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Tushi looked at the wary expression on Kifu's face. He noticed the crimson glow in the boy's eyes and let out a light chuckle. "My luck is quite good. To think I would find a brat from the Uchiha clan here. It is a pity you only have a [One-Tomoe Sharingan]. If it were a Three-Tomoe, this plan might not have succeeded."
'A plan?'
A chill ran through Kifu's heart.
He immediately understood the situation. The traces left on Mount Nagano were a deliberate lure by the Iwa Shinobi. Their goal was to draw the Konoha reinforcements away so they could easily kill the guards remaining at the outpost.
'They are besieging a point to ambush the reinforcements,' Kifu realized.
However, did they not underestimate Orochimaru too much?
Kifu suppressed his internal [Nervousness]. He pulled his lips back into a grin and asked, "The resolve of Konoha is far beyond your imagination. I suspect you do not even know who is leading this mission?"
"Oh? And who might that be?" Tushi raised an eyebrow.
Kifu sneered. His lips moved slightly as he spoke the name that was enough to strike terror into the entire Shinobi world.
"Orochimaru."
As expected, Tushi's pupils contracted at the mention of that name. A flicker of [Fear] instinctively crossed his face.
"Lord Orochimaru is leading the team personally. I expect the situation for your Iwa Shinobi lying in wait at Mount Nagano is not very optimistic," Kifu continued.
Tushi's face darkened. "Even if it is Orochimaru, he will not leave easily without paying a price. As for you, are you prepared to die?"
In his eyes, Kifu was at most a Chunin. While the [Sharingan] was powerful, a One-Tomoe version posed no real threat to a Jonin.
Kifu maintained a steady smile. He curled his finger toward the man in a provocative gesture. "Why do you not come and try?"
This smile was not just a bluff. Kifu had confirmed one thing. The enemy did not know Orochimaru was the leader, which meant they were not fully prepared for a Sannin.
Based on the power level of Orochimaru, he would likely return soon. That would be the time this Jonin died. If things turned for the worse, Kifu wondered if he could simply use a [Flee] maneuver.
Tushi froze for a moment. When he realized he was being mocked, [Anger] surged within him.
'I was actually intimidated by a brat,' he thought.
He clenched his fists. He did not use any complex [Ninjutsu]. For him, his body was the ultimate weapon.
[Skill: Rock Fist!]
*Crackle—*
His fist, already the size of a sandbag, was instantly encased in solid rock. He closed the distance in the blink of an eye. The wind generated by his punch was so sharp that it made Kifu's face sting.
Kifu's eyes locked onto his opponent.
[One-Tomoe Sharingan: Active]
Under the powerful dynamic tracking of his [Skill], Tushi's movements were perfectly visible. However, being able to see the attack did not mean he could block it.
'This is trouble,' Kifu thought.
The opponent was not just a Jonin, but an elite among his rank. To make matters worse, Kifu had no [Experience Cards] left to use.
***
Mount Nagano.
[Ninjutsu: Myriad Snake Net Formation!]
Orochimaru did not hold back. He revealed himself immediately, and a massive swarm of snakes erupted from his sleeves.
"Earth Style: Earth Flow River!"
The Iwa Shinobi reacted instantly under the command of their leader. They released a combined [Earth Style] technique.
With a roar, the massive swarm of snakes was buried under churning mud. The sounds of the serpents were muffled and then extinguished within the river of earth.
"It is the Sannin, Orochimaru!"
The Iwa Shinobi in ambush grew solemn at the sight of the snakes. They had not expected Konoha to send him. This was a clear message to the Hidden Stone Village.
Konoha was ready for [War].
"Do not panic! No matter how strong he is, he is still just one man! Our preparations are sufficient. We will make Konoha suffer a heavy loss today!"
*Boom!*
The ground of Mount Nagano suddenly split apart. Dozens of ninjas leaped from the cracks in the earth. They all wore the [Forehead Protector] of the Hidden Stone Village. These were elite Iwa Shinobi.
"Damn it! There are so many Iwa Shinobi! Tokubashira, why did your [Byakugan] not detect them?"
The Konoha ninjas turned pale at the sight.
Hyuga Tokubashira, who was responsible for reconnaissance, looked equally grim. His [Byakugan] was usually flawless, but he had not expected the Iwa Shinobi to hide so deep underground. They had stayed outside his [Detection Range].
"Everyone, kill them!"
The Iwa Shinobi emerging from the ground wore cruel smiles.
To maximize their [Loot] and gains, they had intentionally left traces at Mount Nagano. They did not just want to destroy the guards at the outpost; they intended to wipe out the entire Konoha reinforcement squad. The Hidden Stone Village had put a great deal of effort into this ambush.
A strange light flickered in Orochimaru's cold, snake-like eyes.
At that moment, Mitsui Hiyori moved to Orochimaru's side. She spoke in a heavy voice, "Lord Orochimaru, the Torimori Outpost is under attack. They likely cannot hold out. Should we..."
She looked at the Iwa forces. The numerical disadvantage was obvious. Forcing a battle now seemed unwise. Furthermore, with the Iwa Shinobi prepared, the situation at the [Torimori Outpost] was likely dire.
If the Iwa Shinobi had sent even one Jonin, the remaining guards would be slaughtered.
Orochimaru's expression turned cold, yet the corners of his mouth curled upward. "It is already too late to go back. Rather than saving them, it is better to wipe out every Iwa Shinobi here. That would be a more fitting end for them."
Mitsui Hiyori froze. She felt a sudden [Chill] in her heart.