At the Hidden Cloud camp on the Fire Country border.
This time Rengoku came and killed more than thirty people.
Although compared to the losses of the first day, this was already very few.
But Rengoku still set fires, leaving everyone in Hidden Cloud miserable.
Huge amounts of supplies were consumed, so there weren't enough tents. They could only rest outdoors.
Even though it was summer and not that cold, the mountain winds at night were still strong.
This was very unfriendly to the injured.
"Killer B, we're running out of medicine for many of the wounded. We need the village to send supplies immediately," Yugito patrolled the entire camp. Right now their squad lacked everything, but other shortages could be endured.
Without medicine and shelter from the wind, the wounded really couldn't take it.
Hidden Cloud people were very united. Killer B also had great relationships with them, many of them were even his fans.
"If it can't make it in time, have some people withdraw first."
Worry showed on Yugito's face, "I'm worried Rengoku will cause trouble again."
"He escaped again today using some special method. He definitely won't let up."
Killer B thought and still found no solution. Neither of the two jinchuriki dared to split up, since Mangekyou Sharingan countered them too much.
"Our message should've been delivered by now. Let's see what the Boss says."
At that moment, a Hidden Cloud ninja lifted the curtain and entered, "Lord Killer B, urgent message!"
Killer B didn't expect news from the Raikage this early on the second day, 'Does Big Brother have new instructions?'
He quickly took the scroll and opened it.
His face instantly turned pale, "Mist?"
He shoved the scroll into Yugito's hands, "We all have to head back now."
Yugito skimmed it quickly, and realized their home had been robbed.
The two waves of attacks by Rengoku had already caused huge losses. Yugito had already been thinking of retreating.
Now seeing the Raikage's order to return, she instantly said, "Pack up the squad, we leave immediately!"
———
By the creek—
Karin was eating a skewer of fish with great delight.
Crunch! Crunch!
There were already more than ten used sticks on the ground.
The fish were grilled golden and crispy by Rengoku, sprinkled with chili powder and salt, and the flavor was amazing.
Seeing Karin so happy, Rengoku also ate quite a lot.
The two of them grilled and ate, with chili powder all over their mouths, clearly having a great time.
"How is it, are you full yet?"
After more than ten fish in her stomach, Karin finally slowed down.
She finished the fish in her hand, then glanced strangely at her belly.
"Shishou, my appetite seems smaller."
Because just recently, even thirty fish of this size wouldn't have filled her.
Rengoku looked at the two remaining fish and handed her one.
"When your body has enough energy, you naturally don't need to eat as much."
Karin accepted the last fish and said with some distress, "But I like eating."
"Heh! Eat then, you little glutton. If you like it, eat. You can digest it."
"Alright then," Karin licked her lips and tilted her head at Rengoku.
If she likes eating, then… eat.
Crunch!
Rengoku bit into his fish. He didn't care much for worldly cravings.
What he genuinely enjoyed more was the feeling of others relying on him.
Before he took even two bites, his brows furrowed and he stood up. His clone sent him a message.
Hidden Cloud was packing up and preparing to retreat.
"What is it, Shishou?", Karin asked when she saw his reaction.
Rengoku shoved his half-eaten fish into Karin's hands.
"Hidden Cloud is retreating. I'm going to intercept them. Hide yourself."
Then with a flicker, he vanished toward their camp.
"Shishou, be careful!"
Before Karin could finish, Rengoku was already gone.
She puffed her cheeks in dissatisfaction. She had been having such a nice time eating fish with him.
Hidden Cloud really knew how to ruin the mood.
Her eyes dropped to the two fish in her hands. One was Rengoku's, with a clear bite mark.
Karin's eyes lit up and she took a bite.
'Shishou's fish tastes… better.'
———
Rengoku quickly linked up with his clone.
"Split the senjutsu chakra half and half. I'll stall the two jinchuriki, you go cut down the others."
"Don't touch the wounded. Leave them as dead weight."
"Reveal Shadow Stealth on purpose to mislead them."
In this world, information was always the most important thing.
Even though Rengoku's sealing techniques were strong now, he didn't use them, just to hide his connection to Zenkū.
Shadow Stealth was great for assassinating, but only against ninja below Kage level.
It didn't work on jinchuriki or sensory types.
To kill more Hidden Cloud, Rengoku didn't need to hide it anymore.
And it was a good chance to confuse them about his escape method too.
The clone nodded, placed a hand on Rengoku, and transferred the senjutsu chakra charged with natural energy.
"When you start, I start."
"Alright."
The clone slipped into the shadows and began moving.
Rengoku used Kagura Mind's Eye to mark the two jinchuriki.
After thinking briefly, he decided to hit Hidden Cloud hard.
He used Null Horizon to enter the alternate space, then moved quickly within it.
Rengoku soon found the retreating Hidden Cloud forces and came to Yugito's side.
In the alternate space, she couldn't see him.
Rengoku's eye power burst forth. Using Shinra's ability, he began constructing Susanoo's arm and weapon.
Outside, Yugito suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of danger.
She suddenly raised her hand, "ALERT!"
All the Hidden Cloud ninja grabbed their weapons and scanned the surroundings warily.
Killer B jumped over, "What is it, Yugito?"
Yugito's face was full of caution, "Danger."
For others it might sound silly, but for a highly sensitive jinchuriki,
that was a proper danger signal.
Killer B didn't dare take it lightly and signaled the squad to stay alert.
Suddenly, at the very end of the Hidden Cloud formation, a shrill scream and a pillar of fire erupted.
"Enemy attack!"
"It's Uchiha Rengoku!"
"Don't put out the fire! Move away from the burning area, AGHHHH!"
With the screams rising, Yugito and Killer B panicked and were about to move.
Rengoku suddenly appeared beside Yugito, Susanoo already materialized.
It only had one arm, and that arm held a blade.
It swept horizontally straight at Yugito.
BOOM!
A deep thud.
Yugito burst into her tailed beast cloak, her body instinctively shrinking back.
But she was still struck in the lower body by the slash.
"AHHHH!"
A shrill scream tore through the night sky.
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