Support (Second Update)

Chapter 110: Support (Second Update)

Kakashi had caused such a huge commotion that Hiruko, the Hidden Cloud jonin observing from the shadows, could not possibly have missed it.

"Just a brat? You people really underestimate me. In that case…"

The enemy had the numerical advantage. As an experienced jonin, Hiruko naturally knew this was a rare opportunity. As long as he seized the moment and eliminated one of them first, the pressure on himself would be greatly reduced.

But judging by the scale of that technique, this was no ordinary brat!

Hmph. What I hate most are you so-called geniuses, and what I love killing most are hotheaded, reckless geniuses like you.

You haven’t had the edges beaten off you by the battlefield, nor have you accumulated enough experience. Even if your strength has risen, you’re still nothing in my eyes!

Buzz—

After locking onto his target, Kakashi stimulated the muscles in his legs as Chidori shrieked in his hand, plowing a deep furrow through the ground as he charged forward.

He shot straight toward his locked-on target.

The instant he grazed it, the figure turned into a puff of white smoke.

"Hmph, another Shadow Clone."

Having missed again, Kakashi was beginning to grow impatient. Chidori’s Chakra consumption was no small burden for him at his current level.

At this moment, the gap in experience between a veteran jonin and a newly promoted one like Kakashi was fully revealed.

Kakashi had locked onto and destroyed the first eighteen Shadow Clones one after another, but Hiruko had deliberately allowed it to happen.

By the time Kakashi discovered the nineteenth figure, he was nearly at the end of his rope.

Hiruko, who had long been resting and conserving his strength, revealed a savage grin when he saw Kakashi still charging at him.

"Brat, you’re far too arrogant!"

The sword in his hand flashed with dozens of cold streaks as it slashed toward Kakashi.

The previous eighteen Shadow Clones had all collapsed at a touch, leaving Kakashi tired and numb.

When the enemy’s true body suddenly erupted with force, his reaction was a step too slow. With his muscles accelerated by Lightning Chakra, however, he could no longer evade. He could only inwardly curse his luck.

But at that moment, a golden figure appeared beside Kakashi, wrapped an arm around his waist, and directly tackled him away from the enemy’s attack.

The Yellow Flash, Minato Namikaze!

Since he had dared to let Kakashi fight, he naturally had the confidence to save him at a critical moment!

"Hmph, lucky you. With a Body Flicker Technique that fast, it seems you’re planning to retreat…"

Hiruko had repeatedly lured his enemy in before unleashing a fatal strike, only for it to be neutralized. He had also seen clearly the difference in strength between himself and the other side.

He was merely an ordinary jonin who had climbed his way up through experience and seniority. His mission was reconnaissance, and creating twenty Shadow Clones had already consumed quite a bit of Chakra. There was no need to fight them to the death.

Yet at that moment, a kunai shot in from the side. Just as it passed the thick tree trunk he had used to dodge, a shuriken that had been thrown later struck it first, changing its trajectory and sending it straight at his real body!

"Hmph, childish tricks."

This sudden display of superb throwing skill only made him snort. Throwing weapons could only serve as harassment in the end…

"My apologies for my childish tricks…"

But just as he casually knocked the kunai aside and the thought of retreating arose, the voice behind him made his entire body turn cold. The sense of danger had only just surfaced—

When a terrifying force tore into him from behind, as though half his body had been blown apart.

Why was this happening!?

What kind of team was this!?

A brat who had appeared out of nowhere possessed strength nearly equal to a jonin. Just when he had finally been about to deal with him, an even fiercer blond man had appeared.

And besides those two, there was actually another one!

I’m only a reconnaissance ninja. What terrible sin did I commit?!

Yet no further thoughts could arise. A sea of darkness had already swallowed his final consciousness…

After nearly blasting apart half of his opponent’s body, Xu Yue used a kunai to finish him off, then turned and landed beside the jonin’s corpse.

Unfortunately, it had not triggered a mission. Still, killing a jonin should raise his final evaluation score.

The Rasengan truly was a perfect match for the Flying Thunder God.

Even a battle-hardened jonin had limited attention. Earlier, when Hiruko had created twenty Shadow Clones to draw Kakashi in and gradually lure him into his trap—

Most of his attention had been focused on Kakashi. After Minato Namikaze rescued Kakashi, the remainder of his attention had been divided even further.

When Xu Yue seized the chance to get close, Hiruko had been taken down in one blow without even putting up a proper resistance!

Though he was not as capable as the elite jonin who had ambushed the wounded convoy before, he was undoubtedly a seasoned jonin. Yet this time, he had been almost instantly killed.

Team coordination between ninjas could indeed greatly improve combat efficiency.

"See, Kakashi? In the end, Teacher and Senior Yue still had to clean up after you."

Obito had been holding back ever since Kakashi scolded him earlier. Now, he could finally make his criticism openly.

Sure enough, he and Kakashi simply did not get along~

"Hmph. My technique is still just a little short of completion. Otherwise, this wouldn’t have happened."

Kakashi was still somewhat tsundere at this point, speaking coolly.

However, Xu Yue interjected at this moment.

"Kakashi, your technique is incredibly powerful, a perfect combination of speed and force. But your eyes can’t keep up with your reaction speed, so it still has flaws. Once this mission is over, perhaps we can discuss how to improve it?"

Xu Yue pointed out Chidori’s current weakness and directly prepared to insert himself into its development.

Kakashi had already completed most of it. All he lacked now was a Sharingan. If Xu Yue did not join in and reap the benefits now, when would he?

Because Xu Yue had always possessed a sunny personality and warm smile similar to Minato Namikaze’s, Kakashi did not become suspicious.

Kakashi had indeed noticed this flaw in himself. Since he did not know that he would soon obtain a Sharingan, he genuinely believed Xu Yue was willing to help him perfect the technique.

After all, Xu Yue and Kakashi had a special bond. He was already nearly halfway to obtaining Chidori.

Now it depended on how much of a discount he could get from the space based on his mission completion…

"Alright, now that we’ve reached the border, the rest is up to you. Kakashi, remember to fulfill your duty as captain. And Obito, stop constantly butting heads with Kakashi."

After dealing with the enemy, Minato Namikaze gave his final instructions. He then nodded to Xu Yue, and the two disappeared together.

After their figures vanished, Xu Yue’s parting advice echoed through the area.

"Obito, remember: no matter when it is, no matter how deep the darkness, always keep your heart turned toward the light…"

Completely unaware of what he would soon face or of his fate, Obito assumed Xu Yue was trying to improve his relationship with Kakashi. He did not think much else of it and merely replied awkwardly,

"Got it."

Iwagakure had sent more than a thousand ninja in a surprise attack, while Konoha’s forces stationed at the border were clearly at an absolute disadvantage.

War was also raging along the border of the Land of Lightning, while the Land of Wind had yet to fully reach a ceasefire agreement, making it impossible to withdraw troops rashly.

This was the most awkward moment. Konoha’s war potential had been squeezed to its limit.

"When will the reinforcements arrive?! We can’t hold on at all!"

A wounded Konoha jonin looked at the few remaining allies around him, his heart heavy.

At some point, he had become the only jonin left on their side of the battlefield. Even the elite chunin capable of restraining jonin had been reduced to only two.

Meanwhile, the enemy still had at least a hundred people remaining on the battlefield!

They could no longer form an effective defense.

Damn it.

Besides Iwagakure’s ninja, they had also gained reinforcements capable of using strange secret techniques.

Their strength was not overwhelmingly powerful, but those secret techniques were unprecedented and unheard of, causing Konoha to suffer greatly at the beginning.

Otherwise, they would never have allowed the enemy to advance so quickly.

At that moment, two strange kunai arrived in the trench one after the other. The next instant, two figures wearing Konoha Headbands appeared.

One gold, one black, moving with remarkable harmony and tacit understanding…

Today’s second update! Alright, consider this extra chapter a reward for everyone pushing the average subscriptions to 1,900. There are still two guaranteed updates today!

Sigh, I can’t take it anymore. I need to rest tomorrow, waah~