[Mochizuki's Arc activated!
The host has one resurrection opportunity per month. Upon death, they will resurrect on the previous full moon night.
Reward: One draw opportunity:
1- Fire Nature Chakra;
2- Chūnin-level Chakra Reserve (stackable);
3- Taijutsu: Body Flicker Technique (Beginner).]
Fire Nature Chakra seemed a bit like filler, easily dismissed, so he skipped it directly.
But the second and third options left Yōkō in a dilemma.
If he chose the Chūnin-level Chakra Reserve, it would instantly solve his problem of insufficient chakra. Then, when using the Earth Release: Fish in Earth Reflection Technique, he could stay hidden longer and move faster.
However, the last option was equally tempting.
The Taijutsu: Body Flicker Technique – the high-speed movement technique that Squadron Leader Brown Bear had used.
Comparing the two, Yōkō chose the Taijutsu: Body Flicker Technique (Beginner). The chakra reserve issue could be addressed later.
Solve the problem of having the technique first, then worry about improving its quality.
In an instant, Yōkō learned the Taijutsu: Body Flicker Technique.
By concentrating chakra in the calves and ankles, stimulating the cells, the muscle strength and chakra power would instantly erupt, allowing for rapid movement by pushing off the ground.
The key to performing the technique was maintaining chakra in the meridians of the feet and calves, stimulating specific corresponding muscles.
Bending down to hoist the Kumo-nin squad leader onto his shoulder, Yōkō continued on his way.
This time, he practiced the Taijutsu Body Flicker Technique while traveling.
The Kumo-nin on his shoulder was very surprised. Why had the Konoha ninja suddenly gotten faster?
Squadron Leader Brown Bear was still quite surprised to see Yōkō complete the mission.
Yōkō said, "Squadron Leader, on my way back, I discovered several Uzumaki ninja. They have a sealing scroll. I request permission to go seize that sealing scroll."
He had to leave now. Otherwise, once the intelligence about the Kumo-nin and Kiri-nin alliance was extracted tonight, he wouldn't be able to get away.
Squadron Leader Brown Bear said, "Good, then go seize that sealing scroll."
After leaving the beach where the squadron was stationed, Yōkō used the Body Flicker Technique to travel quickly.
The Body Flicker Technique felt really good.
Stepping on the ground, the chakra in his foot instantly erupted, propelling his body several meters into the air.
The wind whistled past his ears, rushing backward.
After searching several lakes, Yōkō finally found a juvenile Spear Egret.
This egret was very fast, with a sharp, long beak.
Following the Spear Egret to a lakeside, Yōkō saw a giant Spear Egret.
The Spear Egret was circling the lake and spotted Yōkō.
Its eyes sharpened, and it dove sharply, charging towards Yōkō.
Its beak, over a meter long, gleamed with a bronze metallic luster like a spear.
"Stop! Don't do anything rash!"
Uzumaki Yuka's voice rang out.
The diving Spear Egret gained altitude again.
Uzumaki Yuka stood with her hands on her hips in the distance, a small pride written on her pretty face: "Fox, how do you like my new summon?"
Yōkō looked warily at the Spear Egret's beak. This summon's speed was faster than a thrown kunai, and it had its own judgment, knowing how to dodge and turn.
"You've already tamed this summon so quickly?"
It was truly enviable.
"Not just this one summon, I have an entire Spear Egret clan."
Uzumaki Yuka waved her hand, and five normally-sized Spear Egrets flew out from the forest behind her.
These egrets flew rapidly, their beaks sharp like kunai.
With large summons providing powerful attack capabilities and smaller ones for interference, this summon clan was a significant boost for Yuka.
Yōkō withdrew his envious gaze and got down to business:
"Yuka, I've uncovered some intelligence within the Anbu.
Princess Kushina went to seal the wild Three-Tails, encountered setbacks, was pursued by Kumo-nin and Kiri-nin, and the sealing failed.
The Konoha Anbu will soon go to the seaside to reinforce Princess Kushina. However, the two Anbu battalions are insufficient to save Princess Kushina."
Yuka was greatly alarmed: "Princess Kushina went to seal the Three-Tails? I didn't even know about this. It seems the village kept it secret to prevent spies from leaking information, not telling people in the village. Then I..."
"Fortunately, you've contracted these flying Spear Egrets. Use the flying summons to gather reinforcements as quickly as possible. Princess Kushina must not be lost."
Having said that, Yōkō used the Body Flicker Technique to leave.
Yuka noticed that Fox's strength had increased quite a bit. How did he do it? Did he grow through battle?
The Body Flicker Technique left a black shadow as he swiftly disappeared, looking much more impressive.
An hour later, a special signal flare rose in the distance.
It was the Konoha Anbu's crimson signal flare, representing the Anbu's highest-level assembly order.
Battalion Commander Yellow Dog had already received the intelligence from interrogating the Kumo-nin squad leader.
Yōkō quickly returned to the battalion's location.
He said to Squadron Leader Brown Bear, "Squadron Leader, I was halfway through the pursuit when I saw the signal flare and came back."
"It's fine. Compared to the Uzumaki sealing scroll, the Kumo-nin squad leader you brought back yielded more important intelligence."
Yōkō was secretly anxious, unsure if Uzumaki Yuka could bring reinforcements of sufficient strength.
The Land of Waves was far from both Konoha Village and Uzushiogakure; they might not make it in time.
Following the battalion to the seaside, they encountered Uzumaki Kushina's group on the beach.
Facing the Kiri-nin, having learned the Body Flicker Technique made it easier to dodge and maneuver.
After the Uzumaki Princess's group had fled far enough, Yōkō finally received the order to retreat.
The Kiri-nin and Kumo-nin were very strong. The Kiri-nin closely pursued the Anbu, while the Kumo-nin flanked them.
The pressure kept mounting. Battalion Commander Yellow Dog sent the Black Ox Squadron as the rearguard.
They held for less than half a minute before the Black Ox Squadron was completely wiped out.
Battalion Commander Yellow Dog then sent Yōkō's Brown Bear Squadron as the rearguard.
Squadron Leader Brown Bear turned without hesitation, calmly facing his own death, and calmly facing the death of his squad members.
But the squad members didn't need this calmness.
He was about to face a certain death situation.
Yōkō continuously scanned his surroundings, concentrating all his chakra in his feet.
Utilizing the full width of the battlefield, he found a spot with fewer Kiri-nin.
He Body Flickered there, buying himself at least 3 more seconds of survival time.
The nearest Kiri-nin would take at least 3 seconds to attack him. Every second of life counted.
Relying on the Taijutsu Body Flicker, Yōkō delayed for the maximum possible time.
Squadron Leader Brown Bear, facing more enemies, was covered like a porcupine with steel senbon needles.
Some senbon had pierced his throat, heart, and other vital spots.
Before dying, a conscience stirred within Squadron Leader Brown Bear, and he wanted to see how his squad members were faring.
He turned his head and saw that Fox was still alive.
In the next instant, his eyes behind the mask were filled with pity.
Yōkō was startled.
Why did he pity him?
Instinctively, Yōkō threw himself forward!
Behind him, Momochi Zabuza's Executioner's Blade was already swinging towards Yōkō's waist!
A man's waist, how could it be injured?
Just as he was about to die, Yōkō heard an exhilarating sound of chains!
It was the sound of the Uzumaki clan's Adamantine Sealing Chains technique!
Two chains slammed into the ground on either side of Yōkō, blocking the Executioner's Blade.
Yōkō rolled on the ground and saw the newcomers.
One ninja wore the emblem of the Daimyō of the Land of Waves' Guardian Ninja!
Behind him were many Uzumaki ninja – all the ninjas on missions in the Land of Waves had come.
Uzumaki Yuka's slender silhouette appeared in the water mist.
She had brought reinforcements!
(End of Chapter)