Comrades (II)

Chapter 14 Companions (2)

On the other side, a swarm of insects swept towards Mitsuki, who leaped and dodged among the trees, his movements nimble and agile.

After drawing half of the insects away to a sufficient distance, Mitsuki immediately threw out several shuriken and quickly formed hand seals: "Lightning Release: Swift Lightning!"

The shuriken shot into the insect swarm with extreme speed, followed by a lightning strike that arced across the shuriken, creating a chain reaction. Countless arcs of electricity crackled and exploded within the swarm.

After clearing out a portion of the insects, the remaining smaller group no longer posed a threat.

"Wind Release: Sickle Weasel!"

Mitsuki forcefully swung his hands horizontally, like blades, sending out several gusts of wind. The sharp wind blades pierced into the insect swarm. Without Shino's effective command, the insects themselves were not threatening and were quickly eliminated by Mitsuki.

Mitsuki paused to catch his breath before heading towards the pre-arranged lake.

When Mitsuki arrived at the lake, he saw Boruto sitting cross-legged in the center of the water, carefully reading a detailed scroll.

"Are you reviewing the ninjutsu you mastered last night?"

Mitsuki couldn't help but think of Boruto's flamboyant display last night, using hundreds of Shadow Clones to practice ninjutsu.

Boruto, who was originally preparing to act, continued reading the scroll in his hand after seeing that it was Mitsuki, and explained.

"No, I'm just learning ordinary Water Release. It just so happens that there's a terrain advantage here."

Mitsuki: Impressive!

At this time, Shino, who had been frantically searching for the two in the forest for half a day, finally learned that they were hiding by the lake through the corpses of the insects and the information obtained from the insects on the road.

After learning their location, Shino immediately rushed to the lake, while accumulating enough chakra to accelerate the reproduction of the Kikaichu within him.

When Shino arrived, he saw Boruto and Mitsuki diligently studying, discussing ninjutsu from time to time.

Shino: "It's too late to study hard now!"

Boruto: "What are you barking about?"

Mitsuki: "Boruto, it's starting."

The two exchanged a glance, grinning as they stared at the dumbfounded Shino standing there.

"Damn it, you underestimate the strength of a Jonin too much!" Shino roared.

At the same time, an even more visually impactful swarm of insects flew out from Shino's back, like clouds drifting in the sky, suddenly pressing down from above. The area covered by the shadow of the clouds was a testament to the terrifying number of insects!

Seeing this, Boruto snorted coldly, his mocking expression causing Shino's anger to skyrocket.

"Water Release: Tidal Wave!"

"Lightning Release: Snake Lightning!"

A large amount of lake water surged rapidly under Boruto's feet, like the tide rising on the sea, with waves hitting the shore, one layer after another, one wave sweeping after another.

Mitsuki's Snake Lightning also poured onto Boruto's Tidal Wave, coating the clear lake water with a layer of golden electric arcs, winding around it like an electrified pool.

Since the Water Release directly drew from the lake, it didn't consume much chakra, and the amount of water was astonishing!

The overwhelming current and the dense swarm of insects collided, the crackling of electricity and the sound of electric shocks creating a symphony of sounds. Countless insects were swept into the water.

Just when Boruto thought his plan had succeeded, the 'corpses' that had fallen into the water suddenly came back to life and continued to pounce towards Boruto.

Shino smiled, explaining profoundly while adjusting his glasses: "My insects will develop antibodies after being subjected to strong stimuli, which are enhanced versions of the Kikaichu."

"After all, the environment during combat is not as quiet as it is now. The battlefield of a ninja is always accompanied by smoke and blood, and my insects will constantly adapt and become stronger!"

"Nani!!!" Boruto exclaimed: "Then the adaptability of your insects is ridiculously strong, isn't it?"

Faced with the approaching swarm of insects, Boruto remained calm and casually formed hand seals: "Water Release: Water Dragon Whirlwind."

The lake, which had finally calmed down, became restless again, like boiling magma with hot bubbles. The lake water was rising in waves, swirling like a tornado.

"Your insects are adaptable, but they can't withstand the swirling force and destructive power of the Water Dragon Whirlwind, right? After all, insects are just insects, and they are inherently fragile."

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Shino: ...

This was something he hadn't expected.

Seeing that the insects that had been released were all swallowed by the Water Dragon Whirlwind and torn into fragments by the high-speed rotation, Shino felt heartache and could no longer contain his anger!

He directly used a Body Flicker Technique, flashing to the surface of the lake. Jonin not only have the advantage of chakra and ninjutsu, but also decades of accumulated combat experience and taijutsu!

Boruto quickly took out a kunai to confront him. The cold weapons of the three sides clanged and clashed. Mitsuki and Boruto jointly resisted Shino's attack. At this time, he was already filled with anger, disregarding his image and acting like a hungry wolf.

Seeing the plump and delicious prey in front of him, the majesty of the king of the jungle was long forgotten, because nothing was more exciting than immediately feasting and enjoying a full meal.

After a brief confrontation, both Boruto and Mitsuki were injured. Although the wounds were shallow, the consumption of stamina far outstripped the battle, and the two were panting heavily.

Shino, on the other hand, looked relaxed and continued to swing his kunai, not giving Boruto and Mitsuki a chance to catch their breath.

Seeing this, Boruto stopped relying on taijutsu and instead formed a Rasengan in his hand, preparing to directly strike Shino, but the other party clearly anticipated this and released Kikaichu from his body to form a wall to block the attack.

"Damn it." Boruto gritted his teeth.

Shino clearly smiled, attacking with his kunai while using the insects as a 'shield' to block ninjutsu. This ingenious combination immediately prevented Boruto from making an effective attack.

But, it will also stop here!

"Now, Mitsuki!" Boruto shouted.

Hearing this, Mitsuki touched the surface of the lake with both hands, and Lightning Release's electric light wrapped around the lake surface like a spider web, quickly climbing to Shino's feet.

Shino's thoughts: Is that all there is?

Immediately, with a body flicker, he came directly behind the two. After all, Mitsuki's lightning net was launched forward in a fan shape, because Boruto was still nearby.

Shino jumped directly behind the two, avoiding the possibility of the lightning net extending. Thinking, you guys are still too green!

Little did he know, he had fallen right into their trap!

Shino, who had jumped behind the two, quickly moved forward, holding a kunai and swiftly stabbing towards Mitsuki's back. If this attack succeeded, Mitsuki would either die or be severely injured. At this critical moment, in order to prevent Boruto from interfering, Shino released a large number of Kikaichu to harass Boruto.

Up close, Shino's kunai successfully pierced Mitsuki's clothes and even his skin. Just as Shino was gleefully watching Boruto's expression of mad rage, he saw Boruto's mouth quirk into a strange arc, a confident and playful smile.

What's going on? Mitsuki is about to be finished, how can you still smile?

A familiar voice caused Shino's face to turn pale. Masaka, another Shadow Clone? But Boruto doesn't know Lightning Release, and Snake Lightning is clearly Mitsuki's ninjutsu, right?

At first, Shino had thought that Mitsuki was Boruto transformed, but then Mitsuki used his signature ninjutsu, dispelling Shino's guess.

In the instant that Shino's thoughts were flying, Boruto quickly formed hand seals. The Shadow Clone hiding not far away disappeared with a poof, and a pair of large hands suddenly burst out from under Shino's feet, tightly binding him!

"Now, Boruto!" Mitsuki shouted to Boruto from the lakeside.

"Got it!"

Boruto responded, then quickly rushed forward, a Big Ball Rasengan forming in his hand as he ran. Reflected in Shino's eyes, it caused the latter to be stunned for a moment. This... how is this possible!!!

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Shino was directly blasted into the lake by the Rasengan. Mitsuki had already retracted his arms when the Big Ball Rasengan was close, leaving Shino to bear the brunt of the attack. (Boruto held back.)

A huge hole exploded on the surface of the water, and it took a long time for the lake water to close in and fill it. Shino also woke up in severe pain, looking around with dazed eyes.

The endless lake water pressed against his body. At this moment, the bottom of the lake was so cold that Shino couldn't muster the strength to swim to the surface.

Perhaps he knew he had made a big mistake and didn't have the face to see Naruto and the other students.

Just as Shino was about to give up completely, Boruto jumped into the water and used a Rasengan to blast Shino out of the bottom of the lake!

"Boruto... you!"

Shino woke up abruptly, preparing to save his student. But Mitsuki pulled him onto the lake surface from the shore and said, "The one who just jumped into the water was just a Shadow Clone. Boruto went back to the classroom ahead of time."

Shino: ...