Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 35 On the Eve of Battle

"Oh well, it's so-so!"

Hearing these sincere compliments, Kushina became humble instead.

"Alright, Kushina-sensei, it's time to get to work."

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

Upon hearing this, Kushina's expression turned serious, and she instantly created hundreds of shadow clones.

With her chakra reserves, she could easily create thousands or even tens of thousands of shadow clones, but the more she creates, the less chakra each clone possesses.

If the other party senses that the newcomer has such a low amount of chakra, they will quickly realize what's going on.

Besides, it doesn't make sense to mobilize over a thousand people for just four people.

A hundred is just right.

Let's go!

As the shadow clones dodged, Chiga and the others followed the fewest group of shadow clones.

As night fell, a crescent moon slowly rose, its bright light bathing the earth.

On the mountainside, a thin figure who was resting with his eyes closed suddenly opened them and looked at the Red Rock Boar beside him that was making a snorting sound.

"Um?"

Before the thin figure could even ask any questions, the Red Rock Pig suddenly became restless.

Its loud noise had already caught Si Tian's attention, and Si Tian immediately frowned: "What's going on?"

The thin figure hurriedly replied, "It's bad, Captain Sitian! The Red Rock Boar sensed a large amount of chakra down the mountain, at least a hundred people, who have formed an encirclement and are rapidly moving towards us."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jie flew into a rage, pointing at the thin figure and roaring, "Bastard, it's all your fault! You despicable wretch, I'll kill you right now!"

"Stop! It shouldn't be us who's been exposed."

Shida blocked Yosuke's path, restrained him, and explained, "So many ninjas mean Konoha must have discovered our theft of Konoha's intelligence. It seems one of our intelligence agents has been exposed."

After saying that, he turned to the thin figure and said, "Have the Crimson Rock Boar check for any gaps. Before they tighten their encirclement, break through!"

"clear!"

After the thin figure said a few words to the Red Rock Boar, the Red Rock Boar sniffed around with its snout, then nudged its nose in one direction.

"Captain, over here!" the thin figure said immediately upon seeing this.

"There's no time to lose, let's set off immediately!"

With a loud shout, Si Tian led the group in the direction indicated by the Red Rock Boar.

Meanwhile, Kushina, who was waiting for Tsukasa and the others to arrive, suddenly spoke up the moment the Iwa ninja began their operation: "They're here!"

Upon hearing this, the two secret agents exchanged a glance and then began to set up a trap. Whether it would be effective or not depended on how perceptive the target was.

After setting the trap, the two undercover agents found two hiding places and silently watched the movements in the forest ahead.

Kushina, meanwhile, was lying in wait nearby with Chiga.

At this moment, Chiga, standing next to Kushina, was trembling slightly in the hand holding the katana, and a strange light was flashing in her eyes.

He wasn't worried about safety.

After all, they have three Jonin on their side.

Kushina goes without saying; she was naturally talented and was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, making her one of the stronger Jonin.

Needless to say, the two Anbu members whom Hiruzen Sarutobi assigned to protect Kushina must have been extremely strong.

Therefore, Chiga was not too worried about her own safety.

Only when it comes to the matter of wanting to kill someone.

This was his first time, and ending someone's life with his own hands was no easy task.

His heart was filled with complex emotions.

Fear, anxiety, excitement—a mix of emotions.

Kushina, who had been focused on what was ahead, noticed Chiga's condition and suddenly called out, "Chiga!"

"Kushina-sensei?"

Chiga turned her head in confusion.

Kushina and Chiga exchanged worried glances. Kushina asked, "Is this your first time killing someone?"

"Yes!" Chiga nodded.

"Oh, I see! If you throw up, I won't laugh at you, and I'll even keep it a secret!"

Upon hearing this, Kushina smiled slightly and gave Chiga a gentle head pat.

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Chiga thought Kushina would say something comforting.

Although it did not lessen Chiga's tension about killing, Chiga's hands stopped trembling.

After some time, they finally arrived at Shida's team of Iwa ninja, who leaped swiftly through the forest.

Kushina stared at Tsukasa, who was leading the group, from a distance, her gaze slightly narrowing.

This person has a well-proportioned figure, and his leaps are swift and agile. Even when running at full speed in such dense forest, he makes no noise, which undoubtedly shows that he has a very strong control over himself.

The two people following closely behind him were no ordinary individuals either.

However, these were not her main concerns. She slowly turned her gaze to the thin figure riding on the Crimson Flame Boar, barely keeping up behind them.

The childish face and anxious expression clearly indicated that he was a genin who had just left the beginner village. Kushina couldn't help but feel relieved, and even a little proud, realizing that he was far inferior to her disciple!

After observing their opponents, Kushina and the two ANBU members exchanged glances and used hand gestures to redistribute their targets.

In her opinion, the leader was powerful enough that even she had to take him seriously. As for the two people behind Shida, although they were not weak, a Jonin-level ANBU was enough to deal with them, so she left them to Heihachi.

As for Yima, he was responsible for providing support from the sidelines, and would go to help whichever side was at a disadvantage.

Chiga's goal remains unchanged.

As the Iwa ninja squad drew closer, Kushina's expression grew increasingly grave.

At the same time, sensing the presence of the Red Rock Boar, the other party also discovered Kushina and the others.

"Captain Tsukasa, there are four ninjas ahead!"

"Alright, everyone, go all out and finish this quickly!"

A cold smile appeared on Si Tian's lips as he led his team menacingly toward the opposite side.

"We've been discovered!"

Kushina looked at the Iwa ninja who were forging ahead without hesitation, muttered to herself, and was not very shocked.

The four then stopped hiding and appeared, ready for battle.

Soon, under the watchful eyes of Chiga and the others, Tsukasa and the others were about to enter the trap area.

However, just a few steps away, the leader, Si Tian, ​​suddenly stopped abruptly and raised his arm.

Seeing this, the three people behind also stopped.

"trap?"

Shida glanced coldly at the barely perceptible thin line between the two giant trees, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Is this all the ninjas of Konoha have to offer?"

Seeing that the Iwa ninja had noticed, Kushina's expression changed slightly. She ended the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique and withdrew a large amount of chakra.

Just then, the thin figure spoke again: "Captain Sisi Tian, ​​the pursuers have disappeared!"

(End of this chapter)