The Hidden Mist Retreats

Might Guy, Genma Shiranui Ebisu, and Ebisu carried Might Duy's body on their backs and headed towards Choza Akimichi's camp.

With tears in his eyes, Might Guy finally understood his father Might Duy's way of ninjutsu.

"Kai, Uncle Dai is so powerful, why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"Yes, Kai, Uncle Dai's Taijutsu defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Can I learn Uncle Dai's techniques?"

Ebisu and Genma Shiranui looked at Might Guy carrying their father on his back, their expressions showing a hint of sadness, but more so, shock at Might Duy's immense power.

The perennial Genin of Konoha, the object of ridicule among the Chunin, actually possessed such earth-shattering strength. The Seven Ninja Swordsmen were forcibly disbanded by Might Duy.

After Might Duy defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, the three dared not linger. Might Duy, who had collapsed after a few blows, they retreated without even cleaning up the battlefield.

"This is a father's way of enduring hardship, this is a man's youth."

With tears in his eyes, Might Guy carried Might Duy on his back and rushed anxiously to the camp so that the camp's medical-nin could treat Might Duy.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

The ninjas' high-speed movement caused the leaves to rustle. Although the three were Konoha Genin, they were all top students in the Ninja Academy. They immediately formed a triangular defensive formation and stared at the person in front of them.

"Kai, where is Mr. Duy?"

The newcomers were none other than Uchiha Nara and his guards. The three children breathed a sigh of relief after recognizing the Konoha Headband they were wearing.

Might Duy and Might Guy were unaware of Naraku's identity at first. It was only through frequent contact that they learned that Naraku had studied Taijutsu, was the leader of the Uchiha clan in Konoha and also the leader of the Konoha Military Police Force —a very important figure in Konoha.

"Mr. Naraku!"

When Might Guy met Naraku, he greeted him somewhat reservedly.

"What's wrong with Mr. Duy? We need to get Mr. Duy treated quickly!"

Naraku looked at Kai carrying Dai, whose body was radiating heat and who had already lost his breath, and gave instructions to the medical-nin Uzumaki Taki and Uchiha Yuya behind him.

Upon hearing this, the two rushed forward. When Kai saw that there were medical-nin, he quickly placed his father, Dai Ping, on a huge tree branch.

After examining the area, Uzumaki Taki and Uchiha Yuya, their hands radiating green Chakra Medical Ninjutsu light, stopped their actions after a while.

"Naraku, his heart has stopped beating, and his blood has dried up... there's no saving him."

"Uzumaki Taki," he said softly.

"Dad!"

Kai, who was anxiously trying to get treatment for his father, let out a cry of pain, and then burst into tears, sobbing sadly.

Might Guy is usually quite optimistic, but no one can remain unchanged after the grief of losing a loved one.

Kai had not yet reached the Eighth Gate of the Eight Inner Gates Formation. He had originally held onto a sliver of hope that he might die after opening the Gate of Death of the Eight Inner Gates, but now that he had seen it confirmed, he was devastated.

"Mr. Duy..."

Naraku was somewhat saddened. Might Duy was someone Naraku had invested heavily in and paid close attention to. Naraku and Might Duy had an excellent relationship, and Might Duy never held back any of the various Taijutsu he taught him.

There's a sense of selflessness in him; he'll teach you as long as you're willing to learn. Although he didn't teach the Formation of the Eight Inner Gates in detail, it's because Might Duy believed that Naraku wasn't suited for the Eight Inner Gates.

The Eight Inner Gates is Taijutsu that requires arduous training and physical refinement to master.

Naraku's Ninjutsu and Genjutsu were clearly very powerful, so there was no need to go to great lengths for them. The best ninja way is the one that suits you best. However, Might Duy still explained the Eight Gates very thoroughly.

The Eight Gates were explained so thoroughly, Naraku's comprehension was not bad either. As long as he explored on his own, he would soon be able to deduce the principles of the Formation of the Eight Inner Gates.

"It seems the violent fluctuations that occurred here earlier were caused by Mr. Duy's battle. Might Guy Squad, I order you to escort Mr. Might Mr. Duy back to Konoha for his burial..."

Genma Shiranui and Ebisu exchanged glances, unsure of the newcomer's identity, but judging from his imposing presence and numerous guards, he must be an important figure in Konoha's eastern defense line.

"Hi!"

Might Guy understood Naraku's identity, suppressed his grief, carried Might Duy's body on his back and leaped away, followed by his two teammates.

Might Guy, Genma Shiranui Ebisu, and Ebisu leaped through the forest, quickly disappearing from Naraku's sight.

"Kai, who is this Lord Naraku?"

Genma Shiranui asked softly.

"Uchiha Nara, commander of the Eastern Garrison Force, leader of the Uchiha Clan, and leader of the Konoha Military Police Force, we obey Naraku's orders in accordance with procedure."

Ebisu was standing nearby, explained that although Ebisu was of commoner origin, he was quite knowledgeable about the Konoha ninja clan and the Naruto. He didn't realize it at first, but after calming down, he understood.

"Hiss..."

"I really wish I could work in the Military Police Force."

Ebisu touched his glasses and said softly.

Might Guy wasn't in the mood to chat with the two; his heart was heavy with grief, and he kept walking in silence. The two exchanged a glance, then fell silent and continued on their way.

Watching the three little ones leave, Naraku sighed and whispered:

"Such a powerful ninja, just like that, he's fallen. Sigh."

"Lord Naraku, is there anything unusual about Mr. Mr. Duy?"

Uchiha Zensui asked curiously.

"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen have been wiped out. Might Duy eliminated them all by himself. What do you think?"

"Hiss!"

Naraku's guards were somewhat shocked. A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow; in the Shinobi World, a great name truly carries weight.

"I heard Might Duy is Konoha Genin, how could he possibly have such strong fighting power?"

Naraku's guards were curious; they found it hard to believe that Genin could fight the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

"We'll know once they get back and report on the mission. Sigh, we still missed it. Let's continue with the raid."

"Hi!" X8

The vanguard of the Hidden Mist invasion collapsed under the combined assault of three sharp blades: Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Nara, Hatake Sakumo. Many Hidden Mist fled back to the sea.

Uchiha Nara, Uchiha Fugaku, Hatake Sakumo stood on the East Coast, watching hundreds of ships anchored on the sea.

"There should still be a large force of Hidden Mist troops and ninjas from the Village of the Bloody Mist there; they shouldn't have been defeated so easily."

Hatake Sakumo looked at the ships on the distant sea and said softly.

"Our Genin are no match for those from Genin Hidden Mist. I've heard that Hidden Mist's ninja graduation exam requires you to kill the classmate you're fighting."

Upon hearing Hatake Sakumo's words, Uchiha Fugaku nodded in agreement and replied.

"Our Konoha's Jonin are the best ninjas in the Shinobi World, but at the Genin level, the ninjas produced by the Hidden Mist Village of the Bloody Mist system are still superior."

Naraku agreed with what the two said.

During his journey, Naraku encountered battles between Konoha and Hidden Mist teams, where Konoha Jonin or Chunin were the main force, Genin were seriously injured or killed in the first wave of combat.

The quality of Konoha's Genin is indeed somewhat worrying.

At the Chunin level, Konoha 'Chunin are excellent, but compared to Hidden Mist Chunin, they lack the ruthlessness and cunning of ninjas.

Only at the Jonin level, Jonin who emerged from the Will of Fire and the culture of bonds are completely on par with Hidden Mist Jonin, and Jonin Konoha have the upper hand.