From the night of genocide, marching towards the strongest.

Unlike Hiruko, who was almost nowhere to be found, Shennong, while not a famous figure in the ninja world, still had a certain reputation.

Shennong's original name is no longer verifiable; Sasuke only knows that he is now the leader of the former members of the Sky Village.

The Sky Ninja Village was a ninja village that was defeated by the Leaf Village during the Second Shinobi World War. After being defeated by the Leaf Village, the Sky Ninja Village went underground, and Shennong was their leader.

The leader of the Sky Ninjas is Shennong's secret identity. His public identity is that of a skilled doctor who travels the ninja world and has treated many people.

Therefore, he is quite well-known in some countries, so it is not difficult for Sasuke to find him.

Just as Sasuke was about to set off, suddenly there was a loud bang, and a cloud of white smoke rose up around him.

After the white smoke dissipated, Tahi appeared in front of Sasuke after a long time.

"Young Master Sasuke, we have news about the chakra mine you asked us to find!"

Chapter 284 A Deadly Trap!

Grell's Stone.

Ruins of an ancient empire.

And the alien people who came to the ninja world from overseas, claiming to be descendants of the Grell Empire.

After carefully perusing the intelligence scroll handed to him by Tianhuo, Sasuke's eyes were drawn to the information contained within.

"Why do you think this so-called Grell Stone is related to the chakra vein I'm looking for?"

While flipping through the intelligence scroll, Sasuke asked a question that concerned him.

"Do these people also have chakra stones? Or what?"

"Young Master Sasuke, it's like this."

Tianhu licked his front paw and explained, "Our intelligence ninja cat once witnessed a blond young master among the descendants of the Grell people, who possessed the Grell Stone, make a move. According to our intelligence ninja cat, the Grell Stone in that young master's hand was extremely similar in appearance and color to the chakra stone that young master Sasuke gave us, and it also emitted a very strong and rich chakra energy."

"Furthermore, based on the intelligence we have gathered over the past few months, when Fuuka Noutou was traveling through the ninja world in his early years, he spent a long time in the Land of Rivers. It is very likely that Fuuka Noutou obtained the chakra stone during his time in the Land of Rivers. And the Grell mine that this group of Grell survivors is looking for is said to be hidden within the Land of Rivers."

"In conclusion, Granny Cat believes that the Grell mine that these Grell survivors are looking for is very likely the chakra mine that you are looking for, Young Master Sasuke."

"I see."

Sasuke nodded.

Regardless of whether the Grell Stone and the Chakra Stone have any connection, even if they have no connection at all, it doesn't matter.

Sasuke also has to go.

All Sasuke needs is a huge amount of chakra, which can take the form of stone, water, or water and wood.

In short, chakra is all you need.

Whether the Grell mine is the chakra mine Sasuke is looking for is not important.

After a pause, Sasuke asked with some curiosity, "According to you, this group of Grell survivors went into hiding after killing Sunagakure and Kawagakure ninjas on the coastlines of both countries. Several days have passed, and Sunagakure's investigation team has not been able to find any trace of them. How did you find them?"

Tian Huo shook his little head, thought for a moment, and then replied:

"Well, young master Sasuke, it was quite a coincidence. Although our ninja cat clan's intelligence outposts are not spread throughout the entire ninja world, we do have some in various countries. And after these Grell descendants infiltrated the ninja world, they happened to make a move at a bounty hunting site near our outpost, which was spotted by our intelligence agents."

"Because the clothing and appearance of this group of Grell survivors were very different from those of the ninja world, and they also revealed something that was very similar to the Chakra Stones, our intelligence agents infiltrated among them and eavesdropped on their conversations."

Coincidence?

Upon hearing this, Sasuke nodded, not delving into it further, and smiled:

"Weren't we discovered?"

Tian Huo stretched and explained:

"It's strange, actually. Although these Grell survivors are quite strong and use chakra, they don't seem to be ninjas. Their awareness of counter-infiltration isn't very strong. Young Master Sasuke, you know that although our Ninja Cat Clan isn't known for its strong combat power, we are among the best in the ninja world when it comes to intelligence gathering and infiltration. So we weren't discovered by them, and there were no casualties."

"However, young master Sasuke, after these Grell survivors hired mercenary ninjas, our intelligence agents, out of caution, did not continue to infiltrate their camp, but only followed them from a distance."

"Ah."

Sasuke smiled and asked, "So where are these remnants of Grell now?"

Tahiro said, "Young Master Sasuke, this group of people is looking for a caravan. It is said that the leader of this caravan should know the exact location of the Grell Ruins. Because these Grell descendants are not familiar with the situation in the ninja world, we found the location of this caravan first."

"The caravan is currently located on the southern border of the Wind Kingdom, and the Grell remnants seem to have discovered their location as well, and are heading in that direction."

"Okay, I'll set off now. Thank you, Tian Huo. Remember to give my regards to Granny Cat when you get back."

Sasuke nodded, put the intelligence scroll into his bag, and then transformed into a long, crimson flame rainbow that twisted and turned in the air, flying rapidly toward the location Tahiko had indicated.

Meanwhile, on a small island in the Sea Kingdom, the immortal avatar who was cultivating immortal arts slowly opened his eyes, his expression calm and composed.

The moment he opened his eyes, black markings covered his entire body. After unleashing a natural and inexplicable chakra fluctuation, the Sage clone soared into the sky, also heading towards the Land of Wind.

Due to the rapid flight, strong winds inevitably tore at it from all directions. Normally, these gales would hinder the speed of the immortal clone.

However, the chakra used by the Sage Clone to activate the floating flight technique—Soaring Through the Clouds—created a flexible vortex-like aura around the Sage Clone.

The fierce winds that tore at it from all directions did not hinder the speed of the immortal clone's flight in the slightest. Instead, they merged into the vortex of the immortal clone's aura in a graceful manner, adding a boost to its already extremely fast speed.

This is where the Sage's clones' flight is completely different from Sasuke's own flight.

Sasuke's turbine-type centrifuge fan flies fast, but it is extremely domineering.

At high speeds, wind only hinders his flight, and this obstacle becomes greater as his speed increases.

Furthermore, Sasuke's flight cannot carry anyone, otherwise his incredibly powerful, rapidly spinning flames would surely incinerate anyone he carries, unless they are under the protection of Susanoo.

However, the flying speed of the Sage clone is far slower than that of Sasuke's main body, even with the wind boost.

It can only be said that compared to Sasuke's original body, the Sage Clone's flight looks as graceful as an immortal, and is swift and agile, while consuming much less chakra.

Both have their own advantages.

In the future, Sasuke may be able to combine the advantages of both types of flight to create a new method of flight.

However, just as Sasuke's flight is based on his Kagutsuchi eye technique, which allows him to freely control the nature and form of flames, the Sage clones, lacking Kagutsuchi, naturally cannot fly like the original body.

Since Sasuke's main body doesn't know Sage Mode, he naturally can't fly like a Sage clone. He'll have to wait until he absorbs the Sage clone to create a new method of flight.

The immortal clone's journey to the mainland was naturally to prepare for the inevitable battle.

After all, since creating the Sage Clone, Sasuke has not yet truly tested how powerful this clone is.

Although the amount of chakra in this clone was close to that of Sasuke's original body, which possessed half a tailed beast, it even surpassed the original body with the help of the Dragon Balls.

However, having a lot of chakra only means having enough mana and being able to unleash more ninjutsu; it doesn't necessarily mean you have the most combat power.

Just like Naruto Uzumaki in the original timeline, when he was in the Ninja Academy, his chakra reserves were among the top in the entire ninja world.

However, his combat ability was only that of a student at a ninja academy, a reserve ninja.

Therefore, even with the Dragon Balls' blessing, this Sage clone only surpassed the original in terms of chakra quantity.

He has only just begun to learn Sage Arts, and has just begun to grasp the basics. He is a Sage clone that he has just started to activate in the form of Sage Arts using ninjutsu.

His combat power is naturally inferior to Sasuke's original form, who possesses three Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan and various eye techniques and ninjutsu.

However, to be fair, the Sage Clone's combat power is indeed inferior to Sasuke's original body, but just how much of a difference is there, and what level is it currently at?

This can only be truly seen in actual combat.

Sasuke originally intended to send the Sage Clones, since even if the Sage Clones were not as strong as the original, they were still considered by Sasuke to be among the top in the current ninja world, enough to handle the battle against the remnants of Grell.

The reason why the main body also went was firstly because the situation was urgent and he was worried that the immortal clone would not be able to arrive at the scene in time, so the main body went ahead.

Secondly, it's just in case that even the power of a celestial clone can't handle a situation, so the main body can personally come to the rescue.

Empty area, underground corridor.

"Grandma, as you instructed, I have delivered the information to young master Sasuke. After receiving the information, young master Sasuke set off immediately."

"Well, I see"

Grandma Cat smiled kindly and took a puff of her cigarette.

"Thank you for your hard work, Tian Huo. Now that the mission is complete, you can go and rest."

"Yes."

Tian Huo lowered her head and then left.

Unbeknownst to Granny Cat, their conversation was overheard by a White Zetsu clone lurking beneath their feet.

Having mastered the Mayfly Technique, White Zetsu clones, which sever all traces of their presence during the activation of ninjutsu, are capable of infiltrating most parts of the ninja world undetected.

Even the ninja cat clan, skilled in reconnaissance, failed to detect the infiltrated White Zetsu clone.

If Sasuke hadn't possessed the ability to perceive sight, he wouldn't have been able to so easily detect the White Zetsu clone's spying.

"Sasuke Uchiha has taken the bait. We need to tell the main body about this immediately and have him inform Obito..."

Meanwhile, somewhere in the desert on the northern border of the Land of Wind.

Amidst the bloodstains, corpses, and scattered goods, two groups of people stood.

One of the groups was dressed in heavy armor, their attire quite different from that of the ninja world.

The other group consisted of seven people dressed in black trench coats, wearing hoods, and carrying different masks. They varied in size and height, and each carried a different weapon.

At this moment, a middle-aged man wearing a monocle, who was the leader of the group of people wearing heavy armor, walked over and smiled gently at a tall man who was holding a large sword taller than himself.

"Mr. Jubei, thank you for your hard work. It is truly our good fortune to be able to hire such powerful ninjas as Jubei and his companions."

Despite saying that, a hint of apprehension flashed in the eyes of the seemingly gentle middle-aged man.

The group of ninjas they had hired from the bounty agency were not only very familiar with the situation in the ninja world, but they also led them to He Yan's caravan in almost no time.

Moreover, their strength is far greater than they imagined.

When they found He Yan's caravan, they encountered the Sand Village investigation team that had come to investigate the mysterious deaths on the border of the Land of Wind. A battle broke out as soon as the two sides met.

This Sand Village investigation team, which was considered quite capable in the eyes of the middle-aged man, was actually wiped out by Jubei's team in an extremely easy and effortless manner.

He displayed superb knife skills and a killing technique that seemed to be ingrained in his very bones!

The entire process was extremely swift and efficient, almost completely silent!

However, although the middle-aged man was wary, he wasn't particularly afraid, because the soldiers around him were quite strong, and he himself was a hidden master.

"Mr. Hyde."