Saving People

Looking at the few people not far ahead, Bai didn't rush to take any action.

The other side were also ninja. The moment they realized they couldn't complete the mission, they would definitely kill that Hyuga Clan child.

There was only one chance to make a move, and no mistakes could be made. Now, all he had to do was wait for Uchiha Yu to create an opportunity for him.

Bai didn't have to wait long.

[Great Fireball Technique!]

A giant fireball suddenly appeared to the side of the three people in front. This unexpected development caused the enemies to panic and leap away in different directions.

Uchiha Yu didn't expect the Great Fireball to kill the enemies. After unleashing it, she shot a shuriken at one of the enemies.

At the same time, she charged at another enemy who wasn't holding anyone, kunai in hand.

Seeing the Konoha ninja suddenly appear before them, they panicked for a moment. Then, they noticed the opponent was just a child and relaxed slightly.

The ninja closest to Uchiha Yu engaged her immediately.

After just a couple of exchanges, he said to his companion who was preparing to withdraw with the Hyuga Clan child.

[This guy is unusual. Her strength isn't weak. And looking at that Great Fireball, this guy must be a genius from the Uchiha Clan. Come help me, let's see if we can capture her too.]

Hearing the ninja's words, his unarmed companion stopped his withdrawal and turned towards Uchiha Yu.

Uchiha Yu seemed to realize she couldn't handle two people. The moment the enemy ninja spoke, she began to retreat.

Watching this scene from afar, Bai marveled at Uchiha Yu's combat awareness. Her acting was too realistic. If it hadn't been for the plan made in advance, even he would have been fooled.

Seeing Uchiha Yu leading the two enemies further and further away, Bai didn't waste any time. He instantly sped up and caught up to the last enemy ninja.

Bai weaved through the dense forest. Unburdened, his speed was incredible. He passed by branch after branch and could already see the enemy in a black ninja uniform ahead.

As he clearly saw the enemy in front, he also saw the girl being carried on his shoulder.

She was indeed wearing the clothes of Konoha's prestigious Hyuga clan. And looking closely, she should be his classmate, the one from the Hyuga Main Family who introduced herself today.

As a clan that had been passed down since the Warring States period, the Hyuga clan, with its Byakugan, had always been a target of envy for other ninja villages. Especially the women of the Hyuga Main Family. Successfully abducting one would be equivalent to restarting the Hyuga clan.

The Hyuga clan was quite thorough in protecting its Byakugan. Otherwise, only one Byakugan would have ended up with Ao in the original story. Although difficult to obtain, the various villages never gave up on acquiring this strongest reconnaissance eye in the ninja world. Even Hyuga Hinata in later generations was abducted.

Now, it seemed she was abducted on her way home. But why was there no escort? Logically, people from the Hyuga Main Family should have escorts from the branch family.

However, the urgent matter now was to rescue the person. Other things were not for him to consider at the moment.

Moreover, if he could retrieve Hyuga Riko, as a reward for helping the Hyuga clan reclaim their abducted pure-blooded successor, they should be able to get the Hyuga clan's help during the Third Shinobi War.

And if he wanted to learn some ninjutsu in the future, having connections with the Hyuga clan should make it easier.

Bai increased his pace. As he got close, he pulled out a kunai and threw it directly. He didn't aim at the fleeing enemy. Without systematic training in kunai throwing, he wasn't confident in hitting the person ahead with a single strike.

If he threw it directly at the enemy, it might not injure the enemy but could injure Hyuga Riko first. So, it was better to use this inaccurate kunai to attract the enemy's attention and simultaneously lull them into misjudging his strength.

Aino Hitsu, a spy planted in Konoha by Kumogakure for over a decade, was originally tasked with monitoring Konoha's movements. This abduction of a Hyuga Clan member was completely unplanned; the opportunity was just too good.

After school, Hyuga Riko originally had an escort, but he was temporarily recalled by the clan due to an urgent matter. Coupled with the fact that it was the first day of school and they were dismissed early, Hyuga Riko ended up alone.

Aino Hitsu, who was setting up a stall, contacted two other spies in Konoha after discovering Hyuga Riko was alone. Not yet having undergone formal training, Hyuga Riko was no match for the three genin. He was knocked unconscious and taken away without any resistance in a deserted alley.

Aino Hitsu was still fantasizing about receiving praise from Yagura after bringing the person back to the village when he was startled by a sudden Great Fireball. He thought the Konoha security forces had discovered them and were chasing them. However, upon seeing that it was just a little girl, he instantly relaxed.