In the forest, the aftermath of the explosion had yet to dissipate, and smoke filled the air.
Chiyo and Shisui hid within the treetops, their eyes fixed on the situation below.
A team of Iwagakure ninja emerged from the smoke and dust of the explosion. The lead ninja had a stern face and short hair standing up like hedgehog spines.
He casually put away his kunai, a disdainful smirk curling at the corner of his mouth.
Judging from the traces around them, none of the ninja had been injured.
Clearly, the earlier explosion had not been accidental. Someone had done it deliberately.
"Is that Iwagakure's demolition squad?"
Chiyo looked at the lead ninja, and something clicked in his mind as he recognized him.
He had seen this man in the files before.
He was a Kekkei Genkai ninja with Explosion Release. His name was Kari!
Explosion Release was a Kekkei Genkai that could transform Chakra into explosive substances.
Kari's strength was well known even within Iwagakure.
His Explosion Release in particular could turn Chakra into explosions of astonishing power.
Leading his demolition squad, he had made many contributions to Iwagakure.
Just then, hurried footsteps sounded in the distance.
A squad of Kumogakure patrol ninja quickly arrived. The lead ninja held a kunai and watched the Iwagakure team vigilantly.
"Who are you? Why have you trespassed into the border of the Land of Lightning?!"
Kari snorted coldly, his attitude arrogant.
"We are envoys from Iwagakure, here to discuss cooperation with the Third Raikage.
You patrolmen, hurry up and report our arrival."
The Cloud Ninja frowned deeply, clearly extremely displeased by Kari's attitude.
But considering the current state of the war, he forcibly suppressed his anger.
He said in a deep voice.
"Since you are envoys, come with me.
However, you'd better