Chapter: 19 High-End Hunters Often Appear as Prey

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According to reports, the target had just left the camp.

The mission at hand was a trap set up in advance by Nara Higashihiko.

"Finally, they've bitten the hook."

A slight smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were filled with pride.

What does it matter if the vicious Ashura is here or if the future hope of the Uchiha clan is involved? In the end, they would all have to drink his foot-washing water.

Through his careful planning, the mission was disguised perfectly, and no one could spot the hidden agenda.

Who would have guessed that strategic supplies, enough to support a small-scale war, would be used as bait to lure Rasha into the trap?

"As long as the temptation is great enough, there is no prey that won't bite."

Nara Higashihiko spoke with great confidence.

However, he may not have heard a saying before:

High-end hunters often appear as prey.

Even though they couldn't find spies from the three clans, Kyosuke could guess with his little finger that the Southern Army had spies in the area.

For the Yamanaka clan, controlling ninjas was as easy as breathing.

If they really launched a large-scale inspection, it would only shake the Southern Army's fighting spirit.

Unable to find the spies, it would be better to expose the mission they were executing.

Kyosuke believed that the information would eventually reach the target's hands.

His view on temptation and prey was in perfect alignment with Nara Higashihiko.

You want to find me? Fine, today I'll deliver myself right to your doorstep.

Whether you can catch me or not depends on your skills.

In fact, Nara Higashihiko knew full well that intercepting the vicious Ashura was a high-risk move.

If someone were captured, their carefully built secret base would immediately fall under the Uchiha's watch.

At that point, the Southern Region would truly have no place for them.

But the problem was, did Nara Higashihiko have any better options?

Yes, Senju Butsuma had promised to protect the three clans in the future.

Hiding behind the Senju clan would indeed provide a period of peace and recovery, but it would also mean they would completely lose their independence.

In name, the two sides would form an alliance, but in reality, the three clans would become the Senju's vassals.

Proud as Nara Higashihiko was, there was no way he would willingly serve as someone's dog.

"If we capture him, we will have room to maneuver."

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, thinking it over for a while before deciding to stick to the original plan.

Clap!

He clapped his hands twice, and soon seven people walked into the room.

Three Jonin, four Elite Chunin, these were the weights he had prepared to capture the vicious Ashura.

If there were too many people, the target might notice something unusual, and if the target escaped, it would be a big loss.

If there were too few people, it would be hard to guarantee success, so a team of seven was just right.

"Rumiko, Tetsuhei, Kanbei." He called out the names of three individuals and said in a deep voice, "The future of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio is entrusted to you."

"If we complete the mission, we will have a chance for a comeback!"

Yamanaka Rumiko, skilled in mind-transmission jutsu, was a beautiful woman with golden long hair.

Nara Tetsuhei, the team's strategist and backbone, was proficient in shadow techniques from various schools.

Akimichi Kanbei, the team's strongest fighter, possessed combat abilities approaching the level of an Elite Jonin.

According to reports, the target's team had a Jonin with a three-tomoe Sharingan.

It was a difficult opponent, but it shouldn't pose a threat to the three of them.

"Sigh, so troublesome."

Nara Tetsuhei, who was younger, paid no attention to the clan leader's fiery speech.

Wasn't joining the Senju clan good? Why bother with all this trouble?

If things went wrong, they might even have to flee the Land of Fire.

From his attitude, it was clear that not everyone in the clan was united. Some supported fighting to the end, while others didn't want to risk too much.

Even so, Nara Tetsuhei would still carry out the mission.

No matter what, hating the Uchiha was a consensus among the three clans.

If they could make the Uchiha uncomfortable, it would be worth it.

"Leave it to us."

After speaking, Nara Tetsuhei led his companions away.

To infiltrate, he had to quickly meet with the transport team acting as the bait.

Before acting, the vicious Ashura would definitely carry out reconnaissance.

It was a dangerous confrontation, and any small mistake could lead to total failure.

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Land of Fire, Southern Region, Higurashi Town.

Kyosuke, dressed in a gray cloak, entered the famous livestock town with a traveler's bag, appearing as a normal merchant.

The scorching sun beat down on the earth, and the ground was filled with the muck from the rain, along with the strong, unpleasant odor of livestock.

"Being born into the Uchiha clan is truly the best."

Kyosuke couldn't help but shake his head. He hadn't expected the basic sanitary conditions in towns outside would be so poor.

Feeling the thick mud beneath his feet, he walked into the town, planning to find somewhere to have lunch and gather some intelligence.

The merchants passing by were mostly dressed similarly to him, so Kyosuke didn't have to worry about exposing his identity too soon.

He always wore a mask when out, making it hard for enemies to figure out his exact appearance.

After all, code words could only convey text, and high-precision sketches were too difficult for intelligence agents to deal with.

"Boss, I'll have a sushi set and a bottle of fresh milk."

Kyosuke walked into a restaurant and sat by the window.

He was still growing, so he couldn't be like Uchiha Madara, spending his days sneaking alcohol.

Milk was the best thing for a growing child, and drinking more of it was never a bad thing.

As a livestock town, they never lacked milk.

Soon, a large glass of fresh milk was brought to him, and the delicious taste made young Kyosuke quite fascinated.

Anyone who saw the boy gulping down the milk by the window wouldn't associate him with a notorious figure like the vicious Ashura.

Turning his gaze away from the boy, the waiter continued observing other targets.

Little did he know, Kyosuke had already noticed his every move.

"This person is suspicious."

After a moment of thought, Kyosuke dismissed the idea of testing him.

Higurashi Town was a mixed bag, and all sorts of people could show up.

The waiter's odd behavior may not necessarily be related to the three clans. Perhaps he was just scouting for easy targets.

With a clink, Kyosuke placed his cup down and picked up a piece of sushi, casually glancing toward the street opposite.

There, an abandoned shop stood.

According to the intel, one of the transport teams from the three clans was currently stationed there.

Kyosuke needed to observe the movements carefully to ensure there were no large enemy forces.

Otherwise, he would have to abandon the bait plan.

"If I get too close to the shop, it will immediately raise the enemy's suspicions."

"I need to be very careful. At the very least, I must not let them realize I'm doing it on purpose."

As he thought, Kyosuke looked back at the waiter.

Perhaps this guy could be useful.

[Chapter End's]

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