Hizashi looked at the corpse of the Suna Jonin that Natsuki and the others had brought back, and a surprised expression appeared on his face.
How long had it been?
How had they already completed the mission?
Hizashi's mission was to lead a team responsible for eliminating Suna's front-line scouting and patrol squads.
Team One, led by Natsuki, was only one of the ninja squads under his command.
But among so many ninja squads, the squad led by Natsuki was the first to complete its mission.
And their mission was even among the most difficult, requiring them to kill a Jonin.
The missions of many other ninja squads only required them to kill a Tokubetsu Jonin.
After all, both Natsuki and Maruboshi Kosuke had strength comparable to Jonin.
Even so, Hizashi had estimated that they would need half a day to complete the mission.
Their enemy was a ninja squad led by a Suna Jonin.
On top of that, the target's activity range was very large.
There would be a contest between both sides. Completing it in half a day would already be extrely fast.
But he had not expected Natsuki and the others to use less than half of that.
"You can go rest for now."
Hizashi paused, then said, "If there is a new mission, I will notify you in ti."
"Understood."
Natsuki nodded.
The four of them returned to the front of their tent, but none of them went to rest.
Although this battle had involved a Suna Jonin, it had been very easy for them.
"Kosuke-senpai!"
Nawaki ran up to Kosuke and asked, "Can you give so guidance on Water Release ninjutsu?"
During the previous battle, he had already discovered that Kosuke's Water Release ability was indeed very powerful.
Most importantly, the Water Release he had learned ca from Senju Tobirama.
The Water Release the two of them learned was the sa, so they could be considered from the sa source.
"No problem."
Kosuke agreed without hesitation.
After all, Nawaki was Senju Hashirama's grandson and called Tobirama his Second Grandfather.
If Kosuke did not teach him, how could he be worthy of the kindness Tobirama had shown by teaching him Water Release back then?
In fact, even if Nawaki had not said anything, Kosuke would have taken the initiative to guide him once he saw him training.
Natsuki glanced at them and did not pay any more attention.
He waved to Nonō.
"Nonō, I'll teach you a taijutsu technique."
Natsuki thought for a mont, then said, "It's a taijutsu technique I created myself. It's called Soru."
Nonō paused slightly.
She rembered that Natsuki had only said a few days ago that he wanted to create taijutsu. Had he already succeeded?
"This taijutsu was just created, so it still isn't perfect."
Natsuki lowered his head, leaned close to her ear, and said, "You're the first one to learn it, so don't tell anyone else for now."
Feeling his breath by her ear, Nonō's body trembled slightly. She turned her head away and softly responded.
Natsuki pulled her to an open space on the other side.
After teaching her Soru, he also began training.
But he temporarily stopped training the three genjutsu and switched to training the three taijutsu techniques Duy had given him.
Because taijutsu was easier to learn.
Unlocking Shuzo Template's Shigan would also be very useful.
Ti slowly passed.
By the afternoon, Natsuki had already gained a basic grasp of Konoha Whirlwind, Konoha Great Whirlwind, and Konoha Strong Whirlwind.
These three taijutsu techniques belonged to the sa series and shared similarities.
However, he still needed so ti to truly learn them.
Natsuki estimated that a few days would be enough.
In fact, taijutsu itself was not difficult. The difficult part was whether the user could bring out its power.
For users like Might Duy and Might Guy, who trained wildly every day for years without stopping, the power of their taijutsu was naturally extraordinary.
But even if Kakashi learned the Eight Inner Gates, he would not be able to bring out its true power.
An even more typical example was Shinnō.
Shinnō ca from the movie Bonds.
He was a dical ninja who could use three dical forbidden techniques to open all Eight Inner Gates without dying.
But when it ca to power, not only could he not compare to Guy, he could not even compare to Duy.
As the sun set, an Anbu ninja suddenly appeared in front of everyone who was training.
Natsuki imdiately stopped and walked up to him.
"Tsunade-sama has a new mission for you."
After the Anbu ninja finished speaking, he took out a mission scroll and a map.
"Thank you."
Natsuki took the mission scroll and began reading it.
There was quite a bit of content.
The beginning was a summary of the current situation.
Overall, things were going smoothly. Everyone had done well, and Konoha had already established a preliminary defensive line.
On the map, there was a red line in front of the area occupied by Suna.
That was the result of everyone from Konoha's efforts today.
But this was only the beginning.
Suna had been caught off guard by Konoha today, and next, Suna would definitely launch an even stronger counterattack.
Strictly speaking, in today's battle, Suna had been in the open while Konoha had been hidden, so Konoha held the advantage.
But in the battles to co, both sides would be in the open, and victory would depend on strength.
Konoha's missions had also changed. The next missions were roughly divided into two types.
One type was to continue pushing the defensive line forward.
The other type was to hold the existing outposts and strongholds, preventing Suna from occupying or destroying them.
The mission Natsuki received was the second type.
He looked at the map.
A red dot at the very front of the map was the outpost they had to defend.
The location of this outpost ant their mission would not be easy.
But for their squad's strength, it was suitable.
Of course, it would also make it more convenient for Natsuki to unlock his abilities.
"What mission?"
After the Anbu ninja left, Nawaki asked.
"To guard an outpost for three days."
Natsuki answered.
Three days later, Konoha would open more outposts. Once this outpost beca safe, a new ninja squad would co to replace them.
Their squad had two combat forces comparable to Jonin, so having them guard an outpost with no danger would be a waste.
"When do we set out?"
Nawaki asked again.
"Now."
Natsuki put away the mission scroll and said, "Let's go."
After the group left Konoha's main camp, they traveled while paying attention to their surroundings.
With Kosuke in their ninja squad, they could prevent most accidents.
By the ti night fell, they finally arrived at the outpost.
Inside the outpost was a Konoha ninja squad.
They were under Nara Shikasuke and were specifically responsible for building outposts.
After confirming Natsuki and the others' identities, they handed over the outpost and quickly left.
"We'll split into two teams."
Natsuki thought for a mont, then said, "Nonō and I will be one team. You two will be the other. We'll take turns keeping watch at night."
Both he and Kosuke had sensing thods, so they could pair with Nawaki and Nonō, who had no sensing thods.
"You go rest first. Nonō and I will keep watch."
After Natsuki finished speaking, he went upstairs with Nonō.
The outpost had two floors.
The upper floor had a dedicated spot for observing the surrounding area.
For Natsuki, it was practically made for his Clairvoyance and Night Vision.
"You can sleep."
Natsuki took out a carpet and spread it on the floor. "I can keep watch alone."
"I'll stay with you."
Nonō shook her head and said.
"Be good."
Natsuki patted his thigh and said, "You can use it as a pillow."
Nonō froze.
After hesitating for a mont, she lay down, resting her head on Natsuki's thigh.
She closed her eyes, a faint smile appearing on her face, and soon fell asleep.
Natsuki lowered his head and looked at her.
Her golden hair was slightly spread out, her body tilted to the side, and her small face was pressed flat, making her look rather cute.
Natsuki smiled, then raised his head and activated Clairvoyance.
In the blink of an eye, it was already midnight.
Just as Natsuki was about to call Nawaki and Kosuke, his gaze suddenly sharpened. He had spotted a figure two kiloters away.
During warti, the appearance of one person ant that three more people were nearby.
The reason he only discovered them now was simple.
During their advance, they had used various forms of cover.
This was the drawback of Clairvoyance.
Fortunately, they eventually revealed an opening.
"Nonō, go call Kosuke-senpai and Nawaki. Tell them we found a Suna squad."
Natsuki woke Nonō and instructed her.
Nonō quickly got up and went downstairs.
Soon, she reappeared with Kosuke and Nawaki.
Kosuke had just been about to speak when his heart suddenly shook.
He saw Natsuki drawing the bow.
The Sword of the Thunder God was placed on the bowstring, and its entire body flickered with chakra fluctuations.
Although Kosuke had heard Natsuki's explanation during the day, hearing it and seeing it were different.
And now, it was night.
Could he really aim at the target?
Kosuke could not help feeling sowhat doubtful.
As he thought this, he ford hand seals and used sensory ninjutsu.
White Out!
After Natsuki lifted himself higher, he released his hand.
The Sword of the Thunder God suddenly disappeared.
In the distance.
Four Suna ninja were carefully approaching the outpost.
They had two missions.
The first was to occupy this outpost.
The second was to find out the defensive situation of the outpost if they could not occupy it.
At that mont, the four of them heard the sound of wind.
They subconsciously raised their heads.
The Sword of the Thunder God had arrived above them and suddenly exploded.
Boom!
Firelight illuminated the night sky.
Chaotic chakra airflow enveloped them.
Screams rang out.
Two Chunin died on the spot, and one Chunin fell to the ground with serious injuries.
Only their leading sensei, a Jonin, suddenly flicked both hands at the mont between life and death.
Two puppets leaped up, blocking above his head and also blocking most of the explosion's power.
"How could this happen?"
The Suna Jonin survived, looked at his three students lying on the ground, and his face was filled with disbelief.
Where had this attack co from?
And when had they been exposed?
But he could be certain that this attack had definitely co from very far away.
Because if it had co from nearby, with his strength, he would have noticed it.
After all, all ninjutsu had chakra fluctuations.
But this attack felt as if it had suddenly appeared above their heads.
The Suna Jonin had no ti to save the student who was not yet dead and turned to run.
They had nearly been wiped out before even reaching the outpost.
The outpost's defenses far exceeded his imagination.
Now that he was the only one left, he naturally did not dare continue the mission.
He was smarter than the Suna Jonin from the dayti.
Not only did he use nearby cover, he also took out two puppets to use as shields.
Natsuki shot two more Sword of the Thunder Gods, but neither achieved the desired effect.
In the end, with the Suna Jonin risking his life to flee, he escaped the range of Clairvoyance.
"I'll chase him!"
Nawaki imdiately said.
"No need."
Natsuki grabbed his shoulder and said.
"He has already run far away. With his speed as a Jonin, none of us can catch up."
Kosuke said with great experience, "And he will soon enter Suna's activity range. It would be dangerous for us to chase after him."
"Kosuke-senpai is right."
Natsuki agreed.
Although he also wanted to kill that Suna Jonin to unlock his abilities, there was no need to rush.
After all, the war had only just begun.
He would have plenty of chances to unlock his abilities, so there was no need to put himself in danger.
"Our outpost's location is very important. Suna definitely won't give up."
Kosuke smiled and said, "Nawaki, co with to set traps."
He brought Nawaki along with the intention of guiding him.
Because he had already noticed Nawaki's personality. He was sowhat rash.
That kind of personality could easily get him into trouble during war.
"Nonō and I will handle reconnaissance."
Natsuki nodded slightly and said.
At this ti, the Suna Jonin who had escaped could not help collapsing to the ground.
The arrows that seed as if they could descend at any mont to claim his life had finally disappeared, and he was able to breathe.
But the mont he thought of his three dead students, his eyes burned with fury.
He had lost three students without even seeing the enemy's face. This battle had been far too frustrating.
The Suna Jonin subconsciously clenched his fists.
But right now, all he could do was rage helplessly.
After resting for a mont, he quickly returned to Suna's main camp.
Suna had two main camps in the Land of Rain.
One was handled by Ebizō and resisted A.
This main camp was handled by Chiyo and was used to deal with Konoha.
Chiyo was the chief commander, but there were also two deputy commanders.
One was called Rasa, who possessed the Magnet Release, Gold Dust kekkei genkai.
The other was called Pakura, who possessed the Scorch Release kekkei genkai.
The two were around the sa age and were both outstanding figures among Suna's younger generation.
Many people believed that the next Kazekage would either be Chiyo's son, Reki, or Rasa and Pakura.
But after Reki was captured alive, the possibility of him becoming the next Kazekage had beco much smaller.
After all, this was a very serious mistake, or even a humiliation.
If he beca Suna's Kazekage, then when facing Konoha, who had once captured him alive, how could he hold his head high?
"Pakura-sama."
The Suna Jonin walked into the tent and said with deep sha, "I'm sorry. Our squad's mission failed, and three teammates were sacrificed."
"What?"
Pakura frowned and asked, "What happened?"
Losing three teammates in such a short ti, had they run into Tsunade or Hatake Sakumo?
But after listening to the Suna Jonin's description, she realized that was not the case at all.
"You an you don't even know who attacked you?"
Pakura's expression darkened as she asked.
The Suna Jonin admitted it.
"You may leave for now."
Pakura suppressed the emotions in her heart and said.
"Yes, Pakura-sama."
After bowing, the Suna Jonin turned and left.
Pakura fell into thought.
She did not rember any strong fighter in Konoha who could use an attack from such a long range.
Pakura thought about it and decided to personally take two squads to check the situation.
(To be continued.)
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