Naruto: As a genin, I just want to live a normal life.

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Even the gaze of Yuhi Ryuun towards Uncle Shinku trembled slightly, and Shiranui Kumo no longer dared to look at him—

As expected, Kurenai Yuhi's face turned very ugly: you see, he was the captain of this mission, and Shirahoshi had no authority to command him.

Putting aside rank, even in terms of 'strength', Shirahoshi doesn't qualify.

"A ninja's duty is to obey orders."

The admiring look in his eyes that had been directed at the younger generation had now turned cold: "The village's mission is absolutely paramount. Not to mention, this mission is of great importance to the village."

"We absolutely cannot retreat!"

"..."

"What if I were to lead the first squad in a retreat?"

"Then you may leave." Yuhi Shinku gently closed her eyes, then opened them again, her gaze calm: "But my team will absolutely not leave until the mission is completed."

"Now, I'm giving you an order."

Kurenai turned her head and looked intently at Shirahoshi:

"The first team went back to report to the village, informing them that the Crimson Team had been attacked by the Hidden Mist Ninja."

“Just say that I ordered you to retreat.”

After saying that, Kurenai Yuhi stopped looking at Shirahoshi, turned her back to him, and growled, "Let's go! What are you waiting for!"

"Cloud, take Mr. Hosokawa to Shirahoshi's ship and cover their safe retreat!"

"Yes!"

"Liu Yun, you too..."

shhhhh--

In the white mist, where one could barely see their own fingers, four sharp, cold shuriken transformed into four arcs, slicing through the air and shooting towards the setting sun and drifting clouds.

"First."

In the mist, Hozuki Tetsu determined the Chunin's death—with the speed of a Jonin and the interference of multiple Hidden Mist Techniques, only Sharingan or Byakugan ninjas like Kakashi could react in time; ordinary Jonin simply wouldn't have time to react.

Not to mention,

He's just a Jonin who's only good at genjutsu.

laugh! laugh! laugh! laugh!

At this moment, Xi Ri Liu Yun covered his head with both hands, closed his eyes, and heard the sound of sharp weapons clashing in his ears: even though he heard the sound of the hidden weapon approaching, his body did not have time to react, and he could only act subconsciously.

After a while, Xi Ri Liu Yun opened her eyes and looked up to find a familiar figure protecting her from behind.

"really."

"Your strength is not even that of a genin!"

Even Kurenai Yuhi didn't react in time to the attack, but Shirahoshi did.

Furthermore, Shirahoshi immediately shielded her niece, Ryuun, from the attack by the Hidden Mist Ninja.

"so troublesome."

"Senior Shinku, it seems my wish to retreat has come to an end."

Shirahoshi didn't answer Shinku's question, but instead stared coldly at the vast white mist ahead:

"The Jonin from Kirigakure have arrived."

Chapter 47 The unexpected No. 1 seven-year genin

As Bai Xing's voice faded, the wooden boat beneath her feet swayed slightly.

The conversation ceased, and the white mist space returned to its quiet atmosphere.

But next second.

"What a surprise."

"Konoha actually sent a Jonin disguised as a Genin. Could it be that our plan has been leaked?"

Step, step, step!

Circular ripples appeared out of nowhere on the water's surface, gradually approaching the two ships. It wasn't until Hozuki Tetsu released the secret technique that concealed his form with water mist that everyone could finally see the newcomer's appearance clearly.

"The Hidden Mist Dark Division!"

On the ship, Kurenai Yuhi looked shocked, her right hand, gripping the kunai, tightened its grip:

"Why, why are the Hidden Mist Anbu here!"

"Are you planning to declare war on Konoha at this time?!"

The rest of the people turned pale, especially the two ordinary people who lived near the coast, who began to worry about the situation of the people in the village.

Although Shirahoshi's expression was grim, it was actually an act, and she kept a watchful eye on her surroundings, worried that a second Kirigakure ninja might appear.

"It seems you didn't know."

Hearing the words of the Konoha Jonin ahead, Hozuki Tetsu inwardly breathed a sigh of relief, but his tone remained calm and collected: "The Hidden Mist Village has already cooperated with the Hidden Uzumaki Village, so..."

Hozuki Tetsu drew out his words, his eyes cold:

"Your Konoha is no longer of any use."

"Before I die, let me tell you one more thing."

"We have obtained the sealing technique of the Uzumaki clan, and we have now completed the sealing of the Three-Tails Jinchuriki."

"correct."

"That Jinchuriki is a ninja from the Uzumaki clan, and he's now a Kirigakure ninja~"

After speaking, the Hidden Mist Anbu let out a low, cold laugh, while the Konoha ninja opposite them turned deathly pale.

Even Shirahoshi doubted whether this was true, since the original manga and anime didn't mention it. The real reason was that Uzushiogakure betrayed Konoha! That's why Konoha claimed they couldn't spare the resources!

But upon hearing that the Jinchuriki was from the Uzumaki clan, Shirahoshi immediately realized: This smell is the smell of a lie!

"How could we possibly believe you based solely on your word?" Although Kurenai Yuhi was skeptical, the fact that the Hidden Mist ninjas in the Land of Water could know about their actions, bypass Konoha's sea outpost, and lay in ambush beforehand meant that it was really hard to say.

Kurenai Yuhi disembarked and stood on the sea, her gaze resolute.

"I am giving you the final order to retreat."

This time, Kurenai Yuhi directly gave the evacuation order to her niece Ryuun and Shiranui Kumogami, without needing to find another excuse:

"The enemy is a Jonin Anbu from Kirigakure. You guys cover each other's retreat! Understand?!"

"Yes!"xN

Among them, Yuhi Ryuun planned to take over the boatman's job and row the boat, thinking that Shirahoshi and Kumogami would be enough to protect her; the other boat was rowed by Mighty, with Rope Tree providing cover.

After all, with their hands and legs trembling, these two boatmen probably couldn't row the boat much longer.

"Discuss plans in front of me."

"interesting."

Hozuki Tetsu performs a hand seal:

"Secret Technique: Mist Concealment Technique!"

The Mist Concealment technique here triggers the 'Concealment' effect.

In an instant, in Kurenai's vision, the Mist-Hidden Darkness, adorned with intricate patterns, appeared to merge with the surrounding mist, disappearing completely from her lower body to her upper body.

"Damn it! Where is it?!"

At this moment, the young Jonin, who had just become a father a year and a half ago, was sweating profusely as he tried to see through the Hidden Mist Ninja hidden in the mist with his mortal eyes.

call out--

laugh!

Yuhi Shinku heard the sound of a kunai cutting through the air behind him, but the next second, a streak of red sparks flashed past, instantly bringing him back to his senses. After seeing the opponent's next move, he crouched down to dodge the ninja sword's upward sweep, and the next second, he thrust his kunai fiercely forward:

puff!

The clear, piercing sound that seemed to penetrate flesh and blood, and even the crimson light, all entered the five senses of Kurenai Yuhi.

However, the sounds of flesh and blood became slightly noisy, and the faint smell of blood in the air was gone.

Yuhi Shinku immediately abandoned the kunai and used the Body Flicker Technique to leave the sea surface where she had just been standing.

The next moment, two kunai pierced the air from behind where they had just stood, splashing twice as they entered the water, creating two small sprays.

Just moments ago, the Hidden Mist ANBU member looked like he was about to die, but now he turned into a pool of water and fell into the sea in an instant.

The elusive Hidden Mist Ninja completely stifled the genjutsu ninja's ability to use their magic.

"Don't be careless, Shinku-senpai." Shirahoshi stood at the stern, looking at Shinku Yuhi ahead: At the very least, he'll come back to rescue you under a different identity after confirming that everyone is out of danger.

In the mist, because of the addition of a 'Jonin' whose strength was uncertain, the Hidden Mist Anbu had to abandon their plan to hunt down a Genin.

"As expected, that Jonin has the ability to sense things. Even if he can't see my exact location, he can provide timely support as long as I intend to attack."

"But it's alright."

Hozuki Tetsu glanced at the Jonin youth on the water's surface, whose breathing had become rapid due to tension, and chuckled inwardly.

"Fortunately, this Jonin's level doesn't seem to be very high."

"Dealing with him is the same."

"However, we can't let those people get away too easily. If they call in reinforcements from the border ninjas, that would be troublesome."

"Water Body Technique!"

Tread-

"there!"

Hearing the faint sound of her water clone landing on the water's surface, Yuhi Shinku immediately swung a kunai wrapped with black and white talismans towards the clone.

"Tch! As expected, a Jonin's reaction time is impressive. You know what I want you to do, right?"

Water clone: ​​"Mmm!"