"Mei Terumī-sama!"
Just a moment ago, Hōzuki Mangetsu was engaged in a fierce contest with Yamato when he suddenly let out a loud shout!
I have to say, Yamato is pretty sly...or rather, clever.
Receiving orders from the person he trusts and admires the most, Yamato showed no hesitation in using Wood Release to bind the two boxes filled with money and dashed off in a frenzy!
Along the way, he kept creating fake boxes to confuse the enemy, throwing them around...
At this moment, Yamato was carrying three boxes on his back, with two in each hand, still sprinting madly through the scene!
Unable to pursue any further, Hōzuki Mangetsu couldn't care less about the mission and quickly changed direction, charging directly towards Qingchuan!
The rest of the mist-nin, witnessing this, rushed over one after another!
If this was a proper battle, then capturing the leader first would clearly mean that Qingchuan had successfully robbed the house.
But Qingchuan didn't want that...
Due to life's demands, he still needed to grind for more proficiency...
Concentrating fully, he surveyed the entire battlefield with perfect clarity.
Apart from a few familiar presences, there were still thirty-one mist-nin remaining!
Thirty-one proficiency points!
Qingchuan...
was undeniably tempted...
Just as Qingchuan was about to turn his smile into a sinister grin and continue slashing away with his big blade,
a figure suddenly dashed in front of him!
That sturdy body, the blood-red chakra cloak that even the mist couldn't penetrate, and the numerous long knives tucked all over him.
Kumogakure's B! The current Eight-Tails Jinchūriki! The user of the Lariat!
Killer Bee! Dumb B! Present!
B didn't launch into an impromptu rap.
Instead, he silently turned around and held up two thumbs...
Qingchuan's expression darkened immediately...
Realizing that the ultimate boss had seemingly always been this guy?
Although he didn't understand why this guy suddenly became so docile,
he couldn't help but feel an overwhelming urge to give this big guy a good kick!
"You really are... asking for it!"
Almost unable to resist kicking him right in the backside.
At this moment, B also moved...
Killer Bee's Tailed Beast Cloak form charged straight towards the group of cloud hidden ninjas!
Qingchuan cursed inwardly but was just about to follow when Kakashi and Itachi had already arrived.
"Are you alright, Haruko!"
The first to ask was Kakashi.
His murderous intent instantly dissipated!
Switching seamlessly from killer to gentle concern, Qingchuan turned around and flashed a sweet smile.
"I'm fine, senpai!"
"That big sister has already been... huh? Senpai, are you hurt?!"
Qingchuan's expression abruptly stiffened!
"Let me see your wound!"
...
Ten minutes later.
As the mist secretly launched a desperate offensive, refusing to back down until Mei Terumī was brought back,
Hōzuki Mangetsu unleashed full firepower, desperately blocking B.
The exhausted Leaf and Cloud squads cleverly retreated.
The mist ninjas that had just snatched Mei Terumī away had also lost their ability to press the attack.
After leaving behind a sea of corpses, they could only escape in disgrace...
The seven survivors faced each other once more.
But this time, the initial hostility in their eyes was gone...
Perhaps, this is the reality of war.
Only when facing a common enemy can people who despise each other drop their prejudices and stand together.
"I didn't expect we would have a day fighting side by side."
Darui remarked expressionlessly, glancing at the little girl still using Medical Ninjutsu on her companions.
What a miraculous girl...
Even though both sides were injured, she still chose to heal this enemy whom she had just been ready to strike against.
Does this little girl treat everyone equally when saving lives...
It's rare to see...
A medical ninja who only sees the wounded, regardless of their identity.
Though she does seem a bit fierce when it comes to combat...
The efficiency of this little girl in battle, despite the mist technique obscuring view, seems surprisingly high!
I wonder how this little girl trains...
But that's fine.
At least, she won't be bullied.
"Well, I hope this situation continues. Konoha has always yearned for peace, and I hope Kumogakure does too."
Kakashi's reply was as impassive as ever.
Darui nodded, seeming to agree.
"Then... we will take our leave now."
"If we take too long to return, the Raikage might get anxious..."
Qingchuan perked up his ears.
...
Damn it.
Hurry up and skedaddle!
What the hell, did I work this hard just to send you back?
"Goodbye." Kakashi waved his hand.
Darui and the others also swiftly vanished.
Only B, before leaving, seemed somewhat reluctant, but he quickly raised two thumbs and dashed off...
And with that,
Kakashi's team completed their mission.
They just needed to return the two big boxes of money to Konoha.
Qingchuan tirelessly continued to heal Itachi.
However, his gaze was tightly fixed on the changes in the advanced task.
Until Itachi's small wound had fully healed, with even new skin growing...
In a daze, Qingchuan kept healing...
Kakashi's gaze was slightly strange.
Itachi's little face was a bit flushed...
Finally, not able to hold back, Kakashi let out a light cough, bringing Qingchuan back to reality.
"That's enough for now...
Let's hurry back to Konoha, or else the mist will come back to attack."
Coming to his senses, Qingchuan immediately perked up!
"Okay! Senpai!"
Kakashi's team finally set off on the way back to Konoha.
Meanwhile, Itachi's little face remained flushed the entire way...
Haruko, so great!
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