Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

Leaving aside this, Haraue Masamune was clearly prepared to 'die in battle'.

On the other side, Jiang Si, who was speeding towards Lin City, arrived in a short while, covering several nautical miles. He planned to see if he could capture a high-ranking prisoner first and obtain as much intelligence as possible.

Although one's personal strength is likely enough to overwhelm those like Feng Hua Nu Tao and Lang Ya Xue Beng, this is not a pure clash or battle. The primary objective is to protect 'important people,' so intelligence is of paramount importance.

Killing Nu Tao is the second objective.

Preserving the life of Feng Hua Zao Xue is the primary objective!

It is essential to clarify the primary and secondary issues and their priority order for tasks!

A ninja's duty is to do their utmost to complete the mission they are assigned!

Intelligence is the most crucial element. In fact, it should be said that when 'Jiang Si' watched 'Naruto' in his previous life, until the final battles completely collapsed, intelligence was the lifeline of battles between ninjas. The most classic examples are Shikamaru leading Team 10 to snipe Hidan and Kakuzu, and the battle between Konan and Obito. It should be said that at least before Madara appeared, the battle system of Naruto, even with some flaws, was generally fine.

Intelligence plays a crucial role in ninja battles.

As long as the difference in strength between them is not so great as to be between a genin and a kage, intelligence can largely compensate for the gap in combat power, and it is no joke that a jonin can defeat a kage.

Even ninjas face such challenges in direct combat.

The importance of intelligence in other missions is self-evident.

Shoji's mission to the Land of Snow was just like that. In order to better protect Kazahana Hayase and determine his next course of action, he had to obtain first-hand information. In fact, it would have been most appropriate for Minister Hara, the "local bigwig" of the Land of Snow, to do it. But it was obvious that time was very tight and there was no time to relax.

"call out!"

The 'Rin City' launched a direct surprise attack.

Although not a sensory-type ninja, when Shoji activates his Sharingan, the pervasive self-awareness and the insight enhanced by the Sharingan allow him to easily pinpoint the location of the target he wants to acquire.

Figures moving back and forth.

"Who goes there!?"

What is this?

"Ninja!?"

"Go and inform Lord Winter Bear immediately!"

Having made no attempt to conceal their presence, the general approached in a straight line, naturally revealing their location along the way.

Ordinary soldiers naturally wouldn't notice these rebels, but the junior and middle-ranking ninjas of Yukigami Village could detect Jiang Si's whereabouts to some extent.

It was only the speed at which it sped along and the chilling aura emanating from it that made it so impressive.

This was enough to make these people realize that this figure was not someone to be trifled with, and they could easily tell that this figure was most likely an enemy, not a friend.

The intention was to immediately pass this intelligence on to the obvious commander of the 'Lin City' rebel army.

However, no matter how fast these people reacted, they were still significantly slower than the general.

Enter Lin City.

Lock on the target.

A surprise attack is approaching.

In just under two minutes.

This is the target that can be identified.

"Who goes there!?"

Inside the city lord's mansion.

Just as Winter Bear Hail, who had just led his Snow Ninjas and some ordinary soldiers to easily break through the city lord's mansion and capture the city lord of Rin City, was about to further order his Snow Ninjas and soldiers to take full control of the entire 'Rin City',

Suddenly.

My heart tightened as I felt an immense aura bearing down on me.

Then, a cold gust of wind suddenly arrived.

"not good!?"

Winter Bear Hail, who instinctively tried to dodge, was clearly a step too slow. A sharp kunai came crashing down from the front.

"Clang!"

The moment of the heavy blow.

"Sizzle sizzle sizzle!"

A sudden burst of lightning!

"Lightning Release - Lightning Descent Technique!"

The sound of an electromagnetic cannon exploding!

"boom!!"

At the moment of the outbreak.

The air was filled with a clamor.

"Huh!?"

However, the defense was not completely breached, and the newcomer showed a hint of surprise.

Winter Bear Hail seized the opportunity and decisively made a flying retreat, forcibly creating some distance between them.

What comes into view.

The two people landed.

Winter Bear first glanced at his pale blue armor, which was now charred black in the middle, with an ugly expression, then looked up at the upright figure opposite him.

"Who are you!?"

Winter Bear said in a fierce voice with a menacing look on his face.

The person who arrived was none other than Jiang Si, who had rushed all the way. Upon arrival, Jiang Si immediately located Dong Xiong. Among the people present, Dong Xiong's chakra fluctuations were the strongest, almost comparable to ordinary Jonin from the Five Great Ninja Villages, or at the very least, a Special Jonin.

Because he intended to capture Winter Bear alive, Shoji still needed to hold back a bit. However, the stealth, sharpness, and destructiveness of that attack just now were such that only someone with extremely keen senses or a strength at the level of an elite Jonin could avoid it in advance.

Winter bears clearly do not belong to either of these two categories.

In fact, his reaction was indeed a beat too slow, and he hit the target 100% of the time.

However, the expected outcome of serious injury did not materialize.

This surprised Jiang Si greatly, but when he landed and clearly saw the special armor on Dong Xiong's body that was different from that of ordinary ninjas, a look of understanding appeared in his eyes.

"I initially thought it didn't exist during this period, but that makes sense. In the original story, Langya mentioned it to Kakashi; the later versions were all improvements. When Kakashi first arrived in the Land of Snow, Langya and the others were already equipped with chakra armor!"

It's perfectly normal for him to be able to block this attack.

Moreover, judging from the slightly trembling look on the other side's fat guy's face, he was clearly still affected by the spell he had just cast.

The first-generation chakra armor had many imperfections, the most crucial being its strength, which is why it was clearly damaged by my attack just now.

176. Easy Capture

Upon hearing the angry and ferocious words of the winter bear.

Jiang Si raised an eyebrow slightly, and said with a cold look, "The one who will kill you!"

He finished speaking.

Jiang Si stomped his foot hard, unleashing another burst of powerful chakra.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a thunderous roar.

His figure instantly transformed into a cannonball, charging towards the nearby Winter Bear. Seeing Shoji's fierce attitude, which showed he had no intention of saying a word, Winter Bear was startled, but he had no choice but to face the enemy head-on. Shoji's speed made Winter Bear realize that if he tried to run away, he would only die faster. He had to confront him head-on to have any chance of survival!

"Attack together! Intruders, show no mercy!"

While quickly forming hand seals, he also immediately shouted orders, urging the Snow Ninjas around him to join the attack. He didn't really need to stop Jiang Si; as long as he could buy himself a few more seconds, he would have a better chance of survival.

The enemy is so powerful!

I must survive and immediately return to report to Lord Nutao.

Don't let Winter Bear Hail's seemingly silly appearance fool you; as one of Raging Waves' trusted subordinates, he's definitely not a complete novice.

The command obeyed subconsciously.

More than ten snow ninjas surrounded and attacked from all sides.

"Humph!"

Jiang Si didn't even glance at him, a sharp, murderous aura emanating from his brows.

"call out!"

"Shh!"

"Pfft!"

With fluid, effortless movements, his blade flashed and his figure remained unhindered as he faced the dozen or so Snow Ninjas who intended to block his path.

"Pfft!"

"what!?"

"Well!?"

One by one, they were cut down from their horses by the generals and fell into pools of blood.

"Ice Release - Blizzard Burst Technique!"

Winter Bear, who had just finished forming the hand seals, watched as all his subordinates fell in battle. He had overestimated the enemy's strength, but he hadn't expected them to be this terrifying. This was probably something even Brother Wolf Fang or Lord Raging Waves couldn't compare to!

Shock and fear unconsciously showed in Dongxiong's eyes.

But this is by no means a situation where they can simply surrender.

"boom!"

A sudden clapping of hands.

A ferocious and explosive burst of chakra.