020 Has Arrived

"The intel has already been sent out, and I believe our leader will be here soon!"

Looking out at the night sky, Mujie's expression turned speechless.

He hadn't expected that after finding this group of Uzumaki, they would run into ninjas sent to eliminate them.

And these weren't just any ninjas, unlike the ones hired by merchants when they went to the Land of Hot Water.

These were genuine elite ninjas!

It seemed... snatching someone away last time had attracted the attention of the powers that be?

That's why so many ninjas were sent this time!

He glanced again at the emaciated Uzumaki behind him, sighing inwardly with melancholy.

Honestly, if it weren't for the leader's orders, he wouldn't have bothered recruiting these rogue ninjas for the Land of Grass.

Too much trouble!

Besides, who knew if there were any spies among them.

But since the leader had given the order, he had no choice but to obey.

And also...

He'd already told them it wasn't him who gave it to Yahiko!

Yahiko took it himself!

And he was still being blamed.

It was so unfair!

Then they sent him out!

It was so cold outside!

If it weren't for Teacher Ooki's rare signed books, he wouldn't have been willing to come out.

But now...

He figured he was done for.

At this moment...

"Swoosh~"

A sharp sound cut through the air.

Everyone's expressions changed again as they looked around...

A group of figures, heavily wrapped and wearing animal masks, appeared before them, surrounding them. "Uzumaki... come with us!"

As if deliberately concealing their identities.

"..."

Mujie and Jiang He, along with the others, were stunned. Their faces turned ashen as they looked at the Jonin surrounding them.

Damn it!

So fast!

And so many Jonin?!

Mujie's expression was gloomy and full of conflict, but in the end, he sighed inwardly.

It seemed now...

There was no point in even trying to escape.

These guys... he could tell at a glance they weren't ordinary ninjas, but ninjas specializing in killing!

The Assassination Department?

This is Konoha... could they be ninjas from Konoha's Assassination Department!

He glanced at the Uzumaki behind him, then thought, Wu Wei and Yahiko, those two brats should be able to take care of themselves! Remember not to steal books this time, and burn them for their old man!

With a righteous expression, he was about to step forward.

"Ahem! I'll do it!" The emaciated, sallow-faced Uzumaki elder stepped forward.

It was obvious that this old man was already severely wounded.

He gave a deep look at the Grass Ninja who had suddenly appeared to take them away. "I'll hold them off. Uzumaki Clan..." He closed his eyes, "I entrust this to you!"

To be honest.

If Jiang He and the others hadn't sent word that his elder brother was in the Land of Grass, and coupled with the sudden attack, he wouldn't have rashly agreed to go to the Land of Grass.

After all, who knew if it was a trap?

A trap targeting the Uzumaki Clan.

This guy...

He didn't look like a good person at all!

Especially considering the reputation of Kusagakure ninja, his suspicion grew even stronger.

But now they had no other choice!

As soon as he finished speaking, Mujie readily agreed without any hesitation. "Thank you for your trouble! Please, you must stop them!" he said, waving his hand shamelessly. "Don't worry, the Land of Grass has always kept its word and never lied! Let's go, let's go! Once we reach the Land of Grass, you'll have a better life!"

"..."

Hearing this, Uzumaki Haruhito's mouth twitched. He momentarily wondered if he had made the wrong decision.

Kept its word?

The Land of Grass?

He was kidding himself!

However.

"Attack!"

Without any hesitation, the encircling ninja gave the order. Uzumaki Haruhito could only quickly move to intercept them.

But there were a total of ten Jonin, and he... due to his escape, he was severely injured and had no time to recover. His body was already exhausted and starving, so how could he possibly stop them?

He quickly fell into a disadvantage.

At this moment.

An enemy ninja appeared behind him, swinging their long sword. Uzumaki Haruhito's expression sharpened. Seeing the other ninja closing in, he formed hand seals, his eyes filled with determination.

He had no choice but to use that.

He said ferociously, "Since that's the case, let me show you the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Technique that the ninja world fears!"

However.

Before he could finish the seals.

Suddenly.

"Bang!"

Several large rocks were thrown at those ninja. Their expressions changed. "Retr..."

Unfortunately, it was too late!

The massive stones, carrying momentum, smashed them away!

Three people immediately spat out blood.

This temporarily eased the Elder's pressure!

But those three didn't seem to be dead yet?!

Everyone was stunned.

Who was it?

But when they looked at where the stones were thrown from... they couldn't see anyone!

"The leader?" Even Mujie was momentarily taken aback, but soon he denied it himself, shaking his head. "No! It's not the leader. If it were the leader... they would probably be dead by now!"

Although the leader was always cheerful and loved to boast and brag about making the Land of Grass one of the Great Nations or surpassing the Land of Fire, he wasn't someone who was soft-hearted.

He knew that back then, the leader had dealt with all the disobedient ninja factions in the Land of Grass, and only then did the chaos in the Land of Grass end, and the Land of Grass was rebuilt.

At that time, he had seen at a glance that the leader was by no means an ordinary person, but a dragon among men, which was why he had followed the leader without hesitation!

It definitely wasn't just because of the kunai at his neck!

"Damn it! What am I doing... What are you guys doing? Run away!"

As he spoke, the others also reacted and quickly continued their escape.

However.

They were surrounded once again.

There was no way.

There were too many enemy ninja, and each of them looked formidable. Moreover, they still had to escort a group of ordinary people to safety!

And this time...

There were no more giant rocks.

Mujie sighed and muttered to himself, "We're truly finished this time. I forgot to remind Wu Wei and Yahiko to burn Teacher Ooki's new book for his father!"

The remaining Jonin of the Uzumaki Clan exchanged glances, their eyes filled with disappointment and melancholy.

They had thought that once they reached the Land of Grass, they wouldn't have to wander anymore, and that a better life awaited them. But now...

It seemed they truly wouldn't have to wander anymore.

I just hope the Third Elder and the others are as happy and peaceful as they appeared in that movie!

They stepped forward.

This time, they didn't let the ordinary clan members flee again.

These guys...

They had no intention of letting them go!

It's just...

Where did they come from?!

"Surrender now!" the mysterious ninja said, looking at them with a cold, emotionless tone. "I don't want to kill you!"

"..."

It seemed they still intended to capture them alive.

But why?

For experiments?

Or for the Uzumaki Clan's physique and sealing techniques?!

But none of that mattered now. He quickly formed hand seals, intending to show this group the might of the Uzumaki Clan, even if it meant his own demise.

Suddenly.

"Infinite Paper Sword!"

A calm yet familiar voice rang out. Mujie, being the principled fellow he was, hastily retracted his ninjutsu and dodged backward, a happy expression on his face. "Quick! Everyone hide well!"

As soon as he spoke.

Everyone was stunned.

Before the Uzumaki Clan or the mysterious ninja could react, a figure appeared in the pitch-black sky, a pair of wings unfurling behind them. Countless paper swords flew out, attacking the group of ninjas!

"The leader... has arrived!"

At the same time.

In the dimness not far away, a figure walked down the street, their chest bobbing with each step. They let out a yawn, but a hint of solemnity flickered in their eyes.

Who... could it be?