Escape From Konoha

"Let me tell you first, Captain Yamato, I will never cooperate with such an arrogant brat."

Arriving at the open space of the training ground, Naruto pointed at Huonoko not far away and poured out his thoughts to Tenzo.

In his eyes, this girl named "Honoko" not only has a bad personality, but is also rude to him, a senior. She is a character who is impossible to get along with.

"I don't want it, and I don't want to mess around here with a guy who doesn't know right from wrong."

Hanoko was playing with a Senbon in her hand and scoffed at Naruto's accusation.

"You guy... I'm really going to be angry!"

Naruto glared at Hanoko with dissatisfaction.

However, Huonoko was just playing with the Senbon in her hand and turned a deaf ear to Naruto's words.

This rude behavior made Naruto's eyes spit fire.

However, considering that the other party is only twelve years old, he cannot really get angry.

"Okay, you two, please be quiet. Now, everyone introduces themselves. From now on, we will be partners in the same group."

Although this team is already full of problems, Tenzo, as a jounin, still needs to maintain the team.

"cut."

Naruto shook his head, as if he didn't want to make an introduction.

"My name is Sai, I'm from the roots. I'm good at secret arts based on ink. My favorite thing is to draw."

A decent introduction came from Sai's mouth.

"Does the guy at the base also have his own name?" Huonoko muttered. Although she was very young, she knew things that most people didn't know, so she coughed. Although she emphasized her tone, her voice was still childish: "Hinoko is good at lightning escape, and also has senbon manipulation, which is chakra needle."

An extremely concise introduction, except for the name and roughly what he is good at, the rest is unknown.

"Naruto Uzumaki is good at the Shadow Clone Technique. His favorite food is ramen. His future dream is to become Hokage..."

Naruto also spoke slowly.

"No, the information clearly states that he can use the A-level Muji Ninjutsu Rasengan. He also mastered Senjutsu a year ago, has strong physical skills, and also has a certain degree of perception...are these important abilities not all Didn’t you say it?”

Huonozi seriously suspected that Naruto had hidden a lot of private goods.

Are you planning to take revenge on her next?

"Now that you know everything, why should I talk about this?"

Naruto was speechless.

As the opponent's ANBU candidate, he probably read a lot of information about him before joining the team.

I guess the Kyuubi part also knew about it.

"I just feel shameful about the dishonest behavior of the idiot senior."

"But what I am best at is indeed the shadow clone technique."

Naruto retorted.

Hanoko glared at Naruto fiercely.

Sure enough, he was hiding private goods.

Tenzo sighed helplessly and introduced to Huonoko.

After everyone had introduced themselves, Tianzang continued: "Now that the introduction is complete, the next step is to test the new team's ability to adapt."

After all, Tenzo knew the strength of Naruto and Sai, but he didn't know much about the strength of Hanoko, the ANBU candidate.

The other party was found by the Hokage himself and was not officially part of the ANBU. Tenzou's information about her was limited.

However, to become an Anbu candidate at this age, at least he has the strength of a chuunin, and he must have his own special skills.

Huonoko's ability and upper limit of strength are the main things that Tenzang determines.

"My ninjutsu is quite special. If it's an assassination, I can do it alone. But for other things, other people need to be present and cooperate with me to achieve the greatest effect."

Huo Yezi said at this time.

"For example?"

"I can use Senbon...that is, chakra needles with thunder attribute chakra attached to them to shut down the enemy's body functions and assassinate the target. Or I can stimulate the acupuncture points of the human body to activate and increase the human body's chakra."

Huonoko said.

"This is a pretty powerful ability."

Tenzo sighed in admiration.

It can not only kill enemies, but also increase the chakra activation ability of yourself and your companions... The ability can be said to be very comprehensive.

To be able to achieve this level, Huonozi must have a familiar understanding of the human body.

This is not an easy task for a ninja of this age.

"But can you demonstrate it for us?"

Tenzo paused and asked Huonoko for his opinion.

Huonoko nodded, not embarrassed.

"Okay, it's better to say that it suits my needs. To prevent some arrogant guys from using age as an excuse."

Huonoko glanced at Naruto.

Naruto snorted softly, ignoring Huonoko's sarcasm.

"Then, Captain Tenzo, can you catch a wild boar?"

Huonoko looked at Tenzo.

"Wild boar? Okay."

Tenzo was stunned for a moment, then disappeared and headed to the Forest of Death.

Not long after, a wild boar was captured by Tianzang and tied up with wooden rattan made by Mudun.

"Please put the boar behind that tree."

Huonoko pointed to the thickest tree not far away.

Tenzo did as he was told and threw the tied wild boar behind a tree.

The trees are wide enough to hide the wild boar's body.

Arriving in front of Huonoko again, Tenzo asked: "What else do you need me to do next?"

"That's it."

Huonoko attached the orange electric light to the thousand books she had prepared in her hand.

She made a gesture of projecting Senbon while explaining to Tianzang and the others: "Although it is an assassination, my assassination method is more difficult to guard against. Even if there are obstacles in the way, it can still be done -"

After that, the thousand books in his hand disappeared.

Behind the trees, the pitiful howl of a wild boar suddenly sounded, and then the sound disappeared and fell into silence.

Tenzo, Naruto, and Sai were all shocked.

The position where Huinozi was located was in front of the trees. If he wanted to use Senbon to attack the wild boar behind the tree, common sense would say that it was impossible to attack the wild boar behind the tree without penetrating the tree.

But now this is happening.

Senbon avoided the trees and hit the boar directly behind the tree.

Everyone came to the back of the tree and found that the wild boar had been stabbed in a vital part and fell motionless on the ground. The body began to stiffen on the snow.

"My Senbon can keep tracking as long as it locks on the target. No matter how many obstacles there are in the way, as long as the target is alive, the Senbon I launch will not stop."

Huonoko explained.

Naruto felt a slight chill in his heart, feeling that Huonoko's assassination ability was a bit scary.

Sai couldn't help but look at Huonoko a few more times. Although he didn't want to admit it, the other party's assassination ability was better than his own.

Even children cannot be underestimated.

"Next is the activation of amplified chakra..."

With that said, Huonoko took out another Senbon, and without waiting for anyone to react, Senbon disappeared.

"ah!"

Naruto screamed in pain.

A thousand sticks flashing with orange electric light were inserted into his back without hesitation.

Naruto, who wanted to be angry at Hanoko, immediately felt that the chakra fluency in his body had improved, and not only that, his body was also more relaxed than usual.

With this thought, Naruto couldn't help but run forward, but his body rushed out like a whirlwind.

In an instant, he ran a distance of more than thirty meters.

"...What is this? What an amazing ability!"

Naruto marveled that his body could be amplified to such an extent in a normal state. It was incredible.

However, what Naruto didn't know was that Huonoko was also surprised when he saw this scene.

Her Senbon can indeed increase and activate the ninja's chakra, but the increase in activation is not exaggerated.

But the increase that Naruto showed was somewhat contrary to common sense.

Is it because of his extraordinary physique? Huonoko could only classify Naruto as a special type of ninja.

With a move of Hanoko's hand, Senbon behind Naruto was pulled out by an invisible hand and flew back into Hanoko's hand.

"I didn't expect that you are quite capable."

Naruto came over and said.

I originally thought of looking down on Huonozi, but I had to change my thoughts at this time.

"This is a matter of course. After all, I am already an excellent chuunin."

Huonoko snorted softly.

She hates being looked down upon by others because of her age.

Ninjas cannot be judged as strong or weak based on their gender, appearance, or age.

"But why didn't I see you in the Chuunin Exams last year?"

Naruto asked confused.

He took the Chunin Examination last year and did not see Huonoko in the examination room.

"Of course this is because of the Anbu's special recruitment exam. As long as you pass that exam, you will be awarded the position of Chunin at least."

Tenzo added.

This is a way for Anbu to attract talents.

There are many ways to become a chuunin, and the chunin exam is only one of them, and it is also the most well-known way.

But the Roots, Anbu, and some special departments all have their own set of examination rules that can circumvent the rules of the Chunin Exam.

"So, am I not the only genin in the team now?"

Naruto said gloomily, starting to look dejected.

Not to mention the newly joined Huinoko, Sai was already a chuunin before joining Team 7.

"No way, Naruto, your first round of written examination was really bad. I took a look, and it's still a little short of passing... Maybe in two years, you should be able to pass the written examination."

Tenzo patted Naruto on the shoulder encouragingly.

"You obviously have such strong practical ability... It seems that your mind is not as stupid as usual, Naruto-senpai."

Huonoko said so.

"I want you to mind your own business!"

Naruto was so angry that his teeth started to itch.

There was no way, he naturally didn't like theoretical things. Even after being trained by Shikaku in the past two years, what he learned might be slightly inferior to that of regular chuunin.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. The next step is to adjust the team. Don't let it slip. Follow me."

Tianzang led the three of them out of the training ground and walked towards the nearby woods, where they planned to hone their abilities among the teams.

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"It was solved easily this time, eh."

Looking at the unrecognizable ninjas who had been exploded by explosives, Deidara kicked their bodies to confirm that they were indeed dead, with a happy smile on his face.

"Idiot, if you want to confirm death, don't use your true body to pass by. These are powerful ninjas, and it will be difficult if they are attacked by surprise."

On the other side, Scorpion scolded Deidara.

Akatsuki's coat with red clouds on a black background is no longer hidden among the ugly puppets, because the puppet named 'Hiryuu Ko' was completely damaged under the siege of the Sunagakure ninja two years ago. Able to use his own body - a handsome red-haired boy about fifteen or sixteen years old.

"Brother Scorpion, I am very confident in my art. No one can live under my art, huh."

"Hurry up and get rid of their bodies. We're going to capture the jinchūriki right away."

Scorpion snorted dissatisfied.

"Jinchūriki? The one I left out two years ago? Hmm."

Deidara thought of something, and his expression changed slightly.

Maybe he remembered something that made him feel extremely unhappy, for example, the Uchiha clan ninja from the Demon Country who tricked him into being besieged by the Sunagakure ninja two years ago.

The bastard who can use the time and space pupil technique!

"Yes, it's the One-Tail Jinchuuriki. According to the information heard by White Zetsu, the One-Tail Jinchuuriki is participating in the sixteenth-year-old coming-of-age ceremony for the miko of the Demon Country."

"In other words, are we going to rush into the Demon Kingdom and pass over the Jinchuuriki? This is really an artistic thing, huh."

Deidara became excited.

"If you want to die, don't bring me with you. Even the leader of that place keeps it secret. The two of us can't make waves if we go there. The Kingdom of Demons is not as weak and humble as Sunagakure."

Xie unceremoniously denounced the village where he had stayed in the past.

For him, what Sunagakure Village gave him were not memories worth cherishing.

"I heard, Brother Xie, you still have relatives alive..."

Deidara brought this up.

"Ah, that dead old woman? Maybe she will die of old age soon. Human life is so fragile. After all, humans are stupid creatures that are bound by emotions, and I have transcended humans and will not be bound by emotions. Self. This is my eternal art!”

Small lives, human beings bound by emotions, are simply stupid. Scorpio did not hesitate to belittle and ridicule.

The so-called relatives are just boring concerns called 'blood ties'... From the moment he became a 'doll', this boring emotion was abandoned from his heart.

It was pulled away bit by bit, leaving no trace behind.

"Really? Brother Scorpion, you are really strange. We are obviously relatives by blood, but you directly chose to cut them off. It's not like me who didn't have much concern from the beginning... Hmm."

Although he respected Scorpion, Deidara still couldn't understand some of Scorpion's emotions about human relations.

"Things that are bound to pass away are not worth worrying about. Human beings are such things. Well, let's talk about capturing the Jinchuuriki. This time, we are not allowed to fail again. I will save you once, but I won't You'd better remember this the second time I save you, Deidara."

Scorpion said in a cold tone.

"Don't worry, Brother Scorpion, I will be fully prepared this time. If that bastard with time and space comes again, I will let him have a taste of my art. Hmm."

Deidara's humming increased, obviously he was still worried about the incident that happened two years ago.

He almost died during the operation to capture Ichibi two years ago.

"But, am I really not allowed to release my art over the land of ghosts?"

Regarding Deidara's stupid question, Xia didn't want to answer at all, and just said:

"The best time to capture the One-Tail Jinchuuriki is when he returns from the Kingdom of Demons to the Kingdom of Wind. I have firmly remembered this. If I know it, let's set out now."

"It's really troublesome. In other words, do you have to wait for the opportunity? This should be the thing you hate the most, Brother Scorpion, right? Hmm."

Deidara put his palm into the ninja bag, bit the clay in the ninja bag with his mouth, and started chewing it.

Then, he casually threw away the clay in his palm and mouth, and threw it on the ground in front of him.

boom.

The thrown explosive clay turned into a huge white bird in the white smoke and appeared in front of Deidara and Scorpion.

Deidara put on a hat with a wind chime on his back and jumped on the white bird's back.

Scorpion also put on a bamboo hat with wind chimes on his head, jumped lightly towards White Bird's back, and landed steadily.

"Yes, I hate waiting for others, and I hate others waiting for me... But this time, I will be a little more patient. Hunters who capture prey must have enough patience."

"It's really not like your style, Brother Scorpion. Forget it, in that case, let's act quickly."

After saying that, the white bird under his feet flapped its wings, floated off the ground, and rose toward the sky.

Deidara continued chewing in the palm of his hand, and with a puff, he spat out a medium-sized white bird with a body like a falcon, which penetrated the obstacles of the layers of air and rushed straight to the ninja corpse on the ground.

Deidara's hands began to form seals.

“Art is an explosion!”

"drink!"

Boom!

The falcon and white bird that hit the ground exploded instantly, creating an impact strong enough to blow away the surrounding trees, and fire burst out from the ground.

The already mutilated body was directly shattered into pieces under further bombardment, leaving no intact body.

"The way the body was disposed of was really ugly."

Scorpion commented.

"This is also my art, Brother Scorpion, um. Next -"

Deidara directed the white bird to continue flying high into the sky, stop, and turn around until it reached the west.

"The target is the One-Tailed Jinchuuriki—Gaara Sand Falls!"

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"Deidara and Scorpion have already passed in the direction of the Kingdom of Wind. It won't take long before they can bring Gaara back."

On the top of the high tower of Yuyin Village, Zetsu, a mixture of white Zetsu and black Zetsu responsible for reconnaissance, found Nagato in the rainy weather to report on the progress of Scorpion and Deidara's work.

"That Kazekage really thinks about us... The original idea was to use the power of two groups, one group to attract firepower, and the other group to capture the first tail, to ensure that the plan is foolproof... But now it seems that it is completely It doesn’t need to be that cumbersome.”

Bai Jue chuckled secretly and let out a sinister laugh.

Sending jinchūriki to participate in the coming-of-age ceremony for a miko in the Kingdom of Demons was undoubtedly a very bad move in the eyes of Akatsuki people.

Because this means that the Jinchuuriki will lose the protection of the ninja village and the Kazekage, and completely expose themselves to the palm of the Akatsuki. Therefore, there is no need to be as troublesome as the initial plan, with one group to attract firepower and the other group to capture . Now it only takes one group of members to successfully bring back the One-Tail Jinchuuriki.

The best time to take action is when the Jinchuuriki returns from the Demon Country.

"Indeed, that Kazekage-sama seems to have forgotten the pain of almost losing his Jinchuuriki last time."

Nagato nodded.

He also thought that Feng Ying's move was very bad.

Many of his plans failed, but at the same time, the difficulty of capturing a Jinchūriki was also directly reduced a lot.

A task that originally required two teams can now be completed by only one team, saving a lot of manpower.

"Maybe it's the Kazekage, who believes in the strength of the Jinchuriki. I heard that Gaara is very strong, so it's better for Scorpion and Deidara to be careful."

Black Jue said in a hoarse voice.

"You are too careful. It's just one tail that escaped the protection of the Ninja Village. There is no need to go to war. Because Kirigakure's Three-Tails and Six-Tails, Kumogakure's Eight-Tails, Konoha's Nine-Tails, and the Seven-Tails of the Demon Country are the problem. We must focus on these places.”

Bai Jue said with a smile.

"It's difficult to capture the Nanao of the Demon Country. Although Nagato is very powerful, and with the power of Six Paths Payne, he has almost no rivals in the ninja world... But the situation in the Demon Country is still a bit strange. Even in succession, That sacred place that has been passed down for thousands of years, Miaomu Mountain, can be destroyed."

Black Zetsu's tone was full of solemnity.

"It's just an old holy place. The power of the Samsara Eye is invincible."

Shiro was very confident in Nagato's strength.

"No, against Chiba Shiraishi, the Samsara Eye alone may not be enough. Moreover, not only the Kingdom of Ghosts, but also the power of the Ten-Tails is indispensable to suppress other major countries. Only with complete preparations can my plan be carried out smoothly. Besides, I originally wanted to catch the first one at a later time...but since Kazekage has given us this opportunity, we must take advantage of it."

Nagato walked to the platform connected to the rain curtain outside.

Raindrops fell on Nagato's body.

As a result, there was no trace of moisture on Nagato's clothes.

It was as if the raindrops falling on his body were easily deflected by some kind of power he channeled.

"In addition, the power of the Nine-Tails is too huge. It is best to have more than half of the tailed beasts to balance the Chakra of the Nine-Tails. In the previous plan, I also tried to put the task of capturing the Nine-Tails at the back. …After the first tail returns to its position, it will be Kirigakure’s turn for the three and six tails, and Kumogakure’s eight tails… Finally——”

Nagato took a deep breath.

The sound of rain gradually disappeared from my ears.

The dark clouds dispersed from the sky above Yuyin, and wisps of sunshine shone down from the sky.

The celestial phenomena of Yugakure were reversed in an understatement.

"When all the tailed beasts return to their places...I will be God!"

The miracle he showed made the Amegakure ninjas and people below couldn't help but look towards the dispersed dark clouds and the clear sky of heavy rain.

And the dazzling sunlight shrouded Nagato's body like a god.