I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

An ordinary person might not be able to perceive such a taste at first glance.

However, to an experienced elite ninja, such a faint scent was like a condensed form, extremely clear!

His hurried steps came to an abrupt halt, his sharp gaze sweeping across his surroundings. A kunai for close combat and a shuriken for ranged probing were held in his left and right hands, respectively.

This faint scent,

It smells like fresh blood!!

Even though the wind kept whistling past my ears and the scent of insects, beasts, grass and trees mingled in the air, it still couldn't mask the bloody smell!

Especially the ancient trees around them, which are gradually being stained with irregular dark red spots, further testify that some unspeakable and terrifying event had occurred here not long ago!

All of these are details that only experienced elite ninjas can discern.

'call out.'

As he scanned the area, Takagi Isamu narrowed his eyes and hurled a shuriken, which had been tucked between his left fingers, toward a dark, low-lying corner.

'Boom. '

For a moment, there was a sound like a snapping string, but it was then drowned out by the towering flames and deafening explosions.

[Explosive Tag!]

[Something must have happened here!]

Upon seeing this situation, Takagi's expression changed slightly, and she immediately retreated back the way she came, increasing the distance between herself and the strange area.

A sense of lingering fear and doubt crept into his heart at that moment.

After all, if it hadn't detected the faint trace of blood in the air beforehand, it might have been blown into a pile of minced meat by now!

But who exactly is it?

Who could have silently set up a trap on this route controlled by their own village?

"Heh, this guy is actually quite interesting."

"Tch, if the interval hadn't been so short that there hadn't been enough time to deal with this, what difference would his fate have made?"

A mocking tone rang out at the exit of the dense forest.

But this unfamiliar mockery did not last long:

"Alright, let's finish this quickly to prevent any further complications. Don't forget the task the adults gave us."

"I bet you don't want to experience the feeling of having all your bones broken again."

Upon hearing this, the entire environment became eerie and quiet, as if we had fallen into outer space where there was no sound or air!

Everything was enveloped in a chilling atmosphere of terror.

"Who?"

"who are you?"

"And by whose orders are you here?"

"Do you know who I am? Do you know what I represent?"

In this brief moment, Takagi finally found a chance to speak, but his mood suddenly sank.

Although the other party did not exchange more than a few words, there is already a great deal of information that can be gleaned from it!

[A ninja has already died here, and it's highly likely that he was one of their own comrades.]

[The master? Who is this master? Who has the audacity to set up a barrier right at the doorstep of Kumogakure?]

[And what kind of task is the subsequent mission?]

For a moment, he felt as if a pair of huge, dark hands were enveloping this foreign land.

Panic and lingering fear gradually consumed his heart, and his hands, which were gripping the blade tightly, were stained with sweat.

Could it be that...?

Could it really be that Konoha, or those three western ninja villages, have strategically allied themselves while using the opportunity to deal with the Akatsuki organization?

Takagi Ii was already hesitant to think any further.

And one thing is certain:

There was no going back, and the gaze that had been drawn back was now drawn back.

This deep forest path is like the gaping maw of a terrifying beast, intent on devouring everything in its path!

There is only one path I can take now.

That is,

Fight your way out of their encirclement!

Takagi forced herself to calm down and concentrate her mind, gripping the kunai in her hand as if it were embedded in her flesh.

in sight,

The five people were either standing or squatting.

They either hang from a branch with one hand or lean casually against a giant tree.

He wasn't wearing the iconic headband or the standard ninja uniform; all he had were unruly lines painted on his cheeks and a rugged, colorful animal costume.

Even so, he was still able to identify the individuals:

That eerie beast tail coiled around his waist!

These guys are: the Bounty Hunters - the Xuan Ape Clan!!

"Since they are people without a village and without a master."

"Then please let me leave. I will pay double the bounty promised by the other party's employer."

"Of course, if you can tell me what's behind it all, you can name your price!"

Despite his unease, Takagi Itsuki continued negotiating and making promises.

He was naturally familiar with the rules of that trade and clearly understood what kind of people they were. He had also heard about the entanglement between his master and the other party.

Ultimately, however, profit is what those guys are chasing.

However, he ultimately overlooked one point, a point he had doubted before he could discern the other party's identity.

The meanings of "adult" and "employer" are worlds apart!

"Jiejiejie..."

Upon hearing this negotiation, strange laughter slowly filled the entire forest.

It contains a mix of emotions, including mockery, remembrance, and reminiscence.

“We now have a place to belong, we have a master, but we lack our own will.”

"So don't think too much about it, just die peacefully."

As the words fell, a dazzling white light illuminated the dim forest.

[Secret Technique: Exploding Insect.]

As for the task given by that lord, it was to seal off this route southward from Kumogakure.

Anyone who comes will be killed without mercy.

Such obstruction, such decisive killing,

This is unfolding tonight on all four borders of the Land of Hot Water.

In the southern region, scorched earth stretched as far as the eye could see, and violent thunder roared endlessly in the void.

A young girl with long, reddish-brown hair stood alone between heaven and earth, wielding a lightning blade.

The surrounding area was filled with rising wisps of ashes and smoke.

A sinister smile played at the corners of his mouth.

"In the end, no one can compare to Lord Ara."

"Boring."

Northern border,

The traveling merchants frantically brandished their weapons, growling at the monsters, their faces filled with terror!

'Sizzle.'

As the outer garments were torn, pairs of standard inner armor, gleaming with a cold, sharp light, came into view.

This is definitely not something an ordinary person could obtain.

Coupled with the dyed chakra flames condensed on the blade, one can only imagine that there is only one force!

"Huh?"

"The samurai who maintain permanent neutrality seem to exist only on the surface."

"Is this infiltration into other countries the idea of ​​one of the rulers, or the old man?"

The young man carrying two special swords spoke to himself, his sharp shark teeth lightly biting his lower lip, and the mockery on his face was clearly visible.

What's most bizarre is that his severed arm is healing rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, in a state of azure liquid!

The whole situation is like an echo of the ancient saying: "You can try to cut water with a knife, but the water will flow on."

"monster!"

"monster!!"

Now, I can finally understand what those cries of "monster" really refer to!

"Well, none of these are things I need to worry about anyway."

"Let me see for myself how capable the warriors of the Land of Iron really are."

The young man's smile deepened, and he raised his hands to rest on the strange twin swords strapped to his back.

Eastern Sea Area

A figure draped in a wide cloak sat silently on a reef, with two ninja swords with strange, menacing blades stuck in front of him!