7:55 PM.
After more than half an hour of searching.
The group of four split into two teams and approached the foot of the mountain.
"Click!"
A soft snapping sound, like a thread breaking, echoed through the silent forest.
The two people leading the way immediately changed their expressions.
"Whoosh whoosh~!"
Amidst a series of whooshing sounds, the two used the Substitution Technique almost simultaneously.
"Bang!" Two pieces of wood appeared in the air as white smoke billowed out.
Before they could fall, they were impaled by hundreds of Senbon, turning them into a hedgehog.
As the attack landed, the spot where they had just stepped on emitted the sound of burning paper.
"Boom!" With two explosions, the quiet forest suddenly became lively.
Hiding behind a tree, I listened to the noise.
The two people who had just stepped into the Traps instinctively breathed a sigh of relief.
They couldn't help but think to themselves that their previous reaction had been quick enough.
Otherwise, with that commotion, it would be difficult for either of them to survive!
A man and a woman, who were following about thirty meters behind the two, suddenly stopped when they saw the two in front of them.
They immediately hid, and sure enough, just as they hid, the sounds of explosions and Shuriken began.
After the commotion subsided, no other questions were heard.
Then, Jonin emerged from behind the tree with Miharu.
Seeing the two who had used the Substitution Jutsu to hide about ten meters away from him, he confirmed the information and couldn't help but grin, saying, "These two little brats are such cowards!"
"What are you afraid of? You should be happy about this commotion!"
"Hurry up and rest. We'll head up the mountain soon; that head worth hundreds of millions is waiting for us!"
After he finished speaking, his smile widened even more.
At the same time, he reached into his bag, took out a few black pills, and threw them into the wide-open mouth!
Hearing the captain's words, Miharu Kaori smiled and did the same thing as the captain.
The two people who were still feeling scared just moments before understood what their captain meant.
They exchanged a glance instinctively, and then laughed together as they took out the pills and popped them into their mouths.
Since leaving the town, they gradually discovered the bounty hunter's route through the monotonous forest.
They thought they would have to continue the pursuit, but unexpectedly they encountered Traps here!
Therefore, the purpose of this Traps is quite clear.
The captain is right, this is indeed something to be happy about.
The bounty should be up on the mountain!
With that thought in mind, the two of them promptly deactivated their Sensory Technique.
These two techniques may seem powerful, but prolonged use can be extremely uncomfortable.
Furthermore, the Chakra consumption is quite significant. If I don't shut it off now and recover properly, I won't have a chance to recover once the battle begins.
Hiding at a high point along the route they had come from, Uka Senju also heard the sound of the Traps being triggered.
However, this point is on the outermost edge, meaning they cannot observe where the enemy is currently located.
Looking at his two friends who had been awakened by the explosion, and recalling the information he had sensed earlier, he said in a deep voice, "We need to change positions and observe more closely!"
"I just sensed them, and there are four of them, just like the intelligence reports. Judging from their Chakra levels, they're at least Chunin, one of them looks like Jonin, and the highest-ranking one is very likely Elite Jonin."
"As you all know, my Sensory Technique isn't very good at handling details, so Kaun, you should control the Mole to investigate my specific strength."
" Furin, you take the Brown and White to control the distance. Don't worry about being spotted; we'll just lead these four and slowly whittle them down in the Traps area."
He practiced Tobirama Senju's Chakra Sensing Technique.
However, he lacked Tobirama's talent in this area and had not trained for long.
He can distinguish how much Chakra person or thing carries.
The initial assessment of their strength is generally accurate.
However, he still lacked relevant experience regarding specific information about his capabilities.
In terms of perception, he was no match for Byakugan and his fellow Mole.
Therefore, even during periods of caution, having a companion double-check is always a safer option.
Upon hearing their friend's arrangements and information, Aburame Kaun and Inuzuka Furin nodded, their expressions turning serious.
Although Uka's techniques weren't as precise due to her experience and level of cultivation, they were still generally accurate in the past.
His initial investigation revealed one Elite Rank 1, two Chunin, and one Jonin?
With this combination, the three of them and the dog are going to have a tough fight tonight!
Although their opponents were from a small ninja village, they were also novices who had just started their journey.
Their foundation and skills should be stronger than those others, but the three of them are only rated as Chunin level within their Clan.
Including the Ninja Dog that can be enhanced by Secret Technique, there are only four Chunin!
Previously, dealing with that Jonin squad was only possible by the combined efforts of two people specializing in Taijutsu.
One Jonin isn't enough now, you need an Elite Jonin too?
People of this caliber are not like cabbages.
In the current Shinobi World, most Kage Level are stationed in their villages or at important junctures.
Elite Jonin are the absolute main force in the military and missions!
Their incompetent teacher created this kind of enemy.
It's really outrageous when you think about it!
Having confirmed the initial plan, the three people and the dog carefully and stealthily crept downwards, keeping themselves as still as possible.
During this process, Aburame Kaun also began to release the Mole inside her body and connect with the Mole outside.
Mix these together, amidst an extremely subtle rustling sound.
The Mole swarmed towards the enemy!
A few minutes later, they hid in the forest about 100 meters away from the enemy.
The three people and the dog gradually came to a stop.
The distance was now close enough.
If they went any further, they would be entering a dangerous area, so the three people and the dog instinctively hid behind Daiki and looked ahead.
Through the gaps in the Daiki, one could see four people sitting or standing on a Taiseki Head at the foot of the mountain.
Two seventeen or eighteen-year-old Young Man wearing gray Combat Uniform and thin armor on their bodies, a middle-aged man wearing a black and red bodysuit and armor, whose appearance could be described as ugly, and a woman with gray hair who was almost naked.
From a distance, two Young Man could be seen sitting cross-legged on the ground, meditating.
The middle-aged man, who was clearly the captain, was leering at the woman beside him.
The woman, with an extremely alluring smile on her face, cooperated.
But his hands were smearing liquid back and forth on the weapon?
Observe the enemy's situation and make judgments based on experience.
The two Young Man were probably refining Chakra, so they were likely the main force tracking them down.
The middle-aged man is the captain. Although he seems unreliable at the moment, he should be the Elite Jonin that Uka sensed!
The woman applying the liquid is likely the one who is suspected to Jonin.