In this rain-soaked jungle, insects were everywhere. Even if someone spotted them, it would be difficult to identify them.
Somewhere in the jungle, Aburame Nami nodded to her two companions beside her, then raised her fingers, ready to form hand seals and unleash a ninjutsu at any moment.
Inuzuka Ryo and Meikyō also split up without a word, sneaking off to either side.
At the edge of a large tree, insects burrowed out of the ground and worked together to bite through a thin wire.
Boom!
With a thunderous blast, Explosive Tags hidden beneath the muddy ground suddenly detonated around the Sand Ninja squad.
These Sand Ninja had been cautious and had avoided areas where traps might have been set.
But the Explosive Tags had been meant to draw the enemy's attention. It was best if they hit, but even if they did not, there was still a follow-up.
Just as the Sand Ninja were distracted by the explosion and immediately prepared to stay alert, a pair of hands suddenly burst from the ground and grabbed one of their legs.
Earth Style: Decapitation Technique from Within!
In an instant, that Sand Ninja was dragged into the earth by Inuzuka Ryo.
At the same time, the other Sand Ninja recovered from the blast and moved to rescue their companion.
However, countless shuriken rained down on them, cutting off their path.
Clang!
Meikyō held his wakizashi and blocked the fastest Jonin among the Suna Ninja head-on.
"Uchiha? Konoha Ninja!"
The Suna Jonin recognized him at once.
Meikyō and the others had no intention of concealing their identities. Once they started fighting, the Sharingan alone would reveal who they were. There was no point in hiding it.
While Meikyō did his utmost to hold back the Suna Jonin, Tetsu Maru, disguised as Inuzuka