Vastly Different Battle Situations

Fugutake Tonbo knelt on the ground, pressed his right hand on Scorpion's forehead, and formed a hand seal with his left hand, using the memory reading technique.

As his mind gradually penetrated into the scorpion's brain, a series of seemingly tangible restrictions began to hinder his progress.

Before long, the Fugutake Tonbo, which had been so effortless just a moment ago, began to struggle, until its spiritual body was ejected.

"It's a bit tricky; he's imposed too many restrictions on his mind."

This is not good.

Kazashiro glanced at the scorpion lying on the ground, wondering if he should cut off its head and take it back to the analysis team for further study.

"You mere Konoha Ninja think you can get information from me?"

Scorpion woke up, panting heavily. Although his expression remained indifferent, the sarcasm in his tone was clearly audible to the people in front of him.

"There's no other way. If we cut off his head and take it back, will we be able to access the memories in his brain?"

As Kazashiro spoke, he pulled out White Fang from behind his back.

Um?

What are you saying?

Scorpion, who had been so confident because he thought the other party had saved him to obtain information, finally panicked.

He hasn't even finished his true art; how can he die here?

"Captain, this will damage your memory and you might miss crucial information."

Fugutake Tonbo reached out to stop Kazashiro, leading him to a spot where Scorpion couldn't hear, and quietly explained the implications.

"Even Mr. Inoichi can only glean as much information as possible."

Seeing that Fugutake Tonbo had brought out Yamanaka Inoichi, Kazashiro finally gave up his idea of killing the scorpion.

This also means that a difficult problem has been placed before him.

Should we continue the mission and head to the Land of Uzushio as planned, or abandon the mission and return to Konoha with this guy named Sasori?

More importantly, if Sasori really was colluding with those two Uchiha, then once the Earth Release ninja who had been released earlier returned to report the news, the White Zetsu was hiding somewhere, would discover their route.

If the other side tries to rescue Scorpion, it's uncertain whether our team alone can protect him.

"Write a letter to the village and ask them to send nearby ninjas to provide support."

Following Kazashiro's instructions, Saint Simon used the Intelligence Department's communication channels to send a request for help back to the village.

After glancing at the ruins of the Kanroji Family behind them, the group left without lingering. Akimichi Shidou carried the wounded and prisoners, and they departed from the port under the cover of night.

"What a pity, I haven't had a chance to try the sushi feast that Captain Kazashiro ordered yet."

The Fugutake Tonbo couldn't resist a joke, thankful that it had survived another battle.

"Tch, all you ever think about is eating..."

Saint Simon- Akimichi Shidou's shoulder like a salted fish, looking utterly hopeless.

Scorpion simply closed his eyes to rest and tentatively tried to remove the seal that Kazashiro had left on him.

Shortly after they left the port, a loud noise suddenly erupted from the Gojo Family.

A massive rocky mountain jutted out from the center of the Gojo Family, and the ground was covered with sharp rocks and the corpses of the Gojo Family members.

Completing the mission is a ninja's primary goal. Even when he is seriously injured, even when his partner Sasori is kidnapped by Kazashiro and the others, Fudō still drags his badly injured body to wipe out the Gojo Family before struggling to heal himself.

Kakuzu: Such a dedicated employee, come work for me.

Outside a massive, secluded building in Konoha, two ninja dressed as Anbu stood Fudō at the entrance, like statues.

Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation!

Suddenly, flames appeared in their field of vision, and the world seemed to turn upside down in an instant.

Unsurprisingly, the fire engulfed the two Anbu and destroyed the gate they were guarding.

"Wow, that's a powerful Fire Release Ninjutsu, Boss."

Fuyuan

Fuyuan managing to maintain her composure, a smile played on her lips, but her voice betrayed her exhaustion. "Your Dojutsu is too powerful; I can no longer discern directions."

"Snort."

Uchiha Yaowan snorted coldly and didn't speak, but Fuyuan's perspective returned to normal the next second.

"Thank you very much, Chief." Fuyuan that his words had worked, he was about to place his arm around Yaowan's shoulder when the other nimbly dodged, leaving only his emotionless voice echoing in the air:

"Stop the Konoha Ninjas who are coming to help; I need to have a good talk with my clansmen."

Yes, yes, yes.

Fuyuan covered her mouth and chuckled, then turned around and saw several Konoha Anbu rushing over after hearing the noise.

"Although it's a bit too late to set up traps now, however..."

Fuyuan gently raised her hand, lifting her cheongsam to reveal her muscular legs.

"Earth Release ·Iwai!"

Almost at the same time.

Amegakure Inuzuka Gaku's squad, who had infiltrated Amegakure, also encountered Setsuna's attack.

Fufeng

The first to attack them was a female ninja with long hair.

The Special Jonin at the end of the group was kicked away by Fufeng, and before another Special Jonin could react, she controlled her long hair to entangle him tightly.

"Zadi! Tsuchihara!"

Just as he was wondering why his Ninja Hound couldn't smell the other's scent, Inuzuka Gaku called out the names of his two teammates. Turning around, he saw that his partner of many years, Baowang, had been cut in two.

"Damn it, those damned enemies!"

There was no time to mourn the death of the Ninja Hound. This attack method clearly indicated that it was one of the Uchiha. Indeed, as the Intelligence Department had predicted, there were many suspicious points regarding the Amegakure area.

Inuzuka Gaku must immediately report this information to the village leadership so they can make a timely decision.

"Lightning Release: Needle of the Striking Lightning".

Tsuchihara was about to swing his Kunai to cut off the long hair that was tangling around him when Fufeng manipulated the strands of hair to pull him in front of him. Using the lightning flashing all over his body, Tsuchihara electrocuted Tsuchihara until he foamed at the mouth, and then kissed him on the lips.

A large amount of Chakra flowed into Fufeng's body through Tsuchihara's mouth, and the once robust man slowly withered away in front of everyone.

By the time Tōdō Akimichi helped Zadi Tsuchihara, the man had already turned into a dried-up corpse and collapsed on the ground.

"Expansion Jutsu!"

Years of combat experience made Tōdō Akimichi realize that continuing the fight would only put his side at a disadvantage. At this moment, he no longer cared about hiding his figure. He transformed into a giant, overturned all the surrounding buildings, grabbed Inuzuka Gaku and Zadi in each hand, and ran away into the distance.

"Toyunoya!"

Sensing Tōdō Akimichi's thoughts, Setsuna emerged from the shadows, widening her eyes and unleashing her Dojutsu in the direction the other was fleeing.

In an instant, a bloody gash appeared on Tōdō Akimichi's back, but he still didn't stop, gritting his teeth and leading his teammates to continue fleeing into the distance.

"Hmph, go after them."

He wasn't in a hurry. The opponent's enormous size had already indicated the direction of escape, and the opponent's wounds would leave traces along the escape route. He would soon be able to lead his undead army to catch up with these overconfident creatures.