Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

Xiyan reported.

Kakashi nodded upon hearing this and said in a deep voice:

“Your approach is fine. The neutral Land of Rain has a ‘demigod of the ninja world.’ Don’t drag the Rain Ninjas into this unless absolutely necessary.”

A thought struck Qingwu: a demigod... Hanzo the Salamander? At this point in time... he's probably already been killed by Nagato.

However, it could potentially involve diplomatic disputes.

With some Iwa ninja escaping, there was no need for him and Yugao to cause any further trouble.

In any case, the Iwa ninja will most likely not dare to come for the time being.

"The south side has also been cleared," Kakashi said. "Some Iwa ninja also escaped and entered the Land of Rivers and the Land of Wind."

After a pause, Kakashi said, "I have already negotiated with the border of the Land of Wind on behalf of Konoha, asking them to assist in capturing the Iwa ninja. As for whether Sunagakure will do so, I don't know."

After the Third Shinobi World War, Sunagakure and Konoha, who had suffered the most severe defeats, reconciled.

Even if they are allies, would Sunagakure offend the powerful Iwagakure for this? Kakashi believes that it is highly unlikely.

There are too many intricate relationships between countries, and the interests involved are also very complex.

In short!

Kakashi looked at the three of them and said, "The mission is complete. I will report to Lord Shikaku later. Whether to stay on the battlefield or go back depends on the Hokage's decision."

"Understood!" the three replied in unison.

Xi Yan turned to look at Qing Wu and said in a relaxed tone, "I didn't expect going to the battlefield to be so scary. You completed the mission so quickly."

Tianzang opened his mouth, then couldn't help but say, "With the blue... elephant around, of course there's no danger."

Spending so much time together, the bond between the four members of the Shadow Guard deepened. Xi Yan, unusually, jokingly asked, "What? Still blaming me for stealing your... elephant?"

Tianzang: "..."

"Alright," Kakashi stood up. "You guys take a rest. You've been busy for half a month, you must be tired."

……

Kakashi returned after dark, bringing with him Nara Shikaku's orders: Remain on standby!

In Shikaku's words, even the Hokage probably didn't expect the Shadow Guard to complete the mission so quickly and so well.

Kakashi said, "I'll have at least one S-rank mission record. Now I'll just have to wait for the Hokage's next instructions."

The other three members of the Shadow Guard naturally had no objections.

With the supply lines cleared, there's no need to go out for the time being. The area around the stronghold has also been taken over by Qingwu's "spirit beasts," so we can finally rest for a while.

After leaving the tent, the four planned to go off separately to rest.

Tianzang glanced at the horizon and suddenly said, "Haven't you noticed anything strange tonight?"

Xi Yan followed his gaze and said casually, "Fiery clouds, it looks like tomorrow will be a good day."

She turned her head and said meaningfully, "It's a rare day off, how about we go for a walk around the neighborhood tomorrow? I'll make some bento boxes to take with us so we can relax."

"A picnic?" Qingwu was intrigued. "It's time to relax."

His current personal level is 34, and he has only leveled up twice in half a month, which is too slow. He is still a long way from reaching level 40 and getting the new magic.

Most of the time was spent searching for the "mouse".

"I'm not going." Kakashi waved his hand lazily. "If you're going to rest, you should act like you're resting."

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan said coldly, "Tian Cang must be tired too. You are the youngest and need plenty of sleep."

What kind of talk is this... Qingwu realized this too late.

Xiyan wants to go out with me alone?

Chapter 126 The Jinchūriki, Terrifyingly Powerful

Something's not right!

Having grown up in the Root, Tianzang seems to have a natural intuition for danger.

He held out his hand and said, "It seems especially hot tonight."

Qingwu nodded, agreeing, and said, "August weather is normal, isn't it?"

"It is a bit hot." Seeing that no one was around, Xi Yan took off her mask and wiped her forehead.

Out of the corner of her eye, she hoped to see Qingwu staring at her cool and delicate face.

To her disappointment, Qingwu, Tianzang, and Kakashi looked up and studied the fiery clouds in the sky.

"Men, huh!" Xi Yan stomped her foot inwardly and put the fox mask back on.

The air grew increasingly hot and dry, and many Konoha ninjas emerged from their tents.

After a while, the wind picked up.

But it didn't cool the air; the wind seemed to carry the smell of sulfur, and even the soil in the camp seemed to be getting hot.

Something's definitely not right!

Kakashi's tone became serious.

"I sensed it too."

Qingwu issued an order, quietly directing the four withered tree guards, which were stationed in all directions, to approach the stronghold.

next moment--

"boom--!!!"

The camp gate was blown off, and a burly figure dressed in purple clothes and a breastplate appeared brazenly.

He had long, reddish-brown hair tied in a small ponytail and a large beard.

His expression remained calm and composed, as if he were strolling leisurely in his own home, as he slowly entered the camp.

The camp fell silent for a moment, then a Konoha ninja suddenly reacted, "Enemy attack!!"

A piercing alarm sounded, and a dozen or so ninjas nearby took action.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

"Water Release: Water Chaos Technique!"

"Wind Demon Shuriken!"

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"

"..."

despair!

The purple figure stopped and slowly raised its head, "Lava Release: Granite!"

"boom--!"

"boom--!!"

The ninjutsu of the Konoha ninjas had no effect on him.

Because a layer of burning granite covers its exterior.

"Get out of the way!"

Kakashi suddenly shouted and charged towards the camp gate.

He sensed the terrifying chakra the moment that person appeared.

However, their Shadow Guard's tent was still some distance from the camp gate.

In an instant——

A purple figure, carrying burning granite, charged into the formation of a dozen or so Konoha ninja who were attacking him.

Spike! !

Despite being Konoha Chunin who had mastered ninjutsu, none of them could withstand the attack from the purple figure.

"It was him..."

Qingwu was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses and hurriedly chased after Kakashi, "Captain, be careful, it's a Jinchuriki!"

Old Purple's attire was very eye-catching, and Qingwu recognized him immediately. However, due to surprise and dazedness, he was a step slower than Kakashi.

Tianzang and Xiyan followed closely behind, and the Shadow Guard naturally had to advance and retreat together.

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"

Kakashi instantly closed in and roared.

He rarely loses his composure.

But he is, after all, a 16-year-old boy.

Seeing their fellow villagers attack an enemy with such terrifying chakra... it's practically suicide.

As if sensing Kakashi's chakra, Roshi stopped his massacre and turned around. "A Jonin from Konoha?"

Before he finished speaking, he had already made his move.

"Scorching Release: Scorching River Rock Technique!"

He spat out several enormous magma balls, which shot towards Kakashi.

Kakashi dared not be careless and stopped in his tracks, unleashing "Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"

The dog's head and the earth flowed up the wall.

However, the earthen wall only held out for a short while before bursting open.

At the critical moment, Tenzo arrived and slammed his palms onto the scorching ground, unleashing "Wood Release: Wood Wall!"

A thick wooden wall rose up and blocked Kakashi's way.

The magma ball that shattered the earth wall had its power somewhat reduced, but even so, the wooden wall still rapidly carbonized and disintegrated under the molten fallout.

Fortunately, Kakashi had already taken the opportunity to retreat.