My Villainous Life Starting with Naruto

Chapter 56 Freelancer Hinata Yuto

The moment Minato Namikaze's fingertips touched the end of the kunai, he squeezed out through the gap in space.

His reflexes were far superior to those of ordinary people; almost at the same moment, he could see everything around him clearly.

Rows of fallen trees, ground seemingly ravaged by a dragon, corpses crushed to pieces, seven Cloud Village ninja corpses stacked like Arhats...

And Hyuga Yuto, sitting atop a pile of corpses, resting with his eyes closed.

The 13-year-old boy had long hair that reached his waist, tied at the end with a red string. He was handsome and upright. His right arm was wrapped in black bandages, and his calm and gentle temperament added a touch of mystery.

"Yuto." Minato Namikaze suddenly spoke up:

"Are you injured?"

"No." Hyuga Yuto opened his eyes and chuckled softly.

"This level of ambush is not enough to injure me, Commander. You should go help others first."

"Okay, be careful, the main force will arrive in ten minutes."

With a flash of golden light, Minato Namikaze disappeared from his spot. As a Kage-level master who was proficient in the Flying Thunder God Technique, his support speed was unparalleled in the ninja world, and his figure could be seen everywhere on the battlefield.

Hyuga Yuto jumped off the corpse, his expression calm.

Overwhelming your opponent with speed makes victory that simple. Although the average taijutsu level of the Cloud Village ninjas is among the top of the Five Great Nations, they are still as slow as lambs to the slaughter in the face of "Lion Fang Bite".

Ten minutes later, the advance team arrived. A special recorder assessed the battle achievements, disposed of the corpses of the Cloud Village ninjas, and filed a record of the encounter.

Subsequently, Hyuga Yuto advanced with the main force and camped in the dense forest on the border near the Land of Hot Springs.

Time flew by, and the ninjas who had been sent out to scout the way returned one by one. Not everyone was as calm and collected as Hyuga Yuto. Some were covered in blood and on the verge of death. After being carried back by Namikaze Minato, the medical team immediately surrounded them and provided on-site treatment.

After crossing the border of the Land of Fire, the advance troops set up camp on the spot and decided to rest for a night to alleviate the fatigue of the march.

Night falls.

In the advance team's camp, wisps of smoke rose from the fire, relaxed conversations filled the air, and the aroma of roasted meat wafted through the air.

In the ninja world, a place with extraordinary powers, launching a night raid on an enemy camp is extremely difficult.

Taking this advance force's camp as an example, outside the camp, Hyuga clan Chunin were stationed at several key strategic points, their Byakugan reconnaissance capabilities even more exaggerated than thermal imaging cameras; Aburame had already sown insects hidden in the soil, making underground raids almost impossible; highly mobile ninjas patrolled in shifts, leaving no corner unchecked; and extremely sensitive traps were even set on various plants and rocks.

If the Cloud Village forces were to launch a night raid, they would suffer heavy losses.

Moreover, the war has only just begun, and the ninjas' nerves are not yet fully on edge. It is only natural for them to relax a little in the relatively safe camp.

However, while ordinary ninjas may be complacent, the commander of this advance force cannot afford to be careless.

In the central tent of the main camp, Minato Namikaze gathered the Jonin together and pointed at the map:

"Within three days, we must advance to this point and establish a defensive line at the border between the Land of Hot Water and the Land of Frost. We must stop all attacks from Kumogakure within the Land of Hot Water!"

The center of the battlefield should be as far away from one's own country as possible. This is a point that all war commanders know, and it applies to any world.

Minato Namikaze, abandoning his usual cheerful and gentle demeanor, issued a death order:

"Three days! Whatever we encounter, we must overcome it! No one is allowed to retreat without my order!"

Strangely, despite Minato Namikaze's forceful tone, it did not provoke any rebellious feelings among his subordinates. Instead, it caused the Jonin to unconsciously sit up straight.

"I will leave fifty men behind to guard the advance troops and the rear marching route, changing the code every half day, and guarding it strictly."

"All the remaining Konoha ninja will come with me to the border between Yu and Shimo to establish a defensive line."

"The Hidden Cloud Village is very strong. Although we won't encounter large forces along the way, there will be no shortage of attacks and close combat. Everyone, including myself, is likely to die in battle. I only hope that everyone can uphold the Will of Fire and annihilate all the enemies."

The handsome young man with blond hair paused for a moment, then began assigning tasks:

"The main force will be divided into six groups, each led by two Jonin. The first group will be led by Hyuga Genji and Kunii Eitaro, the second group..."

"The people guarding the rear passage will be organized into fifteen groups..."

"Finally, Kumogakure has always had a tactic of single-point breakthroughs by its top experts. I will select a few powerful ninjas who can move freely and let them move freely in the Land of Hot Springs or even further away, responsible for sweeping up small enemy forces."

"Hyuga Yuto, Uchiha Toshiyu, Aburame Yuki..." Minato Namikaze read out the names of the group.

Yuto Hyuga, who was standing against the wall, nodded slightly and gladly accepted the order.

Because of the war, the meeting did not last long. When Minato Namikaze dismissed the Jonin, Yuto Hyuga's Asuka, who was sitting on the fire, was still not cooked.

He sprinkled a pinch of salt on top, and only ate it with water after the aroma of the meat filled his nose.

Three days later, the advance force arrived at the border of the two countries of Tang and Shuang. Hyuga Yuto silently thought about it, calculating the time and distance.

Given the nature of the Hidden Cloud Village, a major battle is certain to take place in three days. The Leaf Village will be the vanguard, and the Hidden Cloud Village will also be sending its elite forces to scout ahead. It's hard to say who will win or lose this battle, but there will definitely be casualties on both sides, and neither side will suffer significant losses.

Hinata Yuto swallowed the last bite of bird meat, chewed slowly, stood up, and walked alone into the darkness.

He didn't alert anyone. As experts granted the right to act freely, the strategic value of Hyuga Yuto and his companions lay in their surprise. If possible, it would be best if even Namikaze Minato didn't know where they were.

This is a world where individual combat strength can determine the course of war. Experts act freely, which has great tactical significance. As long as you can bring back intelligence and the heads of enemy experts every time, your battle merits will increase rapidly.

Hyuga Yuto disappeared into the darkness, took the token given to him by Namikaze Minato before the meeting, and left the camp, quickly leaving the reconnaissance range of the advance team.

He traveled deep into the Land of Hot Water, keeping his Byakugan open the whole time, only resting when he was exhausted.

For "free agents" acting alone, the biggest difficulty is finding the enemy's location. The Land of Hot Water borders the Land of Fire and has always been under the influence of Konoha. In the early stages of the war, it was indeed not easy for Kumogakure to send a large number of troops to the Land of Hot Water.

However, Hyuga Yuto had his own clever tricks up his sleeve.

If there are none in the Land of Hot Water, then go to the Land of Frost and keep heading towards the border of the Land of Lightning. You'll eventually encounter Cloud Village ninjas.

(End of this chapter)