After waiting for two days, Uchiha Yoichi finally arrived at an opportunity.
A samurai of the Iwata Family went out, was discovered and followed by Uchiha Yoichi, and after finding a chance when no one was around far away from the Iwata family, this samurai of the Iwata Family was directly captured by Kakashi using Earth Release and taken away.
"If we only focused on the mission, there wouldn't be this much trouble...."
Kakashi couldn't help but complain, according to the requirements of the mission, solving only Iwata Kumaji would greatly cut down Uchiha Yoichi's plan, sparing a lot of hassle.
"Don't doubt the captain's plan, learn from it Kakashi, if you're not cautious, one day when you're leading a mission, lives will be lost for it."
After speaking, Uchiha Yoichi used Sharingan Genjutsu to extract all the intelligence concerning the Iwata Family, the most important of which was the matter of the bodyguards around Iwata Kumaji.
Finally, he also inquired about the location of the Iwata Family's treasury. Young Kakashi standing nearby listened and immediately showed a disdainful look.
However, Uchiha Yoichi didn't care at all; as a ninja, don't think of yourself as too noble. To put it nicely, ninjas are extraordinary beings maintaining peace; harshly, they are just weapons in the hands of the ruling class.
Having money allows many things to be done; chakra metal, secret medicine, hiring others for tasks, all require money.
After clearing up the intelligence, Uchiha Yoichi placed a command through illusion in the samurai's mind and had him bring out another samurai friend, controlling him with Sharingan Genjutsu as well.
Uchiha Yoichi split the explosive tags between the two, instructing them to hide them on their person.
Afterward, he tied up two merchants raised by noble families of the Land of Earth, and after obtaining all the intelligence, prepared with Kakashi to execute the plan.
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In the middle of the night, a sound like a thunderclap suddenly rang out in the capital of the Land of Grass, instantly waking many from their dreams.
The Iwata Family's warehouse suddenly exploded, instantly killing half the people, and those who survived by luck were also left stunned and bewildered for a while.
Once they recovered from the shock, the people of the Iwata Family shouted loudly to report to the family head!
The value of those goods inside, everyone had a rough idea of in their hearts, little less than a hundred million ryo. If they were lost in the explosion, then even as servants, their whole family wouldn't end well.
"Family head, family head!"
Manager of the warehouse ran back to the Iwata Family, shouting in panic, and after Iwata Kumaji appeared, he cried out with tears and snot running down,
"Family head, it's bad, the warehouse suddenly exploded, everything inside was burned to ashes!"
"What!?"
Iwata Kumaji nearly couldn't take a breath upon hearing the news.
The goods he had recently purchased were all stored in his warehouse. With that explosion, the Iwata family's fortune was reduced by at least fifty percent!
"What on earth happened!"
Iwata Kumaji roared with bloodshot eyes, but the warehouse manager could not explain, repeatedly pleading for forgiveness, saying the same thing over and over, hoping for mercy upon his seppuku.
"Scram, take me to the warehouse, quickly gather everyone to extinguish the fire! If my goods can't be saved, your whole family will have to commit seppuku!"
Iwata Kumaji said with rage overtaking his heart, then headed out without even having time to dress.
However, a burly Grass Village Ninja blocked Iwata Kumaji's way and said, "Lord Iwata, this might be the work of enemies. A few days ago, I mentioned to you, ninjas frequently appearing near your home...."
Iwata Kumaji remembered that matter all of a sudden, but those goods were important to him. Life was precious, but so was money.
"Mr. Akutagawa, have all the bodyguards in the family come with me, you too, let's go check the warehouse. This is very important to me!"
"Lord Iwata..."
"Don't say any more, let's depart quickly!"
Seeing Iwata Kumaji resolute, Akutagawa Ninja stopped trying to dissuade, instead calling on their squad, and the guards of the Iwata Mansion followed Iwata Kumaji to set off together.
But on the way, Iwata Kumaji's group was suddenly stopped by several people, who yelled at Iwata Kumaji.
"Lord Iwata, come out and give me an explanation!"
The one speaking was naturally Uchiha Yoichi. Having obtained intelligence using Genjutsu, he performed convincingly as a merchant from the Land of Earth; moreover, he knew precisely when to be brazen and when to be cautious.
"Why are you stopping me, have Iwata Kumaji come out to meet me!"
It was Mr. Tsuchijiro; oh no, how did they get the news so quickly! Iwata Kumaji screamed in his heart but still instructed the guards to invite Mr. Tsuchijiro and his group inside as he embarrassedly said, "Mr. Tsuchijiro, at this hour...."
"Don't talk, Lord Iwata, I'm not an idiot. My subordinates just reported to me about the explosion in your warehouse. Can we still receive the goods we arranged for? You know I've already paid!
You understand the relationship between Minister Kawaki and the Hidden Rock Village. If this batch of goods is delayed, next time it'll be ninjas from the Hidden Rock Village coming!"
"Mr. Tsuchijiro, don't worry, I'm going to check immediately, and I promise you can have the goods on time when you leave."
Iwata Kumaji wiped away his cold sweat, quickly shouting to his subordinates, "Speed up, quickly!"
The others dared not listen or watch too closely, including the Grass Village Ninja, for in the eyes of the Grass Village, the Hidden Rock was a threat they dared not provoke. A single wrong word could entangle them in big trouble.
As they were reaching the Iwata Family's warehouse, two figures suddenly dashed from the darkness, shouting 'Kill!', and attacked Iwata Family's group.
"Lightning Release: Earth Walk!"
"Cloud Village Secret Technique: Thunder Blade Slash!"
In reality, it was just a normal slash in the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, but Uchiha Yoichi's shadow clone deliberately shouted loudly to frame the act on Hidden Cloud Ninja.
"It's the enemy, Lord Iwata, be careful!"
Akutagawa Grass Ninja shouted loudly and then cursed in his mind. How did Iwata Kumaji provoke Hidden Cloud Ninja, besides, the one shrouded in lightning must be the Lightning Release Chakra Mode of the Cloud Ninja.
Four Grass Village Ninjas formed into a team formation, guarding in front of Iwata Kumaji's carriage.
However, the Iwata family's other bodyguards were simply no match for the duo of Kakashi and Uchiha Yoichi's shadow clones, even if they were shadow clones. They were Chunin-level clones, not to mention Uchiha Yoichi had the strength of a Special Jonin.
Except for the two samurai controlled by his Sharingan, who gradually retreated towards the Grass Village Ninja, the others stood little chance against Kakashi and Uchiha Yoichi's shadow clones.
"Damn it, don't be so arrogant, Hidden Cloud Ninja!"
Akutagawa Grass Ninja shouted, then performed a double-handed seal, creating over a dozen lantern-shaped fireballs around him, "Fire Release: Ghost Lantern!"
"Captain, let me help too! Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
Akutagawa and another Grass Village Ninja stepped forward using Ninjutsu, directly suppressing the shadow clones of both Kakashi and Uchiha Yoichi. Even in coordination with Fire Release Ninjutsu and the attacks of others, the two shadow clones seemed rather precarious.
But at this moment, the real Uchiha Yoichi gave Kakashi a signal with his eyes. Upon understanding, the latter immediately performed a double-handed seal.
"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"
A towering earth wall suddenly separated the carriage from the battlefield in front, while Uchiha Yoichi, his body ablaze with dazzling lightning, struck with swiftness equal to a lightning bolt, beheading both Iwata Kumaji and another Grass Village Ninja in a single blow.
His eyes transformed instantly into the Sharingan, engaging the red-haired female Grass Ninja in eye contact, launching an illusion technique, rendering her powerless to resist.
Furthermore, at the exact second Kakashi used Earth Release Ninjutsu, the two samurai controlled by Sharingan Genjutsu dropped their weapons and lunged at the two Grass Village Ninja using Ninjutsu.
Bang!