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"The ground shows obvious signs of being overturned. A faint scent of blood lingers in the air. It is highly likely that this blood belonged to Kaguya Senjin."
"Is he dead?"
The Anbu ninjas looked at each other. They each saw surprise and confusion in the eyes of their companions.
Kaguya Senjin was a famous Jonin of the Kaguya clan. He had been well-known in the shinobi world for a long time. Even these Anbu did not have a hundred percent certainty of defeating him. Had he really died just like that?
"It took less than fifteen minutes from the moment we sensed the disturbance to the moment we arrived here. Who could finish off a Jonin so quickly?"
"The two little ones are still alive. This proves that the person involved bears no ill will toward Konoha. It might even be a powerhouse from our own village."
The group did not consider Kifu or his companion at all.
Even a genius like Kakashi could not instantly kill Kaguya Senjin at such a young age. Although these two were slightly older than Kakashi, the age difference was not significant.
If anyone dared to suggest they were the culprits, others would likely view them as fools.
"It was a powerhouse who specializes in Earth Style."
"Could it be a ninja from the Land of Hot Springs?"
They were currently within the borders of the Land of Hot Springs. Aside from Konoha and the Hidden Mist, only the local shinobi were likely to appear.
One Anbu hesitated before speaking. "Does the Land of Hot Springs truly possess a powerhouse of such caliber?"
"Regardless, record this incident. We must report it to Lord Orochimaru and the Hokage," the leader commanded.
"Understood!" the other two replied in unison.
They walked over to Kifu and Imai Kuriyama. The leader looked at their positions and noticed the ninja tool bag clutched tightly in Kifu's hand. He nodded with satisfaction and praised them.
"He did not abandon his companion or the mission in the face of a powerful enemy. This kid is quite good."
"According to the intelligence, he should be Maruyama Kifu. The one who collects bodies?"
"A body collector is still a ninja. Perhaps we will end up in his hands one day."
They had been ninjas for a long time. They had witnessed too much life and death. They were already used to such thoughts.
"Hong, take these two little ones and the intelligence back immediately. We will go check on the situation with Kakashi."
"Understood!"
Yuhi Shinko tossed Kifu over his shoulder. He then gently picked up Imai Kuriyama in a horizontal carry and rushed toward the Land of Fire.
Hong was his code name in the Anbu.
Kifu almost cursed out loud when he was tossed like a sack of grain.
'You bastard!'
'Is the difference in treatment really this big?'
'You carry the boy on your shoulder like trash but hold the girl gently in your arms? Are you biased against men?!'
'You are finished. I will definitely help Asuma woo your daughter! Otherwise, I will take your last name!'
Kifu cursed him silently in his heart.
Yuhi Shinko was very fast. It did not take long for them to cross the border of the Land of Fire.
The danger level decreased significantly once they entered the Land of Fire. He slowed his pace slightly.
Kifu closed his eyes to rest on the man's shoulder. At the same time, a System notification appeared.
[Experience Card has ended!]
[Due to a lack of synchronized learning, you have received additional attribute bonuses: Vitality +1 — Ninjutsu +2]
Kifu felt his heart bleeding.
During his last Jonin Experience Card, he had squeezed every second to learn. He had gained a total of 5 attribute points. This time he used a Pseudo-Kage Experience Card, but because he did not have time to adapt and learn, he only received 3 attribute points.
He had lost out tremendously!
If he had acted like he did last time, he might have increased his stats by six, seven, or even nine points.
This was a total disaster.
Furthermore, sleeping on someone's shoulder was truly uncomfortable. He felt every bump along the way. If he were not physically exhausted, he probably could have slept all the way back to Konoha.
Yuhi Shinko felt Kifu wake up and set him down.
"You are awake? Can you keep moving?" Yuhi Shinko had already removed his mask.
Kifu squeezed his swollen arm. The intense pain made him gasp for air. Once the Experience Card ended, the injuries on his body returned in full force.
He gritted his teeth and nodded. "I can."
The two continued their journey.
Perhaps Yuhi Shinko had spent too much time in the Anbu with no one to talk to. Or perhaps he simply admired Kifu. Once the mask was off, his true nature was revealed.
"You are a good lad. You know how to protect your female teammates. That is how a man should be. When I was young, I was just like you. I attracted countless..."
"Urgh—" Kifu could not help but stop and lean over.
He dry heaved for a long time. When he looked up, he saw that Yuhi Shinko's expression was a bit strange. Kifu wiped his mouth and explained himself.
"I took a heavy punch. My body is seriously injured. I could not hold it back."
Yuhi Shinko relaxed upon hearing this. "Should I carry you again?"
"No, no, no. There is no need. Thank you." Kifu waved his hands frantically.
'I thank your entire family.'
"In the past, I..."
"Urgh—"
The scene became very awkward.
"...Let me catch my breath for a moment."
Kifu spoke as he pulled out a pack of cigarettes that had been squeezed out of shape. He took out one that was relatively intact and put it in his mouth. He rubbed his fingers together to create a small flame and lit it.
Fire Style ninjas were quite practical at times like this.
He took a deep drag. The smoke entered his aching lungs. He felt his spirit lift instantly.