More than ten minutes later, Baekje, panting for breath with his tongue hanging out, returned to Mirai's training ground. When he failed to spot anyone, he cautiously sniffed the air and quickly caught Mirai's scent, along with two unfamiliar scents, leading deep into the forest.
The clever White Emperor barked anxiously, spun around, and swiftly changed direction toward Inuzuka Tsume's pet clinic.
At that moment, the two Cloud ninjas attempting to flee the village quickly appeared before a patrol squad.
"Over there, two people are fleeing toward the outskirts of the village—that's our direction. One of them is carrying a child in a basket. His identity is unknown." A Japanese ninja with bulging veins around his blue eyes quickly told his two teammates what he had seen.
"I don't know what they intend to do with a child, but I can't let them get away," one of them said urgently after hearing the report.
"The enemy is at least as strong as us, and we lack the manpower," Nohara Rin, the leader, said calmly. "All right, I'll intercept them first. Nakamura, go back and report this to headquarters and request support. It should arrive soon."
Naruto Nakamura looked at his shirt and turned to leave quickly. He had also seen him on the first day after graduation. He said seriously, "Hey, you're responsible for covering me. Remember, no matter what happens, don't expose yourselves. If anything happens to me, keep your distance, watch them, and wait for support. Complete the mission."
"Sir, it's too dangerous for you to intercept them alone. I'd better go with you!" Tensu said anxiously after hearing Daping Fugang's words.
"Stop talking nonsense and carry out your orders!" Daping Fugang said sternly.
Although Daping Fugang's attitude was harsh, Li Xi knew that his teacher was thinking