Genya did not show mercy just because his opponent was a beautiful woman; he instantly opened up a distance of two meters.
Half a second.
Genya successfully completed the hand seals.
"Wood Style: Strangulation Technique!"
Tree branches burst from the soil, launching a continuous assault on Pakura.
She dodged without the slightest panic, and after retreating to a safe area, she immediately unleashed her Scorch Release.
"Scorch Release: Extreme Steam Killing!"
Over a dozen yellow light orbs, each the size of a fist, flew toward Genya under Pakura's control.
The trees along their path were clipped, their internal moisture instantly evaporated, turning them into charcoal.
Genya felt a jolt in his heart.
He knew that if he were touched by these yellow orbs, even with his Sage Body, he would likely be unable to endure it.
Thus, he hurriedly cast "Wood Style: Wood Locking Wall" to block the attack.
Such powerful strength! Pakura was also shocked; possessing a Kekkei Genkai, she rarely had any rivals in Sunagakure.
Yet, she found it difficult to take down the young man before her, which left her feeling both astonished and frustrated.
Shukaku in Sunagakure often went on rampages, killing people.
The properties of Wood Style possessed the power to suppress Tailed Beasts.
If she could bring this youth back, the village would suffer fewer casualties in the future.
However, Pakura was not at all certain she could capture Genya.
Moreover, she still had to go to Kirigakure to execute a classified mission.
If she exhausted too much of her strength here, it would be troublesome if the mission failed later.
Pakura leaped high into the air, then retreated rapidly, looking at Genya with a beaming smile as she spoke.
"Little brother is truly formidable; big sister really can't subdue you, so I won't play with you anymore."
Genya shook his head and replied innocently, "Big sister is handling this with ease; this little brother is unable to keep up."
"Little brother is truly a smooth talker. If you change your mind in the future, you can come to Sunagakure to find me. Remember, big sister's name is Pakura!"
"Bang!"
A smoke bomb exploded in front of Pakura, and in an instant, she vanished.
Genya rolled his eyes, thinking silently to himself.
Are you sure you can even make it out of Kirigakure alive before saying that?
Gazing in the direction Pakura had departed.
Genya fell into deep thought.
Currently, the relationship between Konoha and the Uchiha was not good.
There would definitely be a war between Konoha and the Uchiha in the future!
Genya had a bold idea.
Recruit Pakura!
This was a deal worth pursuing!
If Pakura refused to submit even unto death.
That was fine too.
Then he would simply devour all of her chakra!
Having solidified his plan.
Genya chased after the direction in which Pakura had disappeared!
Kirigakure.
Because it was surrounded by the sea, it was shrouded in mist all year round, resulting in low visibility.
Pakura walked along the road between the mountains, her gaze vigilantly observing her surroundings.
Although the Fourth Kazekage Rasa and the Fourth Mizukage Yagura had already secretly engaged in deep communication and discussion regarding a truce between the two villages, this was, after all, the territory of Kirigakure, known as the "Village of the Bloody Mist."
There was no harm in being careful!
"If only I could bring that Wood Style youth back to Sunagakure..." Walking along the wide mountain road, Pakura sighed slightly, a trace of regret flashing across her bright face.
If Sunagakure could have one more ninja with the Wood Style Kekkei Genkai.
How wonderful that would be!
This was a wishful thought in Pakura's heart.
Unfortunately, this was merely her own wishful thinking!
Pakura had always been loyal to Sunagakure, willing to give everything she had.
Yet, her sacrifices did not receive the return they deserved.
In the end, she was betrayed by Rasa and sold out to Kirigakure.
After being resurrected by Kabuto Yakushi during the Fourth Shinobi World War, Pakura had become completely disillusioned with the shinobi world, leading her to seek vengeance against everyone as a way to vent the grievances and dissatisfaction deep within her heart.
She was a pitiful and tragic ninja...
"You must be Lady Pakura, correct?"
A gentle voice drifted out from the thick mist.
Immediately following.
A tall, well-built man walked out of the fog at a leisurely pace, a smile on his face, looking exceptionally mild-mannered.
He was a Jonin from Kirigakure, sent to welcome Pakura.
"I am Pakura!" Pakura gave a slight nod, acknowledging her identity.
"Lady Pakura, please, this way!" The sturdy man pointed toward a fork in the road ahead.
Pakura gave a soft "hmm" and followed the man's guidance, walking forward.
Just at that moment.
The Kirigakure Jonin erupted into action.
A bright kunai flashed with a cold, chilling light in the dark of night.
It plunged directly into Pakura's waist!
He even deliberately twisted the blade, worsening Pakura's injury!
"What are you doing!?" Crimson blood flowed down Pakura's fair skin as she leaped back, putting a distance of six or seven meters between them.
But the pain from the wound made Pakura's face turn pale, and she knelt on one knee, looking at the Kirigakure Jonin with an angry and desperate question.
"I am an envoy representing Sunagakure for negotiations. If you kill me, are you not afraid that the two villages will go to war again, leading to countless casualties?"
"Hahaha, Pakura, you are truly naive!" The Kirigakure Jonin gave a sinister laugh and said, "Pakura, have you still not realized it? You were meant to be a sacrifice sent by Sunagakure from the very beginning!"
Hearing these words, Pakura's mind went blank, and then she roared loudly.
"The Kazekage would never do such a despicable thing! Even in death, I will not betray Sunagakure!"
"To let you die with your eyes closed, I will tell you straight: Kirigakure fears your Scorch Release, and the condition for the truce between our two villages was your sacrifice."
"Understand now?" The Kirigakure Jonin sneered, seemingly finding Pakura quite foolish.
At the same time, he felt it was a pity that such a beautiful woman would soon meet her end.
But the Kirigakure Jonin would not defy the orders of the Fourth Mizukage for the sake of mere beauty; that would be no different from seeking death!
"You can go to your death now!" The Kirigakure Jonin snapped his fingers.
Suddenly, over a dozen Kirigakure ninja appeared on the low hills on both sides.
To ensure the mission was completed.
Many more Kirigakure ninja had been lying in ambush here!
"Send Pakura on her way!"
With the order given.
Dozens of kunai were fired toward Pakura.
Barring any accidents.
Pakura was surely doomed to die!
Just as Pakura closed her eyes in despair, a detached voice rang out before her.
"Wood Style: Wood Locking Wall!"
Rows of wooden stakes rose up.
Forming an impenetrable barrier.
"Thud, thud, thud!"
All the kunai struck the Wood Style barrier.
Pakura slowly opened her eyes.
What met her gaze was the figure of a young boy, not very tall and clearly quite young, still wearing a Black Cat Mask.
At this moment, Genya, standing before Pakura, was not just a savior, but appeared like a god descended from the heavens.
Why did he save me? Pakura thought weakly.
When the two had first clashed.
Although the other party had been glib and smooth-talking, Pakura could see that his eyes were filled with killing intent, looking at her as if she were nothing more than prey.
Yet why would he specifically come to ask for her help?
What was his objective?
Pakura could not fathom the intentions of the youth before her...
"Wood Style? Are you from the Hidden Leaf Village?" The Mist ninja's pupils constricted sharply, then his eyes turned burning hot.
If he could capture this person and present him to the Mizukage, he might even be able to inherit one of the legendary Seven Ninja Swords!
"Kill him!" Just as the Kirigakure Jonin finished speaking, Genya rushed before him like a cannonball and struck the former's abdomen with a palm.
"Wood Style: Cutting Technique!"
"Puchi!"
The Kirigakure Jonin who had ambushed Pakura was instantly turned into a honeycomb by sharp wooden spikes!
Killed in one blow!
Following that.
Genya seemed to transform into a god of war, utilizing the Body Flicker Technique to shuttle back and forth among the Mist ninja.
In less than three minutes.
All the Mist ninja were slain.
At the same time, this brought Genya over 5,000 energy points.
Sharingan: Lv2 (5,700/1,000,000)
There were still 995,000 energy points left before Genya could unlock the Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
A long road ahead.
After upgrading his Sage Body to level 3.
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