Chapter 43

After training at the practice ground for a while, Liu Feng received an invitation from Nawaki.

"I'm treating you to a meal."

A sunny smile hung on Nawaki's face. He really was somewhat like Naruto Uzumaki—not in appearance, but in personality.

In fact, Nawaki, Yahiko, and Naruto had very similar personalities. However, neither Nawaki nor Yahiko met a good end. If Naruto had not been the protagonist, he definitely would not have met a good end either.

"You're treating me to a meal for no reason? That's suspicious. And barbecue, too. Since when did you have money?"

Liu Feng looked at Nawaki suspiciously. All of Nawaki's money had been taken by his unscrupulous older sister for gambling. Although Nawaki was the young master of the Senju clan, his life was rather tight.

"My sister has been on the battlefield these past two years, so I've saved up quite a bit of money."

It had to be said that ever since the war broke out, Nawaki had lived a somewhat better life. At the very least, he had pocket money.

Before, although he never lacked food or clothes, he had no spending money. Whenever they gathered for meals, he had to mooch off others.

"Liu Feng, I received a mission from the Hokage. I'm heading to the battlefield."

As they ate, Nawaki spoke to Liu Feng.

"Hmm? You're going to the battlefield?"

Hearing this, Liu Feng frowned. He knew that once Nawaki went to the battlefield this time, he would never return. Even his internal organs would be taken from him.

"That's right. It's time for me to contribute to Konoha."

Nawaki was not resistant to going to war. Judging by his delighted expression, he even seemed unable to wait to get to the battlefield.

"Then be careful on the battlefield. With your little bit of strength, you're nothing more than high-grade cannon fodder there."

Liu Feng did not try to stop Nawaki. Judging by Nawaki's expression, he would not have been able to stop him anyway. Besides, if he stopped Nawaki, would Nawaki truly avoid disaster?

Nawaki's death was very likely related to matters within Konoha.

As a fairly good friend, Liu Feng would do his best to change Nawaki's fate. But he could not protect Nawaki at all times, so he could only remind him as much as possible.

"Liu Feng, my strength is no longer what it used to be. I'm already a Special Jonin now." Nawaki was quite unconvinced when Liu Feng called him high-grade cannon fodder.

"Special Jonin? Does that make you impressive on the battlefield? Even Elite Jonin can lose their lives if they're careless."

Liu Feng gave him a hard smack on the head. With your strength, what else were you if not high-grade cannon fodder? Though Nawaki was called a Special Jonin, his combat experience was lacking. He could probably only display the strength of a Chunin at most.

Perhaps he could not even qualify as high-grade cannon fodder.

"The mission I'm doing won't be too dangerous."

Nawaki had already learned about his mission. It was neither direct combat nor an assassination squad mission; he was responsible for logistical support.

"Heh, there are no safe missions on the battlefield. Remember to be careful. I don't want this to be the last time I see you."

Liu Feng took out a Flying Thunder God Kunai and handed it to Nawaki.

"This is a Flying Thunder God Kunai. You should know what the Flying Thunder God is. If you encounter danger, activate the formula with Chakra. As long as you're not too far away, I'll be able to sense it."

This counted as a safeguard for Nawaki. As for whether it could change Nawaki's fate, Liu Feng did not know.

The Flying Thunder God Technique was powerful, but if the distance between them was too great, Liu Feng would not be able to sense it either.

"You even know the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

Nawaki stared at this deeply hidden classmate with his mouth hanging open. How could he not know his second grandfather's ninjutsu?

Nawaki had once tried to train in it himself. Unfortunately, not everyone could learn the Flying Thunder God Technique.

First, one needed talent in spatial techniques. Unfortunately, Nawaki did not have such talent, so after training for a long time, he still understood nothing.

"Remember, once you're on the battlefield, it's best not to trust anyone. The only thing you can trust is your own strength. Be cautious, and don't fall into traps."

Liu Feng ignored Nawaki's surprise and warned him again. As for whether Nawaki would take those words to heart, Liu Feng could not guarantee it. He only hoped Nawaki could get through this ordeal.

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Chapter 43

Three days later, Nawaki departed with Konoha's reinforcements. At the same time, Iwagakure officially joined the war, helping the Sunagakure ninja and Amegakure Ninja fight Konoha.

Originally, the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki had wanted to continue observing from the sidelines. However, the benefits offered by the Third Kazekage were too great, so Ōnoki led the Iwagakure ninja to provide support.

To deal with Iwagakure, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to take the field himself. The Ninja World War escalated once again.

Hiruzen Sarutobi led the Konoha Ninja to the battlefield, but before they could even rest, they were ambushed by Amegakure Ninja, Iwagakure ninja, and Sunagakure ninja. The reinforcements he led suffered heavy losses, and even Hiruzen Sarutobi sustained minor injuries.

In truth, it was already fortunate that he had not died. Having been ambushed jointly by Ōnoki, the Third Kazekage, and Hanzo of the Salamander, Hiruzen Sarutobi would have been left on the battlefield if Hatake Sakumo had not arrived in time.

Originally, Konoha's morale had soared because Hiruzen Sarutobi personally went to the battlefield. But due to the enemy's ambush, morale plummeted.

"That old Third Hokage is deliberately making my mission harder, isn't he?"

Liu Feng's expression darkened after receiving the news.

At this rate, Konoha's chances of victory were probably not high. The plot was about to be rewritten.

Over the next few days, news of consecutive defeats arrived. The Land of Rain had originally been the battlefield, but now the Konoha Ninja had been driven out of the Land of Rain.

If they lost again, they might not even be able to hold the border.

There was a reason for the consecutive defeats. Konoha now had fewer than six thousand ninja on the battlefield, while the allied forces of the Sunagakure ninja, Iwagakure ninja, and Amegakure Ninja had more than twenty thousand ninja.

Even if Konoha deployed every ninja it had, it still could not match the enemy in numbers.

"Grandfather, I plan to go to the battlefield."

Liu Feng arrived at the Great Elder's residence within the Uchiha Clan Compound.

"Mm, since you've decided to go, then go. I will be heading to the battlefield as well."

Uchiha Sou looked at Liu Feng without refusing. Though the battlefield was dangerous, Uchiha Sou knew Liu Feng had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan and believed that Liu Feng would carve out a path for himself.

Ninja had to endure trials and hardships. True powerhouses were forged amid flashing blades and flying blood.

"Grandfather, you're going to the battlefield too?"