Mist Forest.
The Land of Rain was shrouded in rain year-round. Moisture accumulated and spread through the air, leaving the humidity extremely high.
As a result, visibility was even lower in forests, where sightlines were already poor. Vast amounts of white vapor could neither condense nor evaporate, lingering around the forest and making the entire place seem shrouded in smoke.
In such an environment, Aburame Masashi's Kikaichū sensory abilities were greatly affected. The abundant moisture also severely limited their ability to fly.
Fortunately, it was not only Aburame Masashi's sensory abilities that were restricted. The Sand Perception the Suna-nin excelled at was hindered even more.
However, Mist Forest occupied an extremely critical position and was a place both sides had to fight over.
As a result, this forest, where detailed perception was impossible, had become a meat grinder that relentlessly devoured Konoha and Sunagakure ninja.
But now, Mist Forest was firmly under Konoha's control.
Before entering Mist Forest, Sajikaen wore a grave expression.
Only after repeatedly warning them to remain cautious and not act on their own did he lead the group into Mist Forest.
For a moment, it felt as though they had stepped into a fairyland. Dense vapor surrounded them, and visibility was extremely low.
Before long, everyone's clothes were completely soaked.
As they moved along the treetops, every step on the slick, moss-covered trunks demanded extra care. One misstep could send them falling.
Sajikaen's team's formation also changed.
Aburame Masashi, who handled sensing, took the center. Goto Kiji, who excelled at detecting traps, moved to the very front. Uchida Isshin, who specialized in genjutsu, fell to the rear, while Jonin Kamo held no fixed position, his movements alternating between fast and slow as he remained constantly alert.
The moment they entered, Qifeng sensed how seriously Jonin Kamo's