Naruto: The Defense-Breaking System – Putting Some Pressure on the Shinobi World

The eight Iwa ninja headbands not only prove that Uchiha Rin hunted down all the Iwa ninja, but also that he had plenty of time to retrieve the most important proof of his achievements.

One of the headbands has traces of Fire Release, the rest are clean and spotless. It's a genuine Iwa ninja headband, practically brand new, a rare find.

Du Lejiong said, "A total of 15 headbands, the Iwa ninja who attacked our 81st defense zone, were all wiped out."

"No need to praise me," Uchiha Ryo said. "It's all thanks to Captain Anko's excellent leadership. Captain Anko is the one who should be praised."

"I didn't compliment you!"

Du Lejiong thought Uchiha Ling was too shameless, actually tacitly agreeing that he would praise Uchiha Ling.

However, considering Uchiha Rin's performance in battle, he gives people an incredible sense of security.

Mitarashi Anko believes that Orochimaru-sensei's desired student is not her, a relative, but Uchiha Ryo.

Sarutobi Miyagi couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "Uchiha Ryo, how did you cultivate five chakra natures?"

"It's simple. I just sit there and think, 'I want a new attribute,' and suddenly a new attribute appears. Seriously? Sarutobi Miyagi, isn't that how you get new attributes?"

Sarutobi Miyagi's eyelids trembled, and his breathing became rapid.

Honestly, if he weren't injured right now, he really wanted to have a ninjutsu duel with Uchiha Ryo.

Chakra nature is very much a matter of luck. Some people work hard for a long time without any results, while others suddenly wake up one afternoon with a new chakra nature.

Besides taijutsu and ninjutsu training, Sarutobi Miyagi is most focused on chakra nature training, but so far he has made no progress.

Uchiha Ryo asked, "Sarutobi Miyagi, do I look like a successor to the forbidden technique Five Elements Great Combo Bullet developed by your clan leader, the Third Hokage?"

"Hmph, if the other members of the Sarutobi clan hear that you, an Uchiha, dare to covet our forbidden techniques, you'll die a horrible death."

"Isn't that better than having such a powerful forbidden technique lost? Are you expecting us to keep it for your Sarutobi clan forever? What if you keep it for three or five hundred years, and none of you can use it, and it gets lost? Is that what you call interesting?"

Uchiha Ryo mocked Sarutobi Miyagi, preventing him from breaking down. Sarutobi Miyagi had just been breached once, so it was estimated that he wouldn't lose his composure for a while.

The next day, they continued to patrol the defense zone.

Du Lejiong created a shadow clone and sent it ahead to scout the way, while the three of them followed behind.

Uchiha Ryo said, "There's no need to waste chakra like this. The Iwa ninja lost a squadron in this direction. They will confirm the intelligence first, rather than rashly sending more Iwa ninja over."

Du Lejiong said, "I can't control what the Iwa ninja do. I just want to practice Shadow Clone Technique."

Two years ago, Uchiha Rin demonstrated the Shadow Clone Technique in a sparring session, and Ebisu and others also learned how to use it.

As a commoner ninja with no resources in the class, Du Lejiong only started to catch up on his studies.

He looked at Uchiha Ryo, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

Uchiha Ryo guessed what Du Lejiong wanted to say; Du Lejiong probably wanted to learn a ninjutsu.

After waiting for a few minutes, Du Lejiong still didn't speak. Uchiha Ling didn't want to be too eager to teach Du Lejiong ninjutsu, since he had already taught him Shadow Clone Jutsu a few days ago.

Knowledge and information are a chasm, a chasm that certain social classes can never cross.

In my past life, I was a test-taker in a small town. I got high scores on exams but studied a worthless major. It wasn't until my junior year that I realized I was probably a failure.

The same applies to Du Lejiong; he is unable to acquire certain knowledge and information, even though this knowledge and information is something that every child in the ninja clan learns.

The Great Fireball Technique, which every member of the Uchiha clan knows, and the Flame Bullet Technique, which every member of the Sarutobi clan knows, are knowledge beyond the barrier for Du Lejiong.

Mitarashi Anko knows Hidden Shadow Snake Hands, Uchiha Ryo knows all five elemental ninjutsu, while Dokuro can only wait for an opportunity, not knowing when he will learn ninjutsu again.

The next two days were very quiet, and the problem is that even after the five-day defense mission ended, it was still quiet.

Not only were there no Iwa ninja, but there was also no next squad to provide backup.

Having never encountered this situation before, and with no instruction on how to handle it at the Ninja Academy, Mitarashi Anko had no choice but to consult Sarutobi Miyagi.

Sarutobi Miyagi was older than them, came from the Sarutobi clan, and was more knowledgeable.

Sarutobi Miyagi leaned against the roots of a large tree, looking up at the three of them with a flicker in his eyes. After hesitating, he said:

"Sector 81 is very strange, extremely strange."

My squad and I barely rested, arriving at the front line early and being assigned to this defense zone early on.

We encountered Iwa ninjas here who were far beyond our capabilities, and my teammates died a horrible death.

If I were any weaker, I wouldn't have lasted until you arrived.

Later, you were also assigned to Zone 81.

You encountered an Iwa ninja squadron. If Uchiha Rin hadn't been a ninja of all five elemental attributes, the three of you would have certainly died.

They've stopped pretending and just want to get rid of our two squads. They're not even bothering to switch to a different defense zone.

They must know the Iwa ninja on the other side of this defensive zone are very strong. They said nothing, sitting in their tents, waiting for news of our deaths.

Mitarashi Anko was incredulous and didn't understand what Sarutobi Miyagi was talking about for a moment.

Du Lejiong hurriedly asked, "Who are the 'them' you're talking about? Who knows the information but doesn't tell us? Who's waiting for news of our deaths?"

Sarutobi Miyagi did not reply, but only looked at Uchiha Ryo.

Uchiha Ryo shook his head and said, "Sarutobi Miyagi, these are all your own delusions."

You can't assume that someone wanted to kill you just because you almost got beaten to death.

Even if that were true, you have no evidence, do you?

Sarutobi Miyagi hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Why is Uchiha Rin so childish when he's so strong?

"Conspiracy theory? That's a conspiracy theory," Uchiha Ryo continued.

"Are you trying to say that someone in the command camp subtly interfered with Shimura Doku's training to make him Orochimaru's disciple?"

You're overthinking it. It's clearly because your squad is too weak. We defended Zone 81 just fine, didn't we?

With your weak strength, you see everything as a conspiracy theory!

"If you're so capable, go tell your clan chief about Shizun Danzo! Why don't you go? Can't you find your clan chief's house door?"

Sarutobi Miyagi was furious: "What do you know! Your Uchiha clan has never held power. You are all idiots when it comes to conspiracies."

A conspiracy isn't some meticulously planned scheme in a tent in the middle of the night! It's not a group of people lewdly plotting to harm someone!

The real conspiracy is nothing more than a simple thought from a key figure in a key position! A slight manipulation!

"Oh? Your Sarutobi clan has always been in power. It seems you know your clan quite well."

Uchiha Ryo was somewhat convinced by what Sarutobi Miyagi said, and he continued to probe, hoping to uncover more of Konoha's unspoken rules.

"Stop arguing!" Mitarashi Anko stopped the two who were arguing more and more outrageously, and asked:

"Sarutobi Miyagi, I've come to you to ask what we should do if our mission is to defend Zone 81 for five days and no one comes to our aid?"

Sarutobi Miyagi despised these ignorant people.

Uchiha Ryouko possessed great strength, yet he completely misunderstood the power dynamics of Konoha Village.

Anko Mitarashi had no idea why she became a squad leader.

As for Du Lejiong, he's a complete idiot.

"Of course we must continue to defend it. Every defense zone is crucial. We cannot allow the Iwa ninja to break through into the heart of the Land of Fire."

"Either die, or wait for the backup team."

Just as Sarutobi Miyagi was about to continue explaining the dangers of abandoning the defense zone, he saw Uchiha Ryo suddenly turn around and stare at what was behind him.

His actions startled the others as well.

Not long after, a rustling sound came from the bushes, and a Konoha ninja covered in blood fell out of the bushes.

"Call for backup... Our defense zone has been breached by the Iwa ninja!"