Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

As Shimura Danzo walked out of Sarutobi's residence, his face was so gloomy it could drip water.

Two gusts of wind whistled as the two Root ninjas who had accompanied him but had not entered Sarutobi's residence approached from the side and silently followed Danzo's steps.

"...Continue to monitor the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the Uchiha clan's movements. Report any unusual activity to me immediately."

Danzo spoke in a low voice.

He paused for a moment, then thought of the students in the Water Gate class.

Rin Nohara and Obito Uchiha are not worth mentioning, the remaining two...

"I heard that kid named Mikami Yu has been getting quite close to Tsunade lately?"

"Yes."

The Root ninja next to him replied, "The child's father recently returned from the border with serious injuries and is receiving treatment at Konoha Hospital. Although Tsunade intervened, he will most likely be left with a disability and will no longer be able to serve as a ninja."

"Yeah……"

It's a pity he didn't die.

It failed to create enough darkness.

However, the fact that his father, the pillar of the family, was forced to retire from the ninja ranks was also a heavy blow, especially for a commoner family. That kid named Mikami Yu, though outwardly calm, must have been harboring resentment and anger inside.

These young eagles with broken wings are the easiest prey for the eagle's base to capture and the easiest to train into sharp talons. Perhaps, it's worth trying to make contact with him...

Danzo narrowed his turbid single eye slightly, and as he pondered his plan, his figure slowly disappeared into the depths of the night.

……

……

The location is a mountainous area more than a hundred miles away from Konoha.

A mountain stronghold, built against the mountainside and constructed of rough timber and stones, was perched halfway up the mountain. Its crude fences and barricades formed a simple defensive fortification. Inside, a group of bandits roamed, robbing merchants and causing havoc in the area.

"...Do it!"

A deep, youthful voice rang out.

Before the words were even finished, two figures shot through the outer barricades of the mountain stronghold like arrows! One of them was none other than Kakashi, wielding a short sword. He swept into the bandit group like a silver whirlwind, his movements swift and decisive.

Not to be outdone, Obito ran alongside him, forming hand seals as he went: "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

A massive fireball roared out, blasting open the gates of the stronghold. Wooden fragments flew everywhere in burning flames, and the huge flames shattered the tranquility of the stronghold. Terrified shouts and chaotic footsteps followed.

"Enemy attack! Ninjas!"

"Quick! Grab your weapons!"

The open space inside the mountain stronghold was in complete chaos.

Kakashi and Obito, one using his swordsmanship and speed to weave through the crowd and kill, the other constantly creating chaos with fire-style ninjutsu, accompanied by screams of agony. Some terrified bandits, seeing the situation was dire, abandoned their companions and fled towards the back door.

However, there were also people guarding this side:

"Water Release: Water Chaos Waves!"

Nohara Rin opened her small mouth, and a powerful stream of water gushed out, crashing into the bandits like a fire hose, instantly knocking them over.

Mikami Yu then unleashed the "Phoenix Fire Technique," sending out more than a dozen basketball-sized fireballs, or rather, "homing explosive bullets," which struck the heads of those panicked individuals, immediately triggering a series of violent explosions!

"……it's over."

The whole process should take no more than ten minutes.

The battle was over in an instant.

Nohara Rin gazed at the scene of blood and flames before her, took a deep breath, and a flicker of reluctance crossed her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. This was a mission they had to complete; the hands of these bandits were stained with the blood of innocent people.

Next, the group searched around and, after confirming that no one had escaped, found a group of boys and girls tied up with ropes, some gold and silver valuables, as well as some ninja tools and medical supplies deep in the mountain stronghold.

These were all looted by this band of mountain bandits on a regular basis.

"C-level mission 'Eliminate the bandit gang entrenched in the Black Wind Mountain area', completed."

Kakashi took out the mission scroll, checked it, and announced.

"Great!"

Obito cheered, "When I get back this time, I'm going to eat ten extra-large bowls of Ichiraku Ramen!"

"Let's clean your wounds first, otherwise it could get infected and cause serious problems."

Mikami Yu said calmly.

Obito then noticed that someone had cut his arm at some point, but he hadn't felt it because of the adrenaline rush.

Rin Nohara couldn't stand it any longer, so she took out iodine and bandages from her backpack, gestured for Obito to sit down, and helped him bandage up.

It's been two or three weeks since our last class reunion.

Chapter 88 The Attackers Under the Waterfall!

As early as the second week after the dinner,

Minato Namikaze then left Konoha to carry out a secret mission outside the village.

Rumors circulated that the fighting on the southwestern border was intensifying, with the Sand Village's main puppet force already deployed, relentlessly assaulting the Fire Country's defenses like locusts. The shadow of war began to loom over Konoha, making the tasks of even the genin (lower-ranking ninja) much heavier.

Although at this time, Konoha had not yet fallen into the predicament of fighting on four fronts, and had relatively abundant manpower,

However, the Land of Fire's territory is vast, bordering the Land of Rain, the Land of Rivers, the Land of Grass, and the Land of Hot Springs. Relying solely on border outposts is insufficient for a comprehensive blockade. And in this period of impending great war, ninja, rogue ninja, spies, and bandits all become highly active.

Therefore,

The daily tasks of the newly recruited genin team included patrolling within a hundred miles of Konoha, investigating suspicious persons, eliminating bandits, and ensuring the smooth flow of logistical lines.

These tasks are not too difficult, and each class is equipped with a certain number of signal flares. The distance between each class is usually no more than ten kilometers. Once an insurmountable enemy is discovered, a signal can be fired immediately to request support from nearby teams.

The signal flares used by the Watergate squad have never been used before.

After all, this team has Kakashi and Mikami Yu as their big shots, and each of them brings another person along. Kakashi is paired with Obito, and Mikami Yu is paired with Nohara Rin. Unless the opponent has a Jonin, it will be a game of easy kills. The duration of the battle depends on whether Mikami Yu wants to get serious.

He did not want.

In these missions, Mikami Yu basically didn't use the Three Body Technique or the Great Fireball Technique. Instead, he used the Phoenix Flower Fire Technique, the Dragon Fire Technique, and the Hatake Sword Technique, trying to train through combat and gain their favor.

pity……

Most of the enemies encountered during the missions were not very strong, and many didn't even know ninjutsu. Often, the battle was over before Mikami Yu even had a chance to exert himself. This left him feeling unsatisfied with his Phoenix Fire and Dragon Fire techniques.

He needs to practice more after he gets back to get the favorability rating in the "Practice" section.

soon.

The group of people led the abducted civilians back to a nearby town.

After a short rest, they headed back to Konoha.

Kakashi went to the mission hall to submit a report, Rin Nohara went to Konoha Hospital to help out, and Yu Mikami went alone to the training ground in the south of the village.

During this period, Yu Mikami and the others continued their special training routine, but the time and intensity were reduced compared to before, and they no longer acted together every time.

Yu Mikami wasn't entirely clear about Kakashi and Obito's training progress.

But he himself has already begun practicing treading water in turbulent rivers and even waterfalls. This level of training is extremely difficult and dangerous, and it is only because Mikami Yu has the "Substitute Technique" and "Transformation Technique" as a backup that he dares to take the risk.

now.

Yu Mikami stopped in front of the Nakagawa Waterfall, took off his coat and shoes, and looked up at the surging water, which swept down from the cliff dozens of meters high like a silver dragon. After taking a deep breath, he rushed over and immediately felt the huge impact hitting him.

Whoosh—!

Just seconds later, Mikami Yu was swept away by the cold water due to a slight loss of chakra control. Fortunately, he managed to use the "Substitution Jutsu" to retreat to the side and try again after a short rest.

Time passed slowly.

From initially falling for three seconds, Yu Mikami gradually regained his balance under the impact of the water flow, and then tried to shift to the side and turn within a small range... making progress in small increments.

Just as he was falling from the waterfall again and preparing to catch his breath, he suddenly sensed something and almost instinctively glanced to the side, seeing something resembling a mask flash by among the trees.

Then--

Swish!

A sharp whooshing sound rang out!

Yu Mikami instinctively dodged to the side, only to see a cold metallic glint flash past him just centimeters away! It was a sharp kunai, which plunged straight into the waterfall behind him, touched the smooth rock face, and was swept away by the current!

"Who goes there?!"

Mikami Yu's pupils contracted sharply. He immediately rolled backward, standing on a protruding rock to lower his center of gravity, facing the dense thicket to the right of the waterfall—the place where the kunai had been shot out. He also vaguely saw a white mask flash by.

The air was thick with moisture, and the shadows of the trees swayed in the breeze; it seemed as if no one was there.

suddenly!

call--!

A violent hurricane, without warning, tore through the dense water mist, like an invisible battering ram, and slammed into where Mikami Yu was! The wind pressure was so strong that it created a fan-shaped vacuum on the water's surface!

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

"...Water Escape·Water Formation Wall!!"

Mikami Yu formed hand seals and quickly released a ninjutsu.

In terms of elemental advantage, Fire Release should be used in this situation.

However, the current environment is rich in water resources. Using fire-style techniques rashly would cause the rising steam to obscure vision, putting one at a disadvantage. Moreover, this kind of place has natural advantages for water-style techniques, so even if Mikami Yu's water-style technique proficiency is relatively low, he can still unleash considerable power.

[Water Formation Wall: Master, has the time finally come to protect you? Please rest assured, I will do everything in my power!]

[Water Wall Affection +2!]

In a flash, the chakra within Mikami Yu surged violently, drawing upon the deep pool beneath him and the massive body of water cascading from the waterfall beside him! With a "whoosh," a thick, circular wall of water rose from the ground, encircling him! It collided head-on with the raging wind opposite!

boom--!!!

Amidst the deafening explosion, the water wall violently shook, twisted, and deformed, with countless water droplets exploding in all directions! But in the end, it was not completely destroyed!

Mikami Yu narrowed his eyes, observing the situation on the other side of the forest from behind the mist, trying to pinpoint the exact location of the person who had made the move. However, the other party seemed to have anticipated his reaction, not only failing to reveal themselves but also releasing another water-style technique.

Accompanied by several sharp whooshing sounds, beams of highly compressed, rapidly spinning water jets shot up from the river below the waterfall, like the forked tongues of venomous snakes, rushing towards Mikami Yu with a piercing shriek!

—Water Release: Water Fang Bullet!

This time, Mikami Yu finally unleashed his most proficient Fire Release technique: "Fire Release: Great Fireball!!"

A large, orange-red fireball, seven or eight meters in diameter, was spat out from its mouth!

The reason it was only orange-red, rather than blazing white, was twofold: firstly, flames of several hundred degrees were already sufficient to withstand, and secondly, the other party's identity was questionable; they were most likely not a spy from another village, but rather some treacherous, sinister rat within the village. Mikami Yu didn't want to reveal too many of his cards to the latter.

If we can't find the person, then we shouldn't look anymore. It's better to create a blind spot and then retreat when the opportunity arises.

Chapter 89 [Hatake Sword Technique - Heart Blade Domain]! The masked man's true identity!

Sizzle—!!!

A piercing vaporization sound exploded!

The flames and water guns collided violently and then annihilated each other, with a large amount of scalding white steam spreading in all directions, enveloping the area within a radius of tens of meters in a thick white fog!

Taking advantage of the fact that neither of them could see each other, Mikami Yu exerted force with his feet, and his body shot out like an arrow towards the dense forest on the other side of the river!

He moved very quickly.

But the opponent was also fast. It seemed that he used a wind release ninjutsu to tear through the mist and then chased after him from behind. The cold killing intent was like a tangible chain, firmly locking onto Mikami Yu's back!

"……grass."

As he ran, Yu Mikami twisted and turned, drew his sword with a backhand, and made a slashing motion!

The next moment, I heard—

clang!!!

The ear-piercing clang of metal against metal was like a thunderclap!

A tremendous force surged through the blade, causing Mikami Yu's arm to tremble violently. He immediately pushed off with his feet, using the impact to fly backward! He adjusted his center of gravity in mid-air and landed more than ten meters away.

Looking up, the attacker had already landed steadily three or four zhang away.