The trap

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After a couple of dozen minutes, a group of 3 children approached the camp at a sufficient distance so that it could be seen with the help of a byakugan. Stopping, they began to carefully inspect the camp.

At first glance, one could see that most of the camp, consisting of a variety of crooked buildings made of wood, was empty. The people themselves, in a hurry, loaded everything they could onto a few horse-drawn carts.

If you look at it in general, the picture was that most of the people were near the wagons and were preparing to leave the camp. All of them were led by a man whom Samato was able to identify according to the testimony of a bandit he had previously killed as the leader of a gang and concurrently the strongest ninja.

"He has a good supply of chakra, more than mine. From his movements and the habit of keeping his hand on the katana, I can assume that he specializes in kinjutsu... probably."

Looking at the other two ninjas who are next to the leader, Samato concluded that they are not worth much attention. Their number of chakras was less than his and it was clear from their appearance that they were very nervous.

- Apparently they are preparing to escape. Samato muttered calmly.

- Why are they leaving? Kuzu asked in confusion, deactivating byakugan and starting to rub his eyes.

- Eh, I wonder if you have a brain? Apparently not. Satoshi said contemptuously.

- If there are traitors in the villages, then the bandits definitely know that ninjas were hired to eliminate them. Now some of the bandits are missing from the camp. Either they had a split and a part left, or the departed group went to find a new place.

Nodding and deactivating byakugan, Satoshi frowned a little, blinked several times, then looked at Samato and said.

- You're probably right. Putting his hand to his chin, he continued thoughtfully. - If they're leaving the camp, I think it would be better to set up an ambush somewhere on the road.

- Are you afraid to attack now?

Trying to be as contemptuous as possible, Kuzu said, looking at Satoshi with a challenge and a smile. The latter, in turn, frowned at him, with anger in his eyes. When Satoshi was about to answer, he was interrupted by the calm voice of Samato, who continued to observe the camp.

- With your attempts to hurt someone, you show how stupid you are. If there is a chance to reduce threats, it is better to take advantage of it, instead of putting your life in danger. - Hearing this, the anger in Satoshi's eyes disappeared, replaced by contempt. As for Kuzu, he frowned and stopped smiling. Samato, in turn, after being silent for a few seconds, continued. - They will be moving out soon, so we need to go. We'll set up an ambush a few kilometers ahead on the road.

Having finished, he jumped onto the nearest tree. A second later, he was followed by a calm Satoshi and a disgruntled Kuzu. After skirting the camp and running along the road for several kilometers, the group stopped.

- This place will do. I'll set explosive markers on the road, and you set traps in the forest around the edges.

- Why?

Looking at Kuzu, Samato sighed inwardly.

- When we blow up the convoy, some of the bandits may run into the forest. I don't want to waste time looking for them later.

- A.

- Let's hurry.

Turning around, Samato walked into the center of a small road that looked like two wheel ruts with grass growing between them. Satoshi and Kuzu, after looking at each other without words, separated, going each in their own direction.

Meanwhile, Samato sat down and began to take out explosive seals. After taking the kunai in his hand, he carefully cut off the top layer of soil between the ruts, fastened with an abundance of roots.

Putting it aside, Samato began to lay the explosive seals in a thin layer. When he was done, he covered them with a layer of previously cut soil. Standing up, he examined the place of the bookmark from the side. Convinced of the invisibility, Samato walked a couple of meters forward and repeated his actions again.

Some time later, having finished setting the last trap, he got up from the ground. Looking around at the work done, Samato thought.

"This should be enough to kill a significant part of the convoy. Although I still have explosive tags, but I probably won't use them. After all, my main goal is not to complete the mission quickly."

Walking towards the forest, Samato activated byakugan and examined the surroundings. Seeing that his companions were almost finished, he focused on the traps they had set.

"As I expected, Kuzu set non-lethal traps. Their number is quite small and does not cover the necessary territory completely. Satoshi, in turn, in addition to non-lethal ones, has also installed several rather deadly ones."

While Samato was thinking, the mentioned two had already approached him. Looking at him, Satoshi said with a strange smile.

- How about sharing the responsibilities of attacking bandits.

Hearing this, Kuzu's face became serious, and anger and a strange light of confidence appeared in his eyes. Samato, continuing to observe the surroundings, spoke in a calm tone.

- I think it's better if you and I take care of the ninja, while Kuzu deals with ordinary bandits so that they don't interfere. - Turning his head towards the boy who clenched his fists, he continued. - This is the best option. You yourself should probably understand that both your talent and abilities are far behind us.

Looking back, Kuzu didn't say anything, showing gloom on his face, but Samato saw a strange readiness and confidence in his eyes. Smiling inwardly at this, he turned away.

Sighing, Samato sat down on a branch, dropping his legs to and resting against the trunk of a tree, said.

- We can get some rest for now.

And having relaxed, he began to direct the chakra through the chakra-channels. After looking at him, Satoshi jumped to the next branch and also sat down. Kuzu, in turn, jumped to another tree and distanced himself from the two.

After about half an hour, Samato saw a convoy of bandits consisting of 4 wagons enter his field of vision. Next to the carts were armed and ready for battle people.

Having stopped training, he stood up, seeing his actions Satoshi also got up. Looking at Kuzu, who was looking towards the road and immersed in his thoughts, the boy said.

- Stop fooling around, the enemy is close.

When he came to himself, he got up from the tree and looked at Samato, uncertainly asked.

- Is it necessary to kill all the bandits? There are so many explosive seals.

Looking at him, Samato said.

- Our mission is to get rid of the bandits.

After listening, Kuzu, who wanted to object, suddenly saw a pair of calm white eyes looking at him, lowered his head, turning away. Samato, in turn, stopped looking at the boy and began to observe how the bandits were getting closer and closer to the place where he had set the trap.

A few minutes later, they were already passing through the installed explosive seals. When the whole convoy was trapped, Samato indifferently looking at the people in front of him, folded one seal.

"Explosion"