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As soon as Soisuke finished his incantation,
The square-shaped light halo he had condensed in his hand emitted numerous dazzling blue lights that dispersed into various veins.
"Jinnai, Shino, Saki, I have left Konoha."
"If everything goes as planned, our operation is about to begin. Complete the tasks assigned to you as quickly as possible."
Soisuke's lips curled into a slight smile as he gazed at the square light halo in front of him and spoke softly.
After saying this, the smile in his eyes grew even more pronounced.
At the same time,
Within the borders of the Land of Rain,
Under the pitch-black sky, amidst the continuous curtain of gloomy rain,
A team of over a dozen Rain Village shinobi marched fearlessly through the pouring rain in the forest.
"Drip!"
The young shinobi leading the way suddenly stopped!
He stood atop a tree trunk, his black hair drenched by the rain. His face appeared pale in the cold rain, and his narrow eyes seemed to carry a perpetual mocking smile.
"Lord Jinnai! Is there something wrong?"
Several Rain Village members immediately approached him respectfully and inquired.
Although this young lord looked incredibly youthful, his strength was terrifying!
With such talent, strength, and skill, the young man in the Rain Ninja team is someone the members dare not offend, and their attitude has always been respectful.
There are rumors that some ignorant individuals offended Lord Jinnaro and disappeared from the village the next day. Although this incident greatly angered Lord Yamato, Lord Hanzo intervened and stopped him.
A young man with such talent, strength, and cunning was not someone the members of the Rain Village's team dared to provoke. Their attitude remained highly respectful.
Upon hearing the inquiries from the Rain Village members, Jinnai shook his head gently and replied nonchalantly.
"No problem. Let's go. Divide the team into three groups, and I'll go alone."
Then, he suddenly disappeared from the tree trunk, as if evaporating like mist.
Witnessing this scene, the Rain Village members all had tense expressions!
Indeed!
Was this Lord Jinnai's true strength?
He vanished without a trace, leaving no sign of his departure!
Meanwhile, deep in the distant forest,
Jinnai's body moved through the pouring rain, and a sly smile played on his lips. His narrow eyes gleamed with a hint of cunning.
Captain Aizen... I've been waiting for you for too long...
Well, let's complete the mission first...
...
Within the same curtain of rain,
Near a cave in the Land of Rain,
A small figure was currently immersed in the pouring rain, surrounded by a vast white mist of rain vapor. His orange hair stood out prominently.
"Ha!" "Ya!" "Ha!" ...
He had his eyes tightly closed, gritting his teeth as he endured the torrential rain!
His little fists were clenched tightly, but he continued to swing them meticulously, one stroke after another!
Under a nearby tree, Saki stood motionless, leaning against it with his arms crossed. Occasionally, he would open his pale eyes to glance at the figure diligently training in the rain.
The determination to train as if he was staking his life on it!
It reminded him of himself from the past...
At that moment, his expression slightly froze.
He faintly heard the murmurs of Soisuke.
Upon hearing Soisuke's instructions, even though he wasn't nearby, Saki nodded gently with a serious expression.
Then, he slowly raised his head, and in his pale eyes, a firm resolve flickered.
Captain Aizen... are you finally coming out...
In these three years, I've seen too much with these eyes... war... destruction... slaughter... the filthy pursuit of interests...
Thinking of this, Saki turned to look at the nearby cave. Through the cave, he could see the sleeping little girl. His expression softened.
Of course... there's also what you mentioned... beauty...
As you said... the world truly needs the destruction of all those who seek to taint this beauty!
With this thought, he turned his gaze to Yahiko, who was practicing relentlessly in the pouring rain. His determination grew even stronger!
Yes...
I am no longer the old Saki... I have gained power... the power to protect what I cherish...
But this ugly world still harbors countless sinners... they deserve to perish!
Captain Aizen... the world you spoke of is the true perfection...
I will become the sharpest blade in your hands... cutting down all the vile sinners who dare to oppose your creation of a new world!
*Splash!*
The birds seeking shelter under the trees suddenly flew away in a panic, as if startled by Saki's resolute killing intent!
Meanwhile,
Within the borders of the Land of Rain,
Inside a secluded base of the Hidden Leaf Village,
In a rudimentary meeting hall, several Leaf Village ninja were engaged in a heated discussion, pointing at a map.
"This location is very likely a secret base of the Sand Village. If you transport intelligence through here, it's highly likely that the Sand Village will discover it, which would be disastrous!"
One Leaf ninja exclaimed anxiously.
"How is that possible? Honestly, I've passed through there many times already. If we take the detour as you suggest, it would add at least half a day to the time needed to send the information!"
"Can you afford to delay that long? Don't try to convince me otherwise! I have experience!"
Another Leaf ninja stated firmly.
At this moment, a stern-looking youth entered the room. He overheard their conversation.
He didn't say a word, walked directly to them, and took a look at the map.
Then, he spoke coldly, "Send a few people with me to investigate. If it turns out to be a Sand Village base, we'll eliminate it immediately."
His words were concise, but they left the other ninja in the room slightly surprised.
"But... but... Shino, we have no idea about their actual strength, and on our side..."
One of the Leaf ninja started, but Shino interrupted with a cold gaze.
At that moment, a blue-haired young man entered from outside, wearing a smile. He approached, trying to ease the tension.
"It's alright; Shino and I will go investigate. If the information is confirmed, we'll consider our options."
Hearing this, the other Leaf ninja nodded in agreement.
"Then please, the two of you, Shino and Kato."
The two of them left the room, and Kato glanced at Shino with a slight smile, saying softly,
"You're still as cold as ever; it's not easy to get along with comrades like this."
To which Shino remained silent.
Suddenly!
His expression froze for a moment.
After a while, he furrowed his brows slightly, and Kato looked at him inquisitively.
"What's wrong, Shino!?"
Shino's expression turned cold again, and he shook his head gently.
"Nothing."
Kato gave him a few more glances, then looked away and said softly,
"Ah, Sakumo has already gone to the Sand Village battlefield. I wonder how things are going lately. With that guy's strength, he should make a difference."
With that, he patted Shino's shoulder lightly and turned to walk back into the room, saying slowly,
"Remember to call me when we depart. My Spirit Transformation Jutsu is almost complete; it's time to test its effectiveness."
Leaving Shino alone outside, his expression suddenly turned grave.
That guy... has he already come out...
Thinking of that smiling youth who concealed bloodshed and unfathomable power beneath his serene demeanor, Shino's palms broke out in a cold sweat.
He stared blankly at his own hands, his face filled with concern.
That guy... no, I can't expose myself...
Otherwise... Sakuya...
Well... I'll continue to bide my time...
That guy... will have a vulnerability sooner or later...