"This feels so good! After walking for so long, we really should take a break! If we could have something to drink right now, that would be perfect! And there aren't any enemies here, either. This is great! We can rest here as much as we like without worrying!" After putting his equipment in order, Ruri leaned against a large tree and spoke loudly.
They really were the closest of teammates. As soon as they heard Ruri's words, they understood what he meant.
What Ruri had just meant was for them to relax a little more, but still remain alert at all times to avoid being attacked.
After hearing Ruri's words, they relaxed their bodies too, paying no attention at all to the enemies around them, while still watching them in case they suddenly attacked.
"Right, once we've rested here, let's set off. We'll eat when we get farther ahead and replenish our energy there!" At that moment, Kakashi suddenly spoke loudly to them.
After hearing Kakashi's words, the others all nodded, then relaxed their bodies and leaned against the large trees.
By then, Ruri had closed his eyes as he leaned against the large tree, but he was still secretly observing the enemies around them with his Byakugan.
"See? I told you they had to be rookies. Otherwise, they wouldn't be this relaxed! And now they've let their guard down far too much. They haven't noticed at all that we're already lying in ambush around them!" one of the enemies whispered after seeing how Ruri and the others were behaving.
"Exactly. I never thought they'd rest so carelessly. Looks like this is their first mission! But what were all those people we sent ahead even good for? Every last one of them died at their hands!" another whispered after