Chapter 138: This is My Unique Ninjutsu
Meanwhile, Naruto, on his way back from self-training, passed through a dimly lit alley.
"Strange, when did an amulet appear here?"
Naruto noticed a strange amulet pasted on the wall, covered with bizarre symbols.
He tore off the amulet without hesitation and then returned home.
However, that very night, an unexpected "guest" quietly appeared by Naruto's pillow.
"Ah—!"
Naruto suddenly woke up from his sleep, only to find a translucent male ghost standing before him!
"You... who are you?!"
Naruto cried out in terror, his heart pounding like a drum.
"Don't be nervous, little guy, I'm just here to deliver a message."
The ghost's lips curled into a strange smile, then his figure gradually dissipated.
Naruto sat stunned on the bed for a long time, unable to recover.
Meanwhile, the Konohagakure high-level conference room was brightly lit.
"To cope with the increasingly severe external threats recently, we must pass this new security network proposal."
Hokage Tsunade said with a serious expression.
All the high-ranking officials present looked solemn. They knew that the current situation allowed no room for slack.
"What are the specific contents of the proposal?"
An elder asked.
"We plan to install more surveillance equipment at various important locations in the Village and strengthen patrols to ensure that any disturbance can be detected in time."
Tsunade explained.
"In that case, won't our security forces be too dispersed?"
Another elder raised a question.
"Indeed, this is a matter that needs consideration. However, for the safety of the Village, we must take some necessary measures."
Tsunade said firmly.
After a fierce discussion, the high-ranking officials finally reached a consensus and decided to pass the new security network proposal.
They knew this was just the beginning, and more challenges awaited them in the future.
"Team 7, your new mission is to retrieve the stolen golden statue."
Byakuya looked at the mission scroll in his hand and said to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura behind him.
"Finally, another mission! This time, I'm going to do my best!"
Naruto excitedly waved his fists, his eyes gleaming with fighting spirit.
"Don't be reckless, Naruto, this mission isn't simple."
Byakuya reminded, telling them the detailed circumstances of the mission.
It turned out that a golden statue in Konoha Village had recently been stolen, and this golden statue was of great significance to the Village and had to be recovered as soon as possible.
After some discussion, Team 7 decided to split into two groups. Byakuya would go to the port to intercept possible pirate ships, while Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura would ambush along the forest path, waiting for the thieves to appear.
Night fell, and the forest path was silent, with only the occasional chirping of insects.
"Sasuke, do you think the thieves will pass through here?"
Sakura asked, a little uneasy.
"Hard to say, but we must stay vigilant."
Sasuke's sharp gaze scanned the surroundings, his hands already ready for battle.
Just then, a faint sound of footsteps came, followed by several figures appearing in their sight.
"It's the thieves!"
Naruto whispered, then prepared to attack.
However, the thieves seemed to have discovered their presence and immediately counterattacked.
After a fierce battle, Naruto and Sasuke finally recovered the golden statue, but just as they were about to retreat, the leader of the thieves suddenly used a strange Ninjutsu.
"Oh no, my hand!"
Naruto exclaimed, realizing that his hand was tightly stuck to Sasuke's hand and couldn't be separated.
"Wha... what's going on?!"
Naruto and Sasuke both showed expressions of horror. They struggled desperately but couldn't break free from each other's restraints.
"Hahaha, this is my unique Ninjutsu! Just surrender obediently!"
The thief leader laughed triumphantly.
Just then, Sakura suddenly attacked, hitting the thief leader's vital point with a precise Kunai, temporarily incapacitating him.
"Hurry!"
Sakura shouted, quickly leading Naruto and Sasuke away from the scene.
After some twists and turns, they finally successfully brought the golden statue back to the Village, and the mission was considered successfully completed.
However, just when they thought they could breathe a sigh of relief, a new mission arrived.
"Team 7, Team 10, your new mission is to go to this Village. They have been plundered by a bandit group for years. You must break through the bandits' stronghold and rescue the kidnapped hostages."
Byakuya said with a serious expression, looking at the mission scroll in his hand.
"Understood!"
Naruto, Shikamaru, and the others all nodded firmly. They knew this was a difficult mission, but they also understood that for the peace and tranquility of the Village, they had to complete it.
After a thorough plan, Team 7 and Team 10 decided to work together.
They first successfully infiltrated the bandits' stronghold through a series of clever disguises and stealth.
However, the bandit leader, Baji, was an extremely cunning fellow. He quickly discovered their whereabouts and set up numerous traps.
"Damn it, this guy is too cunning!"
Naruto couldn't help but curse. They had been caught in Baji's traps several times in a row, suffering heavy losses.
"Don't worry, Naruto, we still have a chance."
Shikamaru said calmly. He began to carefully analyze Baji's patterns of action and psychological characteristics, trying to find his weakness.
After a fierce psychological battle, Shikamaru finally discovered Baji's weakness and successfully used it to defeat him.
Meanwhile, Naruto's growth shown in battle also put great pressure on Sasuke.
He knew he had to work harder to keep up with Naruto's pace.
And this competitive relationship also made their relationship more tense.
To avoid hindering the mission's execution, Tsunade decided to have Naruto and Sasuke operate separately for the time being.
She assigned Naruto and Sakura the task of escorting a relative of a feudal lord visiting Konoha Village, while Sasuke and Byakuya were sent to investigate the movements of Ninjas who had recently invaded the Land of Fire.
Naruto and Sakura's escort mission went quite smoothly. Relying on their outstanding strength and tacit cooperation, they successfully protected the feudal lord's relative and received high praise from him.
Meanwhile, during their investigation, Sasuke and Byakuya unexpectedly discovered a shocking plan.
"Teacher Byakuya, look at this."
Sasuke handed the intelligence in his hand to Byakuya, speaking with a solemn expression.
Byakuya took the intelligence and looked; his face instantly darkened.
"These guys actually want to exploit the internal conflicts of our Village to create chaos..."
He couldn't help but curse under his breath.
It turned out that the Ninjas who invaded the Land of Fire were secretly plotting a conspiracy against Konoha Village.
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