Saving Them

"However, I've already gained quite a bit of immediate benefit."

Standing still and watching the other's retreating figure disappear from view, Nanchuan You couldn't help but shake his head. "At least I won't be lacking in Ninjutsu for my future training."

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Although he had been reborn for some time, due to being a Medical Ninja, he hadn't had many opportunities to learn Ninjutsu. Until now, he could only fight using Taijutsu.

It was unavoidable. Genuine Ninjutsu was rarely circulated outside. Even if one could purchase it within Konohagakure through various channels, the price was quite high.

It was certainly not something Nanchuan You's current visible assets could afford.

But after subduing Shan Ming Chang Jin, these problems were solved.

After all, the other party was a Jonin and possessed quite a bit of Ninjutsu.

Although, due to his origin from Iwagakure, most of his Ninjutsu were Earth Style, and the rest were mostly common techniques, they still greatly supplemented Nanchuan You's meager collection.

With these, his combat methods could finally be updated, and he wouldn't have to rely entirely on Taijutsu like before.

Of course, while the gains were substantial, the losses were equally so.

After this ordeal, Nanchuan You's previous Chakra reserves had been depleted by more than half.

This Chakra was all absorbed by Nanchuan You from the front lines previously, which took a considerable amount of time.

This time, a lot of it was consumed to activate the power of Karma.

It was unavoidable.

Nanchuan You's body was still too fragile.

Forcing the activation of Karma with such a physical condition would place a tremendous burden on his body.

To reduce the burden on his body, he could only consume a large amount of Chakra, using this method to alleviate the pressure.

This was also why Nanchuan You was reluctant to fight others at full strength.

Because the price was simply too high.

"Judging by the time, it's about time to leave."

Standing still, Nanchuan You looked outward, towards the direction Kurenai Yuhi had left, various thoughts flashing through his mind.

In the dim forest, Kurenai Yuhi's figure moved swiftly.

She was carrying Hyuga Fu on her back, and her movements were already showing great fatigue.

After several days of continuous travel, her body was already severely depleted. Tonight's pursuit had also been exhausting, the feeling of constantly hovering between life and death lingering.

Even as a Ninja, Kurenai Yuhi felt her body had reached its limit, and she was now relying solely on willpower to continue.

"I have to break through..."

Her body was extremely tired, but she gritted her teeth and pushed forward. "At least I have to get the message out..."

To her, this surprise attack operation had already failed.

But if the message wasn't delivered, more Konoha Ninja would fall into traps and be continuously slaughtered by Iwagakure Ninja.

Therefore, from any perspective, she had to break through and deliver the message to headquarters.

Unfortunately, the development of events would not be swayed by human will.

Just as she was about to exit the forest, a voice suddenly came from ahead.

"There's another one here..."

A voice came from the side, sounding like a man's.

A moment later, a man emerged from the dense woods, wearing an Iwagakure forehead protector.

As soon as he appeared, he immediately launched a surprise attack on Kurenai Yuhi, gaining an absolute advantage.

The opponent's strength was considerable. Although not a Jonin, he was at least an elite Chunin.

If she were at her peak, Kurenai Yuhi might have been able to fight him, and the outcome would have been uncertain.

But at this point, Kurenai Yuhi's strength was completely exhausted, and she didn't even have much Chakra left.

She quickly fell into a disadvantage and could only barely hold on.

If the opponent hadn't intended to capture her alive for information, she would likely have been killed by now.

"I can't fall into their hands..."

Kurenai Yuhi's heart sank, and this thought flashed through her mind.

Both she and Hyuga Fu beside her were elite Ninja of Konoha, possessing much secret intelligence.

Especially Hyuga Fu beside her.

As a member of the Hyuga Clan, even if he was just a branch family member, if he were captured alive by the enemy, the consequences would still be dire.

A single mistake could cause Konoha to suffer immense losses.

Even if she died here, she absolutely could not let them capture her alive.

With that thought, her heart hardened. Bracing against the opponent's assault, she charged directly towards Hyuga Fu beside her, intending to finish herself and her companion before the other could act.

Unfortunately, the move was ultimately a little too late.

"Mission failed, and now you want to destroy the intel?"

The Iwagakure ninja in front of her sneered, having anticipated her actions.

As Kurenai Yuhi watched in despair, he blocked the kunai she threw and quickly knocked her unconscious.

"What a great haul."

After finishing, he let out a long sigh and looked at the unconscious Hyuga Fu beside him, a look of ecstatic joy on his face. "A living Hyuga clansman."

Konoha valued the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan greatly. From past to present, it was rare for the Byakugan to be passed on.

But if a living Hyuga clansman fell into their hands, there would be many ways to leverage it.

Simply bringing him back would be a great achievement.

Unfortunately, his wish was destined to be unfulfilled.

As he took a step forward, a strange aura suddenly locked onto him.

Looking up, a boy no older than eight or nine years old had appeared before him at some point.

"Looks like I arrived just in time."

Nanchuan You looked down at Kurenai Yuhi and the other beside him, then turned to face the middle-aged ninja in front of him, a smile appearing on his face. "Although it's a bit presumptuous, I'd still like to say something."

"For your own life's sake, would you mind leaving?"

As his words fell, a ninja sword suddenly thrust forward.

The middle-aged man in front of him regarded the suddenly appearing Nanchuan You with great vigilance. He decided to strike first, thrusting his ninja sword forward and slashing straight down.

"Alright."

Nanchuan You sighed. "As expected, it won't work."

The next moment, his figure vanished from his original spot, reappearing behind the opponent in an instant.

A kunai thrust forward, piercing the opponent's chest in a flash.

"Wh... When?"

The middle-aged man stared blankly at his chest.

It was already pierced by a kunai, with crimson blood dripping.

"Such speed..."

This thought flashed through his mind before his body weakly collapsed, dying on the spot.

"Wouldn't it have been better to just leave obediently?"

Nanchuan You looked down at the corpse and shook his head. He then silently got up, grabbed Kurenai Yuhi and Hyuga Fu, and left the area.

The night passed quickly.

As the sun shone upon the land again the next morning, Kurenai Yuhi slowly woke up.

Emerging from her slumber, her consciousness quickly returned. She instinctively drew the kunai from her person and scanned her surroundings warily.

"It's alright now."

Nanchuan You's voice came from beside her.