The sudden trap attack by the Sunagakure raiding force left most of the young Konoha Medical Ninja stunned. Like Captain Sukehiro of the Sunagakure elite unit, they were completely bewildered, standing there dumbfounded and muttering to themselves in confusion:
"This is... Explosive Tag detonation, and Kunai trap? How could there be such things around the hillside platform where we were resting? When were these dangerous things placed?"
"Were we just standing in front of a trap? Luckily Nonō suddenly told us to stop and rest, otherwise we would definitely have stumbled into these traps. Just thinking about it is terrifying!"
"Yes, yes, what should we do now? Should we organize a defense? Or should we leave this place quickly? But many of us are carrying medical equipment. Are we going to throw all of that away? That wouldn't be good..."
These young Medical Ninja, new to the battlefield, were completely at a loss for how to handle such a situation. They could only exchange glances before instinctively looking at their veteran teammates, only to realize that the older members were already standing at the forefront of the battle.
Seniors, is this... a preparation for resistance...?
The veterans of Konoha's Medical Department stood on the front lines, facing an impending powerful enemy. Although their hearts were filled with sorrow and they knew that standing on the front lines meant facing the threat of death, they still formed a defensive line to protect their former students.
This gradually hardened the eyes of the younger generation. They tried to calm their nerves, slowly taking out their weapons from their ninja bags, preparing to fight these Sunagakure to the death.
They numbered over two hundred, while these Sunagakure appeared to number no more than fifty.
We can definitely win!
However, not far from these Medical Ninja units, deep within a dense forest covered by lush branches, six ninjas wearing animal-face masks coldly watched the tragic scene of the Sunagakure falling into a trap...
Faced with the blown-out limbs and the Iwagakure Ninja, there was not a trace of sympathy or emotion in their eyes. In their many years in the Anbu, sympathy had become a thing of the past.
Killing and cold-bloodedness are the main themes of the Anbu.
Sato Hideaka's blue shimmering mask fluttered in the wind, Monkey Mask, his blue eyes clearly reflected the scenes of the Iwagakure Ninja's actions. The coldness of his pupils made his killing intent appear even more chilling and sinister. He said calmly, "Now, let the slaughter officially begin. Everyone, move out... No survivors."
Before the five Anbu Ninja behind him could react...
The treetops swayed slightly twice, and the figures on the tree had vanished.
Sato Hideaka's figure appeared in a flash, hundreds of meters away, landing at the spot where a team of Iwagakure Ninja had fallen into a trap. This place had already been prepared by Team Ao with Flying Thunder God Kunai, allowing him to reach this location instantly.
At this moment, among the eight Iwagakure ninja, two of Iwagakure Ninja didn't react after falling into the trap. One was torn to pieces by a steel wire invisible to the naked eye, his body hanging on a spiderweb-like wire mesh. The other was blown to pieces when the Explosive Tag detonated...
Apart from a few mangled, charred pieces of flesh, it was impossible to make out what this person looked like!
The six Iwagakure Ninja scattered in all directions. Some held Kunai, some picked up Fuma Shuriken with both hands, and some even placed their hands on their chests, ready to Hand Seals. Their eyes were wary as they looked around. The way the six of them were positioned allowed them to take in the surrounding 6° angle, which showed that they were very experienced.
[ Flying Thunder God Body Flicker Killing Formation ]
After completing the hand seals, to the astonishment, horror, and stunned expressions of the two Iwagakure Ninja, Sato Hideaka's figure instantly multiplied into nine. These nine figures moved swiftly among the six Sunagakure, unleashing a dazzling array of attacks—crystal swords, Crystal Kunai, Magma Fist, Konoha Whirlwind, and more—leaving the onlookers breathless and overwhelmed...
A lightweight [ Hellhound ] pierced through his chest; his sternum was broken by Konoha Whirlwind kick; his throat was slashed open by a crystal blade. In an instant, a bloody storm swept through the Iwagakure Ninja, and five of the six Iwagakure Ninja were killed in a single exchange.
The Sunagakure, who had just escaped the attack range by pushing off the ground with both feet, was still gripped by fear when a streak of red light suddenly appeared, chasing after him from not far above!
Immediately afterwards, in the sight of this Sunagakure, Sora was covered by a black figure. Beneath this black figure was a fiery red light. This fiery red light was extremely hot and scalding, and it slammed into his chest.
"Pfft--So fast, so scary... terrifying..."
The Sunagakure, struck hard by the punch, was slammed into the ground, coughing up several mouthfuls of blood. As blood and froth continued to gush from his throat, his pupils rapidly dilated. On the exposed rock beneath him, spiderweb-like cracks quickly spread in all directions...
Sato Hideaka casually withdrew his right hand from the chest of the Sunagakure and gently flicked the lava off his fist.
A few drops of lava fell onto the grass, bushes, and rocks, making a hissing sound. They were then corroded and turned black. The plants began to burn, and the rocks began to scorch, forming pits that spewed out fiery red lava.
It was just a trap, plus the Flying Thunder God Kunai, and an eight-man team was wiped out.
That movement was so fast, it was impossible for anyone to react!
When the battle ended, over two hundred pairs of eyes stared blankly at the scene. The fledglings, who had always been in a learning state and had never seen a battle between ninjas before, were utterly stunned by this brutal and aesthetically pleasing spectacle.
The sounds of swallowing and swallowing echoed throughout the room.
"This... this outfit... it's from our Konoha Anbu ninja. So the Anbu Ninja have been secretly protecting us all along. No wonder those Sunagakure fell into the trap earlier; the Anbu ninjas had already discovered their presence."
"Wow, that was fast! Such a cool move! He killed six Sunagakure in an instant. It's unbelievably strong. Are Anbu ninjas really that powerful?"
"This boy wearing Monkey Mask, could his ninjutsu be... the Flying Thunder God Technique? The Second Hokage's ninjutsu is truly terrifying! To possess such destructive power is simply astonishing!"
Seeing the Medical Ninja with Sato Hideaka's great Kamui, they finally felt relieved. After all, the number of Iwagakure Ninja on the other side was not large, and their side had a powerful ninja who could kill six Sunagakure in an instant, so their safety was definitely guaranteed.
Yakushi Nonō stared in utter shock at the somewhat thin, pale-faced, and wiry figure. Even though he was wearing a monkey-face mask, Yakushi Nonō recognized him at a glance as her younger brother, Hideaka, Konoha's undisputed number one talent of the new generation, Sato Hideaka.
No wonder, no wonder this guy knew I was bringing Medical Department to the front lines. So his mission was to protect me! He was just playing tricks on me. He really needs to be taught a lesson!
Upon seeing Sato Hideaka's appearance, Yakushi Nonō's worries vanished instantly. The anxiety and palpitations she felt when encountering the enemy ninja also disappeared, and her heart seemed to instantly become resolute.
"You are... the blue-haired one, the Flying Thunder God Technique... you are the Blue Asura of Konoha Anbu's Anbu?"
Sukehiro saw Sato Hideaka suddenly appear, his heart skipped a beat. He immediately felt something was wrong. He had heard of the name "Blue Asura" before, because the other party had been active near the Land of Rivers half a century ago, and during that time he had made a name for himself through bloodshed and killing.
This time, his instant kill of six Iwagakure Ninja made him realize that he was no match for them at all!
At that moment, the other members of Team Ao also sprang into action. They were facing off against the Sunagakure team, which still had five members remaining. They were locked in one-on-one battles, but due to the team's preemptive strike and the inherent superiority of the Anbu, Team Ao was clearly at a disadvantage and was steadily retreating...
Sato Hideaka Sukehiro, his brows furrowing slightly, and said, "Not bad, you actually know my name. So, you nameless fellow, as the captain, what's your decision now: retreat or die?"
An unknown... nameless fellow.
How dare they use such a dismissive tone, as if I were some nobody?
Sukehiro's square face flushed crimson, as if boiling over. He drew a short sword from behind his back and roared angrily, "You bastard, how dare you be so arrogant! Do you even know who stands before you? The elite Jonin of Sunagakure—Lord Kaiyou, the Sukehiro of the Yellow Sand Eagle Sunagakure!"
Beneath the Monkey Mask, Sato Hideaka raised an eyebrow, extended his right hand, hooked his index finger, and said disdainfully, "Oh, the name sounds long, not easy to remember... I guess no one will remember it in the future. I guess you're preparing to put up a last-ditch effort, then start feeling the arrival of death and despair!"
"Damn it, damn it, how dare you look down on me like that! I'll kill you, I'll kill you!"
Sukehiro a roar, Jieyou's ninja dagger was covered in cyan, and chakra gathered in his feet. As the ground cracked, the rebounding force transformed him into a series of afterimages, instantly charging towards Sato Hideaka. The thick muscles in his arm began to twitch due to the immense force.
Like a crimson Guren, this was a crescent-shaped slash using wind-style Chakra Nature Transformation.
Sato Hideaka's right hand also began to gather Crystal Release chakra, and a bright red crystal longsword appeared in his hand. He rushed towards Sukehiro lightning speed, his body instantly transforming into three people. Two identical figures wielding Crystal Longsword darted out from behind him...
The battle turned into a three-on-one fight (to be continued).