Naruto: Countless versions of myself superimposed at the same time!

Kiyohara discovered that he could use "Myoboku Mountain Sage Technique" + incantation seal.

You can also use "Dragon Cave Immortal Technique" + incantation seal.

However, it would be a bit of a stretch to use all three together.

Kiyohara felt that this problem might only be solved by learning the "Shugu Forest Immortal Technique".

He was very curious: how would the combination of the "immortal arts" of the three holy lands, plus the curse seal, compare to the "Six Paths Immortal Arts"?

How much of the power of the "Six Paths Sage Technique" does it possess?

"The Rock-Hidden Ninja is indeed cunning."

Kakashido.

Because of Obito's situation, Kakashi didn't actually have much affection for the Iwagakure ninja.

If it weren't for those few Iwagakure ninja from back then, Kakashi believed that Obito wouldn't have sacrificed himself.

"There's nothing they can do. They don't dare to confront Konoha head-on right now. They're probably looking for an opportunity to launch an attack."

Qingyuan shook his head.

It's normal that Iwagakure's current fighting style is different from that in the early stages of the Ninja War.

They were outnumbered and their crucial supply lines had been cut off by Konoha, leaving them exhausted.

However, the geographical environment of the Land of Earth is only slightly better than that of the Land of Wind.

That's why they've been so determined to take a bite out of other countries.

The Second Shinobi World War was a war caused by economic imbalances between major powers.

The Third Shinobi World War was pretty much the same, with tense relations between the countries, the disappearance of the Third Kazekage, and the presence of the Hidden Cloud Village, which advocated military expansion.

This led to the rise of militant factions in all countries, and a major war was imminent.

So Kiyohara told the group to rest for a while.

Nohara Rin and Yuhi Kurenai were talking in hushed tones.

"Rin, your water-style ninjutsu seems to have improved again."

Kurenai Yuhi's voice was filled with envy.

"Kiyohara taught well."

Nohara Rin smiled, and a stream of water condensed in her palm.

The water flowed slowly in her hand, eventually condensing into a one-meter-long, light blue sword.

The blade was translucent, with faint flowing water patterns visible, and a faint green light emanated from the edge—traces of Yang Release chakra infused into it.

"Water Release: Water Knife".

This is a variation of the water-style medical ninjutsu that Kiyohara taught her, combining medical chakra with offensive water-style techniques, which can both kill and save lives.

"So lovely."

As Kurenai approached for a closer look, the coolness of the water jet made her shrink back.

"My illusions aren't that pretty."

"Your illusion magic is truly amazing."

Nohara Rin removed the water jet and dried her hands.

“Last time, those few rock-hidden creatures were completely stunned the moment you opened your mouth.”

Kurenai pursed her lips and smiled.

She is now very skilled at sound-based illusions.

Then she secretly glanced in Kiyohara's direction.

Kiyohara was standing by the stream, a few strands of his long black hair blowing in the wind, revealing the smooth lines of the back of his neck.

Beneath the black ninja outfit, the outline of the chainmail could be vaguely seen.

Her heart skipped a beat.

"Let's go check ahead, there's no one here."

After resting for a while, Kiyohara Road.

The others also responded.

So the group continued their journey northward.

Their mission was to locate and eliminate the scattered squads of Rock Hidden.

Kiyohara also dispatched other teams to other areas.

Kiyohara's deployment formed an encirclement, and the team was conducting a thorough search for the Iwagakure ninja.

"Someone."

After traveling more than ten kilometers, Qingyuan, who had originally planned to return, suddenly spoke up.

He sensed that someone had appeared.

Upon hearing this, Nohara Rin, Yuhi Kurenai, and Kakashi, who were behind Kiyohara, immediately went into battle mode.

Rin Nohara's palm re-formed a water blade.

Kurenai Yuhi took a deep breath, and Yin Release chakra condensed in her throat.

"Let's go, or they'll run away again."

Qingyuan Road.

He then quickened his pace, and several people followed behind him.

……

Not long after, they spotted the Iwagakure ninja squad.

The leader was a ninja with a fierce expression on his face.

The moment they saw Kiyohara and the others, their pupils began to contract.

"Konoha's..."

Before he finished speaking, the setting sun began to glow red.

She parted her lips slightly and uttered a string of extremely soft syllables.

The sound wasn't loud, but it had extremely strong penetrating power, directly piercing the ears of the five Rock Hidden Ninjas.

A punch is easy to dodge, but a sound attack is very difficult to dodge.

Even if you cover your ears with your hands, some sound will still leak in.

Illusion Technique: Sound Binding!

The five people froze in their tracks.

Their gazes began to unfocus, their expressions froze, and they stood frozen in place like statues.

Nohara Rin had already rushed out.

Her speed was astonishing, a result of Kiyohara's urging during this period.

The light blue longsword left a trail of afterimages in the air.

The blade sliced ​​through the throat of the first-ranked Yan Yin, and blood didn't even have time to spurt out.

The blood was directly blocked by the constantly flowing water inside the water jet until the blade left, at which point it began to seep out from the gaps.

puff.

The body lay on the ground.

Nohara Rin turned around and slashed horizontally with her water blade, sending the second Iwagakure's head flying.

The remaining enemies were dealt with by Kakashi.

The short knife in his hand flashed white light and pierced through the figures of the remaining enemies.

puff.

With the enhancement of his chakra reserves from the "White Snake Power" and the amplification from his Sharingan, White Fang's swordsmanship was revitalized in Kakashi's hands.

"very good."

Kiyohara walked over to Nohara Rin and patted her on the shoulder.

"The movements are much cleaner now."

Rin Nohara's face flushed slightly.

"It's...it's all thanks to Kiyohara-kun's excellent teaching..."

"And you, Red."

Kiyohara looked at the sunset.

"That 'sound binding' is more stable than last time, and it lasts longer."

Kurenai smiled, her lips pursed, her eyes curving into crescents.

"However, one of them escaped."

Qingyuan Road.

He looked into the depths of the bushes to his left.

The branches and leaves there were still swaying slightly, and a chakra was rapidly disappearing into the distance.

"Kakashi."

Qingyuan spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Kakashi nodded.

The moment chakra was infused into the short sword, it trembled slightly, and a faint aura appeared on its blade.

Thunder escape·Zidian.

Kakashi's figure disappeared from the spot.

A moment later, a muffled groan came from deep within the bushes, followed by the sound of a body falling to the ground.

Kakashi dragged a Chunin from Iwagakure back with him.

The man's legs were struck by the purple lightning, charred black, and he had completely lost the ability to move.

He abandoned the prisoners and stepped aside.

"I brought it back."

Seeing this, Kiyohara walked up to the prisoners and squatted down.

He didn't need to deal with these small fry personally.

However, interrogation is still his forte.

Because Kiyohara's illusion abilities are the strongest among them.

Kiyohara reached out and forcibly opened the other person's closed eyelids.

The crimson Sharingan lit up.

The three magatama beads slowly rotated.

Genjutsu: Sharingan!

The captive's gaze instantly lost focus, the pained expression on his face froze, and then turned into a numb emptiness.

"What are you planning to do near the Land of Grass?"

"……reinforce."

The captives' voices were hollow.

"Lord Huangtu... has ordered us... to reinforce the front lines."

"What mission?"