Chapter 157: Surrender
A few kilometers from the coast, the rogue leader looked behind him. Renjiro was still hot on his heels. He thought, "One of my Water Clones was dispelled so quickly. Damn, how did we attract this monster?"
Kaito watched Renjiro's shadow clone. The clone was hiding in an Earth Release dome, which then collapsed.
Renjiro's shadow clone used Body Flicker next to Kaito. He asked, "What's the situation?"
Kaito replied, "My opponent is dead. How about your side?"
Renjiro's shadow clone replied, "My opponent created several Water Clones and sent them to ambush the three of you."
Kaito nodded. He had come to the same conclusion.
Renjiro's shadow clone said, "My other shadow clones also went to Hodaka and Mieko. You go help Hodaka, and I'll help Mieko."
Kaito nodded and used Body Flicker. He had already sensed Hodaka's location.
Kaito landed on a tree by the beach. He frowned, thinking, "These guys are fighting on the water; I can't ambush them."
Kaito carefully observed the situation. Renjiro's shadow clone was suppressing the Water Clone and another rogue ninja's Water Release jutsu.
Both the Water Clone and the rogue ninja kept a significant distance from Hodaka; his Gentle Fist and Vacuum Palm were too threatening.
However, Renjiro's shadow clone and Hodaka also couldn't attack effectively.
Kaito thought, "I should consider getting a summoning animal that can fight in water. After all, I have almost no affinity for Water Release. It would be dangerous if I were trapped underwater."
After observing for a minute, Kaito sighed. "An ambush is out of the question. Perhaps I should ask the Hokage for a jutsu that can accurately strike a target a kilometer away instantly. He must have something like that. Even if he doesn't, considering his reputation, he should be able to create such a new jutsu, right?"
Fortunately, Hiruzen didn't know Kaito's thoughts.
Kaito formed several hand seals and used Wind Release: Vacuum Bullet.
A Vacuum Bullet formed in Kaito's mouth, chakra gathered in his feet, and he moved with Body Flicker.
The battle was taking place about 250 meters from the coast. Kaito continuously used Body Flicker three times.
The Water Clone sensed Kaito's danger and turned to look at him. He shouted, "Another ninja is here. Watch out!"
The rogue ninja kept an eye on new enemies while paying attention to existing ones.
In the blink of an eye, Kaito appeared on the battlefield. His target was the Water Clone.
The Water Clone sensed Kaito's accumulating chakra moving toward him. Instantly, a water wall appeared between the two.
Kaito grinned and used Vacuum Bullet. The Water Clone's vision was blocked by the water wall. However, he sensed danger and moved to the left.
As he moved, he saw something pierce through the water wall he had erected. He sped up. The Vacuum Bullet grazed his abdomen.
However, Kaito smiled; that was enough.
The protective wind around the Vacuum Bullet's core was removed when it hit the water wall.
But as the Vacuum Bullet's core grazed the side of the Water Clone's abdomen, it created a powerful suction force.
This force created a wound in the Water Clone's abdomen, absorbing some of its water. This cut was enough to dispel the Water Clone.
The Water Clone's eyes widened as he watched himself being dispelled. He never expected that a kid not yet in his teens could dispel him.
The rogue ninja also watched with wide eyes. He cursed inwardly, "What the hell! Not only did I lead Renjiro's shadow clone here, but I was also dispelled by a kid who hasn't even hit puberty yet! What did I ever do to deserve this?"
The rogue ninja's complaints were understandable. Unfortunately, this wouldn't stop the Konoha ninja from eliminating him.
As the Water Clone was dispelled, Kaito, Hodaka, and Renjiro's shadow clone looked at the rogue ninja.
The rogue ninja's hair stood on end! He had already witnessed the clone's abilities. He knew he no longer had a chance to escape into the water.
Hodaka took a Gentle Fist stance. Kaito drew his sword. They would be more effective when fighting on water.
The rogue ninja quickly shouted, "Wait, I surrender! I'll tell you all the secret intelligence of the Hidden Mist Village, just don't kill me!"
Hodaka and Kaito made no move, waiting for Renjiro to decide. However, both were ready to act at any moment.
Renjiro assessed the situation. He made his decision and said, "Alright, don't resist. If you resist, I'll kill you. Hodaka, seal all of his tenketsu."
The rogue ninja understood his predicament and didn't resist. Hodaka acted, sealing all of his tenketsu.
Renjiro's shadow clone used Body Flicker next to the rogue ninja, knocked him unconscious, and placed a Chakra Suppression Seal on him.
He looked at Hodaka and Kaito and said, "You two go check on Mieko. I'll watch him."
They nodded and used Body Flicker. Renjiro's shadow clone carried the rogue ninja, used Body Flicker into the forest, and hid in the bushes.
Hodaka and Kaito moved toward Mieko. Hodaka asked, "How did you finish the battle so quickly?"
Kaito shrugged and said, "I attacked the injured guy. Why are you chasing an Elite Chunin?"
Hodaka snorted and said, "I want to fight stronger opponents."
Kaito smiled and asked, "Oh, I hope you had fun."
Hodaka didn't reply to Kaito. But he kept complaining inwardly, "I only fought him for half a minute. Then, two jonin clones intervened and dominated the battle! I barely got to fight!"
On Mieko's battlefield, her opponent was stunned when he saw another of Renjiro's shadow clones enter the fray. He cursed repeatedly in his mind, "I could have escaped! I had already used Hidden Mist Technique. I could have easily escaped into the sea. I could have been far away in no time!"
"But that Water Clone brought Renjiro's clone here! With his methods, I can't escape! And now, another clone has appeared! If you're just going to mess things up, then don't help!"
The Water Clone's expression also became grim. He understood the significance of Renjiro's shadow clone appearing here.
This meant that one of his Water Clones had been defeated, and the ninja with him had either been killed or captured.
A fierce battle began. The Water Clone desperately defended, trying to create an escape opportunity for Mieko's opponent. Unfortunately, it had no effect.
The two shadow clones coordinated flawlessly. Mieko provided perfect support with her shuriken and the threat of her Sharingan genjutsu.
After a bitter struggle, the Water Clone finally fell. Like the first rogue ninja, Mieko's opponent also offered to surrender.
As soon as he offered to surrender, Kaito and Hodaka arrived. One of Renjiro's shadow clones looked at Hodaka. He looked at the rogue ninja and said, "Alright, don't resist. If you resist, I'll kill you. Hodaka, seal all of his tenketsu."
Hodaka seemed reluctant to be asked to do this again. Kaito grinned and mocked, "Hodaka, it's your lucky day! You get to attack two Elite Chunin with your Gentle Fist. I'm so happy for you!"
Hodaka's face immediately darkened. He ignored Kaito and walked away, thinking, "I wanted to fight them head-on! This is so boring!"
He followed the shadow clone's order and sealed all the rogue ninja's tenketsu. The shadow clone also knocked him unconscious and placed a Chakra Suppression Seal on him.
Kaito said, "Sensei, even Hodaka's opponent surrendered. Let your other clone take him back to shore."
One of the shadow clones nodded and said, "I'll handle him."
He grabbed the rogue ninja and used Body Flicker.
Mieko heard Kaito's comment. She laughed, "Well done, Hodaka! I'm also glad you finally found opponents you can fight with taijutsu."
She and Kaito both laughed. Hodaka's face grew even darker. He looked at Mieko and said, "What are you laughing at? Even with two of Sensei's shadow clones helping you, you were still the slowest among us!"
Mieko's face immediately fell, and she immediately began to argue with Hodaka.
Kaito quietly walked away and stood next to Renjiro's shadow clone, trying hard to suppress his laughter.
Renjiro's shadow clone was speechless. "We're on an A-rank mission! My two students are arguing over trivial matters. And the third one is the one who instigated the argument and is laughing! Am I too lenient with them?"
Renjiro's shadow clone coughed. This caught Mieko and Hodaka's attention.
They realized their recent behavior and immediately stopped arguing. However, both gave Kaito angry glares.
Kaito saw them but pretended not to. He thought, "These two are as entertaining as ever! It's hard to hold back my laughter, hahaha."
Seeing his students calm down, the shadow clone said, "The enemy jonin will be left to my real body and Takeshita. Let's go eliminate the three chunin fighting Yugakure."
The three nodded and said, "Alright, Sensei."
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