The moonlight was cold and dim, with a few waning stars scattered across the sky. The outskirts of the Earth Spider Clan Land were run-down and desolate, devoid of human life.
Beside the muddy road.
Ingetsu turned his head, his gaze sweeping over the Earth Spider chief's residence before landing on Kurenai Yuhi behind him. He instructed her,
"Since En no Gyōja gave me the forbidden technique, the Tsuchigumo Clan still has its uses. I need you to leave the squad now and lead the Tsuchigumo Clan to the largest refugee gathering on the Land of Earth Border.
"Except for the northwest.
"Every other direction is safe.
"With you leading them, I'll feel more at ease. Once the battle here is over, I'll come find you."
"All right. I'll wait for you!"
Kurenai Yuhi blinked her beautiful eyes. Beneath her pale-purple eye shadow, her ruby-like eyes shone with confidence. Her red lips curved upward, and her carefully made-up face revealed a gentle smile.
This feeling of being trusted by the person she loved was precisely the emotional reassurance she needed.
The two exchanged a few simple words.
Kurenai Yuhi accepted the mission, used the Body Flicker Technique to leave the squad, and returned to the Earth Spider chief's residence to find Hotaru and the Grand Elder. For her, there were no obstacles along the way. This mission truly wasn't difficult.
Everyone turned back to watch Kurenai disappear into the distance, each beginning to ponder the captain's intentions.
Izumi's brows lifted slightly, and envy showed in her eyes.
She felt that the captain was taking precautions to prevent Kurenai Yuhi, a Konoha Jonin who had not been wanted, from personally witnessing them clash with the Konoha Ninja.
"Let's go."
Ingetsu and the others continued northwest, leaving the Earth Spider Clan Land