Naruto: Reshaping the Shinobi World with Sasori

"First, find the hiding place of the Hidden Mist... Because the area is quite large, search in pairs. Report any traces immediately, and don't make any moves yet, understand? Also, the two groups should not be too far apart, so that we can support each other if something happens."

After a while, the five-person team arrived at a cliff. Yubi looked down at the towering stone mountains below, glanced at the map in his hand, and gave instructions.

They passed through a village on their way, which must have been recently attacked... There were many fragments and items left behind, and they were still very new.

"Yes."

The four nodded and immediately dispersed.

If Kirigakure wants to operate within its territory and evade Sunagakure's pursuit, it will inevitably need to find a temporary base as a safe house.

The harassment over the past few years has led the Fog Shadows to create numerous secret hiding places along the border, much like rats digging holes.

Sunagakure failed to resolve the Kirigakure's problems in a timely manner, and now the situation is becoming increasingly difficult to manage.

Yubi, on the other hand, acted alone.

Finding the Fog Hideout means there's a possibility of encountering an opponent head-on... and danger lurks within.

It also serves as a training exercise for Yekura and the others in tracking skills at the Ninja Academy.

whoosh…

Yubi walked among the jagged rocks of the mountain, his gaze sweeping back and forth.

He also intentionally kept a short distance from Ye Cang and the others so that he could provide immediate support should anything happen.

In less than fifteen minutes, Yubi made a discovery.

There was a crack in the rock face of a mountain... Although it was disguised, he still noticed it with his keen senses.

He squinted and used the stone to leap closer.

……

Meanwhile, Sakamoto and Yōkura were navigating the complex terrain.

The surrounding environment seemed normal... The two of them were completely clueless.

The scorching sun was baking overhead... Before long, Sakamoto felt weak.

"Have you found anything?"

Sakamoto glanced at Yokura knowingly.

Yekura remained silent, regardless of whether there were enemies in the area... the other party's disguise was too perfect.

There are no flaws to be found.

"..."

Seeing that Yekura was ignoring him, Sakamoto wisely shut his mouth.

Time passed slowly, and the two made no progress, which made Ye Cang somewhat impatient.

In order to find the enemy's location as quickly as possible, the two no longer acted cautiously, but gradually became bolder... in order to speed up the investigation.

Suddenly, Yecang caught a glimpse of a dark shadow flashing by in the shadows of a crevice in a mountain.

"Be careful!"

She immediately shouted.

Several kunai were already flying towards her and Sakamoto from a distance.

The two rolled over to dodge, and as they landed, two Hidden Mist Spirits had already darted behind them.

The enemy was too fast... She and Sakamoto didn't have time to react.

Yecang's expression changed drastically. He forced himself to move away slightly, but was still stabbed in the shoulder by the opponent's weapon. He then turned around and engaged in close combat with him.

boom!

However, not far away... Sakamoto let out a scream.

Blood was flowing continuously from his neck when he was kicked away by Wuyin.

"Hehe... I've taken down a little brat!"

"What's going on... Is Sunagakure out of people? Sending a bunch of greenhorn rookies to their deaths?"

Kirigakure, who had severely injured Sakamoto, laughed mockingly.

After saying that, he and his companions attacked Yecang from one side.

At the same time, form a mudra with both hands.

"Water Release: Water Fang Blade!"

A swirling stream of water enveloped Wuyin's arm, forming a sharp blade that extended more than a meter in length.

His gaze toward Yekura was filled with murderous intent.

At this moment, Ye Cang felt a chill run down his spine.

She was entangled with the enemy and unable to break free. She was also injured and unable to form hand seals to use her Blazing Escape technique.

If it's just one Misty Shadow, it's manageable, but two of them working together... she might not be able to handle it.

Furthermore, in this real battle, when she was under the opponent's imposing presence, she couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine, and her movements became somewhat stiff.

Snapped!

Just as she was in despair, suddenly, the charging mist spirit was struck hard and shuddered violently.

A fleeting crimson phantom flashed by.

It pierced through the head of the Hidden Mist in an instant.

Kill him.

Wuyin, who had been standing in front of her, also collapsed to the ground, his life force completely gone.

It was Yubi who arrived with Yashamaru and another person.

Yubi simply made a move and instantly killed the two Hidden Mist Villagers.

Yubi picked up the seriously injured Sakamoto, looking at his pale face and gradually dilating pupils with a calm expression.

His throat was slit...

In this situation, even using the Palm Immortal Technique might not be able to save him.

Because... the recovery from the Palm Healing Technique takes time; it cannot be restored instantly.

"teacher…"

As a medical ninja, Yashamaru knew very well how serious Sakamoto's injuries were, and as gentle as he was, he couldn't help but feel heartbroken for Sakamoto.

Their team has only just arrived... and on their first day of mission, one member is going to die?

Yubi released chakra from his palm and gently pressed it onto Sakamoto's wound.

Very quickly... in less than a few seconds, although Sakamoto was still covered in blood, his breathing gradually became smooth, and the torn flesh miraculously healed.

This greatly shocked Yashamaru, who thought Sakamoto was going to die.

What kind of medical ninjutsu is this?

"alright…"

A moment later, as Yubi raised her hand, Sakamoto regained consciousness, without even a scar on his neck.

Then, Yubi got up and treated Yekura's injuries.

This time, he used... the genuine Palm Immortal Technique.

Yecang lowered her head and remained silent, biting her lip.

She thought Yubi would blame her, but Yubi smiled the whole time.

They didn't say anything.

"You learn from your mistakes... Now you know how formidable the enemy is, right? The Hidden Mist Village excels at assassination; concealment, tracking, and counter-surveillance are their specialties. To find their trail, you have to be extremely careful and patient... Your blatant search has probably already been noticed by the enemy. The reason they didn't act immediately is simply because they were observing you." Although Yubi didn't reprimand them, she still pointed out the problem with the two of them.

"Hmm... how should I put it? I think I overestimated the level of the four of you. After all, actual combat and daily training are two different things. Never mind... I'll stick with you guys for now."

Yubi looked at the four people standing in front of her, especially the disheveled Yekura and Sakamoto, pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke.

These are all descendants of high-ranking officials. Logically speaking, their strength, the resources they can obtain, and the training they receive should far surpass those of others in the Ninja Academy.

So… Yubi thought the three of them would perform relatively better.

Not to mention, Yekura is also a user of a bloodline limit.

However... reality is a bit of a slap in the face.

He decided to follow Arai's approach, hiding in the shadows to protect the group's actions... until they had gained some self-defense capabilities and experience.

Yashamaru and Fukushima Taki also encountered trouble, suffering an attack from Kirigakure. However, with Yashamaru present and only two enemies, they were able to handle the situation relatively easily.

However, as a medical ninja, Yashamaru's combat strength is currently quite limited, although he has a certain foundation in mission experience.

Yubi dealt with their troubles first before rushing to Yecang and the other person.

"I've searched this area thoroughly. It's a squad of eight Mist Netherworld members... I've destroyed their hideout, so we can move on." After saying this, the atmosphere in the squad became somewhat somber. Yubi laughed heartily, trying to boost morale, "Don't be discouraged... This is your first time experiencing something like this, so this kind of performance is normal. Just keep trying, I have a lot of faith in you!"

Yashamaru, who was standing nearby, was also comforting the three of them.

"Teacher, did you search this entire area all by yourself?"

Fukushima Taki swallowed hard, incredulously asking, "The enemies...were all wiped out too?"

"Hmm...it's alright, not too difficult."

Yubi laughed heartily.

"..."

The four men reacted differently upon hearing this.

What kind of efficiency is this?

Their two groups hadn't even finished checking their respective designated areas, while Yubi alone had already explored the entire area...

Not only did they come to rescue their two groups, but they also took care of all the Hidden Mist Village members... The fact that it took so little time means that eliminating the Hidden Mist Village members didn't waste much of the teacher's time at all.

"Wow, that's amazing..."

Fukushima Taki stared, his mouth agape, and exclaimed unconsciously.

With their limited imaginations, they couldn't even fathom how Yubi managed to do it...