Instantly Killing an Iwagakure Ninja
Koki chuckled inwardly, but outwardly she feigned great fear, hiding behind Minato like a frightened little rabbit. She cautiously peeked out half her head, playfully sticking out her tongue. Her adorable face evoked feelings of tenderness in anyone who saw her.
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, but what I just said was all the truth."
Minato reached out and gently stroked his hair, and Shisui and Hayate, who were standing nearby, couldn't help but chuckle at the sight.
They knew perfectly well that Koki was deliberately trying to annoy him.
The leader of the Iwagakure Jonin finally couldn't contain his anger and shouted at Koki, "What an arrogant brat! How dare you be so insolent!"
Before he finished speaking, his hands moved swiftly, changing hand seals, and in an instant, a powerful Chakra erupted from his body.
Earth Release: Rock Spike Technique!
With a roar from the leader, the once calm ground suddenly trembled violently, and countless sharp rock swords burst forth from the earth like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, rushing straight toward Koki and the others with fierce momentum.
These rock spikes were incredibly fast, closing in on the group in the blink of an eye.
With a swift movement, Koki and the others nimbly traversed the narrow valley, easily dodging the fiercely attacking rock spikes.
Seeing the Hayate was dire, Hayate decisively unleashed his Ninjutsu – "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough".
Suddenly, a huge whirlwind rose up and swept across the area, carrying an invincible force, like sharp blades that instantly cleaved some of the rock spikes in two.
In an instant, rubble flew everywhere, dust filled the air, and the whole scene became extremely chaotic.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!" With a roar, Koki showed no fear, opening her mouth to unleash a massive fireball that hurtled straight toward the Iwagakure Ninja.
The fireball burned fiercely in the air, its dazzling Kakkō illuminating the entire valley.
The Iwagakure Ninja panicked and fled in all directions. In an instant, the valley was enveloped in a dazzling array of Ninjutsu lights, accompanied by deafening explosions.
A Iwagakure Jonin Koki, his hands moving swiftly, his Hand Seals incredibly skillful.
With a series of fluid movements, a thick and sturdy earthen wall slowly rose from the ground.
Seeing this, Koki sneered, "Your speed is far too slow!"
Without hesitation, he swiftly made his move. First, an extremely sharp Kunai tore through the air in his hand, emitting a sharp and piercing whistling sound. Immediately afterward, a small and exquisite but gleaming katana followed closely behind, like a shadow.
The Iwagakure Ninja caught a glimpse of the Kunai hurtling towards him and a mocking smile crept across his face. He thought to himself, "Hmph, does he really think he can break through my earthen wall with just a Kunai? What a pipe dream!"
In his view, the earthen wall he had carefully constructed was indestructible and unbreakable, and no matter how Koki attacked, it was destined to be a waste of effort.
Just as he was lost in his own self-admiration, he was startled to realize that the seemingly insignificant Kunai had already reached the earthen wall.
Immediately afterwards, the small katana streaked across the sky like a meteor, carrying an incomparably sharp momentum, disappearing in an instant, so fast that no one had time to catch a trace.
In the blink of an eye, the sharp blade had mercilessly pierced the enemy's heart.
The Kunai blocked by the earthen wall, making a crisp and pleasant clanging sound.
The Iwagakure Ninja behind the earthen wall slowly collapsed, his crimson blood quickly staining the ground beneath his feet.
His eyes were wide open, filled with resentment. He never expected that this little ninja from Konoha could be faster than Kunai sword!
Koki stared at the Iwagakure Ninja lying on the ground, her face expressionless.
In this cruel world filled with bloodshed and constant crises, kindness often becomes a heavy shackle that binds one's progress.
Without stopping, he decisively drew his sword, silently thinking to himself: The swordsmanship taught by Uncle Sakumo is truly well-deserved!
Once we get back to the village, I absolutely have to treat Uncle Sakumo to a proper meal!
It was the dead of winter, and at the very bottom of this deep and desolate valley, an atmosphere of boundless loneliness and solitude permeated the surroundings.
The biting north wind, like a sharp ice sword, raged through the canyon, emitting a piercing howl.
The trees atop the mountain had long since lost their vitality, their bare branches trembling in the cold wind. The ground was covered with a layer of silvery frost, and the withered wild grasses were frozen in the embrace of the earth. The streams in the valley had long since dried up, their riverbeds exposed and crisscrossed with cracks.
The mountain shadows appeared and disappeared in the hazy mist. The rocks were as hard as iron. Without the embellishment of greenery, the mountains lost their former gentleness and vitality, leaving only a cold gray-white expanse.
On this desolate mountain range, the fierce battle between the two sides was like a raging storm, yet all of this was reflected in Kakkō's calm gaze.
Kakkō, the overall commander of this operation, stood proudly behind a towering boulder in the distance, his eyes revealing a chilling aura.
The aftershocks of the explosion had not yet subsided, and he did not rush to show himself, but instead chose to observe the situation on the battlefield from a distance.
His face was expressionless; in his view, the outcome of this battle was a foregone conclusion.
If more than ten Iwagakure Jonin can't even wipe out a single Genin squad from Konoha, then they don't deserve to be people of the Land of Earth.
These Iwagakure from Jonin have undergone rigorous training, mastering powerful Ninjutsu and possessing rich combat experience, while the Konoha Genin squad is nothing more than a bunch of greenhorns—how could they possibly be a match for them?
On the other hand, Kakkō also understood that he bore a heavy responsibility. He needed to stabilize the situation in the rear and ensure the complete annihilation of this Konoha Genin squad, leaving no one to escape.
If anyone slips through the net and brings the news back to Konoha, their mission could be ruined.
After all, their mission was to investigate Konoha's true strength and weaknesses, intensify its conflict with Sunagakure, and ideally, cause both villages to suffer heavy losses, while Iwagakure could withdraw unscathed and avoid being drawn into this perilous war.
Kakkō's eyes were fixed on every move on the battlefield, his brain working at lightning speed, analyzing the situation of the battle.
As the overall leader of this operation, his attention was initially focused on Shisui.
Minato did not use his full strength in the battle; he remained as still and calm as a mountain. Hayate and Koki used common Ninjutsu attacks, which put some pressure on the Iwagakure Jonin, but were not impressive.
As soon as Shisui launched his attack, his overwhelming momentum surged forward like a raging storm. His movements were as fluid as flowing clouds, Isshiki contained power and exquisite skill.
"What amazing skills!" Kakkō exclaimed inwardly. In his opinion, Shisui was definitely a formidable opponent, and his strength should not be underestimated.
However, what Kakkō didn't know was that Shisui hadn't even used half of his strength.
However, unexpectedly, in just one round, Koki Jonin a battle-hardened Iwagakure from Iwagakure.
That Jonin was renowned for his profound experience and formidable strength, having won countless battles on the battlefield. However, in front of Koki, he was like a candle flickering in the wind, utterly vulnerable.
Such a formidable opponent was defeated by Koki in a single blow?
Instantly killing Jonin, is this what genius is all about?
The mountaintop fell into a deathly silence as all eyes were drawn to the boy.
The Iwagakure Ninja also began Genin re-evaluate this seemingly ordinary Konoha Genin Konoha.
Kakkō's heart was stirred with turmoil as he began to question the accuracy of his assessment of the Konoha Genin squad.
"Damn it! The Genin of Konoha are so strong!" he exclaimed inwardly.