Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

Several millstone-sized meteorites, wreathed in crimson flames, plummeted from the sky, their target—the dense cloud of insects he controlled.

"What...what is this?!"

Not only was Aburame Ryoma speechless with surprise, but even Tenzo, who thought he was very familiar with Mumu, had never seen such a technique before.

It wasn't ninjutsu, and there wasn't a trace of chakra fluctuation, yet it carried an incredibly terrifying pressure.

The surrounding airflow seemed to be stirred up by the meteorite, and the scorching air waves rushed towards him, making the hairs on his body stand on end!

Fortunately, it didn't hit him... Tianzang's wide eyes were filled with relief.

He immediately realized what was happening and looked at Aburame Ryoma opposite him.

"Damn it!!" Aburame Ryoma's eyes widened in fury as he channeled all his chakra to activate the Parasitic Insects, "Secret Technique: Wall of Insect Tide!"

Tens of thousands of parasites form a thick shield, attempting to allow more parasites to survive.

But... the moment the meteorite hit the ground, a deafening explosion rang out!

The insect shield was instantly reduced to ashes by the impact and heat of the meteorite, and the burnt smell of the parasitic insects filled the air.

Meteorites continued to fall.

The ground trembled violently, several deep craters exploded in the forest, and smoke and dust shot into the sky, completely engulfing the figure of Aburame Ryoma.

Tianzang was unaware that the belt on his pajamas had slipped off, and he stared in astonishment at the scene before him.

This power...

Although the range wasn't that exaggerated, he could feel the intensity of that energy, which was incomparable to ordinary ninjutsu.

On the other side...

The three Root ninjas, with the help of the Great Elf, the suddenly appearing centaur leader, and the dwarf warriors, had already fallen to the ground, their fate unknown.

As the smoke and dust dissipated, the only remaining creature in the deep pit was Aburame Ryoma.

At this moment, Aburame Ryoma was on the verge of death. His mask was shattered, his body was covered in wounds, and a few parasitic insects clung to his body as he struggled to survive.

With its roots surging, Mumu didn't kill them again. Instead, it entangled Aburame Ryoma and the other three Root ninjas together and dragged them into the depths of the forest.

Tianzang: "..."

He suddenly felt fortunate.

This was already the umpteenth time he had felt fortunate tonight.

He thought to himself, if he were still at the root and it was he who was ordered to investigate, then... he would have to face Mumu, who had grown to this extent.

"call……"

Tianzang exhaled a breath of stale air and quickly turned back to his cage to change his clothes.

He was once again relieved that Qingwu's instructions had not resulted in the complete extermination of the entire population; otherwise, Danzo's pursuit of the matter would have been a major problem.

Even so, regardless of whether it's night or not, we must inform the Hokage about everything that happened here.

After changing into his Shadow Guard uniform, Tenzo instantly rushed towards the Hokage Building...

Chapter 153 Tsunade has been found.

【Ding! 】

[Mission Complete!]

[Reward Obtained: Fiery Wall (Intermediate Fire Magic)]

Qingwu, who was rushing back at full speed, suddenly braked.

"???"

"Resolved?"

He paused in mid-air, stunned. "How much time has passed?"

That means it wasn't Danzo who came in person.

He immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Unless a Kage-level powerhouse like Danzo Shimura personally arrives, there's no need for him to rush back.

As for the aftermath... we'll talk about it when we get back.

Tenzo will likely report to the Hokage, and as long as Hiruzen Sarutobi remains the Hokage, Danzo will have no way to openly confront him.

With that thought in mind, Qingwu turned his horse around again and headed towards the capital of the Fire Kingdom.

Opening the panel, it sounds like the newly acquired magic is also an area-of-effect spell?

Qingwu twitched the corner of his mouth. Either none at all, or two at once?

【Fiery Wall】: Intermediate fire magic.

[Effect]: Summons a 10-meter-long, 20-meter-high wall of flames along a specified straight line, continuously burning all targets within its range.

As expected, it was another area-of-effect spell, but unlike the seemingly explosive Meteor Shower, this was a continuous spell.

He chuckled softly, put away the panel, and the battlefield applications of this move were already flashing through his mind.

Although you'll likely be unable to move after casting the fire wall, it's perfect for either blocking escape routes or chipping away at the enemy's health.

Perfect!!!

……

When they arrived at the capital of the Land of Fire, it was just as the nightlife was beginning.

Qingwu washed his face by the river, then took the exaggeratedly large box given to him by Terumi Mei out of the spatial scroll again, and carried it towards the capital.

This time, he had a premonition—the little fat sheep was bound to meet the big fat sheep!

The night in the capital of the Land of Fire is far more lively than in Tanabata Street.

The aroma of grilled skewers and sake wafted from the izakayas along the street. Qingwu carried a suitcase, walking at a leisurely pace, his gaze casually sweeping over the surroundings.

He had visited the capital once.

Last time, Asuma, Kurenai, and Tenzo participated in the selection of the Guardian Ninjas of the capital. Afterwards, Asuma stayed in the capital and became a Guardian Ninja.

However, he had no intention of seeing Asuma; finding Tsunade was the priority!

Having visited countless entertainment venues in towns and cities, finding gambling dens was second nature to him.

Qingwu lifted the coarse cloth curtain at the door and walked into a large gambling den that seemed to be quite popular.

The exaggeratedly large trunk made a soft thud as its bottom tapped against the threshold, instantly attracting several scrutinizing glances.

The gambling den was as chaotic and disorganized as ever.

Qingwu didn't rush to find a gambling table. He carried his suitcase and slowly scanned the entire place, his gaze sweeping over every gambling table and every face.

Unfortunately... Tsunade was still nowhere to be found.

Qingwu sighed softly, composed himself, picked up the large box, and headed straight for the large gambling table in the center.

Same old rule—let's lose first and talk later.

The gamblers at the table were shouting with bloodshot eyes, the clinking of dice echoing incessantly. Qingwu casually placed the box on the table with a "thud".

Then open it—

"Wow~!"

"This guy is really rich."

"Young man, would you like to join?"

Upon seeing the neatly stacked coins in the box, the people at the gambling table immediately extended an invitation.

Qingwu smiled and said, "I'll raise the stakes and play this game to the end!"

As the game progressed, more and more gamblers gathered around.

Such a generous guest is rare; some people "recognized" him and whispered among themselves:

"Isn't this the fat sheep from Tanabata Street?"

"Yes, I never expected to run into him in the capital."

"Oh dear, the table is full of people. If we run into him, we can make a fortune."

"Hey, you in front, let me play for a bit."

"Let me be the dealer, I guarantee everyone will make a fortune!!"

While casually dealing with the gambling, Qingwu kept an eye on the commotion at the entrance of the gambling den.

Time passed by, and he successfully became the "core" of the gambling den.

Until two hours later...

The coarse cloth curtain at the entrance of the gambling den was suddenly thrown open, and a series of crisp footsteps followed, accompanied by a slightly impatient female voice:

"Mute it, hurry up, or the good spots will be taken!"

Qingwu's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly looked up.

A woman with light blonde hair, wearing a green robe, exquisite makeup, and a mature and beautiful appearance walked in front, her eyes and brows carrying a hint of spoiled languor and languor.

Even when mixed in with all sorts of people in the gambling den, he still stood out.

Behind her was a short-haired, silent girl who kept turning back to explain something to the guards at the entrance of the gambling den.

The casino guard shook his head, reached for the mute button, and said, "Children are not allowed in, that's the rule!"

Shizune quickly followed behind the woman. "Lady Tsunade, you lost a lot yesterday. Promise me you won't come to the gambling den today."

Tsunade stopped and said impatiently to the guards, "Don't you know how much money I've spent here? If you keep causing trouble, I won't pay back the debts I owe!"

The two guards looked at each other, hesitated for a moment, and then pretended not to see Shizune and left.

Yeah, that's how arrogant people who owe money are!

Tsunade then said to Shizune, "I heard someone keeps losing money. What a fat sheep! How can I pass up such a good opportunity to recover my losses?"

After saying that, he turned his head to discern the situation for a moment, then walked straight toward the busiest gambling table.