"Be cautious. We have only one chance today; make sure to capture Uchiha Kinya!"
The man in black kept a close eye on the alley, his tone heavy with seriousness. The air around them was thick with a sense of impending danger.
"This time, we must succeed. If we can abduct Uchiha Kinya, there will be an endless stream of wealth."
"Boss, why do we only have this one chance? We, the ninjas from the Hidden Cloud Village, will be staying in Konoha for a few days," the other man in black asked, puzzled by the urgency. They had rushed to Konoha and were preparing to act overnight.
Couldn't they rest for a day and prepare more thoroughly?
"You don't understand," the leader snapped back. "We just arrived, and Konoha's intelligence network is still a bit lax in monitoring us. We two are responsible for the Uchiha, while others will target the Hyuga clan. Once tonight passes, the entire village will go into a state of alert, and we won't have another chance to act!"
Hearing this, both men became even more vigilant.
"They're here. Stay hidden!" At that moment, the leader noticed the approaching figures of Genya and his father in the distance. He moved back slightly, making sure he was well concealed.
"Are they hiding?" Genya noticed the two figures trying to stay out of sight, his small brows furrowing even more.
The way they were hiding didn't resemble the techniques used by the Anbu or Root ninjas. A thought flashed in Genya's mind—could they be the newcomers from the Hidden Cloud?
But weren't they supposed to target the Hyuga clan? Why were they lying in wait here for him?
There seemed to be more going on beneath the surface.
With this in mind, his expression turned colder and more severe.
Looking ahead, Genya spotted the construction site: "Dad, isn't that the hospital we're building up ahead? Has the basement been completed?"
"Huh?" Uchiha Kinya was confused, unsure why Genya was asking, but he still replied, "The basement was built when we laid the hospital's foundation. We even hired top craftsmen from other villages, as you requested. Without a thorough search, no one would ever find the hidden room."
He spoke softly, wary of the quiet night and not wanting anyone to overhear.
His son must have his reasons for building such a concealed basement.
"As long as it's ready, we might end up needing it tonight," Genya said, his eyes glinting as his smile grew heavier.
Because he could see it clearly—
As the two of them walked forward, the figures in hiding were already poised to attack, their chakra flowing faster and faster.
It was evident they had found their target.
Heh, if these two really intended to make a move on him, it would be perfect—Hikari just happened to need a couple of bodies to practice dissection for medical training.
In the quiet of the alley, their faint footsteps echoed sharply, occasionally accompanied by the soft sound of breathing.
"Take action!"
As Genya passed under two Cloud Village ninjas, he heard a low command.
Immediately, two figures sprang out, moving swiftly. Their target was clear: Uchiha Kinya.
"Dad, watch out!" Genya had been vigilant in this area, so as soon as the two Cloud ninjas attacked, he quickly pulled his father back to retreat.
Despite having to carry someone, his years of training allowed him to move with agility. During this, Uchiha Kinya tried to break free from Genya's grip, but no matter how much he struggled, he couldn't. In the end, he had no choice but to let Genya drag him away.
They were fleeing in the direction where Anbu ninja Nakahito Kishibe was keeping watch.
"Quick, chase them! Don't let them get away!" The leader of the Cloud ninjas had a cold glint in his eyes. "Capture the older one, kill the younger one!"
The other ninja looked confused. "Why kill the younger one and leave the older one?"
Normally, capturing the younger one would be much easier.
"According to the intel, the kid is just a useless Dual Pupil brat, but Uchiha Kinya's eyes might still be of use!" The lead ninja sneered. They weren't just after money; they wanted a pair of Uchiha eyes. Even though Uchiha Kinya was a civilian, having Uchiha eyes could be useful in the future!
While they talked, the two ninjas had already closed the distance.
Genya continued to pull his father along in a staggered run, yet the ninjas behind them still couldn't catch up.
After running for about a hundred meters, Genya spotted a confused-looking Nakahito Kishibe. He still didn't understand what was going on—why had two black-clad ninjas suddenly appeared to chase after Uchiha Kinya and his son?
Seeing Nakahito Kishibe, Genya immediately shouted, "Help! These two are trying to kill us!"
With that, Genya sped up, dragging his father behind Nakahito Kishibe to hide.
"Who are you, daring to commit such acts in Konoha?" Nakahito Kishibe finally reacted. As an Anbu, trained under the old fox, the Third Hokage, he was ready to fight for Konoha at any moment.
The two Cloud ninjas exchanged a look. They hadn't expected to run into someone willing to die midway.
Kill!
They decided to eliminate this ninja first before going after Uchiha Kinya.
Without a word, the two Cloud ninjas drew their kunai and charged at Nakahito Kishibe.
"How dare you make a move in Konoha?" Nakahito Kishibe frowned, pulling out two kunai of his own as he rushed forward.
Poor Nakahito Kishibe had been dragged into this mess out of nowhere, but now he had to fight for his life.
Clang! Clang!
Despite facing two chunin-level ninjas, Anbu member Nakahito did manage to hold his ground for a while. Though he looked a bit battered, he was still hanging on.
Before Genya could offer any praise, two more cuts appeared on Nakahito's body, forcing a groan out of him. His defense was becoming more and more difficult.
The two Cloud Village ninjas seemed eager to end the fight quickly. Silver arcs of electricity crackled around their bodies, increasing their speed and strength.
In just a couple of breaths, Nakahito had two more wounds on him. It was clear he wouldn't last much longer.
"Son, you need to run! I'll hold them off for a while!" Uchiha Kinya was getting anxious. It was probably too late for both of them to escape, but there was still a chance that Genya could get away.
However, Genya stood still, not moving an inch. Thinking that his son was worried about him, Uchiha Kinya quickly added, "Don't worry, son. Your dad has plenty of money. Even if they capture me, they'll just ask for a ransom; they won't dare kill me!"
After all, Uchiha Kinya had confidence in his wealth. Who wouldn't be tempted by money? Because of that, they wouldn't kill him.
But—
Genya didn't seem to be touched by his father's heartfelt words. Still standing in place, he murmured to himself, "Dad, these guys are from the Cloud Village, right? Konoha is keeping an eye on their jonin, so they can't make a move. That's why they sent chunin to attack us."
As he said this, Genya rolled up his sleeves and began removing the weights from his body, one piece at a time.
Each weight hit the ground with a heavy thud.
"What are you trying to do, son?" Watching his son's actions, Uchiha Kinya suddenly had a bad feeling, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
Was his son really thinking of fighting them? Those were two chunin, after all.
Genya turned around and playfully winked at his dad, saying with a bright, innocent smile, "I want to show you the results of my recent training!"
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