"Testing my limits, and while I'm at it... taking a few things." Neji's voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable authority. "I'm very interested in the Raikage's Lightning Release Chakra Mode and his secret methods of physical training."
Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils abruptly contracted, then he broke into an excited grin. "Heh heh... infiltrating the Hidden Lightning Village? Interesting! Count me in!"
"I'm going too!" Jiraiya immediately raised his hand.
"And me!" Tsunade stepped forward as well, battle intent rising in her eyes.
Neji shook his head. "No. This is a covert infiltration mission. Too many people would make us easier to expose. Besides," he said, pointing beneath their feet, "someone needs to hold down the fort. Your task is to familiarize yourselves with the bridge controls, monitor the Land of Lightning's movements, and be ready to provide support at any time."
Without giving the three of them a chance to argue, Neji walked to the edge of the bridge and rapidly formed hand seals. A layer of flowing Mystic Crystal instantly covered his body, forming a fitted Crystal Release Battle Suit. Immediately afterward, intricate rune circuits surfaced across its exterior, originating from the same camouflage as the fortress's outer shell!
"Crystal Release: Vanishing Form!"
Before everyone's stunned eyes, Neji's figure vanished from the air as though erased by a rubber! Not even the faintest trace of breath or Chakra fluctuations remained!
"I'll be back soon." Only Neji's faint lingering voice remained in the air.
The bridge fell silent.
Jiraiya rubbed his eyes. "He... he disappeared? Can he turn invisible now? Whoa! What an amazing jutsu, what an amazing jutsu! I have to learn it!"
Jiraiya began drooling as he fantasized about something.
"Bang!"
Tsunade showed no mercy, punching Jiraiya when he revealed that lecherous expression.
Orochimaru licked his lips,