Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 417 Manipulation

Under the pitch-black night sky, three crimson shooting stars slowly rose.

With its long trail of flame, it was impossible for anyone within a radius of tens of kilometers to ignore its presence.

"It's an emergency!"

After leaving the camp, Zhishui hid in the tree canopy, keeping a watchful eye on the small pines rustling in the wind and grass, and watching the three red signal flares in the sky.

He was puzzled for a moment, then his expression changed drastically. He instantly appeared where his companions were resting and shouted loudly to wake them up.

"Komatsu, what happened?!"

Ishii, of average build and unremarkable appearance, was the first to crawl out of his sleeping bag.

Seeing that Komatsu looked somewhat anxious and was trying to wake up all his companions, he asked in a relatively calm tone.

"Senior Ishii... Captain Shisui said to check the surrounding area, but... just now, three red signal flares were launched three kilometers away at the six o'clock direction!"

Seeing Ishii's calm expression, Komatsu's emotions also stabilized. He explained to Captain Ishii what he had just seen, while raising his arm and pointing in the direction where the signal flare had risen.

"Are you sure there are three...red signal flares!"

Upon hearing Komatsu's answer, Ishii's previously composed expression immediately darkened, appearing as black as ink in the deep night.

Having received an affirmative answer, Captain Ishii was not satisfied and turned his attention to a long-haired young man in the group.

"Ryota, can you see?"

This young man named Ryota had long, flowing hair and dressed in a conventional manner, with a hint of old-fashionedness. The only distinctive feature was his eyes, which were pure white.

"This distance... I'll give it a try!"

According to Xiaosong, the signal flares were launched from three kilometers away, which was already close to the point where he could detect them with his glare. However, since Shisui had launched three red signal flares, he had to make it work, even if it wasn't possible.

"Eye roll!"

As Hyuga Ryota began to form hand seals, all the Konoha ninja around him held their breath and watched him silently.

"There's a strong chakra reaction over there... The captain is fighting the enemy... There are more than thirty of them..."

"How strong is the enemy?"

Seemingly still not satisfied with the information, Ishii continued to question Ryota, urging him to see things more clearly, and also asked a follow-up question.

"Who is that person?!"

"I'll give it a try!"

Seeing Captain Ishii's urging gaze and the stares of his companions around him, Ryota gritted his teeth and increased the input of chakra into his eyes.

Because he exerted so much force, the veins around his eyes, which were already bulging, throbbed even more, as if they were about to burst at any moment.

"Their chakra reaction is extremely strong... They are all experts, the worst of them are at least Special Jonin level."

"One of the women even possessed chakra strength comparable to Captain Shisui."

With his eyes bulging so much they seemed to pop out of their sockets, Ryota finally got a clear look at the situation on the field.

But that one glance almost made him lose his composure and roll his eyes... The strength of these enemies was far beyond his expectations.

"Hmm..."

Perhaps due to exerting too much force, or perhaps due to being too shocked, Ryota failed to maintain a stable output of chakra and accidentally reverted from the Byakugan state.

"The other party's identity... is a Kirigakure ninja!"

The good news is that Ryota, having pushed his bloodline limit to its limit, finally saw the headband his enemy was wearing.

"The Mist Ninja..."

Upon hearing Ryota's words, Ishii glanced back and saw the Mist Ninja who had gathered because of their unusual movements. His eyes revealed a hint of regret and hatred.

"Everyone... evacuate immediately!"

Now is not the time for regret. Ishii understood perfectly what Shisui's firing of three red signal flares meant, and immediately gave the order.

"Ignore these Mist Ninja negotiation teams!"

According to the alarm level that Zhi Shui and the others had agreed on in advance, three red signal flares were fired to indicate that the mission was impossible to complete, and everyone scattered and fled for their lives.

The Kirigakure negotiating team is still in good shape, but Shisui has sent out this signal. Combined with the large number of Kirigakure attackers, the answer is self-evident.

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"Is this a signal to their companions to escape?"

Seeing Shisui throw away the flare gun, Mei Terumi didn't care. Their mission target this time was Uchiha Shisui, as for the ordinary ninjas of Konoha.

It's not bad to treat the other party as a group of bargaining chips that can be used.

"Bitao, take a team of elite men, join forces with Baiji, and then go after those Konoha ninjas!"

Since the other party is concerned about their companion, this is a good opportunity to get this guy away from Full Moon's side.

"yes!"

A petite woman with emerald green hair, upon hearing Mei Terumi's words, did not hesitate at all. She led her two companions in a circle and headed towards the distant Kirigakure negotiation team.

"Qing...still nothing found?"

Mei Terumi ordered her men to hunt down the Konoha ninjas, her eyes fixed on the battle, her expression grim.

"I'm so sorry... we found nothing unusual!"

"That idiot Man Yue... fell for the illusion so easily!"

Watching Hiramekarei wielding twin swords in the center of the battlefield, scattering Hozuki clan members into splashes of water, Mei Terumi was so angry she almost ground her teeth to powder.

This belligerent fellow was the first to jump out and attack his opponent. With his first strike, he smashed a Kaguya clansman next to him into a pulp. Then, he unleashed his full power, wreaking havoc among the unsuspecting Kirigakure.

They killed two people and seriously injured three others.

If she hadn't commanded the Hozuki clan to use water magic to entangle him, the casualties would probably have been even greater.

What's even more troublesome is that Shisui is right next to Manyue. Anyone who tries to remove the illusion from Manyue is killed instantly by her strange teleportation technique.

The current situation is that Man Yue, relying on his water transformation technique and the twin swords Hiramekarei in his hand, is wreaking havoc in front of everyone.

Uchiha Shisui hid behind Mangetsu, waiting for an opportunity to unleash his Body Flicker Technique, causing the Mist Ninja on the scene to retreat in defeat.

"I'll create an opportunity for you later. Can you break the illusion on Full Moon?"

Looking at Ao beside her, Mei Terumi's tone was unfriendly, and her eyes revealed a cold chill.

This guy didn't even realize he was under an illusion during the full moon. If he can't even break the illusion... what use is he!

"Yes... I will definitely do my best! I will absolutely not let Mei Terumi-sama down!"

Qing was terrified. He knew that if he couldn't even break the illusion, he was worthless.

The Mist Ninja have always been extremely cruel to comrades who are not of value.

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(End of this chapter)