blogombal Chapter 38 They're Konoha people once they arrive.
Chapter 38 They're Konoha people once they arrive.
Seeing Uchiha Akaishi's performance, Danzo became increasingly wary.
Although only twelve years old, Akaishi already possesses considerable skill in chakra manipulation...
This can no longer be explained by the benefits of awakening the Sharingan; this is clearly yet another Uchiha genius!
Moreover, unlike the general Uchiha clan, whose chakra changes are mostly reflected in "area enhancement", Akaishi's fire release, while having a large range, is more prominently characterized by "temperature"!
Faced with the intense heat of the Great Fireball Technique, the Cloud Ninja managed to dodge the fireball itself, but their skin was still scorched red by the heat.
"Lightning Release: Scattered Strike Style!"
Hope, his skin tinged with red, now had his fists crackling with electricity as he dodged the fireball and prepared to attack Red Stone.
As Hope felt the stinging pain on his skin, his heart sank even lower.
Great Fireball Technique...
The Uchiha clan greatly admired this technique, and ninjas from various villages were naturally very familiar with it as well.
Generally speaking, this technique is so straightforward in its attack path that it can only force opponents to move and is unlikely to actually hurt them!
But now...
The unexpected heat caused Hope to still suffer burns from the residual heat.
Meanwhile, what Hope saw was the red stone already prepared...
Seeing that Akaishi had already adopted the starting stance commonly used by the Uchiha clan in taijutsu duels, Hope thought fiercely, "Damn Uchiha brat, don't underestimate me!"
He knew, of course, that the Uchiha Fluid Technique was powerful, but if there was a flaw... it was that it had a low margin for error, meaning that the strong would become even stronger.
In Hope's opinion, it's one thing for a kid to master one ninjutsu, but surely he could also excel in taijutsu...
The next moment, just as the fist flashing with lightning was about to touch Akashi, Akashi suddenly leaped up to dodge. The perfect timing of the dodge gave Akashi ample opportunity to counterattack, which is the essence of "dodge counterattack"!
At the same time, as Akaishi was in his starting stance, his right hand, which was placed on his lower back, slammed down, covered with a layer of rock and soil...
Earth Release: Weighted Rock Technique!
With the power of Earth Release, the fist slammed directly into the back of Hope's head, rendering him unable to fight with a single blow.
……
When Akaishi landed with a somersault, he looked towards Minato's side, thinking of providing support, only to find that Minato had also taken down his opponent at the same time.
After exchanging a glance, Minato immediately ran towards Kushina, while Akaishi pulled out a kunai...
Although Kushina was bound at this moment, she managed to struggle to her feet.
"Kushina, are you alright? Akaishi and I have come to rescue you..." Minato said.
Kushina, who was in a daze, finally realized that her companions from the village had arrived.
As the dark clouds dispersed, Minato Namikaze appeared even more yellow under the moonlight.
Just then...
puff-
what--
A sound that disrupted the atmosphere appeared, and the two turned their heads to look. They saw that Akaishi was calmly finishing off the opponent he had just defeated with a kunai, blood splattered all over his face.
"Keeping one alive is enough; we can't take two back with us," Akaishi said calmly when he saw them looking over.
Kushina Uzumaki, Minato Namikaze: ...
Both of them were still just "kids," but as children from a ninja academy, although they felt a little uncomfortable about killing for the first time, they didn't have much emotional involvement.
Minato immediately untied the ropes binding Kushina and tied up the only survivor.
Although Kushina was released at this moment, her steps were still unsteady. Seeing this, Minato picked up the unsteady Kushina in his arms, while Akaishi escorted the only surviving Kumogakure ninja. Since the coup in Kumogakure led to the death of the Second Hokage, the relationship between Kumogakure and Konoha has been the most treacherous. This time, they actually sent someone to Konoha to kidnap the orphan of the Uzumaki clan...
Catching this prisoner alive would be a huge achievement!
Seeing Minato's noble act of hugging the little girl, Akaishi proudly accepted the credit.
"I..." Kushina was still a little embarrassed.
"We're too close to the Konoha border. There must be some Cloud Ninja Jonin waiting for them outside. Let's go back quickly," Akashi reminded them.
"Only... the two of you caught up?" Kushina asked in confusion.
"Yeah, I clearly left a warning spell, why is it so slow..." Akaishi complained.
"I mean... you two actually chased after me all by yourself just to save me?" Kushina said, somewhat moved.
"Of course, you are an important companion in the village, and I don't want to lose you," Minato said with a calm smile.
Akaishi glanced at him—Why can you say such cheesy things?
"Even when I see others bullying me, I don't react at all..." Kushina said softly.
This is clearly about the ninja academy, specifically Kushina's revenge against the bullying kid.
"Because I believe you are a strong and resilient person, both in strength and spirit." Minato paused before adding, "But this time is different. It's not just children's squabbles; it's a conflict between villages."
"So... even for the sake of an outsider like me, you're willing to risk your lives to rescue me?" Kushina seemed somewhat relieved.
"What nonsense are you talking about? You lived in Konoha, went to school, graduated... you're a comrade of Konoha!" Minato said matter-of-factly.
"That's right, that's right. Once you're here, you're a Konoha person! If we're really going to be so serious, then apart from us Uchiha and Senju clans, aren't you all outsiders?" Akaishi added even more matter-of-factly.
Kushina Uzumaki, Minato Namikaze: ...
"Our Uchiha and Senju clans rallied everyone to form a village, so we didn't treat you as outsiders! Hahaha..."
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Facing Akainu's impending expulsion of Minato from the village, Kushina slightly turned her head, getting even closer to Minato.
"Akaishi, thank you," Minato said gratefully.
"Um?"
"I mean, thank goodness you were nearby, otherwise I might have lost you..."
……
On the other side, the Hokage officials who were tracking the three were almost speechless this time.
"Haha, really, what is this kid saying?" Lan Yu spoke in a childish tone, while...
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"But that's true. Other ninja clans and commoner ninjas are all important companions in the village. What would we do without Hokage Sarutobi? Hahaha..." Although Kensuke emphasized that "Hokage is very important," he was still overflowing with pride.
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"Yeah, what should we do? Hahaha..." Lan Yu chimed in.
mirror:……
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Sarutobi simply smiled and remained silent at the Uchiha clan's usual bouts of illness, but Danzo, standing nearby, frowned deeply.
……
The people following them did not show up. Instead, when Akaishi and Minato were about to leave the Forest of Death, the village's ANBU (Anbu) appeared to take over the prisoners that Akaishi had brought back and also took Kushina to receive treatment.
Of course, Akaishi and Minato also need to be questioned, since on the surface it was "the candidate Jinchuriki was almost kidnapped".
However, it was actually just a formality; the Hokage was well aware of the current situation...