You're Not Going Anywhere

"An Earth Style: Earth Wall of this level can't stop me."

Konoha Violent Whirlwind

In no time, the entire Earth Style: Earth Wall was smashed apart, revealing the enemy intelligence ninja from another country, his face filled with shock.

Qingfeng was about to cripple this Kumogakure ninja who had dared set his sights on him when another ninja rushed out.

From the corner of his eye, he saw the ninja named Fuli Yi draw the Short Sword from his back. Lightning Release Chakra coated the blade, and he seemed to merge with it, turning into a blur as he charged straight at Qingfeng.

"A ninja who uses both taijutsu and sword skill?"

Qingfeng temporarily abandoned the ninja before him and focused on the taijutsu ninja rushing toward him. In the Eight Inner Gates Formation state, he was not afraid of a direct clash.

He casually pulled a Kunai from his ninja tool pouch, spun it twice in his hand, then gripped it tightly and directly blocked the incoming Short Sword.

"At your level, you can't kill me."

In an instant, the two exchanged dozens of frenzied close-range blows. Qingfeng's hand had gone somewhat numb from the Lightning Release Chakra attacks, but Fuli Yi was no better off. Even the hand gripping his blade trembled slightly.

Fuli Yi wanted to retreat, but Qingfeng gave him no chance. There was another enemy watching him from the side, and the close-range battle kept him from using ninjutsu freely.

"The intelligence was wrong. This brat is stronger than expected. It looks like we won't be able to get away today."

Qingfeng continued stalling for time. In Leaf Village, I'm waiting for reinforcements. What are you waiting for? Death?

From the very beginning, Uchiha Qingfeng had not intended to kill anyone. He knew perfectly well just how shameless Kumogakure was. In the future, they would try to abduct Hinata Hyuga, only for her father to kill one of them with a single palm strike.

In the end, they would even turn around and accuse Leaf Village, causing Hizashi Hyuga's death. Qingfeng would never make that mistake. The relationship between the Uchiha and Leaf Village was already far from good. If Leaf Village insisted on forcing the Clan Head or an Elder to their deaths because of this, things would truly get out of hand.

The weapons in Fuli Yi's and Qingfeng's hands flew away at the same time. Without a weapon, Qingfeng did not dare fight Fuli Yi at close range while his entire body crackled with lightning, so he instantly retreated a considerable distance.

Earth Style: Earth Spear

Sure enough, Frieza unleashed his ninjutsu the moment the two separated. A cluster of earthen spears shot rapidly toward Qingfeng.

Qingfeng dodged awkwardly. Forcibly resisting Lightning Release with Chakra had left him with barely any Chakra remaining, and the Eight Inner Gates Formation had already begun warning his body. If he did not stop soon, it would start causing damage.

He could not help cursing inwardly, It's been this long, and no one's come yet. Is Leaf Village's Anbu really this useless?

The two Kumogakure ninjas exchanged a glance and came to a decision. Even if they died here today, they could not let this Uchiha brat escape.

The two coordinated with each other, alternating ninjutsu and taijutsu attacks, leaving Qingfeng in utter misery.

Seeing that their attacks were effective, the two Kumogakure ninjas wanted nothing more than for Uchiha Qingfeng to die. Their strikes became even more ruthless.

Chidori

Hearing that signature ninjutsu and that familiar voice, Uchiha Qingfeng instinctively turned his head to look.

A Leaf Village Headband, a head of handsome silver hair, and a fox mask that hid all expression—it was indeed Kakashi. There was a reason they called him Lord Kakashi, making such a stylish entrance.

The reinforcements had finally arrived. The two Kumogakure ninjas knew they could no longer escape and could only make a desperate final stand.

Amid the chirping buzz of Chidori, Kakashi effortlessly passed between the two Kumogakure ninjas. Both men dropped to their knees in agony. The hands they used to perform ninjutsu and wield their blades had been broken by Kakashi.

"They really are just ordinary intelligence ninjas. Their strength is like paper."

Against a Jonin like Kakashi, even Special Jonin could indeed be killed in an instant. The battle had ended before he had even activated his Sharingan.

"Qingfeng, are you all right? Are you hurt?"

Uchiha Qingfeng deactivated the Eight Inner Gates Formation and panted heavily. Though he looked somewhat disheveled, he was still standing.

"I'm fine. They're only two intelligence ninjas. It isn't that easy for them to keep me here."

Kakashi said nothing upon hearing Qingfeng's words. He had arrived when the two spies began working together, but he had not intervened immediately because he wanted to see just how far Qingfeng's strength had progressed.

Sure enough, Qingfeng had not disappointed him. At the very least, he was now a Chunin.

Obito, Qingfeng has surpassed you.

"Qingfeng, you did very well. You played a major role in capturing two spies alive. Once the intelligence in their heads has been extracted, you'll receive an appropriate reward."

A reward? Qingfeng could not help rubbing his hands together.

"I don't need any other reward. What I need right now is money. Please subtly mention it to Lord Hokage. Of course, if there are any valuable ninjutsu, I can accept those too."

Wanting only money and ninjutsu, he really was much smarter than Obito had been.

Kakashi took a Ninjutsu Scroll from his clothes. Since Qingfeng already possessed the strength of a Chunin, Kakashi took the opportunity to toss him the ninjutsu he had long planned to give him.

"This is a personal gift from me. You'll have to wait a while for the village's reward."

After saying that, Kakashi carried the two intelligence agents away, one in each hand.

Qingfeng caught the Ninjutsu Scroll Kakashi had given him, but before he could open it, waves of weakness washed over his body. He needed to leave first. There might still be Anbu personnel watching him nearby.

Dragging his exhausted body, he headed toward the Pharmacy.

Qingfeng had not used a single ninjutsu in today's battle. On one hand, they would not have been very useful against those two. As everyone knew, Fire Style ninjutsu could not kill anyone.

The second reason was to preserve his strength. Being a genius in one area was understandable—Leaf Village had plenty of people like that, such as the taijutsu genius Might Guy and the Ninjutsu Professor Hiruzen Sarutobi. But if someone were a genius in ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, and sword skill, on top of possessing a Kekkei Genkai, then such an all-round genius would definitely attract ill intentions from every side.

On the surface, he was merely an unremarkable little genius who had awakened the Sharingan, learned a bit of taijutsu, and knew his clan's Shuriken techniques.

Fighting a satisfying battle like this through taijutsu alone really did feel amazing.

The road that had once felt short now seemed somewhat distant. Every step was a trial for his utterly exhausted body. Amid the soreness and pain was a faint sense of exhilaration. He could not say he wanted to do it again immediately, but another round would be no problem at all.

When he reached the Pharmacy entrance, he discovered that the door was open. He had clearly shut it properly before leaving. What was going on? Could it be a break-in?

Was Leaf Village this chaotic now?

Qingfeng did not think too much about it and walked straight inside. In broad daylight, he truly did not believe anyone would dare behave so brazenly. Even if Obito had secretly come to Leaf Village, he would still have to hide carefully.