Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu

Chapter 177 Obito: Losing a taijutsu doesn't count as losing! Can a ninja's matter be considered a loss?

"No need."

Faced with Obito's challenge, Mikami Yu continued eating while casually saying, "You should beat Might Guy first before you come looking for me."

"Forehead----"

Obito was speechless.

Although he has always looked down on Might Guy, thinking that the other only knows how to use taijutsu and has no skill involved, he has to admit that since the Ninja Academy graduation exam, his win rate against Might Guy is still 0.

He had made thorough preparations for the battle a few days ago, even activating his Sharingan, but his opponent unexpectedly pulled out the "Eight Gates," causing his crushing defeat and turning his anticipated battle for fame into a pipe dream.

Therefore, in response to what Mikami Yu said, Obito could only spout some incomprehensible phrases such as "losing a taijutsu is not considered a loss, winning a taijutsu is a small win, and winning a ninjutsu is a big win," "I was careless and didn't dodge," and "the four uses of the Sharingan," which filled the training ground with a cheerful atmosphere.

certainly----

Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara, out of consideration for Obito's pride, didn't laugh too obviously.

Rin Nohara stepped in to smooth things over, promising to spar with Obito in the afternoon to see his Fire Release techniques and practice her Water Wall before discussing the challenge against Yu Mikami—the Water Dragon Bullet was a bit too difficult, and Rin hadn't mastered it yet.

Yu Mikami does not object to this.

He also wanted to see just how much substance Obito's boast was, and how well his Sharingan had been developed.

Theoretically, Obito with two tomoe could utilize a portion of his Hollowfication ability; in the original timeline, this is how he escaped being crushed by a rock. From this perspective, Obito is an unprecedentedly overpowered character.

As the group was talking, they suddenly heard a faint rumbling sound coming from the depths of the dense forest behind them, followed by a flock of birds taking flight from the trees and soaring into the sky.

"—Huh? What happened?"

Obito was the first to jump up, activating his Sharingan and looking in the direction from which the sound came.

Yuya Mikami ate his meal slowly and deliberately, glancing back at the scene.

That sound just now sounded a bit like an explosive tag. However, it was quite far away, probably a kilometer or two, so the sound became somewhat distorted after echoing through the woods.

But soon—

The sound approached, accompanied by the cracking sound of trees being snapped and the whistling sound of ninja tools cutting through the air.

A ninja wearing a Konoha vest and covered in blood staggered out of the forest, followed by two figures wearing animal masks.

"Huh? It's one of Konoha's comrades! Someone actually dared to launch an attack in Konoha!"

Obito glanced at it, and his blood boiled instantly. He roared and lunged at a masked ninja who was closest to him, trying to stop him.

The latter's eyes turned cold, and he drew a tricky arc with his kunai, aiming straight for Obito's throat: "You're asking for death!"

This masked ninja moved with incredible speed and seemed to possess considerable strength. If it were an ordinary Chunin present at this moment, he would most likely have already been stabbed. However, Obito's Sharingan was not for nothing. In a hasty move, he sidestepped, his neck almost grazing the kunai, narrowly avoiding it. He then threw several shuriken in retaliation.

At this moment, the Konoha Chunin who was being chased suddenly turned around, his eyes flashing with a fierce light. He formed hand seals, his chest bulged, and he forcefully spat out a Great Fireball at the pursuers behind him, as well as Obito, who had his back to him.

next moment.

Then there was a loud "clang!"

A flash of bright light sliced ​​through the air, striking the center of the massive fireball from above! The blazing flames, as if parted by a pair of invisible giant hands, whistled past the white-haired boy's body on both sides, crashing into a large tree behind him and igniting into a raging inferno.

It's Yu Mikami.

After shattering the fireball with a single strike, he didn't pause for a second. In a flash, he appeared beside the Konoha Chunin. Under the horrified gaze of the man, he pointed his fingers like a knife and lightly struck the back of his neck, causing the man's eyes to roll back and he to fall asleep.

Until then.

Obito and the first masked ninja only realized what was happening and then created distance between themselves.

Mikami Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the person opposite him: "Are you from the Anbu or Root? What's up with this person?"

"—We have no need to explain our actions to you. Hand him over to me."

The masked ninja who hadn't fought Obito spoke coldly, then strode over, intending to take the unconscious person off the ground.

but----

"Whoosh!"

The blade flashed again!

The masked ninja reacted the instant he heard the sound, holding his sword horizontally in front of him and preparing to unleash a ninjutsu after creating distance. However, before he could even complete his first movement, a cold, sharp sensation appeared before his face. "Clang!"

With that sound, the masked ninja's sword broke in two, leaving only the hilt in his hand. At the same time, his mask and white breastplate silently split open, revealing a line of blood running from top to bottom.

An ordinary-looking man in his early twenties appeared, looking utterly astonished.

"you----"

"You're that newly promoted Special Jonin, Mikami Yu?!"

"Huh, so people actually know my name? Looks like I'm starting to become a bit famous in the village."

Mikami Yu performed a flourish with his sword before sheathing it.

opposite.

The masked ninja, now without his mask, looked at the calm and aloof Mikami Yu and gritted his teeth: "We are a branch of the Anbu. This man is a traitor who has been leaking important information about our village to other villages for a long time. We are ordered to carry out a cleanup mission—"

Can we hand him over now?

"So it was the root—"

Mikami Yu nodded slightly.

He used to have some reservations about Root, after all, Shimura Danzo was notorious for his ruthlessness and unscrupulous methods. If Orochimaru hadn't taken an interest in him, he might have been invited by Root to meet Danzo, the Dark Ninja.

But now—

He has already gotten close to Tsunade and maintains good relationships with Minato Namikaze, Orochimaru, and even Hiruzen Sarutobi. Even if Danzo really comes looking for him, he would dare to confront him.

Of course, while you may not be afraid, there's no need to provoke others and get yourself into a lot of trouble.

"Since this is to eliminate an internal traitor, you can take the person with you. But keep it low-key and don't disturb the villagers."

Yu Mikami stepped aside and said calmly.

The maskless ninja gave him a deep look, said nothing more, but gave his companion a wink. Then the two of them worked together, swiftly carrying the unconscious ninja on their shoulders. With a few leaps, they disappeared into the depths of the dense forest.