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The air in the Land of Rain was remarkably fresh, especially after the continuous rainfall. Under the gentle sunlight, the forest air was moist and soothing.
"Patter!" "Patter!"...
The sound of light footsteps echoed softly through the forest.
Sōsuke, Saki, and Shino were calmly walking through the forest.
Not far away,
A large tree trunk had a barely noticeable damp patch on it.
As if the sap from the tree had risen under the radiant sunlight.
Suddenly!
"Hmm?"
Sōsuke's eyebrows lifted slightly, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his mouth as he turned to look in a certain direction.
"Friends from the Hidden Rain Village?"
Upon hearing Sōsuke's words, the faces of all three changed. Saki immediately turned hia heads toward that direction, activating their Byakugan in an instant.
Indeed!
Under the observation of the Byakugan, two people were actually standing on that thick tree trunk!!
"Who are you!?"
Saki's expression turned cold, his eyes filled with killing intent as he stared fixedly at the two figures that seemed transparent on the tree trunk!
Hearing Saki and Sōsuke's words,
The two transparent figures realized their presence had been discovered, so they dispelled their ninjutsu.
In this way, they appeared openly in front of Sōsuke and his companions.
What came into the view of Sōsuke and the others were two Rain Village ninja, one young and one older.
The younger ninja was rather slender, with a pale complexion. His face seemed to always carry a smug smile, and at this moment, he was sizing up Sōsuke and his group like prey.
The older ninja, on the other hand, had a very serious expression. Years of assassination missions had toughened his mind, leaving no room for emotional fluctuations.
The slender young ninja stared at Sōsuke's group, his lips curling into a slight smirk as he said playfully, "Is it your luck that you met us at a time like this!?"
"You know, just a few days ago, I was quite impressed by Leaf brats of your size. Are you guys geniuses like them?"
Like a venomous snake, he flashed a cruel smile.
Hearing his words, the middle-aged ninja next to him spoke with a deep voice.
"Jinnai! How many times have I told you! Don't blabber too much in front of the enemy, or else you'll go against Yudo-danna's orders. I won't forgive you for that!"
Upon this, Jinnai's lips curled slightly, a smug expression on his pale face, as he laughed, "Itō, your words seemed to reveal more information. Are you treating the opposition like dead people!?"
"Moreover, I've told you so many times, stop bringing up Yudo-danna to me. That guy is nothing more than a loyal hound by Hanzō-sama's side."
Hearing this, the middle-aged ninja named Itō's expression grew slightly stern.
He didn't respond to Jinnai's words. Instead, he looked at Sōsuke's group and said in a low voice,
"For Yudo-danna's sake, Leaf brats, I'll have to let you die."
However!
To his surprise!
The three people on the other side showed no signs of panic. They didn't even make any defensive movements.
Sōsuke gazed at the two in front of him with a mild interest, listening to their conversation.
He stood straight, hands in his pockets, appearing completely relaxed and natural.
As for Shino, his expression was cold. Regarding these two Rain ninja who were foolishly presenting themselves, he regarded them as though they were already corpses.
The most furious among them was likely Saki. He could hardly restrain his killing intent on his face!
If it weren't for Sōsuke's signal, he might have rushed forward long ago, turning the two Rain ninja into mist!
"Such an interesting conversation,"...
I wonder what those Leaf brats your Rain Village friend mentioned look like?" Sōsuke asked in a soft tone, sounding casual, as if it were a greeting between old friends.
Upon hearing his words, Jinnai let out a light chuckle, as if he had become interested in Sōsuke.
It seemed...
The three people before him weren't just ordinary individuals.
Could they be Leaf geniuses like the ones from last time!?
If that's the case, it might be interesting...
Jinnai leaned against the tree trunk, smugly observing Sōsuke's smiling face, and likewise smiled as he said, "What's the matter? Are you worried they might be your friends?"
At this point, a hint of a smile flashed in his eyes.
"Do you not worry about your current situation at all?" he asked with a smile.
Hearing his words, Itō furrowed his eyebrows slightly and interrupted with a stern voice, "Jinnai! This is not the time for chitchat!"
However, Jinnai intervened.
"Wait, this guy is quite interesting! Leave it to me, I like confident people like him!"
He jumped lightly from the tree, landing not far from Sōsuke's group.
Hearing Jinnai's words, Sōsuke gazed at his slender figure and smiled gently, saying in a calm voice, "Oh, is that so? How coincidental. I also greatly appreciate those who exude self-confidence."
Jinnai's narrow eyes squinted slightly, and he said with a smug tone, "Then let me give it a try. What are you relying on so calmly? If you disappoint me, I won't spare you."
Sōsuke smiled gently and replied, "As you wish."
Then he turned to Shino and said gently, "Tōkino, please take care of that person over there. I don't like irrelevant people present."
"I understand."
Hearing Sōsuke's words, Shino nodded slightly.
Taking a step forward, he suddenly moved swiftly, charging towards Itō on the other side.
Seeing Shino rush past him, Jinnai's eye twitched slightly, and he said smugly, "Indeed... You guys aren't ordinary little figures... However..."
"That guy Itō has some brutal tactics, and your companion will probably die quite miserably... Of course, my methods aren't lacking either. If you don't show me satisfactory strength, your fate will be just as grim."
Hearing his words, Sōsuke smiled gently.
"Same goes for you. If you don't impress me, I won't hesitate to deal with you."
"Hope... you can bring out your full strength to satisfy me."
The two exchanged a brief look.
One person refined and cultured, the other with a casual gaze.
Both corners of their mouths curved into a slight smile.
At this moment!
On Shino's side, the battle with Itō had already begun!
"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"...
The two attacked each other back and forth!
Under the stern expressions, Itō was slightly startled!
The strength of this kid was unexpectedly outstanding!
However!
Suddenly, Shino's eyes narrowed!
"Whoosh!"
His two eyes instantly transformed into the three-tomoe Sharingan!
With the enhanced dynamic vision of the Sharingan!
Shino pinpointed a gap, and his kunai swiftly thrust toward Itō!
Itō didn't have time to react; his face showed a deep shock!
"Splurt!"
The kunai plunged deeply into Itō's heart.
Those eyes!!
The Uchiha clan's Sharingan!!
"Splash!"
The impaled Itō immediately turned into a puddle of water on the ground!
Water clone!
Shino's blood-red Sharingan swiftly scanned around!
On a tree trunk!
Itō, panting heavily, stared at Shino not far away with a horrified gaze!
This kid was unexpectedly from the Uchiha clan!
However!
Before he could calmly consider his current situation,
A cold voice suddenly sounded in his ear!
"You're asking for death, farewell!"
What!!?
Suddenly, Shino appeared right in front of him. His eyes instantly transformed into the Mangekyō Sharingan!
"Raikiri!"
Boom—
"Crackle! Crackle!"
Hundreds of lightning streams burst out from Shino!
The entire area was illuminated by the dazzling blue radiance!