The mountains are shrouded in mist, and the sky meets the water's end; the water meets the sky. This phrase perfectly describes Kumogakure.
However, this kind of environment is nothing special for native people. What they really think is that the sun would be less scorching and more friendly to women!
Yugito led a team out on a mission as usual, accompanied by three students who had just graduated from the Ninja Academy.
Their mission this time is to go to Bamboo Village to see if there is any chance to eliminate an organization called the Lightning Gang.
This Lightning Gang is an organization that has recently been causing trouble in the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water under the guise of robbing the rich to help the poor, and of course, they also occasionally make moves in the Land of Gold.
Not long ago, the Lightning Gang set their sights on the Daimyo of Kirigakure, but Yagura personally intervened and caused them to suffer a setback, leaving only a few members.
Later, when the Lightning Gang returned to the Bamboo Village where they had first taken in, the villagers were afraid of being reprimanded by the Mizukage Bamboo Village the Daimyo. They wanted to drive them away but were also afraid that the other party would get angry and attack them.
So the villagers leaked their information, and it was only after receiving this news that the Kumogakure sent people over to investigate.
Bamboo Village is located within the Land of Hot Water, which is now the Land of Gold. Logically, this kind of thing shouldn't be their concern, but two members of the Lightning Gang came from the Land of Lightning.
One is named Fūshin, and the other is named Chino. Both of them are on the Kumogakure bounty list, and someone has offered a large sum of money to bring them back.
This person is Oyashiro En, the owner of Karma Real Estate and Chino's biological father. The two also have another identity: the last members of the Chinoike Clan.
Yugito's purpose in going there was to see if he could capture the two of them, and the Land of Hot Water and the Land of Lightning are on the border, not far apart.
"Ms. Yugito, do you think we can bring those two back this time?"
While they were on their way, a Genin asked about Yugito was leading the group ahead.
Before she could answer, another ninja spoke up first:
"Of course we can. They're not very strong. Capturing them will be a piece of cake!"
Yugito, standing in front of him, nodded in agreement. According to the intelligence, the strongest member of the Black Light Clan should be Fūshin. Once they dealt with him, the rest should be no problem.
"What a pity! I have a mission to complete this time, otherwise I could have enjoyed a Hot Spring bath in the Capital City of the Land of Gold!"
This inevitably brings to mind the Northern Lands, and it's said that they sent people to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams Konoha. I wonder how they are doing now.
While she was lost in thought, the younger guys behind her started talking.
"Sigh... I wonder how those ninjas who went to Konoha for the Chunin Ninja Exams are doing. Did they make it to the finals?"
"I think it's going to be tough. With so many ninjas participating this year, the competition is bound to be fierce!"
"Tch! We're from a major ninja village, we'd have at least two or three people make it to the finals!"
The three of them held different thoughts. Although they were somewhat disappointed that they had not been able to take the exam, they did not admit that the other people were better than them.
But we still hope they can achieve good results in the exam, after all, they are representing the village, and it would be embarrassing for them to lose too badly.
"Alright, we're almost there! Mute! Stay alert!"
As Yugito spoke, the three ninjas behind him obeyed without question, their faces becoming serious.
Just as they were a short distance from Bamboo Village, a man appeared in front of them, blocking their path.
The newcomer wore a straw hat and a long robe with a black background and red clouds, making him look quite unusual.
"Heh heh heh... Aren't these ninjas from Kumogakure? It's not good for them to be running around in the Land of Lightning instead of staying put!"
Yugito and his group stopped fifty meters away. After hearing what the other party said, their hearts sank slightly, and their expressions were not very good.
When she met the other party's mocking gaze, she felt a growing unease. Their intelligence had been leaked, and the other party was probably after them, or rather, after her.
What could be so special about her? She's just Jinchuriki, it can't be for these three young boys behind her, right?
"Run! Run as far as you can!"
After a slight hesitation, Yugito made the right decision: since they came for her, they shouldn't make things difficult for her students.
"Ms. Yugito, what's wrong? Is the other person an enemy?"
"Even if he's an enemy, why would the four of us be afraid of him..."
"Shut up! That's an order!"
Before they could finish speaking, Yugito interrupted them and said with a serious expression.
The three wanted to say something more, but they all obediently shut their mouths when they met Yugito's stern gaze.
Even if they were slow-witted, they would have realized that they had probably encountered a formidable enemy, one that they were not confident of winning.
Staying behind at this point would not only be unhelpful, but would also be a hindrance.
"Teacher, please be careful. We'll head back to the village immediately to get reinforcements!"
After saying this, the older ninja immediately grabbed his two hesitant companions and fled.
"Heh heh heh... It seems you're ready to die!"
The newcomer slowly removed his straw hat, revealing a pale face. Who else could it be but Orochimaru, and in his true form at that!
The fact that they were able to arrive here early to wait for the other party was naturally due to the role played by the members of the Net organization stationed in Kumogakure. Obtaining mission information from Kumogakure is not difficult for spies.
When Orochimaru learned that the other party was coming to the Bamboo Village, he had already made a plan. He figured he might as well take Jinchuriki who was delivered to his doorstep.
As for what happened in the Land of Gold, so what? This isn't Earth from my previous life, where you'd be held accountable if something happened abroad.
When you're out in the world of martial arts, you're bound to get hurt! Does it really matter which country's martial arts world you're in?
Moreover, he came fully prepared this time; his outfit was practically a one-to-one replica, and he even had three eyewitnesses. He could also give the Akatsuki a boost in publicity! Next time we see Konan, we'll have to ask him for a fee for that publicity!
"I was too kind! I gave the Ninja World a heads-up. Keep an eye on your Jinchuriki!"
"Hmph! It's not certain who will die yet!"
As she spoke, Yugito had already drawn her shuriken. Although the aura emanating from her was terrifying, she was no pushover!
A battle was about to break out between the two sides, and a series of explosions immediately rang out in the forest...
At night, a group of ninjas arrived in the Bamboo Village. The leader was carrying Kubikiribōchō, and who Zabuza?
The purpose of their visit is self-evident: it's for Fūshin and Chino!
When they found the two men, they were still asleep. It wasn't that they were unvigilant; they simply hadn't expected the villagers who had received their kindness to betray them.
Because Fūshin was still seriously injured, and Chino didn't have much fighting power at the time, they subdued the two of them in a few rounds.
Zabuza tied the two men up and threw them into the back seat of the car, then drove off that very night.
After explaining their current situation to the two, they both fell silent, but became curious again when the topic turned to their destination.
"This is not a bad thing for you, but a rare good thing! Just like it was for me back then..."