I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 142 The Mist Ninja's Decapitation Operation

The next day, as night fell, the sound of crashing waves echoed across the beach. Under the starry sky and the bright moonlight, standing on the sand and gazing at the endless darkness and danger of the sea under the moonlight, it seemed as if the deadly sea was draped in a beautiful moonlit cloak.

The waves kept crashing on the beach, creating a constant sound. Under the moonlight, dark spots appeared on the sea surface.

A squad of sixty elite Mist Ninja, each with a bloodthirsty and cold gaze, stared at the faint light in the distance as they ran swiftly across the sea.

"The Hyuga clan possesses the Byakugan within Konoha; everyone launches a surprise attack at top speed."

Under the cold voice of the leading Mist Ninja, the people behind him nodded indifferently. How could they, with their rich experience, have failed to do their intelligence work properly?

The White Eyes are indeed extraordinary, but only within a kilometer. So as long as they are fast enough, they won't be a problem even if they are discovered.

While being glared at is troublesome, it only makes a surprise attack a little more difficult.

On a forest watchtower two kilometers from the sea, a ninja wearing a Konoha headband had veins bulging on the sides of his eyes, and his white, somewhat ferocious eyes seemed to show a look of shock as if he had seen something.

"Oh no! Enemy attack!"

A scream pierced the night, instantly waking the Konoha ninja and scrambling to prepare for battle. However, their captain, the Hyuga clan's special Jonin who had been desperately signaling, shouted in a low voice, "Abandon the camp! Retreat!"

"Captain!" Countless Konoha ninjas were still unaware of what had happened, their faces showing astonishment. Retreating before even fighting? But their captain, Hyuga Ninja, directly shouted in a deep voice: "The target consists of sixty ninjas with an extremely large amount of chakra. Set traps along the way to delay the enemy's advance."

"yes!"

Ninjas are trained to complete missions; they are trained as tools. Despite their doubts, they all shouted and chose to obey orders.

Meanwhile, the Jonin of Hyuga breathed a sigh of relief. As expected, Lord Yoru was right. Judging from the amount of chakra observed by his Byakugan, this elite squad of Kirigakure ninja did not seem to be that powerful.

Fog Concealment Technique

Just then, a thick fog rose from the forest under the cover of night. Seeing this, the Konoha ninjas did not panic and, led by their captain, chose to retreat immediately.

Two kilometers is only two thousand meters, and in the blink of an eye, the ferocious Mist Ninjas had transformed into arrows and pounced forward. At the same time, the leading Mist Ninjas directly chose to release the Mist Concealment Technique.

As night fell, a thick fog instantly enveloped the woods, obscuring all visibility; one could not see their own hand in front of their face.

Beneath the thick white fog, shadowy figures flashed by. Just as a mist ninja darted past a tree, a barely audible snapping sound of steel wire breaking rang out.

Fear flashed in his eyes instantly, and before he could utter a sound, the traps set around him suddenly flashed with fire, and a loud bang startled the birds resting in the forest under the cover of night.

Startled awake by flocks of birds, the area around the Konoha ninja, shrouded in thick fog, was filled with the sounds of exploding tags being triggered, and flashes of fire constantly appeared in the fog.

"Damn it, the Konoha ninja got away! Chase them!"

Among the Hidden Mist Ninja, some people also saw the disappearing figures of the Konoha ninjas in the distance, each carrying a heavy wooden box on their back, like Saint Seiya warriors carrying armor.

"Chase!" When they saw the Konoha ninjas fleeing with wooden boxes on their backs, all the Mist ninjas revealed bloodthirsty and greedy expressions. These were fine iron, and some even contained chakra metal.

The explosion of the explosive tokens in the forest at the edge of the beach directly awakened countless animals.

At the Konoha base, a hundred miles away, most of the Konoha ninjas, though unaware of what had happened tonight, were already aware of the sudden order to prepare for battle in the middle of the night.

Ninjas were used as tools; one could say they existed solely for the purpose of fighting.

"Lord Night, a hawk reports that our base near the coast has been attacked by Mist Ninja. This is the intelligence we've received."

The camp was brightly lit under the cover of night. A Konoha ninja rushed into the camp and handed over the message he had just received from the Flying Eagle.

Looking at the intelligence report in his hand, Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes and revealed a confident smile. "As expected, tonight's surprise attack on our rear was a ploy to lure us away from our base."

As Uchiha Yoru's voice resonated deeply, the Konoha elites who had been waiting inside the tent all wore solemn expressions.

Uchiha Yoru calmly ordered, "Proceed according to plan. Send eighty elite ninjas out under the guise of support. Make sure they act as if they are in a state of panic and urgency. Then, have them circle around outside."

With a light stroke of his finger on the map, Uchiha Yoru looked at everyone and said with a confident laugh, "Now let's just sit back and wait for the true intentions of the Mist Ninja."

"yes!"

At a command, one by one, Konoha's special Jonin and Jonin emerged from their tents and began to notify their subordinates to prepare for battle.

Meanwhile, a ninja squad with somewhat flustered expressions hurriedly headed back from the Konoha camp, a scene that was witnessed by a pair of eyes under the cover of night.

This man was wearing a Konoha ninja headband, but it had a strange look about him. His face was pale, and he finally gritted his teeth and muttered, "Don't blame me."

Ninjas are inherently deceptive, and while there are loyal ones, there are also those who betray them. They may be tempted by beauty, ninjutsu, wealth, cowardice, or having their secrets fall into the enemy's hands. Ninjas are human too, and some of them may have wavering wills.

In the dark forest, even the brightest moonlight could not penetrate the dense foliage. Only streaks of moonlight shone in as beams of light of varying sizes, adding a touch of beauty to the dark forest.

In the silent forest, shadowy corners of the surrounding trees were filled with figures, each of them calm and motionless, as if they had lost all life.

"Sir, this is intelligence from our inside source."

Ninjas' methods are unpredictable, varied, and bizarre; even the most experienced ninjas wouldn't dare claim to know all the ninjutsu in the ninja world.

Looking at the report from his subordinates, a massive figure, as large as a small mountain, slowly emerged from the shadows. It was none other than the inhumanly tall, two-and-a-half-meter-tall Watermelon Pufferfish Demon, who grinned with a bloodthirsty smile.

"Hehe, looks like the fish has taken the bait."

Holding Samehada on his back, Suigetsu Hozuki's figure, resembling a mountain of flesh, and his brutish appearance gave off a savage feeling, but those who knew him well never dared to underestimate him.

His rude appearance is just a disguise; everyone knows that this Sushiyama Fuguki is known for his gloomy and cautious nature, and is also the confidant of the current Fourth Mizukage.

Looking at his men lurking in the shadows, Suigetsu Hozuki grinned bloodthirstyly. "This fish is no ordinary fish. No one knows how big it is until it's caught. It might even be a man-eating shark."

Suigetsu Hozuki's icy voice echoed through the forest. All the Kirigakure ninjas hidden in the shadows remained indifferent and unmoved until he slowly pulled Samehada from his back. Only then did a ripple appear in everyone's eyes.

"The location of Konoha's commander has been exposed; the decapitation operation begins!"

swoosh~

Suddenly, pairs of eyes filled with murderous intent opened in the forest, and then a series of dark figures quickly started running in one direction in an arrowhead pattern.

Kisame, acting as the vanguard, said in a deep voice, "The sensory ninja is on high alert at all times. The three of you protect him."

Sensory ninjas are rare, even in the five great ninja villages, and in every battle, protecting sensory ninjas is the priority.

Although it was a surprise attack, the sensory ninjas' abilities were immense; they could detect whether there were ambushes ahead and even the approximate strength of the enemy's chakra.

A group of Mist Ninjas rushed through the forest at high speed. This time, the Mist Ninjas were so reckless that the sound of air being cut through the trees could be heard. Normally, they would not do this, but knowing that there were a large number of Hyuga Ninjas among the enemies, they still moved forward so cautiously. Wasn't this just giving the enemy time to prepare?

Therefore, when facing the Konoha army with Hyuga ninjas, there is no need to worry about being discovered. As long as they rush within one kilometer, they will definitely be detected by the Byakugan.

"The Konoha ninja at the watchtower ahead have spotted us, but there's no ambush!" The sensory ninja in the Mist Village instantly opened his eyes and calmly shouted out the information he had gathered.

Sure enough, even from a distance of one kilometer, a piercing sound rang out from the Konoha watchtower in the distance, accompanied by a signal of fire.

The sensory ninja's claim of no ambush meant that the Konoha ninjas were not hiding around. Upon being discovered, the Mist ninjas revealed bloodthirsty and ferocious smiles.

"Kill! Everyone, stop fighting and charge straight for Konoha's base to carry out the decapitation strike!"

"yes!"

The elite ninja of the Mist completely ignored the so-called sentry towers and instead used a brutal approach to bypass them and rush directly towards the Konoha base, frequently triggering traps along the way.

Meanwhile, inside the Konoha camp, when the Konoha ninjas discovered the Kirigakure ninjas' crazy actions, everyone's expression changed drastically.

"Lord Night, our main force is now scattered, and the Mist Ninja have concentrated their forces to attack. This is the Mist Ninja's specialty: decapitation strikes."

Many Konoha ninjas exclaimed in alarm, not out of fear of death, but out of concern for their commander.

Under the cover of night, Uchiha Yoru stood atop the tall camp, watching the explosions and flashes of fire from the distant forest as traps were set. Instead of retreating, he pointed triumphantly at the approaching enemy and laughed loudly.

"Haha, as expected of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and truly the elite of the Mist Village. No matter how they planned, their decapitation operation has the upper hand."

Swiftness is the key to adapting to any situation; this is the cruel tactic of the Mist Ninja. Regardless of whether Konoha has any traps or not, as long as they are fast enough, they will charge straight at you. Unless Konoha's base is teeming with ninjas, you will be outnumbered and outmatched when facing the charging Mist Ninja.

So what if there's a trap? We'll have already decapitated you by the time you surround us. Then Konoha will be in chaos, and the Mist Ninja will be able to escape during the confusion.

After all, when their Kirigakure operation began, even Suigetsu Hozuki hadn't decided where to launch the attack; it was all up to them.

Even if the traitor is discovered, with Konoha's plan, they can retreat as soon as they realize something is wrong.

This clean and efficient fighting style is cruel, but it also aligns with the ruthless philosophy of the Mist Ninja, who completely disregard the casualties of their subordinates and prioritize completing the mission above all else.

"Master Ye!"

Some people were worried, but Uchiha Yoru calmly shouted, "The Mist Ninja's target is me. Everyone prepare for battle. Take out all the explosive tags stored in the camp. Since the Mist Ninja dare to come, then we Konoha ninja are not afraid. This place will be the burial ground for the Mist Ninja."

Choosing to fight head-on? That's just plain stupid, unless he has the power to sweep everything aside.

With a flick of his hand, the Konoha ninjas instantly and calmly dove backward, frantically setting up traps along the way.

Water Release: Exploding Water Wave

When the Mist Ninja rushed out of the forest and saw the Leaf Village's base, more than a dozen elite Mist Ninjas rushed to the front, formed hand seals, shouted loudly, and suddenly spewed out waves of water large enough to form a lake, which crashed towards them.

Although the Mist Ninja are cruel, they are not stupid. At this time, the Konoha ninja camp must be full of traps. They directly joined forces to use this large-scale ninjutsu, which could create favorable terrain for themselves and destroy all the traps with a flood.

Rumble~

Under the cover of night, a massive flood surged in, and although the camp was located on high ground, the chakra created a tremendous impact, causing the waves to crash against the shore.

Because this place is near the sea and has abundant water resources in the forest, and the air is humid, the Mist Ninja can reduce their energy consumption when using this ninjutsu here.

"It's a water-style escape technique!"

The Konoha ninjas on the camp cried out in alarm at the approaching waves, but the calm Konoha Jonin shouted, "Use Earth Release to reinforce the camp walls!"

Earth escape·Earth flow wall

As the earth-attribute Konoha ninjas shouted and slammed their hands on the ground, thick earthen walls instantly rose up, blocking the tall wooden walls of the camp.

Rumble~

The waves crashed in, and the city walls shook instantly. They were clearly prepared for the powerful surge of water. However, just as the Konoha ninja breathed a sigh of relief, a series of water dragons suddenly surged out.

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique

The ninjas, standing on the surging sea, shouted in unison, and ferocious water dragons, taking advantage of the terrain, surged up directly from the seawater that had just been blocked outside the city walls.

One after another, water dragons surged out menacingly, reaching heights of over ten meters. This was clearly a trap designed to exploit the terrain to overwhelm Konoha.

"Retreat now!"

The Konoha ninjas shouted and began to retreat, while the Mist ninjas revealed a sinister smile.

Dozens of water jets surged down, striking the camp with such force that a huge breach was created, and as the breach appeared, a torrent of water poured in.

The combined power of the two B-rank Water Release ninjutsu was immense, almost like a natural disaster, directly overwhelming Konoha's defenses and creating advantageous terrain for them.

However, at that very moment, a dense whistling sound suddenly came from the night sky. Kisame Hoshigaki, who was acting as the vanguard, looked up and saw this scene. His pupils shrank, and he shouted, "Watch out!"

There will be a double monthly pass event at the end of the month, so brothers who have monthly passes can keep them until the end of the month.

(End of this chapter)