"Hoshigakure, located in the Land of Bears, derives its training methods from a meteorite that fell two hundred years ago. It has requested Konoha's assistance to prevent other forces from seizing it."
After reading the mission sheet, Yi Xiang briefly searched his memory. Just then, Team Three, the squad assigned to this mission, knocked and entered the Hokage's office.
I think I skimmed through this part of the story online. That meteorite should be radioactive. The most touching part was... that boy's mother's love for him.
Although his memories of the story had long since blurred and he had forgotten the boy's name, Yi Xiang was fully confident that he could avert the tragedy of that mother's death.
"Oh, and according to the rumors, although that meteorite can rapidly increase your strength, the side effect may be that it costs you your lifespan."
For once, Tsunade remembered the relevant information and warned the four of them.
At the border of the Land of Bears, outside a natural stronghold filled with pale yellow poison gas.
Yi Xiang stopped at the edge of the gorge and looked down. The deep ravine resembled a fissure filled with unknown dangers.
"Was this gorge really formed naturally? Why does it look like something left behind by a slash from a Perfect Susanoo?"
After sweeping his gaze across the opposite side, Yi Xiang spoke coolly.
"You over there. I don't know whether you're friend or foe, but if you run or refuse to answer, don't blame me for forcing the answers out of you."
The silence lasted two seconds. Noticing that Yi Xiang's gaze remained fixed on his hiding place, the boy lying prone in a gas mask silently rose to his feet.
Then he pulled the trigger of the repeating crossbow in his hands, which