If it involves simple problems that don't require self-disclosure, but still require monitoring and timely intelligence reporting...
So, using two Wood Clone is actually the most convenient way to use them.
Araki can now prove that both of his Wood Clone Wood Clone are functioning and that they are facing some intractable problems outside by not returning to his body.
However, this did not worry Araki. After all, as long as the Wood Clone had not returned, it meant that it had not been exposed. When it returned, everything would be known.
The spoon was spinning rapidly on the table, leaving afterimages that drew the attention of the two girls present.
Both of them were in a state of high tension, and they both hoped that the spoon would turn in a certain direction.
The spoon stopped after a short while, eventually settling on the empty spot where no one was sitting.
"No bye this round!"
Araki made the judgment immediately, then picked up the spoon again, ready to start spinning it. "Let's move on to the next round!"
Kushina and Mikoto had no objection to this explanation.
This is part of the rules they had agreed upon beforehand.
There's nothing wrong with doing things within these rules.
As the spoon spun again, leaving afterimages, their attention was once again drawn to it.
As the spoon was about to stop, it first Mikoto on the paper, then silently turned towards Araki, and finally landed on Kushina.
" Kushina, now it's your turn to be punished. Mikoto made the first request; you can choose between Truth or Dare with her." Araki continued to act as the host.
On the other side, in the forest.
Araki's Wood Clone, who had transformed into Kushina, was walking forward when suddenly a net descended from the sky and trapped him within it.
What is that?
The Wood Clone had transformed into Kushina immediately shouted, its voice filled with intense panic, clearly having never expected such a thing to happen.
Hahahahaha...
A series of wild laughs rang out, and then four people appeared beside Araki's Wood Clone.
All four of them stared at Araki's Wood Clone's face, as if confirming that their mission objective was correct.
After confirmation, they all felt a strong sense of relief. After all, they had just arrived and successfully found the target of the mission. From any perspective, this was more suitable than the previous groups that had come before them.
"We did it!"
"This task is not difficult at all!"
"I wonder how they failed!"
" Konoha is completely undefended!"
"Let's arrest her now!"
"..."
These three Kumogakure ninjas chatted away, their mouths never idle, and their steps were equally brisk as they walked directly toward Kushina's Wood Release Clone.
Another Chunin, Chunin be the leader, stood at a distance, silently observing everything, seemingly keeping watch.
Having experienced previous failures, the Kumogakure ninjas gained more experience in carrying out such kidnapping missions. Although this experience was not gained from the pain, it could be said to have come from their caution.
When carrying out a mission, it's not necessary to send out all the manpower at once; some people should be left behind to work on the port and observe everything quietly.
This is the profound lesson the Kumogakure ninjas learned from what happened before.
As the saying goes, once or twice is rare, but a third or fourth time is unlikely!
They've already failed once in their attempt to kidnap Kushina, and they might succeed the second time, but if they fail again, they won't be able to continue the third attempt.
Therefore, this can be considered the last time that the Kumogakure would come here to kidnap Kushina, and whether they succeed or not depends entirely on this one move.
What are you trying to do?
Araki's Wood Clone looked terrified, as if it were about to be gang-raped. Its entire face was filled with fear, like a frightened little rabbit, standing there dumbfounded, forgetting even to run away.
This scene made the three Kumogakure ninjas who had gathered around even more excited.
Although this mission didn't really require them to do anything—after all, the person they were going to kidnap had a very special identity and would be of great help to the Kumogakure —it didn't diminish their intense excitement about it.
Especially after seeing Kushina's appearance, it felt as if a stimulating and exciting switch had been flipped, and their hormones surged, their eyes became bloodshot, and the curve of their lips became strange.
"Hehe..."
Araki, seeing the demeanor and appearance of these Kumogakure ninjas, already knew that they completely regarded him as someone they could easily manipulate.
Regardless of whether this was underestimating his opponent, it was enough for him; he seized this fleeting opportunity instantly.
"Don't come any closer!"
A look of tension flashed in Araki's eyes, and his body shrank back again. After all, the three Eternal Ninjas were heading this way, but they were still quite a distance away. Using any means now would be too hasty.
In a sense, when these Kumogakure ninjas thought they had him under control, they already had him in their grasp. There was no need for them to rush into revealing their trump cards; instead, they could wait and find a better opportunity.
This better timing will definitely help him wipe out all three Kumogakure ninjas in one fell swoop.
As for the fourth Kumogakure ninja who was observing from outside, and who was also the captain of this squad, it was obviously unrealistic to eliminate him along with the others.
That will have to be left to another Wood Clone!
Although Araki's two Wood Clone cannot communicate with each other, they both belong to Araki's will. When faced with such a situation, they can think in the same direction and make the same predictions and choices.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, we're here!"
"Your brothers are here to protect you!"
Don't worry, you won't be in any danger along the way!
The three Kumogakure ninjas were filled with excitement. They couldn't quite explain the feeling, but it was thrilling, like hunters capturing their prey.
However, this kind of stimulation is not the thrill of hunting high-level prey, but rather the feeling of having control over prey that is completely unable to escape.
The more the other person struggles, the more comfortable they feel, and the stronger their inner turmoil becomes.
After the three finished speaking, they ran even faster towards Kushina's Araki Wood Clone, who had transformed into Kushina.
Of course, they did not lose their composure during this process, but instead adhered to a very cautious principle, gradually closing in the net.
The net that enveloped Araki's Araki Wood Release Clone clone, who had transformed into Kushina, was rapidly shrinking under the control of the three Kumogakure ninjas, constantly squeezing out the space Kushina could stand in, until finally the three of them controlled her in the very center.
Hahahaha!
After seeing Kushina's terrified expression up close, the three Kumogakure ninjas became even more excited. They slowly removed the net and reached out to grab it, preparing to tie the rope around it.
Have you ever heard the saying?
However...
Right at this time...
Wood Clone's Araki, disguised as Kushina, suddenly became serious, and all traces of fear disappeared.
This sudden change presented a stark contrast to the three invaders from Kumogakure, leaving them all with a huge question mark in their minds.
" Art is an Explosion!"
Araki, disguised as Kushina, curled Wood Clone lips into a wicked smile. Almost instantly, his body began to change. His skin darkened, turning as if it Araki wood, and tendrils sprouted out like tentacles, spreading towards the three Kumogakure ninjas.
These vines weren't particularly fast, but they were so close together, almost touching, that dodging was impossible. They were instantly entangled, and each vine had barbs that pierced their skin like hooks.
"What kind of monster are you?!"
After being tightly bound, the three Kumogakure ninjas had some cuts on their skin and bled a little, but they didn't feel anything yet. They weren't given the kind of paralyzing poison that would cause them to lose consciousness, and of course, there was no need to do so.
To be honest...
Now it's come to this point.
These three people have been poisoned by the drug " Purple Blood," and will bleed continuously for some time to come unless they obtain a prepared antidote.
However, currently only Tsunade in Konoha is capable of preparing the antidote for the Purple Blood.
in other words...
There is no cure for this poison!
but...
Araki revealed his Wood Release Kekkei Genkai during the poisoning process.
If left unattended, these few Kumogakure ninjas might very well risk their lives to pass on the information, letting the Kumogakure know that Konoha has Wood Release ninjas.
Never underestimate a ninja's resilience or their determination to relay information back home.
Once this kind of thing gets out, there's no going back!
There is no river flowing backwards!
By then, things would have gotten out of control. So, Araki used the " Purple Blood " poison only to ensure that these people would die, but he still wanted to blow them up.
"What happened?!"
At that very moment, the leader of the squad who had been silently watching from the tree branch was stunned by the sudden turn of events before he could even react to what was happening.
It took him a few breaths to recover. He thought he had mustered all his strength, but now it seemed he had been careless.
Whoosh!
The squad leader flashed out and rushed quickly towards the Wood Clone that had already begun casting vines.
Swish swish swish swish...
Almost simultaneously, the sound of vines flying through the air rang out, clearly reaching the squad leader's ears.
"Um?"
A slight sense of doubt arose in the heart of the squad leader of Kumogakure. He saw vines binding his three companions, but the sound of vines seemed to come not from the vines in front of him, but from the vines behind him.
How could that be?
The vines are right in front of me!
only...