138 Freedom Fighter Act, Kushina 

"My lord, it's bad, my lord!"

The steward rushed into the mansion just as a commotion erupted outside.

A Steward knocked urgently on the door.

Lord Fat Pig trembled in shock.

He opened the door with a furious expression, his voice dripping with venom.

"What's going on? If you can't explain yourself, I'll take your life."

His anger radiated from him, nearly tangible.

No one could tolerate being disturbed like this.

The samurai, trembling, quickly knelt and reported,

"Those troublemakers are rebelling against you!"

"Rebelling?"

Lord Fat Pig's eyes narrowed dangerously.

"Why haven't you put them down? They're just a bunch of troublemakers," he snapped impatiently.

Since taking control of Shinjuku Town, these civilian riots had happened time and again, but each time the samurai had easily quelled them.

After all, they were just a group of unarmed, untrained farmers.

The samurai, noticing the disapproval on the steward's face, panicked and explained,

"My lord, this time is different. The entire town has risen up, and some very strong individuals have appeared."

"Strong individuals? Could it be ninjas from other countries?"

Hearing the noise outside, the lord face grew serious.

If foreign ninjas were involved, the situation would change drastically.

"Guardian..." he murmured softly.

Suddenly, five figures appeared at the door.

They were dressed in ninja gear, but unlike the usual Konoha headbands, they wore a forehead protector with a flame pattern representing the Land of Fire.

The leader of these five ninjas was a man in his twenties, a former lord who had become the Guardian.

Lord Fat Pig smiled coldly.

"Even if ninjas are involved, the ninja army is under our guard. The lord is not afraid at all."

"Let's go and see who these bold troublemakers are."

Under the protection of five ninjas, the lord made his way toward the gate of the mansion.

From the attic of the Aster Flower Chamber of Commerce, Simu and Kushina quietly watched the scene unfold.

"It looks like things are going well," Simu said, observing the chaos below.

The rioting farmers surged toward the Lord's Mansion like a tidal wave.

The samurai troops were about to act when more than twenty figures emerged from the crowd.

With incredible speed, they charged straight into the samurai ranks.

"Who are you?"

The samurai waved their blades, realizing the situation had escalated far beyond a simple riot.

Soon, the samurai realized something was wrong.

Their attacks were ineffective against these mysterious figures.

The samurai swords, sharp as they were, only clashed against their bodies, producing sparks and the sound of steel striking steel.

Among the twenty or so mysterious people, the leader was a teenager.

His gaze was sharp like an eagle's, radiating a deadly intensity.

"Tempest Kick!"

With a swift flick of his leg, he created a crescent-shaped vacuum slash, the air around him compressing as he moved.

The others followed suit, also using the Tempest Kick.

The samurai in front of them were stunned.

What was happening?

Was this Wind Style Ninjutsu?

So many ninjas appearing in this border town?

The thought struck fear into their minds.

Then, more than 20 Tempest Kicks formed a powerful storm that swept across the battlefield.

The samurai were average in strength, but their control over Chakra gave them an edge over ordinary people.

Despite this, they were helpless against such a large-scale attack.

Only a few samurai with more combat experience managed to raise their Chakra-infused swords in time to block five or six Tempest Kicks.

The rest of the attacks shattered their formation.

"Now's our chance for revenge, go!"

A voice shouted, and in the next moment, thousands of civilians, armed with whatever they could find, surged forward like a wave, charging at the samurai.

Individually, they were no match for the samurai, but the mysterious figures had already broken the samurai's formation.

Now, the civilians just needed to swing their weapons and follow the charge.

The samurai, still recovering from the Tempest Kick, were paralyzed with fear when they saw this.

"Why are they so ruthless this time?" The samurai's faces were grim, and they quickly turned to flee.

But the mysterious figures weren't going to let them escape.

Using Shave and Moonwalk, they quickly caught up and slowed them down.

The sea of civilians soon overwhelmed the samurai.

The usual arrogance and cruelty of the warriors were wiped away in that moment.

Thousands of people vented their anger freely.

But this wasn't enough.

The samurai weren't the only ones responsible for this misfortune.

Behind them was the true source of the suffering.

After dealing with the samurai, the crowd's fury turned toward the lord's mansion.

Simu's Observation Haki covered the entire town. Everything was under his control.

"I didn't expect the Fire Country's daimyo would actually create a guardian ninja force," Simu thought.

After relations with Konoha soured, the Fire Country's daimyo formed a guardian ninja force, recruiting many ninjas willing to help him regain power. 

The twelve strongest of them were called the Twelve Guardian Ninjas.

"I'll leave those guys to you, Kushina," Simu said, looking at Kushina beside him. 

One of the main reasons for this mission was to train soldiers and help Kushina familiarize herself with the Nine-Tails Chakra she had just mastered.

"No problem, just leave it to me," Kushina responded confidently.

"My lord, the samurai army has been wiped out!" A samurai rushed in to report.

"My lord, why not retreat?" A minister said, his face pale.

Retreat? He was a noble, but he was the lord of Shinjuku Town! How could retreat be an option?

"Waste! A bunch of waste!" The Lord shouted, pointing angrily at the warriors in front of him. 

"You can't even beat a group of troublemakers—what good are you to me?"

The Lord's anger was so intense that the fat on his face shook.

"My lord, there are some very strong people among them..." the samurai tried to explain, but before he could finish, the Lord kicked him to the ground.

The steward struggled to catch his breath after the outburst.

"Captain, hurry up! Execute all these troublemakers!" the Lord demanded.

"Yes, my lord."

The five ninjas immediately used the Body Flicker Technique to disappear from the Lord's Mansion. But as soon as they left, they encountered the enemy.

"You're my target now. I can't just let you go," came a voice from the shadows.

Kushina wore a black robe with no Konoha forehead protector. 

Despite that, as a member of the ninja unit responsible for protecting the nobles, they had to remain vigilant against Konoha's ninjas. And as the Nine Tails Jinchūriki, she was a top priority target.

Shuichi immediately recognized her identity. "It seems this is connected to Konoha."

The five ninjas, led by Shuichi , became serious. Four were men, and one was a woman.

The female ninja spoke up. "My lord is right, Konoha truly has its own hidden agenda."

As the most powerful military force in the Land of Fire, Konoha's recent growth had surpassed many people's expectations.

They had expected Konoha to gradually lose ground in the wars with other countries, but instead, more and more powerful combat forces emerged. 

If not for the Land of Fire daimyo, Konoha might have already launched a counterattack into the territories of other nations. As a result, the theory of Konoha as a threat became a hot topic among the Land of Fire nobles.

However, the five ninjas weren't worried about such a formidable force. Even a sharp sword is useless if it's aimed at the wrong target. 

This fear led to the creation of the Guardian Ninja force. Over the years, much of Konoha's military budget was redirected into training these ninjas. 

After several years, the Guardian Ninja force had begun to take shape.

"I didn't expect it to be exposed," Kushina said, brushing her fiery-red hair.

But it didn't matter; they didn't plan to let these people leave.

"Be careful. She's the Nine Tails Jinchūriki," Shuichi said calmly.

In the next moment, Kushina charged towards them. The large male ninja next to Shuichi made hand signs, placing his hands on the ground.

"Earth Style: Earth Spike!"

Sharp, thick rock spikes suddenly erupted from the ground.

But Kushina had already predicted this move. With a powerful push from her feet, she leaped into the air, avoiding the incoming spikes.

"Perfect opportunity!"

The female ninja's eyes gleamed. She puffed out her cheeks like a blower and unleashed a massive flame.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!" 

A huge fireball surged toward Kushina, its scorching heat radiating around her.

"This level of attack..."

The corners of Kushina's mouth curled up.

A surge of dark red Chakra enveloped Kushina's black robe, forming a solid crimson armor around her.

The female ninja sneered, watching as Kushina vanished into the fireball. "Hmph, Nine Tails Jinchūriki, is that all?"

"Be careful."

Moriichi, the ninja, drew his blade—a spear crackling with lightning. His sharp claws sliced through the flames.

But Kushina, protected by the Nine Tails Chakra, emerged unscathed.

With a powerful leap, she descended from the air, slamming down on the five ninjas.

The lightning spear struck like a bolt, but Kushina, quick as ever, grabbed it with her claws. The arc of electricity surged toward her, but was completely blocked by the Chakra surrounding her.

The female ninja saw her chance and lunged at Kushina with a kunai.

The ninja's face paled. This isn't good!

Just as she attacked, a long, python-like tail shot out from behind Kushina.

The dark red tail swiftly transformed into a massive hand, sending the female ninja flying.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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