"Earth Release: Rock Pillar Spear!"
The Root ninja had already drawn his sword and launched an attack. Sharp stone pillars shot up from beneath Qinglong.
Qinglong had dodged the moment the ninja began his jutsu. At the same time, he pointed at his opponent with his index finger, and a beam of light shot out.
"Boom!"
It struck the Root ninja squarely in the chest. He screamed as the Hole-Hole Wave sent him flying.
"Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall!"
Seeing this, another Root ninja hurried forward and raised an Earth Flow Wall for defense. A thick earthen wall rose from the ground, blocking their way.
Qinglong charged forward and threw a punch!
"Boom!"
The Earth Flow Wall shattered, revealing a terrified Root ninja.
"Kid, you attacked Root personnel. Are you trying to become a rogue ninja?"
"What a bold claim! Weren't you the ones who attacked a Konoha ninja first? Are you trying to become rogue ninja? Oh, my! I never imagined enemy spies had infiltrated Root. No wonder nobody knew Orochimaru was launching an attack!"
Qinglong spoke in a teasing tone, as if he'd uncovered some earth-shattering secret.
The Root captain, who had just rushed over to provide support, broke out in a cold sweat. How could this kid sling mud around and somehow blurt out the truth?
"Who's trying to become a rogue ninja? You, kid! What's the meaning of attacking a Konoha employee without cause? Under Konoha regulations, I'm obligated to arrest you and bring you to account!"
"Hmph! Here comes another bunch of rogue ninjas!"
Qinglong let out a cold laugh, ready to face a full-blown battle. Even if he had to leave Konoha afterward and become a rogue ninja, it wouldn't matter. But if he lost something, getting it back later wouldn't be so amicable!