Magnetic Style Ninja, Attack

Although the thought had crossed his mind, Shita Genichi was not mindless enough to go looking for people directly, nor did he even entertain the idea of making inquiries.

"Everyone, this is your resting place. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask; I will be right next door."

Mui led Shita Genichi and the others into a courtyard and smiled.

Hatake Sakumo nodded: "Sorry to trouble you!"

Mui bowed, then exited the courtyard.

Hatake Sakumo immediately gave the order: "Two people to a room, do not go out unless necessary."

Shita Genichi and the other two nodded.

Subsequently, Uchiha Namiichi and Yamanaka En shared a room, while Shita Genichi and Hatake Sakumo shared another.

However, Hatake Sakumo did not return to his room to rest, but instead sat upright in the living room.

Shita Genichi returned to his room and fell asleep the moment his head hit the pillow.

In the room on the other side, Uchiha Namiichi and Yamanaka En did the same.

At four in the afternoon, Shita Genichi woke up well-rested. After washing up, he relieved his teacher, Hatake Sakumo, and sat in the living room, forming the Kai Hand Seal with both hands to perceive the power hidden within the All Mantra.

At five o'clock, Uchiha Namiichi and Yamanaka En also woke up.

After washing up, the two sparred with taijutsu in the courtyard, careful not to disturb Shita Genichi.

By six in the evening, Mui appeared again, bringing people to deliver a sumptuous meal.

However, none of the three, including Shita Genichi, touched it; Uchiha Namiichi and Yamanaka En went out together to buy some food instead.

At eight in the evening, Hatake Sakumo also woke up, and the four-man squad ate together.

Not long after finishing the meal, Mui appeared again to invite Hatake Sakumo to discuss matters.

At nine in the evening, Hatake Sakumo returned, and Yamanaka En hurriedly asked: "Captain, who exactly is this high-profile prisoner from Kumo being escorted?"

Hatake Sakumo said: "A ninja from Kumo with a Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai."

Kekkei Genkai!

Shita Genichi and the other two were all startled.

Shita Genichi had some impression of a Kumo ninja with a Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, but he couldn't remember the name.

"It seems this mission is not simple at all. A ninja with a Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai should be a Jonin, right?"

Yamanaka En said.

Hatake Sakumo nodded: "Be vigilant and careful during the mission."

"Although Kusagakure has secret techniques to restrict prisoners from using chakra, we cannot be careless."

"En, you will be responsible for guarding the prisoner at close range."

Yamanaka En nodded.

While it was called guarding, it was actually a precaution.

Shita Genichi then asked: "Teacher, is there any intelligence on this Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai ninja?"

Hatake Sakumo said: "A ninja with a Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai combines the nature transformations of Lightning Release and Earth Release, allowing their chakra to possess magnetic properties."

"In the ninja world, the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure also mastered Magnet Release."

"It is said that a rising star has also appeared in Sunagakure who has mastered Magnet Release."

"As for this one from Kumo, his name is Toroi. He excels at using Magnet Release chakra to imbue others and ninja tools with magnetism, thereby using ninja tools to automatically track and attack enemies."

Upon hearing this, Shita Genichi immediately understood; this was using the principle of magnetic attraction.

Yamanaka En said: "So, we absolutely cannot let this guy touch our bodies."

Shita Genichi added: "And indirect contact, such as his ninja tools."

Uchiha Namiichi was more direct: "If this guy dares to resist or escape, then En, you just kill him directly."

Shita Genichi nodded in agreement.

No one's life was more important than one's own or one's companions'!

Hatake Sakumo also agreed with Uchiha Namiichi's statement: "In short, for this mission, personal safety comes first, and whether the target reaches Hozuki Castle comes second."

"Yes!"

The three nodded one after another.

Yet, Shita Genichi had a thought: to get some blood from Toroi.

If possible, extract some bone marrow as well.

Although the probability of a successful match was very low, what if?

The night passed without incident.

At eight o'clock the next morning, after breakfast, Shita Genichi and the others met up with the escort team for the high-profile prisoner at the entrance of Kusagakure.

Kusagakure had two squads present, and Mui, who had previously received Shita Genichi and his three companions, was among them.

However, among the eight members of the two Kusagakure squads, only one was a Jonin, while the other seven consisted of three Chunin and four Genin.

This was not due to any obvious rank insignia, but rather something Shita Genichi had deduced from observing their speech and conduct.

This was also vital intelligence.

Since they had no idea how many people Kumogakure would send or who they would be, it was necessary to have a rough understanding of the strength of their own allies.

Unfortunately, Kusagakure would not share the intelligence of the two participating squads with Shita Genichi and his team.

Naturally.

Even if it were shared, it could never be fully trusted.

After leaving the village, the group headed north, crossing the border from the northern part of the Land of Grass, then followed the border between the Land of Waterfalls and the Land of Earth all the way north until they reached the sea.

This journey was not actually very far; at a normal ninja's pace, they could reach the port in half a day.

But now, with a high-profile prisoner in tow, their speed naturally slowed down.

As for how the prisoner was being transported, it was, of course, in a covered wooden barrel, similar to how the Sound Four had taken away Second Pillar.

At noon, the group rested at the border of the Land of Grass.

They set off again at one in the afternoon, leaving the Land of Grass and officially entering dangerous territory.

As expected.

At three in the afternoon, Yamanaka En gave the first warning: "Captain, someone is approaching!"

"1, 2, 3... 6 people!"

Hatake Sakumo immediately ordered: "Uchiha Namiichi, you and En are a team."

Uchiha Namiichi nodded, accelerated his pace, and caught up with Yamanaka En in front.

Before long, several figures appeared in the woods on the right.

"Lord White Fang, leave them to us."

Wudang, the Jonin from Kusagakure, shouted, then led the three Chunin away from the main group, charging straight at the three enemies appearing on the right.

Soon, the sound of explosions echoed from behind them.

"Captain, there are people intercepting us ahead!"

Yamanaka En shouted.

Hatake Sakumo commanded: "Enter the Land of Earth!"

Yamanaka En and the other five immediately broke through the border line with the prisoner and entered the Land of Earth.

Meanwhile, Hatake Sakumo and Shita Genichi accelerated, quickly overtaking Yamanaka En and the others.

After some distance, three figures appeared ahead.

One look at their attire was enough to know they were from Kumogakure.

There were three of them: one standing on a tree branch and two on the ground, forming a triangular formation.

Shita Genichi and Hatake Sakumo were positioned one behind the other.

Genjutsu - Bringer-of-Darkness Technique!

Shita Genichi suddenly flashed out from behind Hatake Sakumo and completed the ninjutsu.

In an instant, all three Kumogakure ninja were deprived of their sight, plunged into absolute darkness.

"It's a Genjutsu!"

"Watch out!"

The Kumogakure ninja shouted, but Hatake Sakumo's figure had already split into three, the short blade in his hand flashing with a searing white light.

Clang!

Ding!

Pfft!

Shita Genichi saw it clearly.

One Kumogakure ninja blocked Hatake Sakumo's attack, another had his blade split in two, and blood bloomed from the chest of the third.

All of this happened in a split second.

However, the one who died had fulfilled his mission, helping the other two break free from the Genjutsu.