After parting ways with Anbu and the others, Seimei wasted no time. He immediately followed the plan and began searching for the remaining two infiltration squads from the Hidden Cloud Village.
Perhaps luck was on his side, or maybe his previous searches had eliminated all the wrong routes.
Either way, it didn't take long for him to locate the other two Cloud Ninja squads.
Just as intelligence had indicated, the Hidden Cloud Village had indeed dispatched three squads of ninjas, splitting into three groups to infiltrate the Ghost Wailing Forest.
Moreover, their strength was exactly as Nara Fufeng had described—at the very least, they were all Chunin, while the squad leaders and division captains were all Jonin.
A force this elite, if allowed to attack from the rear, could cause unimaginable destruction.
Fortunately, that was no longer a possibility.
After taking one last look at the third Cloud Ninja squad cautiously advancing through the forest, Seimei adjusted his posture, flapped his wings, and flew straight back to his team's location.
Since he didn't have to waste time searching this time, he returned quickly.
The moment he arrived, everyone came to a halt.
The Jonin from the Hyuga Clan, who was leading the way, immediately asked, "Captain, did you find anything?"
"Yes."
Seimei nodded and relayed his findings.
Hearing that all three Cloud Ninja squads had been located, the expressions on everyone's faces first froze in shock, then turned into excitement.
After all, in this situation, being able to pinpoint the enemy's location first would give them an unparalleled advantage.
Naturally, they couldn't help but feel thrilled.
However, beyond their excitement, there was also a deep sense of curiosity.
It wasn't that they didn't believe Seimei.
As the captain of this operation, he had no reason to deceive them with such a crude lie.
Their only question was—how had Seimei managed to locate all three Cloud Ninja squads?
Earlier, they had analyzed that his flying jutsu did give him an advantage.
But relying on that alone to find enemy squads in a forest as complex as Ghost Wailing Forest? Nearly impossible.
Let alone in such a short time.
And yet…
Seimei had done it.
It was only natural for them to be curious.
Fortunately, these ninjas were tactful enough not to pry too much.
After all, everyone had their own secrets, and digging too deep could easily offend someone.
So, they silently moved past the topic and instead began discussing the next course of action.
In reality, there wasn't much to discuss.
Given the current situation, the best course of action was obvious—first, locate the nearest Cloud Ninja squad and use their intelligence advantage to launch a surprise attack, inflicting as many casualties as possible.
Then, based on the enemy's response, they could plan their next move.
This was undoubtedly the best strategy.
And ultimately, the group decided to proceed in this manner.
Soon, their battle strategy was finalized, and they moved into action.
The first target they set their sights on was none other than Anbu's squad, the one Seimei had found first.
After all, when Seimei had been searching for the Cloud Ninja infiltration teams, he had worked from near to far, checking each area step by step.
Thus, choosing this squad as their first target was a logical decision.
This time, Seimei did not separate from the team. Instead, he led the way alongside the Hyuga Clan Jonin, heading straight for their destination.
Meanwhile…
Anbu and his team made their way through the dense forest, carefully avoiding the dens of nearby beasts and venomous insects, and navigating around various traps. They steadily advanced toward the other side of Ghost Wailing Forest.
Due to Anbu's earlier discovery, the group remained extremely alert. None of them let go of their weapons, and at the slightest disturbance in the surroundings, they would stop to investigate.
As a result, their pace was slightly slower than expected.
This, in turn, caused Seimei's team to wait in ambush longer than anticipated.
Thankfully, the members Seimei had brought were all elite fighters, and their trust in him allowed them to remain patient.
Otherwise, who knew what might have happened?
Luckily, patience paid off.
While they waited, the Hyuga Clan Jonin responsible for monitoring the surroundings suddenly spoke up:
"Everyone, be ready. The target has arrived."
At those words, the ten or so ninjas present immediately gripped their weapons and turned their attention to the Hyuga Jonin.
Seimei also looked at him and asked, "Position? Distance?"
"One o'clock direction, 900 meters away."
Without turning his head, the Hyuga Jonin gave a precise answer.
Upon receiving this information, Seimei immediately commanded the group:
"Squads One and Two, set up an ambush on the left flank."
"Yes!" ×2
The leaders of Squads One and Two responded in unison, then led their teams toward the left side.
Next, Seimei turned to Squads Three and Four.
"You take the right side."
"Yes, Captain!"
Without hesitation, the leaders of Squads Three and Four acknowledged the order and swiftly moved into position.
Within moments, only Seimei and the Hyuga Jonin remained at the front.
Seimei glanced at him and said, "When the enemy arrives, I'll strike first. Keep watch on the surroundings, and if the other two Cloud Ninja squads approach, inform me immediately."
Indeed, while the three Cloud Ninja squads had split into separate groups, they weren't too far apart so they could provide mutual support.
Especially as they got closer to the other side of Ghost Wailing Forest, their distance shrank even further.
If a fight broke out here, the other two squads could arrive to reinforce them quickly.
That's why Seimei assigned the Hyuga Jonin to monitor the surroundings at all times.
Hearing the order, the Hyuga Jonin immediately responded, "Understood. I'll keep watch."
"Good."
Satisfied with the response, Seimei nodded.
After that, the forest fell into silence.
Time ticked by.
At one point, the Hyuga Jonin's voice rang out again.
"They're here!"
At those words, Seimei instantly turned his gaze toward the one o'clock direction.
At that very moment, a pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan silently surfaced in his eyes.
Suddenly, his vision became exceptionally clear.
Though the Sharingan didn't have the Byakugan's ability to see through objects, its powerful perception allowed Seimei to see through the gaps in the foliage and spot the approaching Cloud Ninja squad in the distance.
As expected, they were none other than the group led by Anbu.
Seeing them walk straight into the ambush, Seimei was initially pleased.
This would save him a lot of trouble.
However, when he noticed their tightly gripped weapons and overly cautious movements, his expression suddenly darkened.
Something was off—these people were far too alert!
Just as that thought crossed his mind, he saw the Cloud Ninjas abruptly stop in their tracks and quickly form a defensive formation.
"Damn!"
Though he wasn't sure what had gone wrong, Seimei instantly realized their ambush had likely been compromised.
Reacting decisively, he immediately flung a prepared shuriken and formed a series of hand seals—activating an A-rank jutsu, Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!
In an instant, the single shuriken split into two, then four, then eight—until a barrage of countless shuriken filled the sky, all hurtling toward the Cloud Ninja squad.
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