Asuma: I'm Afraid Chiba Will Run Away

The sun is shining brightly, in a forest.

Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhihong, who were recalled from the daimyo by Third Hokage, are on their way.

Along with them are members of Anbu's Kakashi Squad.

It's just that the atmosphere is a little gloomy, especially Asuma, who is the team leader on the bright side, looks a little gloomy.

"Asuma, watch your emotions, you are going to make peace with Cloud Shinobi Village this time."

Kakashi reminded with a frown.

Asuma sneered:

"Peace talks? Do you think Cloud Shinobi Village might agree? I heard that Raikage and Jinchūriki are both ready to go to the front."

"Now that Konoha is so weak, how could Cloud Shinobi Village, who has been coveting Konoha for a long time, miss this opportunity."

"Hmph! Master Hokage's thoughts are about to come to nothing."

Kakashi and others were silent because what Asuma said was true.

The former Konoha was the head of the Five Great Ninja Villages.

Although Konoha still has this name now, they all feel that it is false.

Especially in the face of the aggressive Cloud Shinobi Village, Konoha was the first to bow his head and beg for peace.

The strong gap made it difficult for them to accept, and they felt uncomfortable.

Seeing the sluggish atmosphere, Kakashi thought for a while and said:

"You don't have to worry too much about the Cloud Shinobi battlefield. Master Jiraiya is already rushing back, and Master Hokage has also sent someone to find Master Tsunade."

It's a pity that his words didn't have much effect, and Kakashi couldn't say anything, so he was on his way.

But soon, Anbu who should be scouting ahead came back.

Kakashi and the others hurriedly landed and stopped, vigilantly on guard.

"Captain, we found two enemies ahead. They were wearing the same black-and-red-cloud cloak."

"One of them is Uchiha Chiba, our renegade Konoha!"

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Kakashi's heart tightened, and his pupils shrank sharply.

"Are you sure it's Uchiha Chiba?"

"That's right, his appearance is exactly the same as the photo in Anbu's just-updated assassination manual!"

Anbu's people answered in the affirmative.

Just the other day, Third Hokage put Chiba at the top of Konoha Anbu's kill list.

All Konoha Anbu know about Chiba's appearance, abilities, etc.

The rest of the team fell silent too, looking at Kakashi.

Naturally, Asuma and the others also heard Anbu's information, and immediately started talking.

"Uchiha Chiba, it turned out to be him!"

"It must be the ruthless guy who wiped out the Uchiha clan with Itachi."

"It is said that if the Uchiha clan had not been exterminated, I am afraid that Cloud Shinobi Village would not dare to do it."

"Hey, who would have thought that the destruction of the Uchiha clan would cause such a big turmoil."

Asuma looked at Kakashi and said with gritted teeth:

"That's right, this war happened because of two bastards, Uchiha Chiba and Itachi!"

"Now Kakashi is here with you, this is the best chance to kill Uchiha Chiba, let's do it Kakashi! Otherwise, we don't know when the next time we find him!"

Many people hurriedly nodded in agreement when they heard Asuma's words.

It can be described as outraged!

Kakashi smiled bitterly in his heart.

The complex relationship between Konoha and Uchiha is only clear to a few people, not at all.

But considering the task, he hesitated for a moment, and nodded.

For the sake of caution, Kakashi said in a deep voice:

"Uchiha Chiba can completely wipe out the Uchiha family. You should understand how strong he is."

"If you want to participate in this mission, everyone must be prepared to be wiped out!"

Asuma suddenly laughed and said:

"Kakashi, don't overestimate Chiba."

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"With you here, and the support of me and Hong, we will definitely win!"

"And I also know about Chiba's information, he must have noticed the evils of Mangekyō by now."

"He's afraid to use the Mangekyō Sharingan at all now, and I'm more worried that he'll run away."

Third Hokage is really old and spicy.

He knew that the pursuit of Chiba would certainly result in great casualties and possible damage to his reputation.

So he just made Mangekyō's curse semi-public.

Now Konoha's Anbu and some important Jōnin are basically known.

So what Asuma said made sense, and many people nodded in agreement.

Even Kakashi nodded.

...

Not far from Kakashi et al.

Chiba is on his way with Kakuzu.

Kakuzu asked a little strangely: "Why didn't you use the Flying Thunder God Technique this time?"

"What do you know, I call it experience."

Chiba walked slowly, admiring the scenery on the roadside.

Kakuzu pouted.

As an old monster who has lived through the Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara eras and knows countless secrets.

He is very afraid of Chiba who has opened the Mangekyō Sharingan.

Especially after witnessing Chiba's method of killing Hidan with his own eyes, he understands Chiba's horror even more.

So after the two formed a team, Chiba was naturally the main one.

Suddenly, Kakuzu's expression changed, and he whispered:

"There is a situation."

Chiba, who had already noticed it, nodded calmly.

"The enemy's attack has tactical coordination, and it should be a team formed by the five great ninja villages."

The voice just fell.

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Countless attacks came.

Fire Style, Wind Style, Earth Style, Lightning Style, Kunai Shuriken, Detonator...

"court death!"

Kakuzu's face changed. If he was successfully focused, he would be seriously injured, and his heart was already filled with murderous intentions.

"do not move!"

Chiba's face remained unchanged, and he directly turned on Susanoo.

The blue Susanoo immediately formed a defense, blocking all attacks.

Those violent attacks couldn't even shake Susanoo.

With a light wave of her arm, Susanoo instantly bounced off the violent flame wave formed by the combined ninjutsu of Wind Style and Fire Style.

Kakuzu stood in Susanoo's defense, watching this scene in shock.

He once witnessed Uchiha Madara's Susanoo, which made him unable to resist.

Seeing it again now still shocked him unceasingly.

chirp chirp chirp...

Amidst the sharp birdsong, a figure appeared behind Susanoo like lightning.

"Raikiri!!"

With Kakashi's growl, Raikiri hit Susanoo head-on.

Chi!

A tiny crack appeared.

Then, Raikiri could no longer move forward.

"What is this? What a strong defense!"

Kakashi's pupils shrank sharply, and he retreated hastily.

At the same time, the Konoha Shinobi who launched the attack just now gathered behind him.

"Long time no see, Kakashi!"