Chapter 36: 35: Enemy Attack

Chapter 36: 35: Enemy Attack

A week after starting the mission, Shiraishi and his teammates gradually became familiar with the process of a ninja performing mission.This chapter's initial release occurred on the n0vell--Bjjn site.

Aside from the first wave of enemies encountered at the beginning, only on the fifth day, did they encounter a Suna ninja lurking in the land of fire, and there was no more battle.

Among the enemies encountered during the period, most of them were Chunin level Suna ninjas, and encounted inly one Jonin.

However, after Sakumo showed his overwhelming strength against the Jōnin, Shiraishi and the others had a better understanding of how unfathomable Sakumo, who is both the captain and their leader, was.

Although they have never seen how powerful Sannin, who were praised by the demigod Hanzo who fought them, Sakumo's strength is fundamentally different from that of ordinary jōnin.

If you have to say, the opponent's strength is probably no longer able to be evaluated by the level of Junin.

"The missions in the past few days have been completed very well, and you have cooperated very well. Basically, there are no mistakes that newbies often make. It's enough to maintain such a rhythm."

After nightfall, the four surrounded a fire.

The burning fire could not help driving away the surrounding darkness, and also brought a trace of warmth.

Because it is still early spring, the air at night brings the cold winter that is not far away.

Sakumo held a grilled fish in his hand, took a water bottle from Shiraishi, and smiled admiringly.

Shiraishi is a non-combat medical nin. He was the only one of the four who wears a backpack, which contains a sufficient amount of water and food.

"Because the enemy was basically resolved by you, Sakumo-sensei."

Ayane said with a smile.

The enemies they encountered these two times were almost wiped out after one confrontation. Even if there were fish that slipped through the net, they were all junkies like Chunin and Genin.

And Ayane was always watching the situation with her Byakugan. Ruri cooperated using Fire Release for long-range attack, and there was basically no frontal battle, so those fish that slipped through the net were wiped out.

"Haha, don't say that, as a rookie, you have already performed very well."

Sakumo knew some common problems of most newcomers. They want to be safe, but also long for meritorious service. They want to be recognized by the people in the village and eventually becomes an excellent ninja respected by everyone.

However, this road is not easy, and most ninjas can't make it to the end.

A rookie with such an attitude of making meritorious deeds is too easy to die on the battlefield and in missions.

Sakumo has seen those novice ninjas countless times.

At the end of the day, the four of them were a little tired.

But in order to ensure safety, not everyone can rest together, and someone must keep watch.

So Sakumo arranged for Shiraishi and Ayane to stay in the first half of the night, and then he and Ruri stayed in the second half of the night.

In this way, once an enemy raids, they won't fall into the embarrassing state of hurriedly attacking.

In this regard, the three of Shiraishi have no objection.

Sakumo and Ruri quickly fell asleep and needed to get enough sleep to have the energy to continue their mission the next day.

Shiraishi and Ayane walked to the other side and sat down. The salsa of the leaves rustling in the breeze made their ears even more quiet.

Letting the evening wind blow on his cheeks and hair comfortably, Shiraishi enjoyed the rare silence.

"As expected of Shiraishi-kun, even in the face of a strong Jōnin like Sakumo-sensei, he can hide such perfection."

Ayane walked over at a slow pace, expressing her admiration from the bottom of her heart.

"There are eleven ninjas, and five of them possess powerful chakra. They're probably Jōnin" Ayane stated.

Jōnin? Five of them?

Even Sakumo furrowed his brows, sensing that something was amiss.

Just as Sakumo was about to inquire further, Ayane solemnly added, "There are sensory ninjas within the enemy team, and they're heading in our direction."

"It seems there's no avoiding a confrontation. Prepare for battle" Sakumo declared.

Since they were lurking within the Land of Fire, the enemy would have sent a specialized sensory ninja, which Sakumo had anticipated. However, he didn't expect to encounter them so soon.

Regardless of whether this Suna Hidden army was here to destroy the towns in the Land of Fire or disrupt Konoha's supply lines, they had to be stopped.

Ayane's Byakugan has a range of five kilometers, and with a little acceleration, they can cover that distance within minutes.

Without any tactical preparation.

Under the influence of the Byakugan and sensory ninjutsu, the two sides could only engage in a direct confrontation.

A strange sound effect echoed through the slightly dark forest, creating a chilling atmosphere.

The sound came closer and closer. The attacker wore a black robe and held a long Chakra blade in their hand.

"Be careful, this is a puppet technique!" Ayane warned, as Ruri readied her ninjutsu.

"Fire Release: Fireball Jutsu!" Ruri unleashed a massive fireball with intense heat, hurtling towards the black-robed puppet.

As the fireball approached, an unknown number of black shadows emerged in front of them, becoming clear targets.

One of the ninjas wearing the Suna Hidden forehead protector clapped their hands and pressed them against the ground, a wicked grin forming on their lips.

"Earth Release: Earth Wall!"

The earth wall blocked the fireball, resulting in an explosion. Flames and debris filled the air.

The black-robed puppet emerged unscathed, with a layer of dust and sparks on its black robe. Powerful chakra surged from beneath the robe and disappeared in an instant. When it reappeared, it had already leaped above Shiraishi and the others.

In a ugly and impossible posture, the puppet's body rapidly rotated before landing. Its blade sliced through the air like a spinning wheel, tearing it apart.

Clank!

White Fang's short sword intercepted the high-speed rotating Chakra blade.

Simultaneously, two dark cuffs on the black-robed puppet extended, revealing black chains resembling serpents with blade-like protrusions. They aimed to ensnare Sakumo.

On the other side, seven ninjas surrounded Shiraishi and the two others, smirking down at them.

Without exchanging words or engaging in small talk, they drew their ninjutsu and weapons, launching their attacks.

As they charged forward, Shiraishi retrieved a smoke bomb from his ninja pouch, detonating it on the ground and enveloping everyone in a cloud of smoke.

In the smoke, Ayane's Byakugan had unhindered vision, allowing her to clearly observe everyone's movements.

She joined her index and middle fingers together, condensing a thin layer of chakra blades on them.

With a swift motion, Ayane's fingers transformed into sharp knives that pierced directly into the opponents' hearts.

Following that, the chakra blades on her fingers turned into small torrents of chakra, ruthlessly slamming into the hearts of the Suna ninjas.

When Ayane withdrew her fingers, they were covered in a layer of chakra, without any trace of blood.

The opponents' eyes bulged with bursting blood vessels, their faces twisted in agony. They experienced unimaginable pain before succumbing to death, falling lifelessly to the ground.