Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

Things get a little complicated now that Tsunade is involved.

But it's alright.

Because he had been getting along quite well with Tsunade lately, although their relationship wasn't quite as close as that of a true master and disciple, he figured he could find an opportunity to subtly inquire about her.

Hmm...maybe I can wait until I pass the "Advanced Medical Class" assessment before asking, anyway, time is running out.

"Then let's start by training our balance."

Yu Mikami made up his mind.

At this time.

Minato Namikaze spoke up again: "By the way, Yu, have you thought of a name for the new technique you're developing?"

"?"

"If not, I might be able to help. To be honest, I'm quite good at this."

Chapter 72 "The Substitute's Whirlwind: A Superb Illusionary Multi-Stage Assassination Technique"

When Minato Namikaze asked about the name of the technique, Yu Mikami already had a premonition of what was going on.

really--

"From your description, this move is a multi-stage assassination technique based on the 'Substitute Technique'. How about we call it 'Substitute Spinning Super Phantom Multi-Stage Assassination Technique'? Doesn't it sound cool?"

"..."

Mikami Yu's lips twitched slightly: "I'll think about it myself, no need for Minato-sensei to trouble himself."

"Huh?"

Minato Namikaze scratched his head: "Don't you like it? I think this name is pretty good."

next to.

Kakashi, who had originally intended to discuss the development ideas for the "New Lightning Release Technique" with Minato Namikaze, silently shut his mouth and decided to think of a name for the new technique first.

……

The subsequent escort process proceeded without much incident.

They encountered a ninja from another village along the way, but the ninja left after observing them for a while without making a move. Minato Namikaze also refrained from giving chase.

There were also two other groups of armed bandits, but Obito and Rin Nohara drove them away without Mikami Yu and Kakashi even needing to intervene.

Then, the group arrived at the beautiful tea country.

This place can be considered a tourist destination in the Naruto world. As a peninsula country bordering the Land of Fire, it is famous for its tea and has abundant fisheries. The wide coastline broadened the horizons of Obito and Rin Nohara, who had always lived inland, and they felt that their trip was worthwhile.

When they parted, the Tachibana Masamune family specially prepared two large boxes of tea and gave them to Minato Namikaze, saying that they were a precious variety from the Land of Tea, and asked him to take them back and share them with everyone, or even give a box to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Obito also bid a reluctant farewell to the two children named Chisei and Chisei.

The atmosphere became much more relaxed on the way back.

however.

The peace was shattered when the group passed through the forest region near the southwestern border of the Land of Fire.

"Stop! There seems to be someone ahead!"

Kakashi, who was in charge of clearing the way, gave a low shout, his sharp gaze piercing through the sparse trees.

Minato Namikaze immediately raised his hand, signaling the team to stop and take cover.

After waiting for a short while, a small team of three people came staggering along the path not far away. They all had obvious injuries and were supporting each other as they walked with difficulty, looking like they had just gone through a fierce battle.

"They're Konoha's comrades!"

Upon seeing the headband, Obito immediately wanted to rush out.

"Wait a minute! Observe further and remain vigilant!"

Minato Namikaze grabbed Obito, his sharp eyes scanning the group, and without turning his head, said, "Yu, Rin, prepare the medical kit. Kakashi, keep watch on both sides. If there's an ambush, warn them immediately!"

At this time.

The wounded team also spotted them.

One of them stopped and shouted, "Are those Konoha ninjas up ahead? Which squad are they? We're from the Third Border Patrol! We were ambushed by an unknown enemy and barely managed to break through... Intelligence! We have crucial intelligence that must be sent back to the Suzaku Town base immediately!"

"..."

After a brief period of observation and confirmation.

Minato Namikaze finally stood up: "I am Minato Namikaze, a Jonin of Konoha, currently on a mission. The direction of the 'Suzaku Town' base partially overlaps with our route back to the village, so we can escort you for a part of the journey. Yu, Rin, provide them with emergency treatment immediately!"

"Yes!"

Mikami Yu and Nohara Rin quickly got to work.

The Konoha ninja felt the cool, soothing sensation from their wounds, and their tense nerves relaxed slightly: "Thank you... but if possible, please set off as soon as possible, because there may be people chasing us!"

"it is good."

soon.

A group of seven or eight people set off.

In order to take care of the wounded, the team did not move too fast.

After walking for about a few kilometers, Minato Namikaze frowned almost imperceptibly, then quietly approached Kakashi and Yu Mikami: "Be careful, we're being followed. There are about six or seven of them, and their tracking skills are very advanced and cautious, not at the level of an ordinary ninja."

Kakashi's eyes narrowed, and his hand quietly rested on the hilt of his sword behind his back: "Should we take care of them?"

"Yu, what do you think?"

In response to Minato Namikaze's questioning,

Mikami Yu hesitated for a moment, then glanced at the seemingly peaceful forest around him out of the corner of his eye: "The enemy is in the dark while we are in the light. They came prepared and are skilled in concealment and tracking. Turning back rashly might fall into their trap and cause the mission of escorting intelligence and the wounded to fail."

"In my opinion, it would be better to pretend not to know and continue advancing, luring them to make a move first, and then counterattack."

"...That makes sense."

Minato Namikaze nodded slightly: "Then let's follow Yu's plan and continue forward, while maintaining the highest level of vigilance. Kakashi, you're in charge of the left flank, Obito on the right, Rin and the wounded in the center, and Yu and I will cover the rear. Everyone, keep an eye out for any movement and be ready to fight at any time."

The procession continued forward.

This time, the atmosphere became slightly more somber.

The pursuers seemed to have sensed something was wrong and hesitated to make a move, but they also did not leave.

As darkness fell, Minato Namikaze signaled the team to stop and rest for a while in a relatively open clearing near a stream in the woods, to replenish their water and allow the wounded to catch their breath.

"Kakashi, Obito, go to the stream and fetch some water. Be careful."

"understood."

Kakashi responded and, together with Obito, carried the water pouches toward the stream that flowed not far away.

Yu Mikami leaned against a tree, pretending to rest, but his attention had already been subtly drawn to his surroundings.

suddenly.

A faint, peculiar sweet fragrance appeared in the air.

"?!"

Yu Mikami's eyelids twitched as he looked at Minato Namikaze, who also looked at him at the same time, and at the same time raised his hand almost imperceptibly, making a coded gesture.

soon.

The two men in that wounded squad rubbed their noses, feeling drowsy.

Yu Mikami subconsciously turned his head to look, and just as he was about to get up, he sat back down as well. Driven by a sudden wave of drowsiness, he leaned against the tree trunk and fell into a deep sleep.

Then came Minato Namikaze and Rin Nohara.

The forest clearing instantly fell silent, with only the crackling of the campfire, the faint sound of a stream in the distance, and a few short, indistinct shouts.

suddenly!

Several kunai shot out from the void, three aimed at Minato Namikaze, and the other two at Yu Mikami. With a series of soft thuds as the kunai pierced flesh, blood splattered, but neither of them awoke. Crimson blood continued to flow from their wounds.

"...Ha, what kind of Konoha ninjas are they? Nothing special."

Accompanied by eerie voices, several figures appeared like ghosts at the edge of the woods. They wore dark gray bodysuits, no headbands, and masks that covered their mouths and noses, revealing only a pair of cold and wary eyes.

The tall, thin man in the lead made a hand gesture.

The others, like arrows released from a bow, pounced on the already poisoned Minato Namikaze, Yu Mikami, and Rin Nohara, their kunai gleaming coldly as they aimed straight for vital points! They were determined to finish them off!

The tall, thin man stayed where he was, cautiously observing his surroundings.

Just as those kunai were about to pierce the necks of Mikami Yu and the others.

Bang-!

First, Minato Namikaze's figure turned into a cloud of smoke and quietly disappeared.

Then, Mikami Yu, who had collapsed under the tree and was "unconscious," also turned into a puddle of clear water with a splash.

"when--?!"

The attackers' eyelids twitched.

Chapter 73 Instantaneous Shadow Killing Array - Activate!

Before these people could react further...

A golden flash appeared beside Nohara Rin. The ninja who had tried to attack Rin only saw a blur before being blasted away by a tremendous force. He crashed into a large tree not far away with a "bang," and when he slid down, his chest was visibly caved in.

—As someone who could sever the Eight-Tails' tail with a kunai, "Yellow Flash's" taijutsu ability, while not as strong as that of a young Hiruzen Sarutobi, or the Third or Fourth Raikage, was far superior to that of an average Jonin.

at the same time.

The tall, thin man also noticed a flash of white light, and then subconsciously tensed all his muscles, blocking the kunai forward!

Clang—!

A piercing clang of metal clashing rang out!

However, Mikami Yu used the "Substitution Jutsu" to appear in front of the tall, thin man, and slashed his short sword forward fiercely, colliding with the tall, thin man's kunai! The enormous force made both of them feel numb in their hands, and the tall, thin man looked horrified: This kid... was he just pretending to faint?

Also, is this using the Body Flicker Technique?

How could it be so fast?

Doubts are fleeting.

then……

"You lowly genin brat, you're asking for death!!"

The tall, thin man, filled with shock and rage, flicked his wrist in a strange way, sending the kunai sliding along the blade before thrusting it back towards Mikami Yu's ribs! Like a venomous snake spitting its tongue!

Mikami Yu leaned back and dodged, skillfully avoiding the attack.

Seeing this, the tall, thin man suddenly stepped forward, his kunai transforming into a continuous stream of cold light, repeatedly stabbing towards Mikami Yu's vital points! But Mikami Yu immediately blocked it with his sword!

In an instant, the clanging sounds of collisions were like a sudden rainstorm hitting banana leaves. The two figures flashed amidst the glint of swords, and the dirt beneath their feet scattered and flew everywhere!

It's clear that this tall, thin man is quite skilled. I don't know about his ninjutsu, but his swordsmanship is at least at the level of an elite Chunin. And because he's a few years older, his raw strength is greater than Mikami Yu's.

But it wasn't overwhelmingly strong.

This level of opponent...

They are the perfect candidate to test that move!

Fortunately, with Minato Namikaze there to back him up, even if things go wrong, there's no need to worry about things going wrong...

"call……"

Mikami Yu took another breath, using the tall, thin man's attack to swing backward. He used a "Substitution Jutsu" to teleport twenty meters away, then abruptly planted his short sword in the ground to steady himself. He formed a peculiar hand seal by tightly interlocking his thumbs with his index and middle fingers, and uttered a low shout:

"Instant Shadow Killing Formation—Activate!"

hum!

An invisible wave suddenly spread out from the center of Mikami Yu, instantly covering an area of ​​eighty meters!