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"This canyon is the closest passage to Amegakure Village. If we take a detour, we have to pass through the current Iwagakure ninja station area, which is more dangerous." After Minato went to conduct reconnaissance, the Amegakure ninja explained to Takeshi and the others.
Although this squad is mostly brats, their strength is indeed impressive from his observation along the way. He still nneds to rely on them for his own safety, so of course he has to make dangers clear.
"Understood." Kakashi responded, then summoned all the ninja dogs and observed the surroundings intently. This is almost their strongest combat power.
Everyone's attention was raised to the extreme, because everyone knew that there might be three ninja teams in this area, and the Iwagakure ninja was the best at Earth Release.
For example, the Hidden Earth Dragon Jutsu can move underground, sense the ground situation, and then can be used for surprise assassination. Jutsu's like these are hidden underground, they are difficult to detect with the sense of smell.
However, Kakashi is also good at Earth Release, and he can sense the situation under the ground... Takeshi was protecting Rin, with his whole body crouching, while not far away, Minato was checking the surrounding mountains and forests to see if there were any ninjas hiding.
After a few minutes, there was an explosion in the mountains. Explosive Tags! There was movement in the valley, and Kakashi's expression suddenly changed in the next second.
"Watch your step!" Boom! In the blink of an eye, a piece of soil spike came out, each one was extremely sharp. If everyone hadn't reacted quickly, they might have been severely injured as soon as they met.
Four ninjas jumped out of the ground, each throwing kunai with Explosive Tags at them, at the same target - the Ame ninja, who jumped back to avoid the earth release spike.
"Be careful!" The Ame ninja recognized the identity of the other Jonin and shouted in horror, then opened his umbrella to block the Explosive Tags, but even though he had an umbrella, he could not really block the damage and impact from the explosion. He almost saw his own death...
However, at this moment, silver-white hair flew over and weaved a curtain to deflect the kunai, but the curtain exploded in the air.
Although Kakashi's hair blocked some damage, it could not completely block it, and his Wild Lion's Mane Jutsu was also scorched by this blow. His originally beautiful hair was now not only sparse but also scorched.
It can be seen that there is still a certain risk in not practicing this ninjutsu to Jiraiya's level. However, their strongest attack was the first wave of attacks. The first wave of attacks was blocked by Kakashi.
The Eight Ninja Dogs, Armoured Toad and Obito immediately rushed forward to fight. Although the poor Ame ninja was protected from projectiles by Kakashi's hair, he was still blown away and lay motionless on the ground. Rin quickly ran over.
"He's not dead, Takeshi, you be around to protect me." She whispered, and then began to mobilize chakra - this kind of explosion will damage the internal organs, simple medical ninjutsu can no longer save him, and she must use Mysthical Palm jutsu.
Takeshi was on the side, while using his transformation jutsu, as he surveyed the surroundings. He knew what Rin meant.
The opponent were three Chunin and one Jonin. The Jonin was probably the the one to be careful of that Ame Ninja mentioned.
'I don't know how long that Gamaken the armoured toad can block. Although he blocked Animal path's attack (of Pain) in the anime, it is still many years away from that future...' Takeshi felt a little worried. This Jonin is the biggest threat. Gamaken is probably good at defense, but likely not that good in terms of offense.
He only needs to be held back by a Chunin or a strong earth clone. His strength is good, but it is probably not enough to face the Jonin, so he must be preserve his strength to have a good chance of succeeding. If he can hit enemy with atleast one blow, he can delay them for a while.
"Be careful, the Jonin is skiled in...swordsmanship." Ame Ninja took a breath under the Mystical Palm Jutsu and struggled to say a word.
"I know."
Rin responded in a low voice.
She pressed her hand on Rain Ninja's heart and used Mystical palm Jutsu to continuously treat the wounds in his internal organs.
At this time, he gradually recovered under the medical ninjutsu. But at this moment... There was a slight vibration in the ground, and Rin's expression changed.
She interrupted the treatment with Mystical Palm Jutsu, and picked up the Ame ninja with difficulty. In the next second, a Kunai burst out of the ground, hurting Rin and the Ame ninja at high speed.
But at that moment, Rin threw the Ame ninja to the ground and formed a seal with her hands, and her hair quickly grew to protect her back. The sword touched her body and made a "dang" sound.
"Jiraiya's Jutsu!" Iwa Jonin looked solemn. Being able to obtain the secret Jutsu was enough to prove that this girl was related to Jiraiya , but...even so, he still wanted to kill her. Drawing his sword, swinging it, and he prepared to attack again.
Rin only has the ability to block this, and the next hit will definitely kill her. This is Takayama Jun's confidence as a Jonin. However, after he swung his sword, a very subtle sound came from behind.
Someone is attacking! Takayama immediately sheathed his sword, turned around and fought to the rear, only to see the Rasengan condensed in "Minato's" hand, blasting him head-on.
"How is that possible!" He was shocked. Minato was facing two elite teams alone, but he still managed to come to deal with him? Takayama's eyes flashed to everyone in the scene just now.
Everyone was there. There was no possibility of anyone turning into a genjutsu, so... this guy was real.
How can it be! Could it be the Flying Thunder God? But after all, he is also a Jonin, so there is nothing to be afraid of! He waved his sword resolutely and fought with the opponent. The sword is longer than the hand, which gives him an advantage. Takayama thought to himself.
However, at this moment, he suddenly fell into a trance, saw a golden light flashing in front of his eyes, and his head flew into the sky... Am I dead? No, this is an illusion! The Jonin was very experienced and immediately sensed that something was wrong.
He released the genjutsu in the blink of an eye, and then rolled to the ground to avoid it without thinking, but... As soon as he was freed from the genjutsu, he instantly felt a sharp pain, as if he was injured in his chest.
Twisted wound. Like from Rasengan! Isn't this an illusion? He lowered his head and saw a black cat jumping away from his chest quickly. There were five bloody wounds on his chest, which was quite bloody and gruesome. This cat used five Rasengans at the same time? How can it be!?
Takayama was a little doubtful about what happened, but he knew that the more he could not be distracted at this moment, he immediately concentrated his mind and suddenly sensed a crisis - there was someone underground!
The next second, a sword's glint suddenly appeared underground. Kakashi took advantage of this opportunity and stabbed at Takayama at his throat, but Takayama reacted very quickly and immediately moved back to avoid it, but at this time the black hair came again.
Damn black cat! Takayama was angry. He didn't pay attention to the black cat before, but he was tricked first, and now he was entangled by the black cat using this weird ninjutsu... The sword cut along his left shoulder, and the wound was deep enough to see the bone.
Takayama struck back with a backhand, and also injured "Kakashi", but the opponent was just a shadow clone and was not afraid of his retaliation at all.
However, the shadow clone was killed, and Kakashi's body felt the same pain, and his body stilled for an instant. If it hadn't been for the rescue of his ninja dog, he would have been seriously injured at this moment.
Takayama endured the pain and slashed at the cat with his single sword. But at this time, the little girl had led the Ame ninja to hide far away, and the most important treatment protocol had been completed.
Rin needed protection now, so she held a kunai and stood ready. As for the little black cat, Takayama couldn't find it. Not only that, the Gamaken finally broke away from the entanglement and jumped here to fight with him.
If Takayama had not been stabbed on his left shoulder, he would have been able to shake off the Gamaken after struggling for a moment, but currently he was not strong enough, and the strength of this toad just by comparing the weight side by side, how can he compete with a Giant Toad...
Just when he was concentrating on fighting the Gamaken, his feet suddenly hurt. He glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw the black cat not far away, with murderous intent in his eyes.
"Meow!" Takeshi arched his back, looking ready to attack.
As Takayama was distracted, and the Gamaken kept attacking. Each attack made his arms number.
Whoosh~ Takeshi attacked again, targeting the injured foot. As long as Takayama's legs are disabled, it will be very difficult for Takayama to pursue Rin and Ame Ninja.
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