.

The middle part of the staff is as black as ink, as if it can absorb light, while the two ends are dark gold, with mysterious patterns flowing around them.

Just by standing there, it gives people a sense of invincible, mountain-like oppression.

It is the weapon transformation of the Ape Demon Clan—the Vajra Ruyi Cudgel!

Shinichi stepped forward and firmly grasped the cold stick with his right hand.

"Have you found anything?!" Tsunade asked sternly to Hyuga Yuto, who was standing on high ground, while quickly directing the team to form a defensive circle, protecting the weaker second-line personnel in the middle.

Sweat beaded on Hyuga Yuto's forehead, and the veins around his Byakugan bulged menacingly. He scanned every direction with all his might, and upon hearing this, he could only grit his teeth and shake his head: "No, Lady Tsunade."

He was also filled with doubt and unease. His cousin Kenichi's forward reconnaissance team had been out of contact for a long time, which was very abnormal in itself. But in the white-eyed vision he saw with his own eyes, the front was indeed abnormally clean.

At that moment, a pale-faced ninja from the communications squad ran in to report: "Lady Tsunade! Ryota Hyuga's squad has sent back a message that they are withdrawing! But Kenichi Hyuga's squad still hasn't responded! All communications and signals have been cut off!"

"Something really did happen!"

Tsunade's heart sank, and her last shred of hope was shattered.

She looked at Hyuga Yuto, who also understood the seriousness of the situation. He didn't have time to think about why the Byakugan had failed or why his cousin Kenichi had gone missing. At this moment, he was just focused on the Byakugan's vision, not letting go of the slightest fluctuation.

While the Konoha camp was making tense preparations for defense, about two kilometers away from the camp, behind a seemingly ordinary rocky slope, the main force of the Sunagakure raid had quietly arrived at the front line.

Benimaru stood beside Ebizo, his red eyes gleaming faintly in the darkness. He whispered, "Elder, although I don't know why, it seems that the Konoha camp ahead has noticed and is setting up a defensive formation."

Clad in a wide robe and with a sharp, capable-looking face, Ebizo squinted at the distance, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Then let's launch a full-scale attack!"

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