Guiding Masaji is still not dead!
Could it be that the Mist Jonin Yasuke and the others fought has some kind of immortality ability, like Kakuzu and Hidan in the original story?
No, it's completely different!
It's not that Guiding Masaji has some kind of immortality ability, but Yasuke and the others were using the wrong method to kill him!
In fact, from Guiding Masaji's surname, it's clear that he is from the Guiding clan of the Mist village.
And in the original story, it seems that members of the Guiding clan, such as Guiding Mangetsu and Guiding Suigetsu, possess a unique ability to instantly liquefy their bodies when attacked, to withstand deadly blows.
As a member of the Guiding clan and a Mist Jonin, Guiding Masaji has naturally mastered the body liquefaction ability to perfection. So, if Yasuke and the others rely on physical attacks without knowing Guiding Masaji's weaknesses, they won't be able to kill this Mist Jonin at all.
Because of this, Guiding Masaji, using his clan's kekkei genkai, not only escaped from Yasuke and the others but also obtained an important piece of information from them!
That is the identity of Sarutobi Asuma as the son of the Third Hokage!
In the Leaf village, even though the Third Hokage has stepped down and the Fourth Hokage has taken over.
Everyone in the ninja world knows that the Fourth Hokage's power in the Leaf village is far inferior to that of the Third Hokage. So, having the son of the Third Hokage in their hands, the Mist village can use Asuma's identity to overpower the Leaf village in terms of momentum. Additionally, they can use Asuma's life to blackmail the Third Hokage, which is very valuable.
Moreover, even if they can't overpower the Leaf village, and even if the Third Hokage isn't blackmailed, they can still use Asuma as a war prisoner to exchange for useful war resources from the Leaf village, right?
The Third Hokage surely wouldn't watch his own son die for some war resources, would he?
Thus, knowing Asuma's identity from Yasuke and the others, Guiding Masaji's mind became fervent. After all, with all his subordinates dead in the encounter, as a Mist Jonin, he would face certain punishment upon returning to the Mist village.
However, with the trump card of Sarutobi Asuma in hand, Guiding Masaji not only avoids punishment but might even be rewarded for his contribution to the Mist village.
After carefully checking the surroundings for any pursuers, Guiding Masaji slowly gathered his cruel smile and, after a brief rest, headed toward the Mist village camp.
At this time, Guiding Masaji's destination was exactly where Sarutobi Asuma was held.
Previously unaware of Asuma's identity, Guiding Masaji treated him as an ordinary war prisoner.
Now, knowing Asuma's identity, Guiding Masaji, to atone for his mistakes and earn rich rewards, was sure to go to Asuma's location to ensure his survival first!
"Little Sarutobi, I hope you haven't spilled too many secrets."
"Otherwise, if you die in the Mist camp, we will be in real trouble!"
"Whoosh!"
Thinking this, Guiding Masaji knew that time was of the essence, and his figure disappeared into the dense forest where the battle had taken place.
While hurrying, the experienced Mist Jonin Guiding Masaji remained cautious of Yasuke and the others playing tricks.
It wasn't until he returned to the Mist camp that Guiding Masaji finally breathed a sigh of relief, his expression relaxing.
It seemed that the previous encounter had left a shadow in his mind.
Especially Yasuke's seemingly young but ruthless Anbu tactics had deeply shaken Guiding Masaji. However, upon returning to the Mist camp and finding only a few Mist Chunin and Genin guarding it, Guiding Masaji frowned and asked a nearby Genin:
"Why is the camp's defense so weak?"
"Where is Biwā-sama? Where did they go?"
Hearing Guiding Masaji's question, the Mist Genin respectfully replied, "Sir, the Leaf unit we surrounded started to counterattack, so Biwā-sama led a team to wipe them out."
"Biwā-sama said that if you returned, you should lead your team to assist."
Saying this, the Mist Genin hesitated and then asked, "Sir, your team?"
"Hmph, is that something you should be asking about? Get lost!"
Having lost all his subordinates in the battle with Yasuke and the others, Guiding Masaji's anger hadn't subsided, so he couldn't show the Mist Genin any kindness.
After asking about Sarutobi Asuma's location, Guiding Masaji furiously headed to the war prisoners' camp, immediately spotting Asuma.
Having fallen into the hands of the Mist, Asuma was truly in a miserable state.
Although the Mist camp was sparsely guarded with only a few Mist Chunin and Genin, the Mist ninjas had still sent interrogation experts to question Asuma.
Shortly after being captured, under severe torture, Asuma's spirit was nearly broken.
If Guiding Masaji had returned any later, Asuma might have revealed Yasuke and the others' breakout plan under the pressure, becoming useless and being killed by the Mist.
Luckily, as the son of the Third Hokage, Asuma's lips were still tightly sealed.
Seeing Asuma was unharmed, Guiding Masaji breathed a deep sigh of relief and told the surrounding interrogating Anbu:
"You all step back. The war prisoner was captured by me, so by rule, I should handle him personally."
"Yes, sir!"
Hearing Guiding Masaji's order, the interrogating Mist Chunin quickly retreated, leaving only Guiding Masaji and Asuma in the camp.
Then, seeing Asuma's dazed eyes, Guiding Masaji couldn't help but smile smugly.
Especially recalling Asuma's identity and the humiliation he suffered from Yasuke and the others, Guiding Masaji tightly gripped his sword, his smile growing more sinister and cruel!
"Little brat, I heard you're the son of the Third Hokage, right?"
"No, I'm not."
Still mentally intact, Asuma knew what he could and couldn't say.
But Guiding Masaji's sudden question made Asuma waver, and combined with the previous torture, his eyes showed a trace of hesitation. Seeing this, Guiding Masaji inwardly sneered and slowly approached Asuma with his sword, pressing it against Asuma's neck, grinning:
"Your comrades have already spilled your secret, so there's no need to pretend anymore! I must say, your little comrades are quite something, making me suffer! Hmph, once I hand you over to Biwā-sama, I'll definitely go find your little comrades for revenge!"
"But before that, I'm going to take some interest from you first!"
"Hahaha! How about the son of the Third Hokage losing a leg? Wouldn't that be interesting?"
"Kid, do you prefer to lose your right leg? Or your left leg?"
"No, don't!"
Facing Guiding Masaji's cruel and vicious smile, Asuma was truly frightened.
As the son of the Third Hokage and a ninja who had sneaked out of camp disobeying Yasuke's orders, if Asuma died in battle, he and the Third Hokage could still save face. But if he returned to the Leaf village injured and as a war prisoner, not only would the Third Hokage lose face, but Asuma himself would feel ashamed to the point of suicide.
However, in Guiding Masaji's hands, Asuma was helpless.
So, watching Guiding Masaji approach bit by bit, Asuma was genuinely scared, tears welling up in his eyes, fearing a crippling outcome.
But with Guiding Masaji determined to torment Asuma, as a veteran of the "Bloody Mist" training, he showed no mercy. The more Asuma wailed, the more excited Guiding Masaji became. Seeing Asuma about to cry, Guiding Masaji's eyes lit up with excitement, and he swung his sword.
Just as Guiding Masaji's sword was about to cut into Asuma's leg, and Asuma was about to scream in pain, a sudden "whoosh" was heard!
In Guiding Masaji's astonished eyes, a familiar voice echoed beside him and Asuma!
"Shadow Clone Jutsu, successful!"
"You're not dead, Mist Jonin, you've fallen into my trap again!"
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