The Great Hero Uchiha

Sarutobi Asuma drew two lines on the map, dividing the nearby area into three regions: two large and one small.

"According to intelligence, this Chunin squad passed through the patrol area the day before yesterday morning. Based on the normal marching speed of Chunin, they can only pass through this area in two days at most. Today's activity area is also within this range. If they find a water source to replenish their supplies, then this area can be eliminated."

You should be able to find them by using ninja crows to search these two areas.

Uchiha Miyuki then recalled the fear he had felt in his previous life when he was dominated by math problems.

Kurenai nodded with a look of sudden realization, then added, "You've drawn the area too large. You should reduce it by one-third, which is here and here."

Sarutobi Asuma clearly didn't understand why he was able to shrink the area by one-third.

"reason."

Kurenai explained, "There are puppeteers in their group! If they march too fast, the puppeteers in the group will waste a lot of chakra. Therefore, they must maintain a low marching speed. In order to find the puppeteers' weaknesses, I specifically looked up a lot of information about puppeteers, including the optimal marching speed for Chunin-level puppeteers!"

Based on the figures shown in the intelligence report I'm familiar with, this range should be narrowed down by two-thirds to be most reasonable.

However, out of caution, I only reduced the area by one-third.

Sarutobi Asuma nodded in realization. "When we get back, show me that intelligence report."

"Okay, sure—"

Listening to their conversation, Uchiha Miyuki understood what he should do and immediately began to investigate using the ninja crows, based on the data analyzed by Yuhi Kurenai.

Previously, it was like searching for a needle in a haystack, but now it's a precise strike.

As long as Kurenai Yuhi's calculations are correct, this kind of reconnaissance mission is not difficult for Miyuki Uchiha, but it will consume a lot of the Sharingan power stored in the eyes of the ninja crows.

As for why Akika Shiranai didn't think of this plan, the reason is actually not complicated, or even simple. Although Akika Shiranai is a Jonin, she is not a reconnaissance ninja. Missions in this type of terrain are usually carried out by reconnaissance ninjas. Therefore, Akika Shiranai has no experience in carrying out ambush missions in this type of terrain.

After searching for an hour, Uchiha Miyuki received the message.

"Found it—"

There were three people in total, and there were no unexpected factors. They were about one kilometer away in the direction of one o'clock.

Based on the route, it can be inferred that the other party would not come to this water source to fetch water.

While reporting the situation to the two, Uchiha Miyuki gathered the ninja crows and secretly looked for an opportunity to release his Sharingan genjutsu.

When the enemy is unaware that a Sharingan user is hiding in the shadows, there is no real difference between Chunin and Genin to Uchiha Miyuki. Only a puppeteer hiding in a disguised puppet can survive a Sharingan sneak attack. This is the power of a Sharingan user!

Especially blood-stained ninjas like Uchiha Miyuki, who combine eye techniques with summoning beasts, are even more difficult to defend against.

As long as you're not facing the enemy head-on at close range and are ambushed—

No Chunin could defeat him.

As his forbidden techniques became more and more complete, he gained the confidence to face off against special Jonin.

39. I paid a bloody price for this.

The three of them had chosen the location in advance.

The tactics remained unchanged. Uchiha Miyuki used ninja crows to find an opportunity to use the Sharingan genjutsu, then had the enemies under the genjutsu lead their teammates into the explosive tag trap. Finally, depending on the situation, Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai would clean up the mess, while Uchiha Miyuki would assist from the side and prevent any unexpected factors.

Although this is not the main battlefield, it is still an area where enemies may appear.

There is a certain probability that the commotion of battle will attract enemy reinforcements.

This tactic may seem like a solo performance by Uchiha Miyuki, but it was actually a tactic they developed over three years by combining their strengths and abilities.

It is also the tactic that best brings out the strength of each of them.

Miyuki Uchiha's eye techniques and summoning beasts can only unleash their maximum power when he is at a considerable distance from the enemy; the closer the distance, the weaker his combat power becomes. The presence of Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi fills this gap, providing the team with sufficient mid-range damage and control, as well as close-range protection and healing.

Not only them, but any Chunin squad will develop a tactical system that best suits their own characteristics.

"strangeness--"

Uchiha Miyuki couldn't help but frown.

Sarutobi Asuma asked in confusion.

"what happened?"

"How come this puppeteer is the real body?"

"Original body?"

Sarutobi Asuma was also taken aback.

In their minds, puppeteers would hide themselves in disguised puppets when carrying out missions.

Then Kurenai spoke up.

"I've heard from others that there are some puppeteers in the enemy Chunin squad who are good at controlling two puppets at the same time. Some of them like to control two attack puppets. Pay attention to whether they are carrying sealing scrolls. Puppet masters usually keep their sealing scrolls in a conspicuous place. If so, then that should be the case."

Uchiha Miyuki nodded upon hearing this. After observing through the ninja crow, he confirmed that the puppeteer was indeed carrying a rather large sealing scroll.

"I see it. There is indeed a sealed scroll."

"Then that's it."

Uchiha Miyuki pondered for a moment upon hearing this.

It's not that there's anything wrong with choosing a puppeteer who uses two offensive puppets; in fact, it could be said that they are extremely strong. A single puppeteer can even withstand two enemies at the same time. In addition, the puppeteer is skilled in using poison. A puppeteer with such strength is definitely one of the best among Chunin. With the cooperation of two teammates, the team's strength definitely reaches the level of elite Chunin, and they can even fight against special Jonin.

However, this type of puppeteer is completely countered by Uchiha Miyuki.

"All three have been affected by the illusion and are preparing for battle."

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai immediately nodded solemnly, not letting their guard down despite the fact that the enemies were under the influence of genjutsu.

Having spent three years with Uchiha Miyuki, they had long since made caution a habit.

Just like how Uchiha Miyuki became accustomed to killing due to the influence of his surrounding environment.

Under the influence of the Sharingan's genjutsu, the three enemies approached the explosive tag trap like puppets, standing in the center as if they had lost their souls, like marionettes being controlled by strings. Although they had witnessed the same scene many times before, Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai were still unable to help but be awestruck by the power of the Sharingan's eye technique.

Rumbling--

An unusually familiar sound entered his ears; it was the sound of five explosive tags exploding simultaneously.

The powerful shockwave forced the three to increase the chakra gathered in their feet to prevent them from falling to the ground from the treetops where they were hiding.

Although the three knew perfectly well that the enemy controlled by the illusion would have no chance of survival after such an explosion, they still habitually separated themselves to clean up the battlefield. This way, even if something unexpected happened, they could ensure that there was enough room for maneuver between their team and the intruding enemy, as well as to guard against a surprise attack by enemy reinforcements.

After the clones safely cleaned up the battlefield, the three of them did not recall the clones, but instead kept their distance from them and headed towards the camp.

For a group like theirs, the most dangerous time is during the journey.

The clones were bait to cover the three's movements. Therefore, the clones were deliberately stained with blood when cleaning up the battlefield, so that they would be more conspicuous than the originals. Although ninjas are not hunting dogs, they are sensitive to the smell of blood because they deal with blood for a long time. Even Uchiha Miyuki and the other two were like this.

There were no unexpected incidents on the way, and the three returned to the camp safely.

This task was submitted to the administration department.

As soon as he left the administration department, Sarutobi Asuma couldn't help but say, "The people in the administration department had a strange expression just now."

Uchiha Miyuki nodded.

"It is indeed a bit strange."

Kurenai Yuhi looked puzzled. "What's wrong?"

Uchiha Miyuki spoke directly.

"The people from the administration department looked surprised when they saw us complete this task."

Kurenai Yuhi spoke with some disdain.

"Is there anything wrong with that? That mission really wasn't suitable for our team."

Sarutobi Asuma nodded, giving an ambiguous response, clearly not taking the matter too seriously either.

"Perhaps."

Even Uchiha Miyuki, who is usually quite sensitive to all sorts of things, didn't pay much attention to this matter.

After all, things might very well turn out as Kurenai Yuhi said.

The three of them ate a proper meal. As soon as they entered the tent in the camp, they saw a ninja cat dressed in clothes and looking somewhat like a fox, squatting on the ground licking its paws. Upon seeing the three of them enter, it spoke to Uchiha Miyuki, "You must be Uchiha Miyuki!? I don't need to introduce myself, do I...?"

Your chieftain asked me to give you these two items.

The ninja cat pointed to a scroll and an envelope with the Uchiha fire mark on it.

As a member of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Miyuki was naturally aware of the existence of the ninja cats. They were one of the Uchiha clan's main intelligence networks and internal communication methods. He had even been scratched by ninja cats several times when he was a child. Almost every Uchiha member had been scratched by ninja cats to some extent when they came into contact with them as a child. There were even rumors circulating within the clan that Uchiha Madara had been scratched by ninja cats when he was a child.

Thanks.

As he spoke, he tacitly took out a soldier's ration pill from his pocket and handed it over. Only after the other party accepted the soldier's ration pill did he reach out and pick up the scroll and letter.

You must present a gift to the ninja cats every time they go out, otherwise they will try to scratch you.

He paid a bloody price for this when he was a child.

The ninja cat put away the soldier's rations and immediately turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared.

Uchiha Miyuki can also summon ninja cats, but the contract between the Uchiha clan and the ninja cat clan is less binding than traditional summoning contracts. Therefore, he cannot force the ninja cats to fight for him, and the ninja cats cannot sense the location of the Uchiha clan members with whom he has a contract.

This is also why the ninja cat appeared not beside him, but in the camp.

40. Be confident! The whole village already recognizes you as a genius!

Upon seeing the Uchiha fire seal printed on the letter, Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai tacitly withdrew from the tent, providing Uchiha Miyuki with a secluded space.

He glanced at the scroll first.

This is a blank summoning beast contract scroll.

Uchiha Miyuki then understood that this scroll was a special summoning scroll made by the Inuzuka clan, which connected to the summoning beasts in the training grounds.

During battle, it can be summoned directly using summoning magic. After the battle, it can be sent back to the training ground to be cared for by the Inuzuka clan. It also has the ability to automatically cancel summoning magic when a regular summoned beast is seriously injured.

He then set it aside and opened the envelope next to it.

The scroll contains ten Chunin-level ninja crows.

Pay attention to the success rate of the task.

I've received word that someone is trying to use you to undermine the family's prestige. Don't bring shame upon the family.