- It wasn't easy, but Samehada performed beyond expectations," I patted the hilt of my sword behind my back.
Shenesu squinted and nodded contentedly, but he remembered to warn me:
- Taking out one of Kumo's elite fighters early in the war is expensive, but it will also paint an even bigger target on your back than before, so try to be careful in the future.
- As if Kiri, Willow, and Kumo hadn't put a hefty bounty on my head before," I shrugged, "an extra promotion will only scare away the scum, and it won't affect the more serious bounty hunters.
- War is always a time when different personalities try to catch fish in troubled waters, so I don't rule out the possibility that the same Kukuzu may appear at the most intense moment of the battle," I sighed quietly and shook my uncle's head, "in the last war, he got several of our jonins by waiting until the battle was over and weakening the targets.
- It's the same way oi-nin and other bounty hunters work, so you should never let your guard down," Nagari Nara said, "I was once badly hurt by a Kiri hunting team during the last war, and if I hadn't gotten reinforcements in time, it would have ended much worse than a couple of serious injuries.
- I'll be careful," he decided not to argue with the older shinobi, but promised himself that he would keep at least a couple of shadow clones on hand just for emergencies.
Sensor's senses can be deceived thanks to proper training and equipment, but if there is a light source, it's impossible to get rid of your own shadow, no matter how hard you try.
- Well done," the relative said with a satisfied nod.
- Do you need anything from me? - Shenesu decided to ask and complete his courtesy visit.
- Yes, the scouts have reported that Kumogakure is gathering forces in a couple of directions, and by the looks of it, a large-scale attack is planned," he said seriously, "If they decide to act tonight, they will have to use all available forces to fight back.
What was left unsaid was that these breakthroughs could involve Cloud's elite or so many forces that we'd have to use our own heavyweights to avoid taking heavy casualties in repelling these attacks.
Even with the reinforcements coming in, the quantitative advantage is still on the enemy's side, and only a prepared line of defense has prevented the Kumovians from advancing far into our territory.
On the other side, too, they are trying to take care of the men and not mindlessly chase them into ambush traps. The use of Kingin Kyodai was an attempt to cut through the defenses without unnecessary losses in manpower.
- I'll be ready to come forward at the earliest need,'' he replied to him seriously.
- Then go rest while you have the chance," my uncle patted me on the shoulder.
- Yes, before I forget, I need the best possible Fuinjutsu consumables," I decided to strike while the iron was hot.
- Why? - The Nara looked at each other perplexed.
- To create a few seals that can hold back a jinchuriki for a short time," I showed a golden chain from my hand, "ordinary consumables for seals are not suitable - after three or four days, the chakra used will simply destroy the paper, and with better quality paper and ink, the life span will increase to two or three weeks.
- Even a few of these seals can help our forces a lot," Shenesu agreed, rubbing his chin thoughtfully and turning to Tagari-san, "do we have the proper quality supplies in stock? We only have food and weapons in our stockpile.
The elder relative was well aware of the properties of Kongo Fusa (Adamant Chains) and the use of special chakra in the technique, and instantly appreciated the advantages of the proposed seals for large units when meeting with enemy jinchuriki if our S-ranks were not around.
- Alas, only the remnants of the usual - all the supplies were spent by our specialists to build the camp's defenses and prepare the front line," Nara said, "we'll need to request a delivery from Konoha.
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