"…It feels like I got stuffed into a drum and spun dozens of times."
Mikami Yuu rubbed his temples and said in a somewhat muffled voice.
Now he understood why Minato had said there would be "some discomfort."
This kind of long-distance instant movement really was different from short-range repositioning. Especially since Yuu wasn't the caster, but the "passenger" Minato had brought along. After several consecutive jumps, a feeling like chakra disorder, similar to motion sickness, naturally rose inside him.
Fortunately, it wasn't too serious.
"This is the Flying Thunder God. When using space-time ninjutsu, there will always be a sense of displacement, but it isn't a major problem. Use it a few more times and you'll slowly adapt. Experience the feeling carefully. Once your foundation is more solid, I'll find an opportunity to teach you this technique."
Minato said.
Yuu nodded.
Actually, just now, he had already seen the galgame system's prompt showing that it had detected Flying Thunder God. However, this time, it did not appear as a攻略 target, but as a legendary limited skin for Summoning Technique, which currently could not be obtained or gifted.
According to the system prompt, this level of skin apparently required Summoning Technique's affection to reach above 90 before it could be equipped, instead of the usual 50.
But the current Summoning Technique only had a little over ten affection points, so he could only wait for now.
At once,
Yuu took a deep breath and looked around.
They had clearly already reached the outskirts of Kusagakure. They were now inside a small grove. Not far away, they could see the outlines of some low buildings and several streets with figures moving about. The overall style looked quite different from Konoha Village.
Beside him,
Minato picked up a Flying Thunder God kunai planted in the soil beneath his feet.
"They're here."
Before his words had fallen,
two figures appeared silently.
One wore a dark high-collared trench coat and sunglasses, his entire body exuding a gloomy aura that kept strangers away. It was clearly Aburame Shiguro. The other was tall and sturdy, accompanied by a large wolf-dog. It was Inuzuka Agō and his dog, Kōmaru.
"Lord Minato."
The two spoke in low voices.
"Mm."
Minato nodded in greeting and quickly got to the point. "How is the situation? Have you found the exact location of the detention site?"
"The preliminary reconnaissance is complete. The target location should be inside an abandoned medicinal herb warehouse on the western side of Kusagakure.
"There are regular guard ninja around the perimeter, about three to four groups, four people per group. Their patrol times and routes are basically fixed. Most of the guards are average in strength, only ordinary chūnin level. Only one person, with a long scar on his face, is a jōnin. His chakra is very gloomy. He should be an experienced veteran."
"There is a barrier set up inside the warehouse. Agō and I did not rashly infiltrate it, but according to the bugs' senses, there should be more than one target inside. There are multiple abnormal chakra reactions, one of which has especially obvious vitality. That should be the target herself."
Aburame Shiguro said.
"Understood… It seems silently rescuing that Uzumaki clansperson will be somewhat difficult."
Minato thought for a moment, then took several Kumogakure forehead protectors from his ninja pouch.
"To be safe, everyone should change into Kumogakure attire first. This way, even if our movements are exposed, suspicion won't immediately point to Konoha. Remember to use Transformation Technique during the operation. Don't use your original appearances."
"Six."
Yuu gave Minato a hand gesture.
Kumogakure was notoriously fond of abducting kekkei genkai and secret art ninja from other countries, and it had always been on bad terms with Konoha. Dumping this blame onto them could not be more suitable.
Of course, it was also possible Minato was mixing in some private grievance, using this opportunity to avenge Kushina's abduction years ago.
Soon, the group finished changing disguises.
Then the four of them arrived together in the area Shiguro had mentioned and observed it.
The patrol density there was indeed not low. People were constantly walking back and forth, looking up and scanning the surroundings. Among them, there seemed to be sensory ninja as well.
Minato stopped about one kilometer away, crouched down, touched the ground with one hand, and used his sensory ability.
Yuu also formed the seal for Summoning Technique beside him.
"How is it, Little Spirit?"
[Summoning Technique: …You really are using me as sensory ninjutsu now, huh? Don't worry. There are some ninja inside that warehouse, but they're all weaklings. Their strength is very average. Nothing to be afraid of.]
On the other side,
Minato opened his eyes again.
"Five people."
"Hm?"
"Inside that warehouse, there are five imprisoned ninja in total, as well as a team guarding them. Their strength ranges from chūnin to jōnin. There are multiple barriers around the warehouse. Breaking them shouldn't be difficult, but it may cause a disturbance and alert Kusagakure, so we must move quickly."
Minato paused. "Yuu, I heard from Lady Tsunade that you recently subdued that giant lizard that can turn invisible, correct? That creature may be the key to this mission."
As he spoke,
Minato held his kunai and began drawing a map on the ground.
"Later, I will break the barrier on the southern side of the warehouse. Agō will clear the outer sentries and provide pickup support. Shiguro's insects will handle wide-area surveillance and interference. I will serve as mobile support, ready to reinforce and respond to unexpected situations at any time…
"Yuu, follow the path we open, infiltrate to this position, find the Uzumaki clansperson—her distinguishing feature is red hair—and bring her out. The entire operation should ideally be completed within three minutes. After that, everyone retreats together and leaves in this direction…
"That's the entire process. Does everyone understand?"
"Understood."
The three people and one dog responded in unison.
At this moment, Aburame Shiguro spread his palm. Several tiny black insects, about the size of sesame seeds, flew toward Yuu.
"These are Silent Sound Bugs. They can help mask the sounds you make while moving and transmit the situation you encounter to me. If anything unexpected happens, I will find a way to assist you."
"Thank you."
Yuu extended his hand and let the nearly invisible cloud of insects land in his palm, then disappear into his sleeve.
"Then,"
Minato's blue eyes swept over everyone.
"Codename for this operation: Plan to Rescue the Uzumaki and Free Her from the Sea of Suffering! Everyone, work together. We must succeed in one attempt!"
"Yes!"
At Minato's order,
Yuu bit his index finger, quickly formed hand seals, and pressed his hand to the ground.
"Summoning Technique!"
Poof!
With a faint puff of white smoke, the Shadow-Stalking Giant Lizard, Little Green, appeared in the clearing.
By now, most of its wounds had already healed. Its dark green scales glowed faintly under the morning light filtering through the treetops. After "hearing" the command Yuu transmitted through his thoughts, it opened its mouth toward him.
"Come in, Minato-sensei, and you two seniors. It can help us hide our figures."
Yuu said.
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