Infiltration Mission

Xuanhui pointed his palm at the ground, firing a laser beam. The earth was instantly melted through, leaving a hole.

Orochimaru bent down to examine it. The edges of the hole were blackened, scorched by the heat.

"Bottomless..."

Jiraiya looked at Xuanhui's hand, sensing the searing chakra within it.

"It really is... Bloodline Elimination!

Just like Third Tsuchikage Onoki's Dust Release—destructive power that is nearly impossible to defend against!"

"Xuanhui, you finally..."

Orochimaru looked at Xuanhui with satisfaction, as if the child he had painstakingly raised had finally grown up.

"Your abilities should be more than just this, right?"

Xuanhui nodded.

"Light has many properties. Right now, I only know single-target techniques like lasers, and area-of-effect techniques that radiate light outward from my body.

As for other techniques, I'll need time to develop and refine them."

Jiraiya's astonished mouth slowly closed as he began carefully studying the child before him.

He had Bloodline Elimination-level destructive power, the Yamanaka Clan's secret sensory techniques, the Nara Clan's intellect, the Uchiha Clan's heaven-defying ocular powers, and the Uzumaki Clan's tremendous vitality.

If this child were given a few more years to grow, he might surpass every previous Hokage!

Jiraiya immediately realized just how terrifying this child's hidden potential was!

"Xuanhui, I have a mission for you.

If you can complete it alone, then forget Orochimaru—I'll personally submit the application for you."

Tsunade and Orochimaru were still immersed in shock, but Jiraiya's words pulled them back to reality.

Jiraiya took a map from his robes, unfolded it, and had Xuanhui hold it with both hands.

He pointed to an area marked with a red circle.

"Here is Hub Two on the Hidden Rain Front, the Hidden Rain Village's logistics and transportation relay department.

The Hidden Rain Village's forces are mainly concentrated at Hub One up ahead, where Hanzo the Salamander is stationed.

Your mission is to secretly wipe out Hub Two behind their lines."

After thinking for a moment, Tsunade gave her opinion as well.

"Exactly! Xuanhui's Light Release ninjutsu is silent, and both its destructive power and speed are top-tier. Compared to other ninjutsu, it's better suited for a night raid!"

"And he's half a sensory-type ninja too. He has his own means of escape."

Orochimaru added, and it was clear that all three of them had great confidence in Xuanhui.

After all, he only needed to take down the logistics unit. He would not encounter a large-scale conflict; it would merely be troublesome to carry out.

This was exactly the kind of mission Xuanhui could use for training!

Besides, there was no ninja on the Konoha front more suited to this mission than Xuanhui.

"Can you do it, Xuanhui?"

"Leave it to me!"

Xuanhui patted his chest and immediately accepted.

If he wanted to do more from now on, he needed to earn more merit in exchange for resources and the adults' trust.

"You brat, always showing off!"

Orochimaru reached out and poked Xuanhui on the forehead.

"Put away your Mangekyo Sharingan. I'll find a way to deal with your eyes."

Ever since Xuanhui awakened his eyes, Tsunade had felt Orochimaru's gaze drifting toward her, intentionally or otherwise.

Now her head was about to explode.

Before, she had only needed to deal with Jiraiya's lecherous looks. Now she also had to guard against Orochimaru, that mad scientist!

I'm actually counted among the Three Sannin with these two...

After organizing his things, Xuanhui activated his sensory ability.

To his surprise, he found that his sensory range had expanded by around ten percent!

That was a good thing!

It seemed that one of the abilities he had awakened had indirectly boosted his base attributes!

Xuanhui was especially delighted now.

Today was undoubtedly the most significant day of his life. Calling it a rebirth would not be an exaggeration.

Since birth, he had had no system and no old master to guide him. He had relied only on the library and his own intelligence to find teachers and learn.

Today, he had not only awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, but had also developed the Light Release he had long coveted!

"A genius's life really is so dull and boring!"

Whistling, he moved with light steps as he quietly made his way toward his destination—Hub Two on the Hidden Rain Front.

There, the Hidden Rain ninjas were checking supplies, counting troop numbers, and preparing the forces that would be sent to the front the next morning.

By the time Xuanhui had taken several winding routes and arrived, it was already late at night.

Other than the patrolling ninjas, few people were still active outside in the camp!

Xuanhui did not rush into action. He first sat cross-legged and took out the map to inspect it.

This place was only five kilometers from Hub One, where Hanzo was stationed. If he launched a rash attack, Hanzo would arrive before long.

So this time, no killing and no arson—just stealing supplies!

"Actually, there's something else I want to test..."

He got up and pressed himself against the wall, walking silently along the perimeter.

When he found a suitable spot, he used a laser beam to melt a large hole in the wall and slipped inside.

Since the wall had been dissolved by Light Release, not a sound escaped.

Sure enough, it was a warehouse!

But this warehouse was rather small, filled with piles of miscellaneous items that were all useless.

That made sense. The real warehouse should have people patrolling on all sides. How could it possibly be left unguarded?

"At least I got in..."

Within his sensory range, two people happened to be passing outside the door.

They seemed sleepy as well. Although they walked side by side, both were listless and exchanged no words.

"Hm? Why did you poke me?"

"What are you talking about? Wasn't that you who poked me?"

The two exchanged looks, each seeing irritation and confusion in the other's eyes.

"Hello!"

A voice, neither loud nor soft, came from behind them, startling them both.

They hurriedly turned around, but saw no one.

"Look down!"

Seeing them turn, Xuanhui immediately urged them to lower their heads and look at him.

The two had become somewhat more alert, but they were not fully awake.

Instinctively, they looked down and saw a pair of black-and-red eyes embedded with three tomoe.

Their eyes instantly rolled back, their breathing quickened, and then they collapsed.

"Sharingan genjutsu, kid!"

Xuanhui hurriedly caught them, preventing them from making any noise.

"The element of surprise works best!"

If he launched an attack from behind them, someone else might notice.

But with this method, unless the enemy was a battle-hardened old fox, they would not have time to react at all!

Though Xuanhui was small, he was quite strong. He dragged the two men into the storage room, created a Shadow Clone, and changed into their clothes.

When they emerged again, the two looked exactly like Hidden Rain ninjas!

"Original body, should we split up?"

"No. They operate in pairs. If we separate, they'll definitely become suspicious. Let's first find out what's in the warehouses."

"Alright, let's go!"