Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 146 Provoking Orochimaru Again

"There must be a reason why Sunagakure is acting this way."

"We must find out what happened in Sunagakure!"

"This mission will be led by Jiraiya, who will assemble fifteen squads to infiltrate the Land of Wind and gather intelligence!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a solemn expression.

Jiraiya, who was appointed as the person in charge, stepped to the forefront.

Jiraiya, unlike his usual carefree self, now wore a serious expression as he surveyed the ninjas below the stage and said in a deep voice:

"Gentlemen, I won't say anything more. The danger of this mission is self-evident. I need a team skilled in intelligence gathering and perception to participate in this mission, and they also need to have a certain degree of counterattack capability, able to disengage from combat in time if discovered!"

"Our goal is to investigate what is happening in Sunagakure, not to start a conflict with Sunagakure."

"This mission is classified as S-rank!"

"Please consider your team's strengths before deciding whether to participate in this mission."

Upon hearing Jiraiya's request, the squad leaders below the stage discussed it for a while, and some squad leaders who met the requirements raised their hands.

Chiga did not raise her hand.

Although he roughly knew what had happened in Sunagakure, he had no proof.

The sudden disappearance of the village's leader, who was killed by a genius puppeteer from his own village, is such outrageous information that it's hard to believe without substantial evidence.

Unless Chiga can find Sasori of the Red Sand, but given that Sasori of the Red Sand has already obtained the corpse of the Third Kazekage, he has probably already hidden somewhere and is developing human puppets.

It certainly won't happen anytime soon.

"Alright, the teams whose names I called, please stay and discuss the details. The rest of the teams may leave."

Jiraiya dismissed the meeting after he had finished gathering all the attendees.

After Chiga left, she returned to the grove.

Before Chiga could speak, Sarutobi Asuma and the other two approached.

Sarutobi Asuma asked, "Chiga, why the urgent summons? Has something serious happened? Can you tell me?"

"The Sand Village was on high alert a day ago. Our spies have all gone missing, so we need to gather a team to infiltrate the Land of Wind. I didn't participate."

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Asuma didn't say much. After going on one mission, the three of them had a clear understanding of themselves.

Infiltrating a large country like the Land of Wind is clearly beyond their capabilities.

Chiga looked at the three of them and, seeing that they were all full of energy, asked in surprise, "Um, what did you train with today?"

"It's because I'm concerned about things in the village, so..."

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Asuma gave an awkward laugh. Ever since Chika left, the three of them had been speculating about what had happened, which was why they hadn't been training.

"Starting today, the daily training volume will be doubled! If you don't finish, you won't get dinner!"

Seeing this, Chiga didn't tolerate the three of them and said coldly.

Although she did not participate in this operation, Chiga knew that the Third Shinobi World War could happen at any time.

Under such urgent circumstances, Chiga could no longer treat Sarutobi Asuma and the other two like sheep, neglecting them completely.

We need to increase their strength so they can survive the big battle.

Time flies, and a week has passed in the blink of an eye.

The ninjas who went to the Land of Wind to gather intelligence have not yet returned, and the entire Hidden Leaf Village seems to have fallen into calm again after that day's emergency call.

Beside the grove of trees belonging to the Uchiha clan.

"Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning Technique!"

Sarutobi Asuma spat out a large cloud of cigarette ash, which, carrying a scorching heat, hurtled towards Chika in the middle.

"Magic Tree Binding Kill!"

At that moment, Kurenai Yuhi's illusion technique also began to activate.

Just as Chiga was trying to escape the Ash Pile Burning, she fell into an illusion, feeling herself entangled by trees, and could only watch helplessly as the Ash Pile Burning rushed towards her.

boom!

Under Sarutobi Asuma's control, the ashes surrounding Chiga exploded.

"It's a success!"

Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai burst into excited laughter upon seeing this scene.

"Earth Release: Heart-Slaying Decapitation Technique!"

However, at that very moment, Chiga's voice suddenly came from beneath their feet.

"what!"

After two screams, Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai were buried in the ground, with only their heads showing.

Chiga slowly emerged from the ground and said, "You two were still careless. After fighting me for so many days, you should know very well what ninjutsu I know."

"Remember, knowing your opponent's information is the most important thing before battle."

"Especially Kurenai, do you think I would have fallen for your genjutsu so easily, even with my Sharingan?"

"Furthermore, you were too deliberate when you cast the illusion. Illusions are meant to be unexpected to produce surprising effects."

After lecturing both of them, Chiga finally pulled them out of the ground.

As for Shizune, she stepped forward to treat the two of them.

Sarutobi Asuma and his two companions personally fought against Chiga and only then did they realize that Chiga was unfathomable.

Their effortless ninjutsu and unexpected illusions caused them a great deal of trouble.

But this intense battle also brought about tremendous changes in the three of them.

Many of them are quite powerful.

"Chiga~"

Just then, Kushina's voice came through.

Chiga waved for the three to rest aside before asking Kushina, "Kushina-sensei, what brings you here?"

Kushina approached Chiga and whispered, "Chiga, we have work to do!"

Upon hearing this, Chiga raised an eyebrow. He understood Kushina's meaning perfectly; this was their secret code whenever they wanted to cause trouble in Konoha.

What has recently piqued Kushina's interest so much is, of course, the chakra of the Four-Tails.

This is a deal between Kushina and Kurama.

It seems that Kushina has located the Four-Tails' chakra.

Seeing that Chiga remained silent, Kushina said, "Chiga, you must have been disappointed that the teacher didn't call on you to steal the Scroll of Seals last time, since it was such an exciting thing. This time, we'll make up for that regret by stealing the Four-Tails' chakra!"

Chiga rolled her eyes at Kushina, then asked, "Where are we going?"

"In the Third Laboratory of Konoha."

"Ah? That's the laboratory under Lord Orochimaru's command. Perhaps we should just leave this regret as it is!"

"If Orochimaru catches us here, he'll definitely settle old scores with us, both old and new!"

Chiga rolled her eyes, almost wanting to refuse Kushina's invitation outright.

It's one thing to provoke Orochimaru once or twice, but with Hiruzen Sarutobi mediating, Orochimaru wouldn't hold a grudge against them for the sake of a few test subjects.

But things don't happen more than three times, especially since this time it involved stealing something as secret as the Four-Tails' chakra.

Even Orochimaru wouldn't let them off so easily.

(End of this chapter)