Most Ninja in Konoha who agree with the Will of Fire value the bonds of camaraderie greatly.
That's why Uchiha En used this as an excuse; he was certain that if he presented this reason, Shinku Yuhi would not refuse.
The facts proved him right, but the only drawback was that Yamanaka Teruzuki and Asana had followed along.
Uchiha En going to the battlefield with the main force was partly to see if he could gain more Attribute Points, and partly because he genuinely wanted to know Might Guy's current situation.
In the original work, Might Guy was still a Genin when his father, Might Duy, opened the Gate of Death of the Eight Gates.
According to the timeline in the original work, Might Guy and his team returned to the Village to participate in the Chunin Exams and became Chunin one year after graduation.
After this massive battle in the Land of Bears concluded, it would be difficult for either Konoha or Kirigakure to launch a second large-scale war in the short term.
Therefore, Uchiha En believed that Might Duy likely opened the Gate of Death of the Eight Gates during this war, kicking the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist into the Three Auspicious Treasures.
Uchiha En did not know which specific member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist was responsible for his parents' deaths.
Thus, Uchiha En regarded all seven individuals as his enemies, and naturally, he wouldn't miss the chance to witness the death of his foes.
Soon, uchiha tohrus squad followed the main force led by Shinku Yuhi into the battlefield.
After the main force arrived at the battlefield, Shinku Yuhi immediately assigned tasks, arranging for the Ninja in the team to disperse and search for the whereabouts of the Genin.
Aburame Shibi had originally intended to act alongside Shinku Yuhi to rescue the Genin.
But since Uchiha En and his teammates had followed, as their teacher, Aburame Shibi definitely had to stay with them.
Thus, the four members of Uchiha En's group began exploring forward.
"En, who are you looking for?" Yamanaka Teruzuki asked curiously along the way.
"It must be Might Guy! Among our generation, the only person En calls a friend is that guy, Might Guy." Before Uchiha En could speak, Asana spoke first.
"That's right, it's Might Guy. What happens to others is none of my business, only Might Guy."
"Don't worry, En! We will definitely help you find Might Guy." said Yamanaka Teruzuki.
Uchiha En nodded without speaking.
Aburame Shibi, walking ahead, showed no expression upon hearing his disciples' conversation, but he was actually quite surprised internally.
In Aburame Shibi's impression, Uchiha En had initially only paid close attention to Asana, and only after spending a long time with Yamanaka Teruzuki as teammates did Uchiha En occasionally offer a word of concern.
His relationship with Might Guy shouldn't have been that close, so he hadn't expected Uchiha En would be willing to put himself in danger for a friend he wasn't particularly familiar with.
This raised Aburame Shibi's estimation of Uchiha En by several points.
"By the way, En, your 11th birthday is in a few days, right?" Aburame Shibi suddenly asked.
"Yes, my birthday is in three days. Why? Shibi-sensei, are you going to give me a gift?" Uchiha En asked with a smile.
"Is there anything you want?"
"Something I want... Let me think! I've got it. I want a Wind Release Ninjutsu with considerable power."
"Alright! I will give you a B-rank Wind Release technique on your birthday." Aburame Shibi agreed decisively.
Just as Uchiha En was about to thank him, Asana, who was beside him, suddenly interjected a warning: "Shibi-sensei, about 500 meters ahead and to the right, people are fighting."
"Let's go take a look." After saying this, Aburame Shibi sped up, and Uchiha En and his teammates quickly followed.
When the four arrived, they indeed saw several Konoha Genin being besieged by Kirigakure Ninja.
Aburame Shibi patted the jar behind him, and a massive swarm of Parasitic Insects rushed toward the Kirigakure Ninja.
Within a few minutes, the Kirigakure Ninja were devoured by the Parasitic Insects.
"Are there any other Village personnel nearby?" Aburame Shibi turned and asked the Konoha Genin.
"Yes, there are still seven or eight squads ahead being chased by Kirigakure Ninja," one Genin said, pointing toward the southeast.
"Your mission is over. You may withdraw from the battlefield. There are no Kirigakure Ninja ahead, so hurry back to the Camp." After speaking, Aburame Shibi turned and left.
Uchiha En and his teammates immediately followed.
Subsequently, Aburame Shibi rescued three more waves of Konoha Genin.
Uchiha En and his two teammates also took action and saved one squad.
Before they knew it, Uchiha En's squad had arrived deep within the battlefield.
"We cannot go any deeper. If we go further, we will approach the Center of the Battlefield, where Lord Orochimaru is fighting the Fourth Mizukage, and many Kirigakure Strongmen are also there," said Aburame Shibi.
Uchiha En also understood the current situation; going further might indeed lead them to encounter Kirigakure's Elite Forces.
To gamble their lives and the lives of their teammates based on a mere guess would be incredibly foolish.
Just as Uchiha En was about to suggest turning back, Asana's voice suddenly came from behind: "What is that?"
No sooner had Asana spoken than a figure completely enveloped in green Chakra rushed toward them at an extremely high speed.
Less than three seconds passed from the moment Asana spotted the figure until it flashed past their eyes.
Uchiha En activated his Sharingan, but even with the Sharingan's dynamic vision, he only caught a fleeting afterimage.
"W-was that a Body Flicker Technique just now?" Yamanaka Teruzuki asked, looking completely bewildered.
"No, that figure appeared to be merely running. That speed is truly unbelievable. The speed of his running is comparable to—no, it surpasses the speed of most people's Body Flicker Technique," Aburame Shibi said with a serious tone.
"Shibi-sensei, what should we do?" Asana asked.
Aburame Shibi did not reply, instead turning to Uchiha En and asking, "En, did your Sharingan clearly see who that person was? Are they from Konoha?"
"I only saw an afterimage too, but—"
"But what?"
"That afterimage felt somewhat like Might Duy."
Aburame Shibi was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "If it was Might Duy, the one who constantly trains in Taijutsu, then it is indeed possible for him to achieve that.
En, Asana, Kagetsu, it's too dangerous ahead. The three of you should retreat first! I will follow and investigate."
"Shibi-sensei, I must go too. If Might Duy rushed over there, then Might Guy must be there as well."
Uchiha En's attitude was resolute when he said this. Aburame Shibi remained silent for a moment before nodding in agreement, knowing that Uchiha En would go regardless of his opposition.
"Very well! We'll go together. Asana, Kagetsu, the two of you must not follow us. Return the way we came immediately."
"But—"
"That is an order. Even if I encounter one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, I am confident I can retreat safely, and Uchiha En's Body Flicker Technique is the same. If the two of you don't have any Life-Saving Abilities, don't follow."
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