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The sky was gloomy.
Fine rain gently fell from the sky, dripping softly.
Amidst this light drizzle, a village stood quietly in the valley like a scene from a painting.
"Pitter-patter!" "Pitter-patter!"...
Outside the valley, several Konoha ninjas appeared slowly.
"This is a village in Amegakure?"
One of the ninjas spoke in a low voice.
But another ninja replied coldly, "Regardless, those living within the borders of Amegakure can only be considered unfortunate for us. Let's attack!"
"Swish!" "Swish!"...
Several figures dashed toward the tranquil village!
Beside them, a cold-looking young boy didn't make a move. He remained indifferent to the conversation between the two ninjas.
"Shino! What are you thinking? Don't show unnecessary mercy! This is war!" the ninja scolded, frowning.
"This village poses no threat to Konoha. Moreover, judging from its location, they probably settled here to avoid war. I don't believe they would be absorbed into Rain Village's military forces," Shino replied calmly, meeting the disapproving ninja's gaze with resolve.
Hearing his words, the other ninja's frown deepened, and he said sternly, "Do you even understand what war is? To weaken the enemy's manpower, every country does this. Don't entertain such pointless ideas! Remember, you are a ninja!"
By this time, the killing in the village had already begun.
Several shadows moved swiftly within the village!
Sounds of cries and wails echoed all around!
Splattering blood dyed the tranquil village, adding crimson colors to the serene Rain Village, as if it were bleeding through a painting...
However, at that moment!
On the mountain ridge.
"Shino-kun, we've finally found you. This damp weather has indeed added some burden on us," a magnetic voice slowly appeared.
Hearing these words, Shino furrowed his eyebrows, but the two adult ninjas beside him were surprised and looked with vigilance in the direction not far away.
Amidst the misty rain, two figures appeared slowly, one following the other.
Upon recognizing the newcomers, the two adult ninjas frowned and rebuked, "Sōsuke!? And a brat from the Hyūga clan!? What are you doing outside your team? Why are you here?"
Hearing this, Sōsuke smiled faintly and answered politely, "Hmm? My apologies, I'm looking for my companions, and I'd appreciate it if you keep this visit to yourselves."
The two ninjas were naturally infuriated by Sōsuke's response and scolded, "What do you think this mission is? This is war! Do you know the burden your actions can bring to the village when you don't follow orders and act recklessly?"
In response, Sōsuke looked up slightly at the gloomy and overcast sky, then gazed back at the two ninjas, maintaining his gentle tone as he said, "I don't like to easily throw around the word 'war' as if it's something taken for granted, so..."
"Swish!"
Suddenly, Sōsuke disappeared from his original position!
And behind the ninja who was talking, a gentle voice slowly appeared.
"I'm sorry, but please die. This way, I believe we can keep our whereabouts completely confidential."
Before the ninja could react, Sōsuke's pale hand gently touched his back.
"Crackle! Crackle!"
In an instant, several dazzling blue electric currents enveloped the ninja's entire body,
In a flash!
"Splash!"
The ninja immediately became paralyzed, covered with severe burns and scorch marks, and fell helplessly to the ground!
Meanwhile, another ninja watched this scene in horror!
Quickly, he pulled out a kunai!
With an unpleasant expression, he looked at Sōsuke and the others and shouted, "Who are you people!? Pretending to be Konoha ninjas!?"
Hearing his words, Sōsuke lightly adjusted his glasses, as if he had done something insignificant, and turned to look at him, a faint smile forming on his lips.
"You can't believe your own judgment? If you've seen undeniable facts, why refuse to believe them? Is it because of your misconceptions about me?"
"If that's the case, I'm honored. Unfortunately, what you know isn't the truth."
As he spoke, Sōsuke slowly turned and looked towards the village in the valley.
Completely ignoring the Konoha ninja, who held his kunai pointed at him, Sōsuke said softly, "Shino, go ahead. I don't want to waste my energy on someone like him."
Hearing this, the ninja's expression tightened!
He immediately turned back and looked behind him!
His kunai was already in a defensive position!
"Bang!"
Suddenly, a kunai flew towards him, and the Konoha ninja barely managed to block it, nearly avoiding a critical hit!
However, in Shino's state of Sharingan with the three tomoe, he accurately kicked the ninja's wrist and disarmed him of the kunai!
Then, Shino closed the distance between them in an instant!
His hands formed seals in a blink!
"Secret Technique: Spiral Senbon!"
Shino bent his body, and between his hands, numerous water droplets suddenly appeared!
They rapidly spun, transforming into a multitude of sharp, thin needles, thrusting towards the Konoha ninja!
"Squelch!" "Squelch!"...
The Konoha ninja was instantly pierced by countless water needles through his chest and firmly pinned to the ground!
His life force quickly faded away, leaving a pool of blood and flesh.
Without paying attention to this scene, Sōsuke watched the Konoha ninjas continuing their slaughter in the valley. He stood upright and spoke softly.
"Saki, Shino, handle these people."
"Since they've joined the war, they should be prepared to face death. Even if they die on foreign land, there's no room for complaints."
After his words fell, Saki, who had remained motionless behind him, nodded calmly and rushed towards the Konoha ninjas in the valley.
After resolving the Konoha ninjas, Shino heard Sōsuke's words and hesitated for a moment.
However, without further ado, he followed Saki lead and charged down as well.
As they rushed forward, Shino's blood-red eyes were filled with deep complexity.
This demon... What does he really want...
These hands of mine, stained with the blood of fellow villagers... Sayuka... Will you blame me...