Chapter 25: Strength Doubled, One Punch, Surprising Special Jonin!

In the early morning, Team 9 assembled and left Konoha Village.

Since they were lightly equipped, Team 9's speed was not slow.

As night fell, the four gathered around the campfire to plan their infiltration into the Land of Grass.

"We will reach the border of the Land of Grass tomorrow. But if we want to infiltrate, what identity should we assume?" Kakashi spoke first.

"How about disguising ourselves as merchants?" Obito suggested.

"But we don't have any goods or carts. Wouldn't it be too fake?" Rin pointed out a flaw.

Listening to the three discussing, Hanako remained silent.

He really wanted to hear what good plan these three idiots could come up with.

"Hanako, what do you think?" Kakashi turned his head and asked.

"I don't have any good ideas, you guys continue," Hanako shook his head.

Seeing that not even Hanako could come up with an idea, the three continued their chatter.

In the end, a plan combining the wisdom of Kakashi, Obito, and Rin emerged.

"We can use Transformation Jutsu to disguise ourselves as ninjas from the Land of Grass and infiltrate directly."

Upon hearing this plan, Hanako silently shed tears.

Did you guys forget about me? I can't even use Transformation Jutsu!

If we're talking about being a good friend, it would be Obito.

"Wait, can Hanako use Transformation Jutsu?" Obito slapped his forehead, realizing that Hanako couldn't use Transformation Jutsu.

Seeing Hanako shake his head, the three looked disappointed.

Their expressions seemed to say, "You can't even use Transformation Jutsu, you're just holding us back."

"That's it, this plan won't work," Obito said.

"We'll have to think of another way."

After a lengthy discussion, a second plan was formed.

"Rin and I will use Transformation Jutsu to disguise ourselves as a middle-aged couple. Kakashi and Hanako will be our children," Obito proudly announced this plan.

The greatest advantage of this plan was self-evident.

Kakashi reluctantly agreed, and Rin had no objections.

"So, is this the final plan you guys agreed on?" Hanako sighed and shook his head.

"What do you mean, Hanako?" Obito was unhappy.

"You guys are hopelessly stupid."

Hanako straightforwardly criticized the three.

"You made such a foolish plan without considering the practical situation and the next stage."

Before Obito could retort, Hanako stood up.

"I ask you, at this time, when we're entering the Land of Grass from the Land of Fire, do you think others won't guess our identities?"

"Disguise has no meaning."

Hearing Hanako's words, Kakashi was the first to react.

Although he was smart, he lacked a crucial point. Now that Hanako pointed it out, Kakashi suddenly realized.

"Hanako is right! The Land of Grass specializes in intelligence work, and it would be easy for them to guess our identities."

In the scene, Obito scratched his head, feeling a bit confused.

Rin, on the other hand, seemed deep in thought, as if saying, "I understand."

"So, how are we going to enter the Land of Grass tomorrow?" Obito asked.

"We'll just go straight in," Hanako said.

A night passed without further discussion.

As the sky was just beginning to brighten, Team 9 set off again.

Strength: 228 (114 * 2) (Super-Shadow level)

"My strength has doubled?"

Feeling the explosive power within him, Hanako's sense of security grew even stronger.

In the evening, Team 9 successfully entered the Land of Grass.

What was peculiar was that everyone here was a ninja; there were no civilians at all.

Along the way, they attracted the attention of many ninjas. After all, the oldest member of the team was Hanako, who was only 12 years old.

As they continued their journey, a one-eyed middle-aged ninja stood in their way.

"You brats are from Konoha, right?" The one-eyed middle-aged man spoke in a rough tone.

"Is there something we can help you with?" Hanako put on a shy expression.

"Nonsense! Why would I bother with you if there's nothing?" The one-eyed man exuded a domineering aura.

He then walked up to Hanako and looked down at him.

"Do you want to buy some information?"

"Do you have any information about the Iwagakure Border Forces?" Hanako asked.

"Of course, but it comes at a high price!" The one-eyed man grinned.

"I see..."

Rubbing his chin, Hanako seemed to be thinking.

In the next moment!

He grabbed the one-eyed man's arm and gently squeezed.

Crack!

"Ah~"

A crisp sound rang out, accompanied by a scream.

Dong! Dong! Dong!

The one-eyed man kept retreating, his mouth gasping for cold air.

Broken.

Hanako had directly crushed the man's arm.

This scene happened too quickly.

Kakashi and the others had no idea what was happening. They only saw the one-eyed man clutching his arm and retreating.

"You brat! You dare..."

"Because you lied to me!"

Before the opponent could finish speaking, Hanako interrupted seriously.

"You don't have any information about the Iwagakure Border Forces!"

"Heh... you're dead! You're dead today!" The one-eyed middle-aged man's face twisted with fury.

Then, he reached into his pocket with his left hand and took out a flare, biting it hard with his mouth.

Whoosh!

The flare shot up into the sky, exploding with a burst of red light.

In the scene.

Obito was in a panic.

He had no idea what Hanako was thinking, why did he confront the man head-on?

Rin was at a loss, feeling like she was about to be surrounded and beaten.

Kakashi, on the other hand, remained calm, arms crossed as he surveyed the surroundings.

Before long.

A dozen or so ninjas appeared all at once.

"One-eye!"

"This brat from Konoha, he crushed my arm."

"What?"

The dozen ninjas were furious, immediately surrounding Team 9.

"A bunch of brats who don't know their place! You think we won't dare to kill Konoha ninjas?" The lead ninja's voice was ominous.

"This guy is strong," Kakashi approached Hanako, his expression solemn.

"You can tell?" Hanako was surprised.

Could a ninja's strength be judged by their appearance?

If that were the case, why didn't these people run when they saw him?

After all, his strength attribute was Super-Shadow level.

"He is likely a special jonin! I'll deal with him..." Kakashi gripped the short blade behind him, ready to fight. But—

Swish!

Hanako's figure seemed to teleport, and his fist smashed into the chest of the special jonin.

Bang!

Blood sprayed, bones shattered.

One punch.

Straight through.