The underground hollow was divided into compartments, one per person, with a bed, a table, a toilet, and a kitchen, fully equipped with cooking utensils, and even air conditioning and a refrigerator.
Miki pointed to the versatile Winter Storm Chariot.
When it enveloped the entire underground cave, it not only served as support to prevent temporary cave-ins but also regulated the temperature.
Once the Barrier shrank, it could be used as a refrigerator for storage.
Similarly, small cubic Barriers could be used as stools, and long cubic ones as beds.
Adjusting the seal allowed control over the Barrier's hardness and softness.
It was quite convenient and easy to use.
If Miki wanted to, she could even combine and transform them into anything she desired.
They could be stacked like bricks to form any object.
It was in no way inferior to Wood Release's Four-Pillar House Technique.
It was Miki's Proud Skills (Proud Skills -Proud Skills, Proud Skills:Proud Skills).
Although there were usually few opportunities to use it.
White Fang still hadn't woken up; it seemed like another day of lying flat.
Shanzi was very reserved around Miki and the others, whom she wasn't familiar with.
Eating insects three times a day made her scalp tingle, but she didn't dare to say anything.
When had she ever eaten such things?
However, it was surprisingly delicious.
Hidden in the underground cave, Miki and the others had food and drink, but the Flower Prostitutes outside were in a miserable state.
Many had fled in a hurry without bringing food or water; initially, they shared, but the small amount of food they carried quickly ran out.
There was no other way; Miki could only direct the insects to lead them to find food.
The pace of their journey was thus slowed down.
Fortunately, it was still summer, and the night air was cool and pleasant.
At this time, when it was inconvenient to travel, Miki would have the Summer Red Soldiers hunt wild mosquitoes and other insects, also solving the problem of insect bites.
Meanwhile, on the outer perimeter, some Summer Red Soldiers took turns patrolling and keeping watch, guarding against the approach of enemies.
The journey continued until the sun rose the next day.
At this time, a mission began to circulate among the Five Great Nations.
The Flower Street in River Country was forcefully attacked by a group of unknown Shinobi, suffering heavy losses, and many nobles unfortunately died.
River Country expressed its deep condolences and indignation over this.
Therefore, the following mission was issued:
Mission Rank A, open to Shinobi from all Five Great Nations.
The first objective was to capture the escaped Flower Prostitutes, who were important assets of River Country; each captured Flower Girl could be exchanged for eighteen thousand Ryo, with equivalent currency exchange supported by the Five Great Nations.
The second objective was to deal with the Shinobi who attacked Flower Street, ascertain their identities, and receive additional generous rewards for their heads.
Limited intelligence that had been collected was also attached.
One individual used explosive flying insects resembling dragonflies, extremely dangerous.
One individual was skilled in using Kunai, extremely dangerous.
One individual was skilled in swordsmanship, extremely dangerous and a murderous fanatic.
Miki saw the mission at the Village's mission hall.
The Third Hokage, on the other hand, saw it on his desk.
Smoking anxiously, the Third Hokage had a splitting headache.
Using insects, which explode, was unique in the entire Ninja World, unprecedented before.
The Third Hokage knew who it was without even thinking.
Not to mention the other two, one extremely dangerous and one extremely ferocious.
One used Uchiha Style Shuriken Technique, and the other used Hyuga Style Swordsmanship.
Both were unique in the Ninja World.
That's right, there was no mistake.
The Third Hokage was desperate.
He immediately wanted to call Miki and the others back.
But he couldn't reach them.
If this matter got out, it would truly be disastrous.
What else could be done?
Let this matter be buried.
Since it was done, the Third Hokage, with a ruthless expression, thought of a countermeasure.
Destroy the evidence.
Just pretend nothing happened.
The Third Hokage knew where the escaped Flower Prostitutes would run to without even thinking.
First, he had to put on a show.
In the mission hall, the Third Hokage's Shadow Clone constantly presided there.
One reason was to prevent the Village's young people from being overly ambitious and choosing missions unsuitable for them, leading to their unnecessary deaths.
"This mission isn't very suitable for you," he said to a Shinobi, implying that he should not accept this mission.
"Young man, I'm afraid Miki might kill you."
Shinobi who were after the bounty for the Flower Prostitutes were all rejected.
However, for Shinobi who were after the large bounty but disdained bullying Flower Prostitutes, and had upright character, the Third Hokage allowed two teams to accept the mission.
In short, this matter had nothing to do with Konoha.
Immediately after, the Third Hokage himself summoned the Anbu.
The Sarutobi Clan, his most trusted subordinates.
"Mission one, rendezvous with the escaped Flower Prostitutes and arrange for them to blend into the Land of Fire and hide."
"Mission two, eliminate all traces and evidence left along the way, leaving no clues."
"Mission three, be prepared for enemy Shinobi from hostile nations infiltrating our territory in the near future."
Which meant the Land of Lightning.
"That's all! Depart immediately!"
"Ha!" all the Anbu responded in unison.
The Third Hokage sat down, smoking and sighing with worry.
How could he not be aware of the situation in River Country?
It was a thankless task; interfering would be useless.
A gust of wind blew, creating only a ripple and nothing else, leaving behind only that puddle of foul-smelling stagnant water.
If he wasn't careful, he might even get a stench on himself and be disgusted for a long time.
Any normal person would know what to choose.
But Miki didn't seem to be a normal person.
"Still too young and impulsive, Mushi-Hime," the Third Hokage said with a bitter smile.
However, he didn't dislike this kindness.
He'd have to have a good talk with her later, if she would listen.
Clearly, she wouldn't listen.
Thinking of this, the Third Hokage smoked in frustration.
On the other side, in the dark underground facility, Danzo's first reaction upon receiving the intelligence was...
Opportunity has come!
His usually composed expression was starting to crack.
His eyes were filled with wild joy.
This move could kill her!
But then, Danzo calmed down.
This guy didn't play fair.
If he made a move, he would most likely be buried with her.
And the Village would suffer heavy losses.
That bastard Sarutobi must be scrambling to clean up the mess right now.
After much thought, Danzo decided to play it safe.
It wasn't that he was afraid!
"Hmph! I'll let you off this time, Mushi-Hime!"
"You won't be so lucky next time!"
Such were the Shinobi.
Shinobi from the Five Great Nations took action, pressured by the nobles and lured by money, the Shinobi Villages all dispatched Shinobi.
They were determined to find the culprits.
And get an explanation.
That night, the Shinobi arrived one after another due to their speed.
The most crucial step had arrived.
After instructing Shanzi to stay and look after White Fang, and leaving enough food, Miki led Naori and Hitomi to the surface.
Under the cover of night, the swarm of insects was about to reveal its bloody fangs.
"The outermost perimeter will be defended by Summer Red Soldiers."
"No defense is needed on the east side."
Regarding this, Miki couldn't help but give the Third Hokage a thumbs up.
"Isn't he quite clear-headed?"
He didn't make any strange moves; although it was reasonable, it was also a bit surprising.
"This guy is truly a difficult good person; he says he hates me, but doesn't he also like me quite a bit?"
"What an annoying guy."
"The second line of defense will be formed by us."
"Naori will be responsible for clearing the north, where enemies will come from the Land of Rain and the Land of Earth."
"Hitomi will be responsible for the west, where enemies will come from the Land of Wind."
Miki looked at Hitomi and said, "Cut the strings of those puppets; don't get carried away cutting the puppets themselves."
"I'm not stupid!" Hitomi said, feeling wronged.
You were the one who got most carried away cutting people before.
"Yes, yes, yes," Miki said, "Be careful of Sunagakure's poison."
"Yes~" Hitomi said, "Why don't you say anything about Naori?"
"Naori isn't stupid."
Miki said, "I'm responsible for the south, the Land of Water."
"That's all; the operation begins."
"Ha!"
"Disperse!"
With that, the three instantly left, rushing in three different directions.
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