Chapter 186 The Situation In The Ninja World, The Hidden Girl Yingying
Konoha
Hokage Office
"Naruto...
I've called you here today because there is a mission that you must complete alone.
You might not know about the Earth Spider Clan, so let me give you a brief explanation.
During the Third Ninja World War, the Third Hokage established an alliance with the rulers of the Earth Spider Clan.
The Earth Spider Clan is a family skilled in secret techniques, capable of devastating entire ninja villages with a single move.
Their powerful secret technique has been designated a Forbidden Technique by the Third Hokage, and they are forbidden from using it recklessly.
In return, Konoha promised to come to their aid whenever they face a crisis.
Just now, the Earth Spider Clan sent out a distress signal. They are under attack by an unknown enemy.
Your mission is to eliminate these enemies and ensure the safety of the Earth Spider Clan and their Forbidden Technique.
This is the mission scroll; it contains details about the location of the Earth Spider Clan."
Kakashi, standing beside Sako, gave Naruto a serious look as he explained the situation.
"The Earth Spider Clan?
This must be related to the Six-Tails Jinchūriki and that hidden dark apprentice!"
Naruto thought to himself, quickly piecing together the situation.
"Understood. Leave it to me."
Naruto's expression shifted, but when he thought about a certain beautiful apprentice with an alluring figure, he smirked and accepted the task without hesitation.
"In that case, you may leave now,"
Sako, seated at the Hokage's desk, said in her usual calm and composed voice, not even looking up from the documents in her hands.
"Alright, Lady Fifth Hokage."
Naruto glanced at Sako's serious expression, chuckled, and took the mission scroll from Kakashi before leaving the office.
The "in-depth discussion" he had with Kurenai Yuhi the night before left him in high spirits.
"Kakashi-sensei, you've read Jiraiya's latest report, haven't you?"
After Naruto left, Sako suddenly looked up, her sharp gaze fixed on Kakashi as she asked.
"Yes...
Cloud, Rock, and Mist Villages have already begun stockpiling combat supplies.
Uchiha Madara is pursuing the Six-Tails Jinchūriki, Utakata.
And Jiraiya-sama has discovered traces of the Kara Organization.
The ninja world is on the brink of major upheaval,"
Kakashi replied, his usually lazy demeanor replaced by a rare seriousness.
"Indeed.
Kakashi-sensei,
Notify Advisor Tsunade and Shikaku to begin preparations for strategic materials. We must be ready."
Sako's expression briefly revealed a flicker of excitement, but she quickly suppressed it, placing the scroll on her desk with determination.
Although she had become the Jinchūriki of the Nine Tails and awakened the Rinnegan, Sako hadn't yet had a chance to truly test her newfound strength.
Secretly, she was looking forward to the battles to come.
Outside Konoha Village
Naruto moved swiftly, leaving a trail of afterimages as he followed the coordinates on the mission scroll, heading toward the Earth Spider Clan's stronghold.
"Interesting discovery!
Uzumaki Naruto has left Konoha. I must inform Madara-sama immediately."
From a large tree outside the village, a White Zetsu clone emerged, its eyes fixed on Naruto's fading figure as it muttered to itself.
Unaware of the clone's presence, Naruto soared through the sky, using the floating abilities granted by the Ōtsutsuki bloodline.
"This floating ability is incredible!
It's like something out of a dream.
Though, it's a bit slower than I'd like..."
Naruto muttered, grinning to himself as he drifted among the clouds like a god surveying the world below.
Unlike using a bamboo dragonfly or other mechanical aids, the freedom of flight was exhilarating.
With his destination clear, Naruto didn't waste any time searching for clues. He headed directly to the Earth Spider Clan's fortress.
Earth Spider Fortress
"This old man... Is he planning to guard the fortress all by himself?"
"I didn't think we'd waste this much time dealing with him."
Two rogue ninjas glared at the old man lying on the ground before them, their irritation evident.
"Enough complaining. Let's find out where the Forbidden Technique is hidden!"
A third rogue ninja looked up at the seemingly tranquil fortress, his voice filled with urgency.
For some reason, a sense of unease gnawed at him.
"Hey, old man...
Where is the Forbidden Technique of the War Walker hidden?"
A fourth rogue ninja stepped forward, grabbing the old man by the collar and shaking him roughly.
"Wait! Something's not right!"
Before the rogue ninja could continue his interrogation, his teammate suddenly shouted in alarm, retreating quickly.
"What are you—"
The fourth ninja didn't get to finish his sentence. His vision blurred, and a wave of darkness engulfed him.
The other three wandering ninjas' pupils shrank as they witnessed the inexplicable deaths of their companions. Without hesitation, they turned around and fled.
"Trying to escape?"
Naruto floated in mid-air, curling his lips as he activated his technique again, copying Tian Tian's thoughts.
The fleeing ninjas, moving in three different directions, stopped almost simultaneously. They collapsed to the ground, their expressions twisted in agony.
Naruto, with a thought, shattered their brains in an instant.
"Tian Tian's thoughts are still too weak!
With this level, it feels a bit powerless.
For battles above the Super Shadow level, it won't play a decisive role at all!
As long as the enemy reacts quickly enough, they can use Chakra to resist this kind of attack."
Naruto slowly descended from mid-air, his white eyes scanning the area to check on the remaining wandering ninjas as he muttered to himself.
This old man must be the guardian of that beautiful lady Dong!
After confirming there were no more enemies, Naruto glanced down at the old man lying on the ground. He thought for a moment, then activated his Healing Jutsu, creating a green light in his hand.
The old man coughed several times before regaining consciousness. Upon seeing Naruto's forehead protector, he spoke calmly, "You are Konoha's reinforcements!"
"Yes, I was sent by the Fifth Hokage to assist you," Naruto replied, confirming his identity.
The old man smiled weakly. "My name is Dunbingwei, and I serve as Miss Ying's attendant. Miss Ying went to the village where the Earth Spider Clan resides in seclusion. You can catch up with her by passing through there.
However, I delayed the enemy earlier and caused a cave-in. Now, you'll need to take a detour."
Dunbingwei pointed to a collapsed passage and sighed at Naruto.
"Don't worry about it. Let's go this way."
Naruto glanced at the passage, shrugged, and replied indifferently.
Just as Dunbingwei was about to speak again, a sand table appeared beneath him, lifting him into the air rapidly.
Naruto, on the other hand, floated two meters in front of him.
"Fly, Fly Ninjutsu!!!"
Dunbingwei looked down at the sand table beneath him and sighed, trembling.
"Uh, kid, you're going in the wrong direction!"
Suddenly, Dunbingwei noticed the direction Naruto was heading and called out to him.
"No, I've seen her!"
Naruto opened his eyes, looked at the pair of figures below, and said calmly, then quickly flew in their direction.
Meanwhile, at the Earth Spider Clan's fortress:
"Just to become stronger, learn from the guy who was hunted down!
You might regret it later..."
Yu Gao, the Six-Tails Jinchūriki, once again solemnly rejected Hotaru's request to become her teacher.
"I trust Lord Bubble!
Please accept me as your apprentice! I'll honor you as my teacher for the rest of my life!"
Thinking of the fate she bore, the young girl Ying cried out desperately.
"Don't call me a teacher anymore…"
Yu Gao's usually calm face twisted in frustration, and she snapped at Ying.
The sight of Ying reminded her of her own teacher and the painful memories tied to her past.
"Miss Ying, since Yu Gao is unwilling to accept you as an apprentice,
Why not come to me instead?"
Just as Hotaru was about to say something, Naruto's figure suddenly appeared beside her, smiling brightly.
Naruto then turned his gaze toward Yu Gao.
"Brother, if you don't want this beautiful apprentice, I won't be polite either."
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