Naruto: My setting is above yours.

"I didn't expect this guy to be proficient in not only lightning techniques but also illusion techniques."

Gui Che's expression was solemn.

Tomohisa Otani is not an ordinary Chunin, but a Special Jonin.

He had combined swordsmanship and illusion techniques very skillfully, and had used them to kill his opponents many times. But now, in front of this Wind-Riding Mystic Horse, he was like a child, which showed the difference between the two.

Sakumo Hatake couldn't help but secretly admire, "Genma's illusion techniques have improved a lot."

Previously, this disciple's illusion skills were also quite strong, and he could be controlled by force.

But it wasn't as subtle and pervasive as it is now, subtly influencing people without them even realizing it.

His disciple's illusionary abilities had become more extensive.

And this moment.

Genma leaned against the streetlight and said with a smile, "If you've had enough fun, let's continue the attack!"

Tomohisa Otani's expression froze for a moment, then he turned around abruptly, staring at Genma Mikaze as if he'd seen a ghost: "How is this possible?"

"Was that...an illusion?"

Cold sweat broke out instantly, Tomohisa Otani's face turned pale, and his hand holding the knife trembled slightly.

"Don't be nervous, I haven't lost yet..."

There's still a chance!

"Let's have a sword fight!"

Tomohisa Otani took a deep breath, mustered his courage and fighting spirit, and charged at Genma once again.

Genma straightened up, watched as Otani Tomohisa charged forward at high speed, and suddenly reached out.

He caught the ninja sword that was slashing down at high speed in his hand.

Tomohisa Otani was stunned. Another illusion?

Otherwise, how could someone catch his knife with their bare hands?

Just then, with a crisp sound, Genma broke the ninja sword and casually swung it at Otani Tomohisa.

Tomohisa Otani stiffened, his hair standing on end.

Clang!

Genma tossed aside the broken sword in his hand and turned to leave: "Your strength is too weak. You are not qualified to see my Lightning Release secret technique. Let your Raikage come!"

Tomohisa Otani stared blankly as Genma Mikazuki left, then reached up and touched his neck. Blood seeped out, but it was only a small cut on his skin.

Gollum~

Tomohisa Otani swallowed hard, then collapsed to his knees, utterly exhausted.

He almost died just now!

Guiche was shocked: "How did this guy do that?"

"Even with great strength, it's impossible for him to grab Tomohisa's ninja sword directly with his hand."

"Could it be that he also knows earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique used in Chinese metaphysics) and has hardened his skin?"

"Yes, that must be it!"

the other side.

An ANBU ninja asked Sarutobi Shinnosuke, "Captain, how did he do that?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke shook his head: "It was too far away to see clearly. It might be Earth Release, a technique similar to the Hardening Technique of Iwagakure."

How could a flesh and blood body possibly withstand a ninja sword strike?

This explanation is the most reasonable.

Upon hearing this, an ANBU ninja exclaimed, "Lightning Release, Genjutsu, Earth Release, and I even remember medical ninjutsu. Is he really only 10 years old?"

Beneath the mask, Sarutobi Shinnosuke revealed a smile: "Indeed, he's 10 years old. That's genius. You can't measure him by normal standards."

……

Genma returned to Shizune and the others, and Yamashiro Aoba immediately asked curiously, "How did you do that just now? That wasn't an illusion, was it?"

Genma smiled and explained, "Using Yang Release to strengthen the physical body."

Yamashiro Aoba immediately thought of the Akimichi clan, nodded, and didn't ask any further questions.

He looked towards the Cloud Ninja: "Things should calm down a bit from now on, right?"

Sakumo Hatake said, "We still can't let our guard down. Let's hold on a little longer!"

Xuanma and the other two nodded in agreement.

However, the Cloud Ninja did become much quieter afterward, and the next day they took their leave.

The Sakumo squad was still responsible for protecting the Cloud Ninja envoy as he left the Land of Fire.

The journey was unusually quiet, and the Cloud Ninjas appeared very well-behaved, seemingly completely subdued by the strength that Xuanma had displayed the previous night.

However, Genma and the others remained vigilant and consistent, treating the Cloud Ninja the same way they had when they arrived.

Two days later, at the border of the Land of Fire.

The Sakumo squad stopped and watched as the Cloud Ninja crossed the border into the Land of Hot Springs.

Suddenly, the Cloud Ninja stopped, and Ghost Che turned around and shouted, "Wind-Riding Black Horse, you can't dodge it!"

Upon hearing this, Xuanma raised an eyebrow, then smiled and said, "Welcome to come again next time!"

Guiche said nothing more and turned to leave with his men.

Before he came, he didn't believe that anyone in Konoha had actually stolen the Lightning Release technique, but now he does.

Although the mission failed, it did reveal Konoha's attitude and provide some information about Konoha's Ranga Genma.

This is an extraordinary genius; the village must take him seriously!

Watching the Cloud Ninja depart, Shizune turned to Genma with concern: "What did he mean?"

Xuanma's smile faded: "It seems war is inevitable."

As he spoke, he turned to look at his teacher, Hatake Sakumo: "Teacher..."

Sakumo Hatake nodded: "Although the attitude of these envoys does not represent the Cloud Village, their appearance itself represents some of the Cloud Village's thoughts. Now that this method of probing has failed, the next steps may be more drastic."

"This is also why the village asked us to patrol the border after sending away the Cloud Ninja and wait for reinforcements."

After saying that, he ordered: "Xuanma, Shizune, you two form a group, Aoba, you and I form a group. We will split up, determine the surrounding terrain, draw more detailed maps, and mark suitable locations for setting traps."

Xuanma and the other two nodded, and then went their separate ways.

They certainly have a map of the Land of Fire, but not a more detailed map of the border terrain.

Moreover, to set up traps and plan patrol routes in preparation for the subsequent deployment of border defense forces, more detailed reconnaissance is definitely required.

The first support team arrived the next day.

To Xuanma's surprise, he actually saw a celebrity.

The old man carrying a pot on his back was very distinctive.

Kosuke Maruboshi!

He is a remarkable figure who will serve five dynasties in the future!

He may look like an ordinary genin who's just taking the blame, but he's actually incredibly strong, probably stronger than most jonin.

That noon, Genma and the others finally got to eat a hot meal.

After drinking the wild mushroom soup, Shizune exclaimed with delight, "It's so rare to have such good soup while on a mission!"

"Senior Kosuke, thank you so much!"

Kosuke, who wasn't quite old yet, smiled and said, "It's just a trivial matter."

Yamashiro Aoba said, "I feel that with Kosuke-senpai around, our combat power will increase by several levels!"

Then he looked at Kosuke's companions and said, "You guys are so lucky to be with Kosuke-senpai!"

Sarutobi Masan laughed and said, "Indeed, it is very fortunate. Kosuke is an excellent ninja."

He was the captain of Maruboshi Kosuke's team and the Jonin leading the squad, so he was very clear about his subordinate's strength.

To be honest, he might not be stronger than Kosuke.

Xuanma didn't say anything, he just kept his head down and ate.

He suddenly paused, then casually opened the [Settings] book.

Suddenly, a large number of set values ​​were credited to the account.

20 points!

Xuanma was startled.

Something big is happening!

Chapter 81 AB Combination

Looking at the total setting value of 22 points, Genma immediately flipped through the log of the [Settings Collection].

"Kumakure has decided to attack the Land of Fire..."

"They've come, just as expected!"

Xuanma was unsure whether to be happy or sad.

Originally, the war between Konoha and Kumogakure wasn't supposed to start this early. Obviously, this butterfly effect has drastically changed things, causing Kumogakure to launch a war against Konoha ahead of schedule.

The initial settings for Iwagakure and Kumogakure launching wars against Sunagakure were far less favorable than they are now, demonstrating that Konoha is indeed different.

"Once the Hidden Cloud Village decides to launch a war, it will definitely send out a vanguard to launch a surprise attack first."

Genma pondered as he sipped his soup: "From Kumogakure to here, assuming we can maintain our combat strength, a rapid raid would take at least... about two and a half days."

"The village probably won't have enough time to fully assemble a border defense force."