I'm in Konoha, and I have ten skill slots.

Which way should we chase? That guy seems to have already rushed out of Konoha.

In that instant, the opponent's body transformed into countless streams, rushing straight out of Konoha.

The ability to transform oneself into a stream—let alone which village this escape technique belongs to.

To have mastered the art of escape to this extent demonstrates extraordinary skill in escape techniques, and one's strength is likely close to that of a Kage.

Even though the opponent might be a powerful figure close to the Kage level, a ninja from the Anbu would not back down.

The two ANBU ninjas quickly split into two groups: one group guarded the physical body while notifying the Hokage, and the other group continued the pursuit.

Meanwhile, Shigure had already rushed out of Konoha.

Instead of using the Body Flicker Technique, he chose to use the basic Body Flicker Technique, combined with the Transparent Escape Technique, to advance silently.

'Activate accelerated thinking!'

[Great Sage: Accelerated Thinking Activated]

In an instant, Shigure caught the traces left by that guy.

Continue the pursuit along the tracks left by the enemy.

While Shigure's technique is not bad, it is not as fast as Shigure's.

After speeding for more than ten minutes, they gradually closed the distance to within a hundred meters of each other.

Even with accelerated thinking, Shigure was able to catch a faint trace left by the other party in the pitch-black forest in a fleeting moment.

Upon arriving in a pitch-black forest, Shigure was taken aback by the slowing speed of the other party.

They secretly approached the area.

Hiding behind a large tree, Shiyu secretly observed what lay ahead.

Naruto!

They weren't carried on each other's backs; they just disappeared?

How could Naruto suddenly disappear?

Where did this guy hide Naruto?

It's impossible that they would have chased after Naruto along the way after leaving Konoha. The other side didn't even have time to rest, so how could they have hidden Naruto?

"Didn't that guy catch up?"

The other person frowned and spoke in a low voice.

Shigure initially thought the other party had stopped for a while due to the thunder, but now it seems that the other party was deliberately waiting for him to catch up!

What is his purpose?

Why bother stopping to wait, while clutching the kunai in your hand?

Shiyu's gaze was fixed on the other person.

Shigure's Transparent Release is still active. In this state, Shigure cannot use ninjutsu, but he can use swordsmanship.

Approaching cautiously, Shigure intended to grab the other person.

Otherwise, we would have no way of knowing where Naruto is.

Approaching the opponent from behind, Shigure aimed at the man's back and thrust her kunai fiercely forward.

The attack hit its mark, but at the instant it struck, Shigure sensed something was wrong.

It doesn't feel right.

This doesn't feel like stabbing a person; it feels like stabbing wood.

Substitution?

boom!

A burst of white smoke erupted, and a piece of wood fell to the ground.

Shigure also retreated at the same time, and a row of shuriken were nailed in front of him.

Fortunately, I retreated in time, otherwise I would have been injured by this guy.

"What a scary brat!"

"Is this a teleportation technique?"

"He actually possesses the Kekkei Genkai of Transparency... just like Moonlight Hayate?"

The other party seemed very surprised by Shigure's ability to use his teleportation technique, and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Shigure immediately identified the other person by their voice.

Instant teleportation!

The stream appeared out of thin air and condensed directly in front of the opponent. At the same time, Shigure's body spun rapidly, and the kunai in her hand slashed fiercely at the opponent's chest.

The opponent reacted quickly, attempting to block Shigure's attack with a kunai.

However, the blue light emanating from Shigure Kumosho made the other party pause for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, the kunai in his hand split in two, and the clothes on his chest were torn open, revealing a long, bloody gash, from which blood gushed out instantly.

Shigure stepped back and gripped the kunai in his hand.

"Who are you? Where have you hidden Naruto?"

When faced with Shigure's question, he seemed more surprised by his own injury.

Looking at the kunai in Shigure's hand, one wonders, "Did he use some kind of ninjutsu?"

"We never expected you to be so skilled in escape techniques; we underestimated you."

us?

This guy has other companions!

Swish swish!

This guy threw a series of hidden weapons at Shigure.

Shigure saw the incoming projectiles and reached his left hand directly into his ninja tool pouch. In the next second, his left hand transformed into countless afterimages.

Shiyu threw out a series of hidden weapons, knocking them all down.

The collision of the hidden weapons sparked, leaving the opponent completely stunned.

"escape!"

"Chaotic waves!"

boom!

The instant Shigure threw the hidden weapon with his left hand, he immediately formed a hand seal.

With a simple Noon Seal, a terrifying torrent surged forth from beneath Shigure's feet.

It swept straight towards the opponent.

Seeing the surging waves suddenly spread out and become twenty or thirty meters wide, the guy was dumbfounded.

'Where is this kid from? He actually used such a terrifying escape technique!'

'Is this really a kid who didn't graduate from the Ninja Academy?'

They're monsters among monsters!

boom! ! !

With a roaring sound, the opponent was swept away by the current.

Shigure seized the opportunity and used the Instantaneous Movement technique again, grabbing his opponent directly from the surging current.

It jumped onto a branch that hadn't been submerged by the current.

The kunai in his hand was pressed against the other person's neck.

"Where is Naruto? Who are you?"

The guy who had been caught suddenly smiled.

"What a terrifying brat! It turns out you're not only amazing with your swordsmanship, but your ninjutsu is also terrifying! We misjudged you this time!"

"But kid, you've been targeted. Defeating us won't help; you won't be able to escape in the end!"

Pfft, this guy committed suicide!

He actually committed suicide without hesitation. Just who is this guy?!

Where did they take Naruto?

Can't you just hand over Naruto before you die?!

No, no matter the reason, we absolutely cannot give up on Naruto.

Shi Yu raised her hand.

One after another, clones appeared, shouting, "Find it for me!"

“It should be nearby!”