Chapter 39: Teacher, Have the Enemies Already Breached Our Internal Defenses!? (1/2)

Wakaho's idea proved to be correct.

By manually compressing the gun, the Dragon Fire's concentrated state increased its range by three meters, and the dispersion speed slowed down considerably.

The key was that with increased pressure, the projectile speed also increased significantly.

Yūhi Kurama's insect clone didn't even have time to react before being reduced to ashes!

"Tch, it was just a clone."

Wakaho grimaced, clearly not pleased, and glanced at Orochimaru.

"Teacher let him escape."

"There will always be another chance to encounter him, Wakaho-kun," Orochimaru smiled. "If necessary, we can start the pursuit now."

"Let's focus on rescuing people first, Sensei."

Wakaho only hesitated for a moment before abandoning the idea of pursuing. He wasn't sure why Orochimaru was also targeting Danzo, but he had no intention of becoming Orochimaru's weapon...

Killing one was enough; Danzo's subordinates were not easy to train.

"Rather than eliminating rats in the dark, it's more important to help those waiting for rescue," Wakaho said seriously.

"Indeed," Orochimaru agreed, pulling out the scroll from his pocket and handing it to Wakaho.

"This is also a rescue mission, but it's more accurately described as a support mission. Another team encountered danger while carrying out their mission and sent a distress signal asking for backup."

"This mission... it's quite familiar to me."

Wakaho opened the scroll, and his expression gradually became perplexed.

The mission was to strike a critical supply line of the Rock Village and destroy the Kanmu-bridge!

Wakaho was confused—why was this the mission? Shouldn't White Fang be executing it at this time?

How did it end up in Orochimaru's hands... and given by Danzo?

It seemed rather suspicious.

"The mission site is here, Wakaho-kun," Orochimaru pointed to a location on the map he had prepared, indicating their current location and the Kanmu-bridge.

"Considering the high probability of encountering Rock Village ninjas along the way, it will take us at least 20 hours to reach this place."

The distance was not short, and with potential dangers on the road, 20 hours seemed reasonable.

But the critical point was...

"This mission was assigned to you by those rats, wasn't it?"

Wakaho fixed his gaze on Orochimaru. "Even though it was wrapped in insects, I saw through my Sharingan that this is the same scroll, Sensei."

To be honest.

If Wakaho didn't understand what was going on by now, he would be failing in his role as an intelligence officer and the soul of a strong-willed strategist.

"Indeed, Wakaho-kun."

Orochimaru had no intention of denying it. "This mission originally belonged to another Konoha team. They departed just a week before us..."

"But I can assure you that they had not returned to Konoha before we left."

Orochimaru looked at Wakaho, ready to enlighten him about some "dark knowledge" of Konoha.

For instance, the people Wakaho had killed last night and the charred body on the ground belonged to a specific organization.

Orochimaru was also curious...

What reaction would this child have upon learning all this?

It might be harsh for a child, but for a ninja, especially one with grand aspirations...

Some things are better known sooner rather than later.

At the very least, it could help him survive longer and avoid falling into traps...

"So, Sensei means... those rats have already infiltrated the village's internal defenses?"

Wakaho's brows furrowed, his face serious. "They've even attacked the high-ranking officials of the village and gained significant power?"

Wakaho's mood beca