I Learned Quickly

"Qin Yu, rest assured. This pass is a vital strategic position for our Land of Fire. While we will not defy orders, we will never abandon it easily. If the Cloud Ninja break through and scatter, it would pose a massive threat to Konoha." Uzuki Cangwu, who had just spoken to stop the retreat, said in a deep voice.

"Everyone, go and prepare!" Qin Yu said, looking at them.

The world of Naruto is one where the weak are prey to the strong; the strength Qin Yu displayed was enough to intimidate them.

Furthermore, abandoning comrades, even for the sake of a mission, would lead to being despised upon returning to Konoha.

Moreover, once the Cloud Ninja pass this checkpoint and enter Konoha, the terrain is flat as a plain, like entering an undefended land.

Continuing to hold them off would be incredibly difficult.

"Qin Yu, rest assured..." The group of ninjas echoed one after another, intending to take their positions and stand guard.

"By the way, does anyone have a ninjutsu scroll on them?" Qin Feng suddenly remembered something important.

He now possessed the One-Click Max Level System, which could bring any ninjutsu to its maximum level.

With three days of free time ahead, he certainly couldn't let this opportunity to enhance his strength slip by.

Besides, the Cloud Ninja's AB Duo were not opponents to be taken lightly.

"A ninjutsu scroll?"

The twenty or so ninjas present were taken aback.

"None?" Qin Feng hadn't held out much hope anyway.

After all, in wartime, who would carry study scrolls around?

Furthermore, ninja villages have centralized training rooms for ninjutsu scrolls, and most techniques are passed down by teachers or guided by elders.

Rarely would anyone carry a ninjutsu scroll on their person.

If they were defeated on the battlefield, not only would they lose their lives, but the scroll would likely fall into enemy hands.

Uzuki Cangwu stepped out from the crowd and said, "Qin Yu, I don't know why you need a ninjutsu scroll, but this is an A-rank ninjutsu I prepared for my daughter, Lightning Style: Falling Thunder. I intended to give it to her as a gift for becoming a Chunin after this mission."

"Now, rather than letting it fall into the hands of the Cloud Ninja, I'd rather give it to you."

"Your daughter?" Qin Yu raised an eyebrow. Looking at the facial features of the Jonin before him, he saw a vaguely familiar outline. "Is your daughter Uzuki Yugao?"

"Haha, Uzuki, your daughter is truly outstanding; even Qin Yu has taken note of her." A burly man laughed heartily.

Uzuki Cangwu glared at him. "Shut your mouth, you bastard. You're always trying to introduce your son to me. My precious daughter has sworn that the person she likes will at least be a Special Jonin."

"Tch, my son Inuarashi will be a Chunin soon, and a Special Jonin is just around the corner," Inubou retorted quickly.

"Uzuki, what do you think of Qin Yu? His strength is definitely enough to reach the level of a Special Jonin, and his mastery of genjutsu is something even us old guys can't keep up with."

The unexpected voice popped up from within the group.

Shizune froze, then said urgently, "Don't joke around! Just give the scroll to Qin Yu; he might have some use for it."

"Little Shizune, why are you blushing? Don't tell me you've taken a liking to Qin Yu."

As the boisterous laughter erupted, the oppressive atmosphere in the cave dissipated slightly.

After looking Qin Yu up and down, Uzuki Cangwu patted his shoulder. "Good lad, your powerful genjutsu is indeed enough to reach the threshold of a Special Jonin. This scroll is yours."

"If you manage to make it back alive, I have a letter here that I hope you can deliver to my daughter."

"Qin Yu, I have something here too; please help me pass it to my son."

"I have something as well."

"I'll trouble you too!"

Watching the ninjas pull out letters and personal belongings, it was clear they believed Qin Yu was the one most likely to return to Konoha alive.

"Qin Yu, can you help me return this kunai to Lady Tsunade?" Shizune couldn't hold back anymore. "This was the gift she gave me when she took me on as an apprentice..."

For a moment, the smiles on everyone's faces hid a trace of bitterness.

"Do you all think this battle is a guaranteed death sentence?" Qin Yu said calmly. "Then why didn't you support Yamanaka Fu and the others when they decided to retreat earlier?"

The group fell silent.

In their eyes, Qin Yu's strength was enough to reach the level of a Special Jonin.

However, with over a hundred Cloud Ninja and the AB Duo, one person could not hold them off alone.

Uzuki Cangwu said urgently, "Qin Yu, don't misunderstand. We aren't cowards who fear death. When we became ninjas and accepted this mission, we already prepared ourselves to die."

"Furthermore, this pass is the main route to Konoha. If we let the Cloud Ninja cross here and drive straight in, Konoha will be attacked from both sides, and our families and children will face life-threatening danger."

"Therefore, we would rather die than retreat!"

Inubou also nodded and said in a deep voice, "Qin Yu, we have underestimated you all this time. We didn't expect you to be so proficient in such powerful genjutsu. We have already accepted that we will die here; we just hope you can help us bring some things back."

"Qin Yu, just help them," Shizune couldn't help but urge. "And help me too."

For a moment, everyone looked at Qin Yu with a glimmer of hope.

"Sorry, I won't help you," Qin Yu said flatly. "Take these things back yourselves. If you want them delivered, deliver them yourselves."

"Including this scroll—we are all going back together!"

The quiet voice swept through the entire area like a hurricane, shaking everyone's soul to the core.

Uzuki Cangwu couldn't help but clench his fists, his eyes turning slightly red as he said, "Good, the lad is right. We will go back together."

"Once we return, I will definitely introduce my daughter to you."

"Haha, Uzuki, you really are acting shameless in your old age."

"Hmph, I think you lot are just wishing you had daughters to introduce to Qin Yu right now." Uzuki Cangwu glared at them. "Qin Yu, why do you want a ninjutsu scroll? This is an A-rank Lightning Style: Falling Thunder."

Everyone couldn't help but look at Qin Yu with curiosity.

Facing a life-or-death battle, this A-rank ninjutsu was powerful, but it clearly wouldn't be of any use in such a short time.

"It's nothing, I just want to learn a couple more ninjutsu to keep on hand." Qin Yu took the scroll.

He possessed the One-Click Max Level System, so when it came to ninjutsu, the more the merrier.

"Learning ninjutsu now, I'm afraid it's a bit too late." Uzuki Cangwu's expression faltered as he said, "Back when I learned this technique, it took me over a month to fully master it. With only three days left, it seems a bit too rushed."

"Don't worry, I'll be able to learn it very quickly." Qin Yu didn't explain further.

He couldn't exactly tell them that he had a system at his side that could max out levels with a single click.

That would probably be even harder for them to believe.

"This!" Uzuki Cangwu paused for a moment before saying, "Fine, I understand this ninjutsu as well. If you are determined to learn it, I can provide some guidance."

"Many thanks, Uncle Uzuki, but I can manage on my own." Qin Yu shook his head in refusal, took the scroll, and walked out first.

Watching Qin Yu's retreating figure, many of the ninjas in the room sighed to themselves.