Yūto and the others were walking quickly, following the traces of Sara.
Suddenly, a burst of panicked footsteps came from the corner in front, and then, a slender figure rushed out, almost hitting Yūto at the front!
It is Sara!
She was obviously exhausted from running, and her face was covered with tears and dust. When she saw a few people, she stopped immediately as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.
Sara wiped away the tears on his face and tried his best to suppress his sobs, "Please help my citizens! I know who did it, it was Anrokuzan! He is behind everything! He is persecuting my people!"
"Sara!" As soon as Naruto heard that Anrokuzan was the culprit, he took a step forward without even thinking, "Of course there is no problem! Let's go..."
"Naruto!"
However, Yūto interrupted him directly and stared at Sara.
"Wait."
"Is it just Anrokuzan that caused all this?"
He didn't look away and asked Sara in a cold tone,
"Isn't it your own blind trust and laissez-faire that gave him the opportunity to do whatever he wanted? You allowed him to deceive others and imprison your people, but as their queen, you didn't notice it and instead sought the asylum of the instigator?"
Sara's body stiffened, Yūto's words were right, and they hit her pain point accurately.
She wanted to defend herself, but found that she could not speak at all.
Because every word Yūto said is true. It was her unreserved trust in Anrokuzan and her alienation from the people that led to this disaster.
In the end, she could only lower her head feebly, her shoulders trembling slightly, and she was speechless.
"Uncle Yūto..." Naruto looked at Sara's desperate look, and felt as if a piece of Taiseki was pressed in his heart, which was extremely uncomfortable.
He couldn't help but want to persuade Yūto again, but at least Sara now knew he was wrong.
Yūto turned his head slightly and glanced at Naruto, who could only lower his head in depression and said nothing.
The scene reached a deadlock for a while.
Sara is almost desperate, she really doesn't know what else to do to save her people.
At this moment, Pakura, who had been watching quietly, showed a smile on his lips.
She and Yūto have lived together for so long, and they have already figured out each other's behavior style.
Yūto is actually similar to other Uchiha, they are both cold-faced and warm-hearted people.
He would never sit back and watch innocent civilians suffer, otherwise he would not have taken action to destroy those Puppet just now.
His current cold attitude is not so much a rejection as it is forcing the young queen to put down her identity, recognize the reality and truly assume her responsibilities.
After all, to save her country, she herself must be aware and dedicated.
Pakura stepped forward, walked to the helpless Sara, lowered his voice and said in her ear, "Sara, don't be too desperate."
"This guy is a ninja. The rule of a ninja is to do a good job. If you want to get his help, why not try posting a rescue mission?"
Sara raised his head in confusion, with a trace of confusion in his eyes.
She looked at Pakura suspiciously to confirm whether this was possible.
Pakura gave her a determined look and nodded lightly.
Sara took a deep breath, tried to straighten his back, but looked at Yūto again with unusual determination:
"That... Ninja-sama! I, Queen of Roran Sara, in the name of the country, officially issue a mission to you."
"We ask you and your companions to help us eliminate Anrokuzan and his minions and save the imprisoned citizens!"
After saying these words in one breath, she stared nervously at Yūto's reaction.
Yūto then slowly turned his head, pretending to put a hand on his chin, thinking for a few seconds, pretending to weigh the pros and cons.
Then, he turned to look at his employer, Kazahana Sōsetsu, and said in a questioning tone:
"Your Highness Sōsetsu, our original mission was to safely escort you to investigate Dragon Vein. Do you mind if we accept this commission midway? There may be a slight delay."
Kazahana Sōsetsu has witnessed all kinds of suffering here, and he already feels pity. In addition, he has just experienced Dragon Vein's shocking secret that may involve time, and his mind is no longer on simple investigation.
Hearing this, he immediately shook his head gently, with an understanding smile on his face, "Your Excellency, Yūto, please do it. It is your duty to stop the atrocities, Land of Snow. It is not too late to wait until after the investigation is done."
"Yeah." Yūto had expected this answer, or in other words, was waiting for this step.
He nodded slightly to Sara, "Since the employer has given permission, I will take over this rescue mission."
The huge surprise instantly overcame Sara's despair, "Great! Thank you! Please follow me, and I will take you to find the nationals' hiding place! Then we will go to Anrokuzan for revenge."
"Follow me!" Yūto stopped talking nonsense and waved to everyone.
Sara immediately turned around and led the way, as if he was fully charged again.
Everyone followed closely behind, walking through the alleyway.
Just when he was about to approach a relatively hidden area, Pakura's footsteps suddenly paused imperceptibly, as if he sensed something.
"Wait a minute," she whispered, gesturing for everyone to slow down, frowning slightly, with a hint of disbelief in her tone, "This Chakra feels so strange, it seems to have the aura of Scorch Release?"
A Chakra wave that is very similar to Scorch Release is faintly coming from the front.
Everyone passed through a half-collapsed arch, and the scene in front of them confirmed Pakura's perception.
This is the entrance to the small hidden square where Sara met the surviving citizens before.
However, at this moment, this place has become a temporary battlefield.
Dozens of Puppets are besieging a young girl. The girl is currently surrounded by Puppets, and she has to concentrate on protecting a few old, weak, women and children in the corner who failed to escape in time.
What shocked Pakura even more was the incandescent light ball in the girl's hands.
It's Scorch Release's fireball.
"Hinata?!" Naruto also recognized the other party at this time.
At the same time, Yūto has seen the battle situation clearly.
Without any hesitation, he stepped forward directly.
Just relying on the strength of his body, he can crush these Puppet.
Don't forget, Yūto initially relied on Taijutsu to fight the enemy.
When he was just Jonin, he could kill Kumogakure's elite ninjas.
A few seconds later, all the Puppet that surrounded Hinata and the citizens were neatly dismantled into a pile of broken parts and scattered on the ground.
"Hinata! Why are you here?" Naruto rushed over to check if she was injured.
Hinata's cheeks instantly became flushed. She lowered her head to avoid Naruto's gaze and said in a voice as low as a mosquito, "Yeah, it's okay, Naruto-kun, I'm not hurt."
Then, Hinata turned his eyes to Pakura, with a trace of respect in his eyes.
She took a deep breath, bowed deeply to Pakura, and said respectfully, "Teacher Pakura!"
After saluting, she frowned in confusion again, wondering, the teacher shouldn't be so young?
What the hell is going on...
Pakura was stunned and understood instantly.
It turns out that in the future timeline, she will accept Hinata as her disciple.
Most likely, the current disciples have not learned Scorch Release. That girl is indeed a bit stupid.