One Arrow, Three Eagles

"I never said you could leave."

Yamei brushed the dust off his clothes, his pink Mangekyo eyes fixed on Camilla, spinning slightly.

"Wuwuwu!!"

Seeing Yamei, Naruto struggled even harder, incredibly excited.

Yamei glanced at him before turning his attention to Timsi, the royal descendant.

"They don't seem ready to harm Naruto... so can I use this to my advantage!?"

Yamei's thoughts raced. He had been planning how to obtain the Source of Life all along this journey!

But the current situation was an unexpected development that had exceeded the mission's scope!

If he saved Naruto now, Kakashi and the others would definitely choose to stop investigating and return to Konoha.

In that case, he would miss out on the Source of Life!

But what if Naruto was taken away?

If that happened, they would most likely choose to rescue Naruto, which would lead them to investigate Heide! And then, step by step, they would find the Source of Life!

Thinking this, Yamei's eyes shone brighter, and he looked at Timsi!

No, that wasn't secure enough! It would be best to capture Timsi!

This way! It would not only ensure Naruto's safety! But also greatly guarantee the continuation of the mission!

Moreover, the merchant caravan formed by the royal family's legacy had been traveling through several surrounding countries.

If they encountered it, Timsi would be key! So he couldn't let him go!

Also...

Yamei couldn't help but turn his head to look at Sasuke, who was staring intently at the sky, his scarlet Three Tomoe trembling violently.

"Perhaps... this is also an opportunity for Sasuke to awaken his Three Tomoe!"

Killing two birds with one stone! Or even three!

After all, this mission could also temper these not-so-mature individuals! It was simply perfect!

"Don't worry, Naruto, I won't let you fall into danger! You might have to endure a little hardship, but I'll compensate you later!"

With his mind made up, Yamei began to act.

His Mangekyo spun, first casting a Genjutsu on Naruto to ensure his safety, then forming hand seals.

"Lightning Style! Lightning Dragon Tornado!"

This technique, acquired from Kurotsuchi Raiga, became incredibly terrifying in Yamei's hands!

Twisted strands of lightning, as thick as an arm, instantly condensed into a massive lightning tornado over thirty meters tall, roaring towards Camilla!

"What a joke!!"

Camilla's pupils widened in shock!! She quickly shook off Timsi, who was clinging to her: "Timsi! Quick! Intercept it!"

Timsi suppressed his shock, his long sword suddenly extending! Simultaneously, strands of lightning rapidly gathered.

"Lightning God's Thunderclap!!"

Like a furious god of thunder, thick lightning struck outwards, turning the ground it hit into scorched earth!

Camilla was unfortunately struck by lightning twice, her body convulsing! If Timsi hadn't helped her maintain balance, she would have already fallen.

"So strong!"

Sasuke, Shikamaru, and the others were already stunned! Such terrifying Lightning Style! They would believe it if someone called it A-rank!

"Damn it! How is this guy so strong!"

Camilla looked down warily at the person standing on the beach. Suddenly, her peripheral vision swept across, and she let out a loud laugh: "You can't stop me!"

"Soldiers! Stop them at all costs!"

Hearing Camilla's words, everyone looked towards the fortress, where a dozen soldiers suddenly appeared.

"Buy Yamei some time!" Shikamaru gritted his teeth and led the few who were still conscious to intercept the soldiers.

However, Shikamaru and the others were ultimately outnumbered. Several soldiers broke through the defense line and charged into the battlefield between Yamei and Camilla.

Camilla, who was desperately dodging Yamei's Ninjutsu, wore an increasingly delighted expression on her face. Then, she saw the soldiers' bodies begin to swell, and she burst into laughter.

"Now you can enjoy yourself slowly! I'm leaving!"

Saying this, Camilla flapped her wings and took to the air!

However, at that very instant, right beside her right hand! A hammer suddenly materialized and smashed fiercely into her hand!

"Ah!"

Camilla cried out in pain, and her grip on Timsi suddenly loosened!

"Ah! Save me!!"

"Not good!" Camilla's expression changed, and she was about to dive down! However, Yamei was faster! He used Shunshin, grabbed Timsi, and simultaneously swung his sword horizontally!

"Damn it! You just wait! Lord Heide won't let you get away with this!!"

Camilla glared at Yamei unwillingly, pink mist surging behind her as she whisked Naruto away at high speed.

Yamei landed and instantly felt terrifying fluctuations spreading from the surrounding soldiers.

"Self-destruct?"

He muttered, his Mangekyo spinning, and the soldiers who were about to self-destruct suddenly froze as if their mechanisms had jammed.

Severing Command could disrupt jutsu that were currently being performed, and self-destruction was a derivative of jutsu. While in the process of self-destruction, it could naturally be easily resolved.

Casually tossing Timsi aside, Yamei flickered and eliminated the soldiers one by one with his blade.

"Yamei, where's Naruto?" Sasuke asked nervously.

"The enemy used soldiers to self-destruct, and the air was her domain. Her speed was too great... so I couldn't save him."

"What!?" Sasuke was stunned upon hearing this. "He couldn't be saved... couldn't be saved..."

Yamei's eyes were fixed on Sasuke, watching his Sharingan tremble more and more intensely. He felt satisfied internally and turned to look at the silent Shikamaru and the others.

"Shikamaru, Shino, you two go and stop the guy I captured. I'll go help Kakashi and the others clear out the remaining soldiers."

"Alright!" Shikamaru nodded in agreement.

In about ten minutes, everyone had annihilated all the soldiers and awakened the people who had been caught in Genjutsu.

Timsi had remained silent since being captured, and Yamei and the others paid him no mind.

Kakashi and Kurenai gathered Yamei and the others, their voices heavy. "The situation of the mission has now exceeded expectations, and Naruto has also been captured. Therefore, we currently have two options!"

"First! We choose to end the mission and report back to the village!"

"Then what about Naruto?" Sakura asked somewhat anxiously.

Yūhi Kurenai replied, "We can only wait for the village to send a stronger team to rescue him."

Everyone fell silent. Not to mention whether the village would send people, even if they did, with the time it would take for a round trip, who knew where the enemy would have gone by then!

Moreover, no one could guarantee that the enemy wouldn't harm Naruto during this time.

"What's the second option?" Yamei slowly raised his eyes.

Kakashi hesitated slightly, then exchanged a look with Yūhi Kurenai before saying, "The second option is that we continue the mission! And rescue Naruto!"

Everyone's eyes lit up, and they looked at Yamei with hopeful gazes.

"We choose the second option!"

Kakashi and Yūhi Kurenai nodded simultaneously. "Good! In that case, let's prepare to rescue Naruto!"

Saying that, Kakashi looked at Timsi and the distant Rank. "Fortunately, we have two captives this time. The hope of rescuing Naruto is still very high!"

After confirming everyone's choice, they discussed some details. Kakashi then looked at Sasuke, who had been silent.

"You guys go collect intel in the fortress. I'll talk to him," Yamei said, stepping out.

"Then I'll trouble you," Kakashi nodded and led everyone into the sea fortress.

Yamei sat down beside Sasuke. "Sharingan, the Three Tomoe?"