Naruto: I Borrow from the Future

"You're saying the chakra response has disappeared?"

Qingye originally wanted to say that we shouldn't worry about so many things.

Since that chakra reaction is moving away from them, it should be unrelated to nearby reinforcements.

But when Aoya heard Hinata say that the person's chakra reaction disappeared into thin air after he went underground, he was immediately stunned.

It was as if a thunderbolt had struck my mind!

Why did my original plan turn out like this?

Because of that Konoha ninja who appeared out of nowhere!

Who is he?

Disguised as someone else, and even the Byakugan of the Fire Gate couldn't detect any trace of transformation jutsu... Impersonation technique!

It disappears underground and moves at high speed, and afterwards no chakra reaction can be sensed... Mayfly Technique!

No doubt, it's a White Zetsu!

The special abilities that White Zetsu possesses perfectly match these two characteristics!

So, that inexplicable and seemingly dim-witted "Konoha ninja" was actually a White Zetsu in disguise?

But why is that?

"...Uchiha Madara!"

Qingye's expression changed several times, and all the clues in her mind pointed to this conclusion.

Madara Uchiha has his eye on me?!

When did he start watching me? What does he want to do?!

If it weren't for the accidental discovery by the Fire Gate, he would still be completely unaware and had no idea that he had been tricked by Madara Uchiha!

"Aoya, the base has been destroyed, let's go!" Kurenai Yuhi ran back, panting.

"……Walk!"

Qingye didn't have time to think any further. He took out a scroll and sealed Shou's corpse inside. Then the three of them quickly ran down the mountain.

About a minute later.

Two groups of Iwagakure ninja arrived at the small hill almost simultaneously.

"Lord Lord Loess!"

Hikari and Daishi, Jonin from Iwagakure, rushed to the rescue from the other side, just in time to meet Huang Tu, who was also on his way to provide support.

"This place was actually ambushed by Konoha ninjas, and it looks like not a single one survived... Damn Konoha ninjas!"

Daishi said with a gloomy expression.

Huo Guang scanned the surroundings, trying to find some clues: "They shouldn't have gone far; it's not too late to chase them!"

On the other side, Huang Tu remained unmoved, his face expressionless.

"This outpost should be garrisoned by Sumashi, right?"

A sharp-eyed Iwagakure ninja scanned the numerous corpses nearby and quickly spotted one: "Lord Huangtu, Suma Shi is here. He too died at the hands of Konoha ninjas!"

"What?!"

Huo Guang's expression changed.

Although Suma Shi was only a special Jonin, his combat strength was not bad at all. How could he have been killed so quickly?

Keep in mind that only five or six minutes have passed since he saw the signal flare being raised over here!

In such a short time, Sumashiro and so many of Iwagakure's elite troops at this stronghold were all wiped out?!

"Lord Loess, I've found you!"

One of the sensory ninjas who had followed them had been intently sensing their surroundings since arriving. He finally spotted a clue and pointed down the mountain: "Southeast, two kilometers away, there are three people!"

"Lord Yellow Earth, go after them!"

"How dare three people be so arrogant!"

"We can't let those three damn bastards get away!"

A group of Iwagakure ninjas chattered amongst themselves, their emotions running high.

"They've already run so far, it'll be hard to catch them," Huang Tu said, shaking his head.

There are only three of them. They may indeed have some strength, but killing them wouldn't make much difference.

Moreover, something about the loess always felt off.

He frowned as he scanned the battlefield, noticing the signs of battle, and felt as if something was missing.

The extensive battle marks around here clearly indicate that a fierce battle took place, but who exactly fought here?

Is it Sumaji?

He's just a special Jonin!

"So they're just going to let it go after killing so many of us?!" Huoguang was filled with resentment.

Huang Tu sneered, "Of course we can't just let it go like this. Hmph, the Konoha ninja attacked this base probably to destroy the medical supplies here, right?"

This alone is enough to show that Konoha's defenses are about to collapse, and they can only use this method to delay Iwagakure's attack.

How effective can such a small trick be?

"Five days from now, when we are fully prepared, we will break through the Golden Wheel Mountain defense line in one fell swoop and end this war!" Huang Tu asserted.

"...Hmph, let those three bastards live a few more days," Huoguang said hatefully.

As they were talking, a Chunin from Iwagakure rushed up from the foot of the mountain. He was puzzled when he saw the group of people and the corpses scattered all over the ground.

Huang Tu frowned and questioned, "Ishikawa? Weren't you with that guy Kari? What are you doing here helping out?"

If I remember correctly, Shou was on a supply escort mission, right? Why did he send his men over here?

"Support? Ah, no, Lord Yellow Earth."

The Iwagakure chuuni waved his hands frantically, offering a hurried explanation: "Lord Kari was lured away by a strange person who appeared out of nowhere, leaving the caravan behind. I was worried something might have happened, so I came to check on him."

"By the way, where is Lord Kari?"

He looked around but couldn't see Shou.

"...You mean, Kari also came this way before?"

Huang Tu temporarily ignored the detail that Shou had abandoned the escort convoy, his face unusually grim: "Are you sure this is the way?!"

"Yes, I'm sure..."

What's wrong?

The Iwagakure chunin trembled, wondering why Huang Tu was so angry.

Seeing Huang Tu's reaction, the others around him also reacted and looked at the battlefield around them.

"That Suma Shi guy probably didn't put up much resistance before being killed. If that's the case, then the battlefield marks here..."

Huo Guang looked horrified.

Could it be something left behind from the battle between the hunter and the man?

Who could possibly fight that guy, Kari, to this extent?

And where is the hunter? Where did he go?!

"Chase!"

Huang Tu roared, abruptly turning his head to look in the direction he had sensed the ninja pointing: "Chase after him! I want to see who it is that managed to take down that bastard, Shou, so quickly!"

The last Iwagakure chunin to arrive were horrified. What did Lord Huangtu mean by that? Lord Kari... Lord Kari was killed?

How is that possible!

boom!

Huang Tu swiftly formed hand seals and slammed his fist into the hillside beneath his feet in a fit of rage.

With a crack, the earth split open!

The heavy punch, enhanced by Earth Release: Weighted Rock Technique, tore apart the hillside beneath their feet. Then, with a sudden grab, a ten-meter-square section of the mountain was lifted up.

The shadow of the massive mountain swept over everyone's heads, and with a loud shout from Huang Tu, the rock was thrown out like a cannonball!

The hurricane-force winds swept back onto the group of Iwagakure ninjas. In just a moment, the mountainside was thrown over a thousand meters away and crashed into a distant dense forest. The violent tremors of the earth quickly returned.

"Chase!"

With Huang Tu's roar and the lead in action, a group of Iwagakure ninja followed suit, rushing towards the Land of Fire at the foot of the mountain.