Pakura

Yichen quickly set up the Natural Energy Seal. Yichen was very skilled at this, having set it up several times when he was alone.

Then, under Yichen's watchful eye, Ōnoki entered Sage Mode.

Next, Yichen placed a Water Release on the ground and then signaled Ōnoki to begin using Lightning Release Ninjutsu.

Although Ōnoki hadn't learned Lightning Release Nature Transformation, he still knew how to perform C-rank Lightning Release.

After sensing the Senjutsu Chakra within his body, Ōnoki began to experiment.

"Sage Art - Lightning Release - Lightning Conduction." This is the simplest C-rank Lightning Release Ninjutsu. Yichen started training with this Lightning Release.

The first attempt failed, the second failed, but Ōnoki's expression grew increasingly serious, because as the one casting the spell, he had sensed something was amiss.

Sure enough, on the fifth attempt, a powerful bolt of lightning appeared on the Water Release that Yichen had just used.

"Hiss~" Both Yichen and Ōnoki, the two Tsuchikage, gasped at the same time. It was unbelievable.

Matsutani Shinya's guess was correct!

Because of the addition of Natural Energy, Senjutsu Chakra inherently possesses all the characteristics of the Five-Attribute; it simply requires the user to guide it out.

Ōnoki was thrilled. This meant he could now train in Ninjutsu of other elemental attributes. Even if he could only use Lightning Release in Sage Mode, it was still a cause for celebration.

Moreover, according to Yichen's Chakra theory, if he uses Lightning Release Senjutsu for a long time, is it possible that he could actually master Lightning Release Nature Transformation someday in the future?

Yichen was also very excited. Whether or not he could use Ninjutsu with an attribute he didn't have didn't matter to him, as he already possessed Five-Attribute.

However, if the effects of Senjutsu Chakra are as Matsutani Shinya predicted, then there is hope for improving his Wind Release proficiency.

Konoha's delay in returning the Seven-Tails Yichen from having a chance to attack it. This resulted in Yichen not paying much attention to his Wind Release training.

However, it seems that Yichen has now found another shortcut.

However, this matter was not urgent. Yichen could not understand Ōnoki's excitement, so he let him experiment with Lightning Release on his own while he went to arrange the matter of dealing with Pakura.

The most troublesome thing about dealing with Pakura is not direct combat, but how to discover her exact whereabouts.

The Scorch Release is extremely damaging to ninjas, so Yichen needs to seize the initiative. Otherwise, if Pakura gets the first move, their losses will be significant.

Fortunately, the Land of Snow is now Yichen's home turf. Just as Yichen was thinking about how to find Pakura's whereabouts, a message came from the capital of the Land of Snow.

"Is someone gathering information about the Rainbow Ice Wall treasure?" Yichen asked, somewhat puzzled.

In fact, Yichen was prejudiced from the start. Having read the original novel, he knew very well that the so-called treasure was merely Kazahana Sōsetsu's response to her daughter's wish. It was of no use to anyone else.

However, others didn't think that way. After conducting some reconnaissance in the capital of the Land of Snow, Pakura was misled by the word "treasure."

Especially after learning that the Iwa ninja branch was located near the Rainbow Ice Wall, Pakura felt she had found the truth. All that remained was to confirm what the treasure actually was.

As requested by Rasa, she could return to Sunagakure once she understood the Iwa ninja's intentions.

After nightfall, Pakura and his group left the capital and stealthily made their way towards the Rainbow Ice Wall.

Late at night, Pakura and his group finally made their way to their destination.

"Lord Pakura, the treasure is just ahead. That direction should lead to the Iwa ninja's branch. Their branch is under construction; their Sensory Barrier and such haven't been activated yet," an Anbu reported back to Pakura after completing his reconnaissance.

Pakura nodded, then asked, "Is there anyone at the treasure site?"

The Anbu replied, "I didn't dare get too close; I only sensed and scouted from a distance. I didn't spot anyone, but I can't rule out the possibility that they used special methods to conceal their tracks."

"However, even if they have people hiding there, there won't be many."

Pakura nodded, then asked in confusion, "Since the Iwa ninja came for the treasure, why didn't they send someone to guard it?"

The Anbu in charge of reconnaissance also found it strange, saying, "I don't understand either. If the Iwa ninja have already obtained the treasure, there's absolutely no need to establish a branch here. There are many more suitable places to establish a ninja village in the Land of Snow. But if they haven't obtained it yet, why are they just letting it go?"

At this moment, another Anbu said, "Could it be that they appear relaxed on the surface but are actually on high alert, with elite ninjas guarding them in secret, and a trap has been set up?"

Pakura thought for a moment and said, "No, the Land of Snow has already signed a peace treaty with the Iwa ninja. It's perfectly legitimate for the Iwa ninja to guard the treasure; there's no need to hide it. Doing so would only make them seem guilty."

At that moment, one of the Anbu suddenly shuddered and hurriedly said, "Lord Pakura, could it be that we've been exposed, and the Iwa ninja have set a trap for us?"

Upon hearing this, Pakura's heart skipped a beat; it wasn't impossible.

Although she thought she and her group were well hidden, this was, after all, someone else's territory.

Suddenly, Pakura was caught in a dilemma: should she go and scout ahead?

If they went, it would be too dangerous if the Iwa ninja were lying in ambush. It was a rare opportunity to lead a team on a mission of this level, Pakura didn't want her subordinates to suffer too many losses.

However, even if they didn't go, their mission could still be considered complete, but returning with only vague information would leave Pakura feeling unwilling.

Just thinking about the possibility of Rasa showing disappointment made Pakura give up the idea of giving up.

"I'll go alone. You guys wait here. If anything happens, you retreat first, and I'll break through." Pakura ultimately chose a compromise.

That makes some sense. Since the ninja village era, there haven't been many Kage Level enemies who have fallen into enemy ambushes. Logically speaking, it would be best if Pakura went alone, without anyone holding her back.

However, upon hearing Pakura's words, one of the Anbu Squad Leader was startled and said, "Lord Pakura, this is too dangerous. If the Iwa ninja target your weaknesses, the consequences will be unimaginable."

That's also true. As Kage-level experts, Taijutsu- type ninjas are more resilient than Ninjutsu- type ninjas, and Ninjutsu -type ninjas are in greater danger if ambushed. Moreover, Pakura is a Ninjutsu- type Kage-level experts with a very large weakness.

However, Pakura didn't seem to care much. She said, "Don't worry, my information hasn't been leaked, and even if the Iwa ninja knew someone had invaded, they might not have expected it to be me."

If Yichen were here, he would be speechless upon hearing this. How could he not have foreseen this? Why would Rasa send an elite Jonin to his Elite Jonin Pakura such a crucial matter? After all, this is Iwa Ninja branch, essentially one of Iwa ninja's main bases. Elite Jonin is simply not enough.

Among Kage-level experts, if they didn't send Pakura, were they going to send Chiyo or Rasa in person?

Chiyo has already retired and wouldn't leave the village for something like this. (Yichen is unaware that Chiyo has already left Sunagakure with Ryosuke.)

As for Rasa himself, how could the Kage of a village do such a job? Not everyone is Yichen.

However, Pakura was preoccupied with Rasa's disappointed look, so she subconsciously ignored these minor details. Of course, this was also due to Pakura's great confidence in her own abilities.

The Anbu thought for a moment, then said, "I'm still not comfortable with you going alone. Let In Unit go with you; they can cooperate with you."

Pakura frowned, but did not refuse.

So Pakura led a four-person Anbu Squad and quickly moved towards the Rainbow Ice Wall.

Pakura chose a direction away from the Iwagakure branch, and it took the five of them quite a while to get close to the Rainbow Ice Wall.

By the faint Gekkō, Pakura gazed thoughtfully at the rows of neat, tall stone walls before him. There was definitely something wrong with this place; these stone walls were clearly not formed naturally.

This must have been an important man-made site long ago. There might really be treasure inside, perhaps even relics from the Warring States period.

While the Ninja World doesn't have a fixed rule that older ninjas are necessarily stronger, the Warring States period certainly produced many powerful figures. Perhaps they really did leave behind some valuable knowledge.

We must find out what's inside, at least whether the Sunagakure has a chance of getting a share.

Thinking this, Pakura slowed down and beckoned the four In Unit to continue following.

Unbeknownst to Pakura, a pair of eyes were watching their direction from mid-air at that moment.

After receiving news from the direction of the capital of the Land of Snow, Yichen guessed that Pakura might come to the Rainbow Ice Wall to scout, so he waited here early.

Yichen's Mind's Eye could sense the Chakra Pakura and the other four, but it was not clear to the naked eye. He could only see faint shadows occasionally flickering.

Yichen was actually puzzled as to why there were only five people. The intelligence provided by Ikura indicated that Pakura had brought at least several dozen men. Had they split up their forces? Or was this just the vanguard?

Yichen had already entered Sage Mode, but in his perception enhanced by Senjutsu, there were only five Chakra sources.

But a ninja clearly scouted the area just now, didn't he? Yichen didn't alert the enemy and let that person go back.

Yichen had expected to be greeted by a large force led by Pakura, but only five people arrived. Fortunately, Pakura was among them. The massive, scorching source of Chakra must have been Pakura.

Of the ninjas sent by the Sunagakure this time, only Pakura is of value; Yichen the others.

Since that's the case.

"Porcelain Release - Kunai Rain".

Facing Pakura, Yichen's tactic was simple: he used Porcelain Release to generate a large number of Kunai that could deal physical damage, covering the entire area around Pakura.

"Oh no! Enemy attack! An ambush! It's Kunai! Lord Pakura's intelligence has been leaked! Defend with all your might!"

"Earth Release: Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall, Wind Release: Hurricane Barrier, Sand Armor, Puppet Technique."

The Chakra fluctuations caused by Yichen's Porcelain Release were significant, and Pakura and the others, who were already on high alert, immediately took action.