As medical-nin, Sakura rushed into the cave without hesitation.
The cave entrance was small, about twenty or thirty meters deep. A blonde, fair-skinned beauty lay unconscious on the stone platform, her eyes closed.
Shinsei had seen her profile; this was Samui, the Raikage's assistant. Her short, neat, golden hair, paired with her delicate features, gave Samui a very mature and sophisticated look.
What's most striking is her magnificent bust, which rivals Tsunade's.
She had a horrifying wound on her abdomen, almost exposing her internal organs.
Sakura quickly cleaned her wounds, forming hand Hand Seals to cast Mystical Palm Technique, covering Samui's abdomen with green Chakra. As if sensing that someone was healing her, Samui frowned slightly and let out a soft groan.
Tsunade's status as a disciple was well-known in the Shinobi World, and Darui recognized Sakura. Seeing the professionals treating his companion, he finally relaxed and slumped to the ground.
Kakashi walked up to Darui, squatted down, and said, "I am a member of the Konoha team sent to provide support. My name is Kakashi."
These three are my teammates, and the other one is the Lord Hokage's disciple. Can you tell me what happened?
Darui, with a toothpick in his mouth and a hint of fear in his eyes, said, "I know you: Kakashi, the Copy Ninja of Konoha; Sasuke, the Red Eye; and Naruto, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."
He glanced at Shinsei and continued, "I'm very pleased to have the Purple Firmament Sage in the rescue team, is that the correct title?"
Darui was delighted to see Shinsei among the Konoha support teams. In the past two years, Shinsei's strength had grown, and his fame had also increased.
Even Darui, who usually doesn't pay much attention to intelligence, has heard of his name.
Shinsei was somewhat surprised that the nickname he had casually used had spread. He had thought that, according to the naming conventions of this world, he should be called something like "White Light Immortal".
" Samui and I came here in pursuit of Lord Killer B. We never expected that once we reached the Land of Land of Demons, Lord Killer B would be captured while protecting us!"
Shinsei looked puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure Killer B was kidnapped and didn't escape?"
Darui nodded. "I'm sure. The enemy is extremely powerful; even Killer B Bee couldn't escape."
Shinsei has reservations about this claim, given that there's a precedent in the original work where Killer B sheds his tail to escape.
Kakashi listened intently, and after Darui finished speaking, he continued, "Who are the enemies?"
Darui looked dejected. "It's all my fault for not gathering intelligence properly. I don't know those enemies, but Samui said they should be Impure World Reincarnation ninjas."
" Impure World Reincarnation?" Shinsei and Kakashi exchanged a glance, both sensing the difficulty of the situation.
Since Orochimaru was devoured by Orochimaru from another world, the only ninja left outside who can use the Impure World Reincarnation is Kabuto Yakushi.
However, we can't rule out others. Don't forget, Konoha has recently lost a ninja Danzo!
Given Danzo's previous authority in Konoha, obtaining the Impure World Reincarnation would have been far too easy for him. Now, lacking a sense of security, it's possible that Danzo might use the Impure World Reincarnation to increase his fighting power.
Samui slowly woke up and opened her eyes. She struggled to get up, but perhaps because her clothes were of poor quality, a button popped open at the chest, Sakura quickly covered herself with her body.
There were too many people around, Sakura didn't have time to shield everyone. While yelling "Turn around," she selectively stood in front of Sasuke.
It doesn't matter whether Shinsei sees it or not, but Sasuke absolutely cannot see it. She 'Naruto only ever seen that kind of imposing magnificence in front of her teacher.
Sakura took out a piece of clothing from her storage scroll and covered Samui with it.
"Thank you," Samui softly, her voice still a little weak.
Kakashi touched his hair and said apologetically, "I'm sorry to bother you now, but we need to know what happened. Do you know who attacked you?"
Samui frowned his handsome eyebrows, a look of reminiscence on his face. "The people who attacked Killer B were people I've never met before, but there's information about them in the Kumogakure's intelligence."
That's right, I remember now! Although he was masked, I can confirm his identity—it's none other than Hiruzen Sarutobi, the former Hokage of Konoha!
Upon hearing this, everyone in Konoha looked astonished.
Everyone attended the Third Hokage's funeral.
Kakashi asked again, "Are you sure? Is the ninja you saw our Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi?"
Samui nodded firmly. "I'm sure. Although he hasn't used his signature Ninjutsu yet, his fighting style and physique are exactly the same as your Third of Konoha."
"Heh, interesting." Shinsei's lips curled up slightly. He had previously looked down on the Third Hokage's combat strength, so when he was choosing Impure World Reincarnation ninja, he hadn't included the Third Hokage in his list of targets. He didn't expect that someone else would beat him to it.
Shinsei didn't doubt Samui's judgment. As the Hokage's assistant in Kumogakure, she had access to enough intelligence.
Moreover, the Third Hokage served for a very long time, and information about him from various villages had already piled up like mountains.
Shinsei continued, "How many people attacked you in total?"
"There were six people who made the move, four of whom I don't recognize. The other young man seems to be from Konoha as well."
Samui glanced at Sasuke standing beside her, but still didn't voice her suspicions.
Sasuke felt Samui's gaze and sneered, "Can't even protect your own forces? What kind of great ninja village is Kumogakure?"
Darui looked embarrassed. He thought for a moment, then decided to speak up:
"This matter was originally a top secret of our Kumogakure, but now that it has happened, there's no point in hiding it anymore."
He suddenly remembered Samui beside him and quickly cast an inquiring glance at her.
Samui thought for a moment and nodded. Then Darui continued:
" Lord Raikage is injured. Only a few people know this, not even Killer B Bee."
Otherwise, given Killer B Bee's personality, he would definitely try every means to avenge the Lord Raikage.
Furthermore, the Lord Raikage's injury is top secret, Killer B can't keep secrets."
That makes sense. Shinsei, recalling Killer B's actions, also agrees that the Raikage's concerns are valid.
Sasuke had met the Raikage before, and he was deeply impressed by the burly, powerful man. "How did the Raikage get injured?"
Darui's face grew even more dejected, and he said helplessly:
" Madara Uchiha."