Chapter 125: Overnight Fame (Part 2)
"Wait a minute!"
After wrapping up the operation within the Hyuga Clan camp, Koshino had just left when Guy and Genma Shiranui headed to the outskirts of the Hyuga Clan camp, ready to fight alongside Koshino.
In fact, Guy was the first to form a bond with Koshino, so it was only natural for him to come to Koshino's aid.
After all, before meeting Genma Shiranui, Koshino and Guy had been training together in the Leaf Village.
Moreover, Koshino's reason for going to the Hyuga Clan camp for revenge was mainly because of the "Incompetent" squad's captain, Might Duy.
Guy had every reason to assist Koshino in battle; otherwise, how could Guy face his friend in the future?
As for Genma Shiranui, he was truly someone who valued emotions and loyalty.
Koshino and Genma Shiranui weren't particularly close, but they weren't strangers either.
They had shared camaraderie in an Anbu squad before, and there was no animosity during their conversations.
Now that Koshino had joined the "Incompetent" squad, Genma Shiranui's decision to assist Koshino in battle was entirely based on the fact that Koshino was now a "comrade."
But just as they were about to enter the Hyuga Clan camp, Genma Shiranui, standing on the outskirts, couldn't help but swallow hard.
From his initial impulse to his current calmness, it was impossible for Genma Shiranui to say he had no regrets.
Yet, even with a hint of regret, he managed to stay true to his intentions, which was no small feat.
So, seeing Guy about to recklessly charge into the Hyuga Clan camp, Genma Shiranui quickly grabbed Guy's sleeve and admonished him,
"Guy, that's the Hyuga Clan camp. Are you just going to rush in like that? Never mind Koshino's situation; to deal with those Hyuga Clan guys and rescue Koshino, we need a proper plan!"
"Sorry, Genma, I was just too worried about Koshino!"
Guy scratched his head with a sheepish grin. Often, he handled things according to his own whims.
If Koshino had already dealt with the trouble inside the Hyuga Clan camp, then it wouldn't be much of an issue for Guy and Genma Shiranui to charge in.
But what if Koshino hadn't resolved the trouble in the Hyuga Clan camp? Would Guy be helping Koshino by rushing in, or just getting in the way?
With Genma Shiranui's reminder, Guy realized his mistake and stayed with Genma Shiranui on the outskirts of the Hyuga Clan camp, preparing to gather some intelligence.
To their surprise, as Guy and Genma Shiranui listened intently to the situation inside the Hyuga Clan camp, they didn't hear any sounds of fighting—not a single noise.
Quickly, Genma Shiranui sensed something was amiss within the Hyuga Clan camp. Frowning with concern, he said:
"Guy, something's not right!"
"If Koshino has been holding his ground, he should be fighting the Hyuga Clan members by now. But there's no sound of battle from inside the camp. Could it be that Koshino didn't come to cause trouble for the Hyuga Clan?"
"Or..."
As he spoke, Genma Shiranui's expression suddenly turned grim. Biting his lower lip, he continued, "Or did Koshino... fall early to those Hyuga Clan bastards?"
"That... that can't be, right?"
"No, I have to go check it out!"
Hearing such bad news from Genma Shiranui, how could Guy suppress his fiery nature?
Ignoring Genma Shiranui's attempts to stop him, he strode into the Hyuga Clan camp.
At that moment, apart from rescuing Koshino, Guy had no other thoughts.
As for Genma Shiranui, it was even simpler.
To protect Koshino and Guy, Genma Shiranui gritted his teeth, already prepared for the worst, and accompanied Guy into the Hyuga Clan's camp.
However, once they truly entered the Hyuga Clan's camp, both Guy and Genma Shiranui, ready to fight to the death, were stunned by the scene before them. A loud "buzz" echoed in their minds, leaving them completely dumbfounded!
What did Guy and Genma Shiranui see upon storming into the Hyuga Clan's camp?
It was a field full of unconscious Hyuga Clan ninjas, lying in pools of blood!
This was the best evidence left behind after Koshino's rampage against the Hyuga Clan ninjas!
But even as Koshino's friends, Guy and Genma Shiranui needed to consider things from Koshino's perspective.
Yet, looking at the defeated Hyuga Clan ninjas, both Guy and Genma Shiranui found it hard to believe the situation before them.
It was as if these Hyuga Clan ninjas hadn't been defeated by Koshino but had instead been suddenly attacked by Mist ninjas!
After a long pause, Guy took a deep breath and came back to his senses.
Hearing Guy's sigh, Genma Shiranui still pointed dumbfoundedly at the unbelievable scene before them, muttering, "Guy, did... did Koshino do all this?"
"Yes, it seems so!"
Receiving Guy's confirmation, Genma Shiranui and Guy exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes!
How long had it been since Koshino headed to the Hyuga Clan's camp?
And yet, everyone in the Hyuga Clan camp had been defeated by Koshino?
Their minds still buzzing with confusion, Guy and Genma Shiranui remained silent for a long time before finally digesting the unbelievable reality before them.
And when they accepted that the scenes before them were all caused by Koshino's own hands, Genma Shiranui sighed deeply again, exclaiming to Guy,
"Guy, I never realized how far apart Koshino and I were, but now seeing Koshino's terrifying achievements, I suddenly understand that we and Koshino are like people from two different worlds!"
"No wonder... no wonder I heard from Reito and Wajin that Koshino joined an elite Anbu squad called the Blade Squad!"
"No wonder Koshino was so confident, ready to take on the Hyuga Clan ninjas in the camp all by himself!"
"Turns out his strength... is beyond what we can imagine!"
"Koshino is truly too strong!"
"Yes, Genma, Koshino is really strong!"
Listening to Genma Shiranui's murmurs, Guy clenched his fists tightly, feeling both happy for Koshino and a bit unwilling.
Why could Koshino progress so quickly when they all trained together in Konoha Village?
Could it be just because Koshino is a genius?
With such thoughts, if it were Kakashi, he would definitely seek out Koshino for a spar, trying to prove himself that way.
But Guy wasn't that kind of person!
So, as he clenched his fists tightly, Guy's mind was filled with thoughts of training hard, determined to surpass Koshino.
However, as a ninja of Konoha Village, even though Guy was happy for Koshino's victory over the Hyuga Clan and for avenging his father Might Duy,
he hadn't forgotten that the injured Hyuga Clan ninjas were also Konoha's ninjas.
Later, while checking the injuries of the Hyuga Clan ninjas, Guy discovered that Koshino hadn't really "massacred" them, only severely injuring them at most.
This realization brought him a sense of relief, and he said to Genma Shiranui beside him, "Genma, shouldn't we call the medical ninjas from the camp? We can't just... let these Hyuga Clan ninjas die at Koshino's hands, can we?"
"You're right, we should definitely call the medical ninjas, or else Koshino will be in big trouble!"
As soon as Guy finished speaking, Genma Shiranui nodded heavily.
But just as the two were about to find medical ninjas to treat the Hyuga Clan ninjas, Genma Shiranui let out a bitter laugh and said to Guy:
"And Guy, I feel like we should not only call the medical ninjas to treat the Hyuga Clan ninjas but also report this to Lord Shikaku!"
"Because with Koshino's terrifying achievements today, I can foresee that Koshino is destined to become famous overnight in the camp!"
"However, the troubles that come with fame, I'm afraid..."