69novels Chapter 5 Ooka Nobu Encounters a Rogue Ninja
Chapter 5 Ooka Nobu Encounters a Rogue Ninja
After the duel ended, Kyosuke walked up to Obito, looked at Obito's deeply shaken expression, bent down, and extended his right hand, making the reconciliation seal.
Since one must be of good character to be noticed by higher-ups, Kyosuke behaved very well and did not mock Obito.
Besides, even if Kyosuke wins a fight with kids, he won't get arrogant.
"Damn it! I'll definitely beat you up someday!"
Obito looked at Kyosuke's outstretched right hand, his expression constantly changing, his tone indignant, but he also extended his hand to make a reconciliation gesture.
The two men clasped hands together. Kyosuke thought of Obito's Sharingan abilities and wholeheartedly agreed with Obito's words: "I have a feeling that you will become a ninja who will shock the ninja world."
"Hmph! I don't need your pretense."
After being praised, Obito was very happy, but he pouted and left the playground with a disdainful look on his face.
All of this was observed by the teachers and parents. Although Kyosuke's performance was only average, his calm personality and kind nature impressed them, and they believed that Kyosuke would be a reliable partner.
If he hadn't died young, he would have grown up and become a great ninja.
After everyone left, Kai was very happy and invited Kyosuke to his home for dinner, which Kyosuke naturally accepted.
That night, in his dream, Kyosuke told everyone about what had happened at school, and they immediately analyzed the situation.
Chisuke Tasaka knows Shinobu Village best and agrees with Kyosuke's actions.
"Not bad, not bad. Good talent, calm personality, and disciplined character. These are the abilities that the ninja village values. If you don't follow the rules, you may be disliked by the higher-ups. Even if you are strong enough, you may be deliberately worn down."
Kiichiro warned, "Be careful, there are people like Danzo in the Konoha leadership, and you might catch his attention."
Mi Shou snorted coldly: "Nothing in this world is perfect. Rather than being a silent cannon fodder, it's better to do your best to show yourself and die a more glorious death."
"By the way, why hasn't Ooka Shin arrived yet? Could he have run into danger?"
Kyosuke looked around, but Ooka Shin didn't show up, and he started to worry.
The others were in the same boat, but they couldn't help and could only pray that Nobuoka would be safe.
In a dilapidated village in the Land of Rain, Ooka Shin hides in the ruins, his body covered in rubble and debris, trying his best to conceal himself.
Just as evening was falling, he encountered two wandering ninjas and was subsequently chased and killed.
Through a headband he saw by chance, Ooka Shin realized that the other person was a rogue ninja from Kusagakure.
The Land of Rain is sandwiched between the Land of Earth, the Land of Wind, and the Land of Fire, making its strategic location extremely important. All these countries want to infiltrate the area and support their own forces, resulting in a turbulent situation that has attracted many rogue ninjas.
Ooka Shin could tell that the other party wanted to capture him, either to sell him as a slave, to sell his organs, or for some other purpose.
The only thing that can be confirmed is that the other party is an enemy.
The rain continued to fall, wetting the ground. Ooka Shin was covered in mud and water, feeling very uncomfortable, but he dared not make the slightest move.
The dense rain limited Ooka Shin's vision, preventing him from seeing far beyond a hazy, gray figure slowly approaching.
"Is this a clone? Or the real body? Could it be bait to lure me in?"
Ninjas are cunning and ruthless in battle, so Ooka Shin must consider all aspects, seizing the right moment to strike while avoiding falling into traps.
Rainwater stung his eyes, but Ooka Shin dared not wipe them, continuing to strain his eyes to avoid missing any abnormality and being easily killed by the enemy.
"Hey kid, you're good at hiding! You made me get soaked in the rain for so long. When I find you, I'll make you wish you were dead!"
A rogue ninja shouted and cursed, irritably wiping the rain from his face, and carrying a short sword, he slowly moved towards the ruins.
"Damn it, if I had money to buy some explosive tags, or even some other tools, I could have set up traps and wouldn't be in such a passive position."
Even if five people train together, they are still just kids, their bodies haven't fully developed, and they don't have any expert guidance. Ooka Shin really isn't confident he can defeat them.
I've found you!
The rogue ninja suddenly turned his head, his eyes fixed on Ooka Shin's position, filled with a terrifying, bloodthirsty light. Ooka Shin's heart trembled, feeling as if he were being targeted by a terrifying and ferocious beast, and he immediately jumped out.
The camouflage sand was scattered all over the ground, and Ooka Shin turned and ran.
"Ha, a kid is a kid, he can't resist a little trick."
The rogue ninja brandished his short sword and followed behind Ooka Shin at a leisurely pace, a mocking expression on his face.
"Rain will take away body heat. A mere child, fleeing in the rain, won't have the strength to last long. It's a good opportunity to play a game of cat and mouse."
Because they live on the brink of life and death all year round, many rogue ninjas have twisted and cruel personalities and enjoy torturing and killing their opponents.
Sure enough, just over ten minutes later, Ooka Shin's speed slowed down, and exhausted, he stepped into a puddle and fell to the ground.
"Tsk tsk, the slave trade is not easy now, so we can only sell organs. Hmm, nobody wants the limbs. Since they are surplus, there's no need to keep them."
The rogue ninja stood behind Ooka Shin, watching him struggle to crawl through the mud using both hands and feet. He felt extremely excited and thrust his blade toward Ooka Shin's right leg.
"Oh no, a clone technique!"
The blade pierced Ooka Shin, but there was no sensation of it penetrating flesh. Ooka Shin simply turned into a wisp of smoke, leaving the rogue ninja terrified.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Not far away, Ooka Shin, who had been waiting for a long time, used Wind Release to blow out a strong airflow.
The strong wind swept up the rain, which hit the rogue ninja directly. The rain slapped violently against his face, making it impossible for him to open his eyes. Moreover, the wind was strong enough that he could not stand still and could only jump backward with his eyes closed.
Ooka Shin, gripping a dagger, charged forward.
The rogue ninja had just opened his eyes when he saw a figure in front of him. Startled, he immediately swung his sword, but only managed to sever one of the clones.
At that moment, Ooka Shin rushed up from the side, his dagger piercing between the rogue ninja's ribs, before he immediately retreated, dodging the opponent's counterattack.
"Damn it, I didn't expect you to know ninjutsu!! I'm done for this time!"
The rogue ninja, his face contorted in pain, gripped a sword in one hand and clutched his wound in the other, facing off against Ooka Shin in the distance.
Blood kept flowing from between his fingers, staining a patch of rainwater on the ground red.
After a brief standoff, the rogue ninja seemed unable to hold on any longer and fell to the ground unwillingly.
Ooka Shin silently watched the fallen rogue ninja, standing at a safe distance, neither leaving nor moving forward, simply waiting.
If the rogue ninja dies, it's okay to wait a little longer.
If the rogue ninja isn't dead, then wait until he is. Ooka Shin is certain that he pierced the rogue ninja's internal organs, and the rogue ninja will die sooner or later.
The reason he didn't leave was because he had his eye on the other person's dagger.
In the turbulent Land of Rain, a short sword can not only be used for self-defense, but it can also be sold for a high price even if the user doesn't use it.