Emergency Rescue

Bing San was exchanging pleasantries with a few people when one of his clones was suddenly summoned by Orochimaru.

Orochimaru, his face smeared with blood, said to Bing San, "Bing San, the Sand Ninja have joined forces with the Rock Ninja to set an ambush at West Earth Hill. They're planning to ambush Danzo and Jiraiya. You need to get the information to them immediately!"

With that, Orochimaru lifted the mosaic in his hand and gave it a shake. Its meaning was clear!

Bing San's main body immediately sprang into action. But it would take the Root at least ten days to get there. By then, it would be far too late.

Left with no other choice, Bing San went to ask Minato Namikaze for help.

He ran over to Minato, glanced around, and said quietly, "Senior Minato, Teacher Orochimaru just sent word. We need to hurry and reinforce Jiraiya. They've fallen into a trap."

Minato was shocked when he heard the news and quickly formed hand seals to summon a toad to carry a message.

Fifteen minutes later, Minato and Bing San were gathering their team, their expressions grim!

Jiraiya and Danzo had planned to lead around three hundred elite shinobi in a sneak attack on the Rock Ninja's rear supply camp.

Unexpectedly, they had fallen into a trap and were now completely surrounded, in urgent need of rescue.

Minato looked at Bing San, who was growing increasingly agitated, and gave an awkward laugh. "Don't be too anxious, Junior Bing San. Teacher Jiraiya has one of my Flying Thunder God Kunai!

"As soon as I get within range, I can bring them all out at once."

Bing San's eyes reddened. "I'm going with you!"

Minato's expression changed. "Junior Bing San, you're the commander here. How can you leave so easily?"

Bing San stuck out his chin. "Jiraiya used to be a commander too, but that didn't stop him from leaving his unit and running around!"

"Well..." Minato scratched his head. "But what about your safety?"

Bing San shouted, his eyes red. "I'm not a corpse! If I can't beat them, I can still run. Besides, I have my own guards.

"Ah Qi, come out!"

The Root Ninja secretly protecting Bing San quickly appeared before him.

Bing San said, "Gather the Anbu squad and Root squad assigned to protect me, and tell Nara Shikaku's squad to assemble immediately. We're going to rescue them!"

With that, Bing San glanced over the group of classmates, then turned to leave.

Just then, Uchiha Yue said, "I'll go with you. Without a medical ninja, anyone who gets hurt will be in danger if they can't receive treatment in time!"

She smiled and patted Bing San on the shoulder. "We're teammates, right, Go?"

Hyuga Go nodded solemnly.

Bing San suddenly felt a warmth in his heart.

At that moment, the Uchiha squad protecting Uchiha Yue gathered around and said, "Lady Yue, the battlefield is dangerous. You—"

Uchiha Yue glared at him. "I'm a ninja, not some pampered young lady!"

The Uchiha captain felt a bitter taste in his mouth, but still tried to persuade her. "Lady Yue, the elder has only you as his granddaughter. If anything happens to you—"

Uchiha Yue waved a hand to cut him off. "Don't worry. I know what I'm doing.

"Besides, I have four older brothers. It's not as if everything would fall apart without me.

"And I have all of you, don't I?"

Minato looked troubled as he said to Bing San, "Junior Bing San, I understand how anxious you are, but you have no combat experience. Going onto the battlefield recklessly is far too dangerous.

"This isn't like before, when you could just use a ninjutsu and retreat."

Bing San hated Minato's overflowing mother-hen instincts. He waved a hand and said, "Be a man and make up your mind already. Let's go! Stop fussing—what are you, a woman?"

Minato had no choice but to take Bing San and the others along. The main group setting out this time was small, but each member had a special role.

There were four elite jonin: Minato Namikaze, Aburame Torune, Torifu Akimichi, and Uchiha Takayuki.

Unfortunately, Shin'nosuke Sarutobi couldn't leave, and they couldn't bring in more personnel from the front lines.

Orochimaru was still locked in a fierce battle with Rasa. He wouldn't agree to send more people!

Up ahead, Uchiha Takayuki's Ninja Hawk flew at high speed with a Flying Thunder God Kunai, while the group below flickered forward.

Bing San sent clones back and forth to transport all their food and supplies along the way.

With the daily necessities he'd won in the lottery and a stack of mana potions, they covered most of what would have been a journey of more than ten days in just three days.

On the night of the third day, just as everyone was preparing to rest, Hyuga Go suddenly shouted, "Stay alert! Six people to the southwest, possibly Rock Ninja!"

Everyone exchanged glances and quickly concealed themselves.

More than ten minutes later, Hyuga Go relaxed slightly and said, "They've left."

They must have reached the encirclement. Those were probably a patrol squad.

That night, everyone hollowed out large tree trunks and quickly settled down to rest.

Minato had already sensed the kunai's location. Once dawn broke, they would launch a flanking attack to create an opening for Jiraiya, Danzo, and the others to break out.

Early the next morning, before it was even light, Bing San's vision suddenly shifted. He saw Danzo, whose eyes were bloodshot, and Jiraiya, wrapped in bandages.

Danzo narrowed his eyes and asked, "Bing San, how far have you gotten?"

Bing San's main body quickly woke everyone up. Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, they held a "remote" meeting.

Nara Shikaku recommended a diversionary strategy: Jiraiya and Danzo would lead a small group of elite shinobi in a breakout toward the Land of Rain.

The rest would break through toward the Land of Hot Water, then return to the Land of Fire by way of the border between the Land of Fields and the Land of Iron.

Everyone readily agreed and prepared to act. Bing San carefully searched through his inventory, looking for anything useful.

He had all sorts of miscellaneous junk, but very few items that could be used in battle.

After looking carefully, he found only a handful that might help: six rice balls, one poison gas canister, one grenade, and two health potions.

He'd given Minato all his medium mana potions. Minato had plenty of Chakra, but he burned through it quickly.

The rest—things like a Shrinking Lamp, spider silk, an air cannon, and Clark's underwear—were completely useless in battle.

Bing San sighed quietly, feeling a little guilty about how slack he'd been.

Bing San looked at his character panel. Over the years, he'd entered a period of growth, and his stats had changed considerably.

Host: Shimura Bing San (Cyborg).

STR: 25

AGI: 33

INT: 60 (+7)

VIT: 18

Note: Host, you're now a grown-up with an unbalanced build. Learn to protect yourself and stay alive.

Skill 1: Bio Miracle (Passive)

Skill 2: Affinity for Water, Earth, and Wind (Passive)

Skill 3: Water Arrow Technique (Level 4) (12/1500) Water damage +30, slows by 6 for 3 seconds, cooldown: 15 seconds.

Skill 4: Rozan Sho Ryu Ha (Passive)

Skill 5: Chakra Mastery (Passive)

Skill 6: Ninjutsu: One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones (Activated)

Skill 7: Ice Release (Specialization)

Bing San gritted his teeth and made up his mind. Once this was over, he'd go back to his hometown and get married! (Just kidding.) Cross that out!

Once this was over, he'd go back and train properly!

He had the best training resources and a vast store of knowledge and ninjutsu, yet he'd wasted precious time running around everywhere.

Uchiha Yue looked at Bing San, who was standing there lost in thought. She frowned slightly and draped a coat over his shoulders. He was half a head shorter than her.

Uchiha Yue said, "Don't get sick! Your father is waiting for you to save him!"

Bing San turned around, his eyes red. He pressed his lips together and could only manage a dry, "Thank you!"

(End of Chapter)