Starting with Wood Release, he survives in Konoha Hospital and becomes a big shot.

Under the night sky, the starry sky was exceptionally beautiful, different from the night sky of my previous life, but with a unique charm.

"If there were no wars in this world, and everyone could live in peace, that would be wonderful. Unfortunately, wherever there are people, there is conflict, especially in a world with extraordinary powers. When someone possesses combat strength that can crush ordinary people, the world can no longer be peaceful. After all, in such a situation, ninjas and ordinary people can basically be considered two different species," Yao Xingji thought to himself.

Call ~

got windy.

A gentle breeze stirred the campfire, making it burn even brighter than before.

A thin mist began to appear in the woods, spreading outwards. The Milky Way in the sky was quickly obscured by the mist, and the night sky began to darken.

"Ok?"

Kakashi immediately noticed the change in his surroundings, stopped singing, and looked at the thin mist that had appeared in the woods.

"It's foggy?" Sarutobi Asuma glanced at it and frowned.

"It's normal for it to be foggy this time of year; there's usually fog in the woods at night," Nohara Rin said after glancing around.

However, Kakashi had already stood up with a frown, his gaze fixed on the direction of the woods.

Yao Xingji also stood up, noticing an unusual scent.

As Nohara Rin said, it is normal for fog to rise in the forest at night, but the fog appeared too quickly. In the blink of an eye, the forest had disappeared into the fog.

“Fog is normal, but such a large-scale, dense fog is not normal!” Kakashi said sharply, “Prepare for battle, we’re in trouble.”

Having spent so much time in the Anbu, Kakashi's combat instincts were extremely sharp, and coupled with his dog-like sense of smell, he was certain that something was wrong.

At this moment, everyone realized the seriousness of the problem and, without any hesitation, immediately formed a battle formation.

The outermost group consists of Kakashi Hatake, Asuma Sarutobi, Might Guy, and Obito Uchiha; the middle group consists of Kurenai Yuhi and Rin Nohara; and the very center is Hoshino Yakusa.

This arrangement wasn't just to protect the girls; it was also because Kurenai Yuhi was skilled in genjutsu, and Rin Nohara was skilled in medical ninjutsu. Neither of them were ninjas who excelled in direct combat, making them the most suitable for the middle position. The other four boys, on the other hand, had much more direct fighting styles, relying on either taijutsu or ninjutsu, both of which required direct confrontation.

As for Yao Xingji, he is not under consideration.

If you had to categorize him, he was just a medical ninja, and a medical ninja at that, completely incapable of fighting. In such an encounter, he was nothing more than a mascot who held the team back and did nothing of any use.

After all, the medical ninjas in Naruto aren't like healers in games who can heal while fighting. Their healing takes time, requires maintaining a healing posture, and needs a safe environment. The requirements are too high, and healing during battle is almost impossible unless you have the strength of Tsunade.

"Maintain formation, we're retreating towards Konoha!"

Kakashi, being the strongest and a member of the Anbu, naturally took the lead at this time.

At the same moment the order was given, Kakashi took out something that looked like a firecracker from his pocket and pulled the fuse.

This is a signal flare used by the Anbu to call for help. Once it is launched, the people of Konoha will definitely be able to see it, given the location of the wooden house by the river.

call out!

A beam of light shot through the air and soared into the sky.

However, just as everyone was expecting the signal flare to explode, a bolt of lightning suddenly appeared and struck the flare directly, causing it to go silent without making any sound or exploding.

Everyone's expression changed; their opponents were clearly prepared and wouldn't give them any chance to call for help.

Rin Nohara and Kurenai Yuhi's faces turned much paler. They had never been on the battlefield before, and the fear in their hearts had robbed them of their ability to think calmly in the face of such a situation.

"Don't panic. We're very close to Konoha. Even without a signal flare, the anomaly here will be detected quickly. We just need to stall for time." Kakashi's calm voice came through, which eased everyone's expressions considerably.

This is not an isolated battlefield after all; they still have villages to rely on.

As soon as there was hope, everyone's will to survive became incredibly strong. The two girls also perked up and prepared for battle.

"Hoshiguma, don't be afraid or run around. Follow your two older sisters, understand?" Kakashi instructed Hoshiguma in a low voice.

Even when facing unknown enemies, Kakashi is still able to remain calm and make reasonable plans. He truly lives up to his title as Kakashi!

"Understood!" Yao Xingji nodded, his face pale, but there was no panic in his eyes.

Of all the people present, he was probably the calmest one.

"The Mist Concealment Technique! It seems the people from the Land of Water have arrived, but I wonder how many have come." Yao Xingji licked his lips, a barely perceptible hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

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Chapter 47 The Seven Ninja Swordsmen

Since killing Kawano and refusing to become a Kirigakure spy, Yakusei had been waiting for the Kirigakure ninja to arrive. He knew very well that these people would not let him go, especially after he became Tsunade's disciple.

Once these people are captured and their memories are read by the Anbu, it means that their identity as spies has been exposed. Even if Yao Xingji has not done anything to harm Konoha, given Danzo and others' style of doing things, he will definitely not have a good ending.

So he had been waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity to eliminate all of Kirigakure's spies in Konoha, because only in this way could he safely continue to stay in Konoha.

There is no right or wrong in this matter, only different perspectives.

Originally, the spy from Wuyin had already died in that dry well; the one appearing before everyone now was Yao Xingji.

"I thought it was strange that Kakashi suddenly invited me out to fish. Now it seems that I was tricked by those old schemers. But it's good this way. Being outside Konoha makes it easier for me to take care of these people from Kirigakure." Yao Xingji thought to himself, hiding among the crowd and retreating.

During the process, Yao Xingji carefully observed Kakashi's expression and confirmed that he also looked solemn about the situation. This indicated that Kakashi was most likely being used and was not intentionally being taken away from Konoha.

Amidst the thick fog, the group didn't retreat far. Under such conditions, they could easily lose their way and needed to constantly stop to assess their surroundings.

"This must be the Hidden Mist Technique from Kirigakure. However, such a large-scale Hidden Mist Technique cannot be accomplished by just one or two ninjas. There must be quite a few people surrounding us," Kakashi said in a low voice.

"Damn it, how come there are so many Kirigakure ninjas around Konoha? Are they planning to start a war right now?" Sarutobi Asuma roared.

"It shouldn't be." Kakashi said, glancing at Yakusei, who was being protected by everyone in the center.

Clearly, this child is the target of the Hidden Mist Village.

It's highly likely that it's still about the Konoha orphanage incident. Yao Xingji may have overheard some crucial information back then, which led these Kirigakure assassins to risk their lives to assassinate Yao Xingji around Konoha.

At this moment, Obito Uchiha's eyes kept scanning the surrounding mist, his mind tense: "Damn it, if only I had awakened the Sharingan. We have no idea where the enemy is or how many there are. If this continues, we will always be on the defensive."

“Even if you awaken your Sharingan, it won’t help. The mist in the Hidden Mist Technique isn’t ordinary mist; the Sharingan can’t see through it. Only eyes with X-ray vision, like the Byakugan, can see through it,” Kakashi said.

“I can’t sense what’s going on in the fog either. I might need to get closer to the opponent to be prepared,” Nohara Rin said.

Her sensory abilities were quite good. Although she wasn't a professional sensory ninja, she could detect changes in chakra in most situations. However, she was powerless in the face of the overwhelming fog.

Yao Xingji was also observing his surroundings at this time, and he didn't know who Wuyin would send to contact him this time.

"Come and prepare for your unique funeral!"

Suddenly, a strange and hoarse voice came from the right side of the group. Immediately afterward, purple electricity flashed out, piercing through the thick fog and striking straight towards them.

"Oh no! Get out of the way!"

The moment he realized something was wrong, Kakashi immediately shouted out.

A terrifying electric current tore through the sky, and the mist was directly pierced by the lightning. This was definitely not an ordinary lightning release ninjutsu.

With their combined strength, they were simply unable to withstand such an attack; the only way was to dodge it.

shhhhhh...

Almost instantly, everyone jumped up and scattered.

Yao Xingji was carried by Xi Ri Hong and flashed directly towards the woods behind them, while the others landed in different locations.

"Oops!"

Kakashi's expression immediately changed.

The opponent's attack was not intended to harm them at all, but to force them to dodge. Although they all dodged, they were scattered, and their previous formation was completely destroyed.

Boom...

With a deafening roar, thunder roared down, blasting a crater three or four meters deep into the spot where everyone had just been standing.

"So strong!"

Looking at the charred marks and large craters on the ground in the distance, Sarutobi Asuma's face instantly turned much paler.

"They're at least elite Jonin level. Who exactly are they?" Kakashi's expression changed at this moment.

Judging from the power of this move, the person who released the ninjutsu must be at least an elite Jonin, or even possibly a Kage. Did Kirigakure really go to such lengths to kill Yakusei? This is near Konoha. If they were captured, Kirigakure would not only lose a powerful member, but their own intelligence might also be leaked.

Boom!

The lightning reappeared, this time under control, and struck down on each of them.

Its power has been slightly reduced, but it is still not something a Chunin-level ninja can withstand.

Seeing the lightning strike, the group could only dodge again. This time, their already scattered situation became even more dispersed. A gust of fog swept them into a sea of ​​mist, leaving them completely isolated and helpless.

At this moment, Yao Xingji, who had been taken away by Yuhi Kurenai, was completely engulfed in the fog and had lost his way.

"Damn it, what... what should I do..." Kurenai's face was pale, and her legs were trembling.

At this time, Kurenai Yuhi was only a genin, and her main skill was genjutsu. Under such circumstances, she could hardly play any role. Being separated from the others at this moment completely plunged her into terror.

Yao Xingji glanced at Xi Ri Hong, who was trembling all over, and said nothing.

Kurenai Yuhi is only eleven years old now, a year younger than Sakura when she first appeared in Naruto. Considering Sakura's first experience in actual combat, Kurenai Yuhi is already quite good at this age.

Yao Xingji recalled the lightning strikes earlier and the hoarse voice's opening remarks, and he had a rough idea of ​​who the person who had come was.

Raiga Kurosuki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, wields the Raito Kiba!

That terrifying lightning bolt just now must have been released by Raiga Kurosuki using his Raiga sword, Fang.

"They actually sent the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Am I that highly regarded?" Yao Xingji's face became serious.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are all quite strong, with individual combat abilities at least at the Jonin level. When combined with special ninja swords, they can even unleash Kage-level power.

The enemy's strength was much greater than Yao Xingji had anticipated.

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Chapter Forty-Eight: Naked Threat

"Star... Star Extreme, don't be afraid, I will protect you!" Kurenai Yuhi suppressed her slightly trembling voice, protecting the medicine Star Extreme with one hand and holding a kunai in the other.

Yao Xingji glanced at Xi Ri Hong with slight surprise. Her red eyes trembled slightly, her gaze sweeping around her from time to time, wary of dangers coming from all directions, but the trembling of her body had already betrayed her.

Even though they were terrified themselves, they still had to protect others.

This Sister Hong is a really nice person.

Yao Xingji thought to himself.

The mist in the distance was already rippling, and shadowy figures could be seen in the gray fog. The ninjas of the Land of Water, who had been lurking in the darkness and fog, were finally making their move.

Yao Xingji did not make any rash moves, but only glanced at the flashing lightning in the distance.