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October 12, Konoha 37.

Minato Namikaze, the newly promoted Chunin, embarked on a journey to the Land of Grass together with Sakumo Hatake, an elite Jonin known as the White Fang of Konoha.

The two did not travel very fast.

The first night was spent camping on the border between Konoha and the Land of Grass, thus avoiding the main battlefield.

The sky was filled with stars, dazzlingly beautiful.

During the break, Sakumo Hatake asked, "Minato, what are your thoughts on this mission?"

Minato Namikaze was a little embarrassed to speak after hearing this.

Sakumo Hatake smiled gently and said, "There's no need to worry."

Minato Namikaze nodded and said, "Senior, the Kannabi Bridge is extremely important to the Iwa ninja, and it will definitely be heavily guarded."

"And they will also take precautions, so we might encounter an elite squad of Iwa ninja on the way."

Sakumo Hatake nodded, signaling Minato Namikaze to continue.

Minato Namikaze said, "The key is the heavy guard at the Kannabi Bridge. It's already difficult to break through under normal circumstances, and it will take even more time to prepare to destroy the bridge."

"My strength is limited. The reason why the Third Hokage asked me to follow my senior on this mission must be because I have mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"Senpai, you only need to throw the kunai with the Flying Thunder God Technique on the Kannabi Bridge, and I will be able to teleport there instantly and set up the explosive tags at a speed that the Iwa ninja cannot react to."

As he spoke, Minato Namikaze took out his Flying Thunder God Kunai and showed it to Sakumo Hatake.

His implication was quite clear.

Go ahead and charge, senior! Leave the bridge blowing up to me!

Sakumo Hatake took the kunai, glanced at it, and chuckled, "A space-time ninjutsu?"

"Where is the Second Hokage's special technique?!"

Minato Namikaze nodded.

Sakumo Hatake's smile faded, and he said seriously, "Then let's do as Minato said. When we get to Kannabi Bridge, you will hide for the time being. Leave the task of breaking through the blockade to me."

Minato Namikaze nodded quickly, "Understood!"

Silent all night.

The following day, Minato Namikaze and Sakumo Hatake entered the Land of Grass.

According to intelligence, the power of the Grass Ninja Village has been reduced, which is almost equivalent to abandoning the territory outside the Grass Ninja Village.

However, the few days that the Grass Ninja Village held out bought Konoha time to deploy its forces on the border and block the Iwa Ninja who wanted to enter the Land of Fire.

However, the Land of Grass is currently considered enemy territory, so Minato and Namikaze are both very cautious.

They first advanced along the northern border of the Land of Grass, and then cut diagonally toward the Kannabi Bridge.

The Land of Grass is also lush with vegetation, but unlike the vast forests of the Land of Fire, it is home to a variety of giant fungi.

Suddenly, Minato Namikaze, who was walking ahead, stopped. Sakumo Hatake, who was behind him, immediately showed admiration in his eyes: "A very keen sense!"

This is not sensory ninjutsu, but rather the normal use of the five senses.

Minato Namikaze crouched down, pointed a single finger at the ground, and used the sensory ninjutsu he had only recently mastered.

"1, 2, 3... Two-person teams, the others should be clones."

At that moment, an eye peeked out from behind the tree: "That kid... a sensory ninja?"

"And... that hair color, that sword, could it be Konoha's White Fang?"

Keigo's expression changed, and he immediately gestured to his companions who were hiding behind him.

If it really is the White Fang of Konoha, then we must be extremely careful.

After sensing the situation, Minato Namikaze turned to Sakumo Hatake and said, "Senpai, could you please cover for me?"

Sakumo Hatake nodded; he also wanted to see Minato Namikaze's strength.

After unpacking his backpack, Minato Namikaze pushed off with his feet, and his figure darted out like a swift leopard.

"Very good speed!"

Sakumo Hatake secretly praised him.

His insight is incredibly sharp, and his speed is something that ordinary Chunin do not possess.

Minato Namikaze clearly possesses extraordinary talent in speed.

He should be like him, belonging to the agile assassin-type ninja.

shhhhhh!

A large number of shuriken flew towards him, but Minato Namikaze swung his kunai, knocking all the shuriken away. Then, with a flick of his arm, the kunai shot towards the enemy.

Keigo simply tilted his head, thus avoiding the swift attack.

But the next moment, Minato Namikaze disappeared from his sight.

Bang!

Minato Namikaze appeared behind Keigo, grabbed a kunai with one hand, and kicked Keigo to pieces with the other.

Shadow Clone Technique!

As expected, Minato Namikaze continued his high-speed advance, destroying the enemy's clones one by one.

Keigo's true form was astonished: "This kid, he's incredibly fast."

He immediately formed a hand seal, and a large number of sharp rock spikes emerged, spreading out and sweeping towards Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze immediately threw the kunai in his hand, which slammed into the tree in front of Keigo with a thud.

Keigo looked up and saw Minato Namikaze's Rasengan coming down with his right hand.

"When?"

Keigo was shocked.

Meanwhile, another hidden Iwa ninja was also shocked and hurriedly threw several shuriken at Minato Namikaze, but they were knocked away before they could even reach them.

However, it was Hatake Sakumo who also threw his shuriken and intercepted it.

boom!

Before he could react, Keigo was slammed into the ground by the Rasengan.

This time it's the real body!

Having eliminated one enemy, Minato Namikaze immediately vanished from his spot and headed straight for the second Iwa ninja.

Earth Release: Rock Gun!

Earth Release: Earth Flow!

Earth Release: Earth Stone Dragon!

One after another, he used Earth Release ninjutsu, but Minato Namikaze dodged them all with his speed and then rushed to the front of the Iwa ninja.

Rock Fist Technique!

With his fists encased in rock, the Iwa ninja charged out, heading straight for Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze raised his hand and threw a kunai. Iwa ninja had already noticed something was wrong with the kunai and swung his hand to knock it away.

Swish!

Minato Namikaze vanished and reappeared in mid-air, grabbing the kunai that had been knocked away with one hand and throwing out a second kunai with his left.

beep!

The kunai was pinned to the mushroom-shaped umbrella. The Iwa ninja instinctively dodged it, but Minato Namikaze immediately appeared where the kunai was. He used Rasengan in his left hand and suddenly rushed forward, pressing the Rasengan against the Iwa ninja's abdomen before his feet even touched the ground.

"what!"

The Iwa ninja screamed as his clothes ripped apart at the waist.

As Minato Namikaze pressed down hard, the Iwa ninja was sent flying, spinning, and crashed into a tree trunk with a loud thud, utterly exhausted.

Swish!

Minato Namikaze vanished from his spot and reappeared in front of the Iwa ninja, tearing open the ninja's neck with a kunai in his hand.

"Well done!"

Sakumo Hatake walked forward carrying Minato Namikaze's backpack.

"Thank you, senior!"

Minato Namikaze, slightly out of breath, put away the kunai, took the backpack, and thanked Sakumo Hatake.

A moment later, the two continued on their way.

Next, the two encountered three waves of Iwa ninja in succession. They were all elite squads, and although they were not all Jonin, they were at least experienced Chunin.

However, Sakumo Hatake only played a supporting role and provided cover, allowing Minato Namikaze to showcase his true strength.

Minato Namikaze lived up to expectations, using sensory ninjutsu, Rasengan, and Flying Thunder God Technique to easily defeat his opponents, demonstrating strength comparable to that of a Jonin.

"Not a single mistake was made. He's a perfect ninja. Minato's achievements will surely surpass mine in the future."

Sakumo Hatake made an extremely surprising assessment of Minato Namikaze.

In the afternoon, the two finally arrived at Kannabi Bridge.

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Looking at Minato Namikaze, who had finished sensing him, Sakumo Hatake asked, "How was it?"

Minato Namikaze's expression turned grave: "As expected, it's heavily guarded."

"Twelve people, but this should only be a portion."

"There must be Iwa ninja on the other side of the bridge, but they are too far away to sense clearly for the time being."

Hatake Sakumo nodded and then said, "Leave the crossing of the defense line to me. You just get ready."

Minato Namikaze nodded, handed the kunai to Sakumo Hatake, and pointed out the location where the Iwa ninja were hiding.

With everything prepared, Hatake Sakumo drew his sword and dashed out.

"So fast!"

Minato Namikaze exclaimed inwardly.

He felt that Sakumo Hatake was like a ray of light.

"Is this the origin of the title 'White Fang of Konoha'?"

Minato Namikaze opened his eyes wide, trying hard to keep up with Sakumo Hatake's figure.

shhhhhh!

One after another, rock bullets flew out from the darkness.

Hatake Sakumo easily dodged, but the stone dragon pounced. He swung his sword into the dragon's mouth, and with a roar, the stone dragon collapsed.

Dangdang Dangdang!

Two Iwa ninjas appeared in a flash, attacking from both sides. Blades clashed, sparks flew.

But in the blink of an eye, screams reached Minato Namikaze's ears, and blood splattered in his eyes.

"Sakumo-senpai's swordsmanship is even more advanced than Shu-senpai's."

Minato Namikaze couldn't help but think of Hoshino Shu.

"It's Konoha's White Fang!"

"Be careful!"

"Notify the other side!"

The shouts of the Iwa ninja rang out, mingling with the roaring sound.

The earth is shaking, and the terrain is constantly changing.

Minato Namikaze carefully followed behind, watching as the white light he obtained resembled sharp teeth, tearing through the Iwa ninja's defenses, breaking through numerous obstacles, and ultimately breaching the Iwa ninja's position.

Of the twelve Iwa ninja that Minato Namikaze sensed, eight were killed in that short period of time.

Minato Namikaze saw that six of them were killed in the instant of the battle.

powerful!

too strong!

"A ninja as powerful as Senior Xiu, although they have different fighting styles."

Minato Namikaze concealed himself well.

Meanwhile, Sakumo Hatake, having broken through the Iwa ninja's defensive position, finally reached the head of the Kannabi Bridge.

On the opposite side, figures leaped over.

Four Iwa ninja pursued them from behind.

Sakumo Hatake's figure flashed, and he arrived at the bottom of the Kannabi Bridge. He raised his hand and a Flying Thunder God Kunai shot out, nailing it to the bridge pier.

shhhhhh!

The Iwa ninja's attack arrived, and Hatake Sakumo dodged it, then clashed with the Iwa ninja who had attacked him.

Ninja swords clashed, sparks flew.

While fighting with the Iwa ninja, Hatake Sakumo threw kunai.

It could be a bridge pier or the bottom of a bridge.

Such behavior, mixed in with the battle, initially went unnoticed by the Iwa ninja.

Until Minato Namikaze suddenly appeared with a kunai.

Minato Namikaze pulled out a kunai, attached an explosive tag, and disappeared.

"not good!"

"That guy..."

An Iwa ninja noticed Minato Namikaze's actions and immediately shouted, "Stop that blond kid!"

Several Iwa ninjas who rushed over from the other side of the bridge immediately pounced on Minato Namikaze, while others attempted to sabotage the explosive tags.

However, Minato Namikaze was too fast.

He flashed around in quick succession, replacing the kunai with explosive tags.

Just as the Iwa ninja were about to destroy an explosive tag, Minato Namikaze raised one hand.

Boom!

Rock fragments flew everywhere, and the Iwa ninja screamed as he was blasted away.

Then came a series of explosions, sending rocks flying through the air, and the massive bridge spanning the deep canyon began to collapse rapidly.

When the explosion ended, Minato Namikaze and Sakumo Hatake stood side by side on a section of the remaining bridge pier, surrounded by Iwa ninja.

We're surrounded!

"Kill them!"

Iwa-nin roared angrily.

But the next moment, Minato Namikaze and Sakumo Hatake disappeared from their spot.

Within the Land of Grass, the two figures appeared in a clump of grass.

After collecting the Flying Thunder God kunai, the two quickly retreated.

The Iwa ninja were slow to realize what was happening, and it took them a while to locate the two. They immediately swarmed forward and gave chase.

(End of this chapter)