Chương 78: Leading the Team

This is Kinu Island, one of the seven smaller islands surrounding the main island. The ninja clan that previously occupied this place was wiped out during the chaos on the main island. The one who destroyed them was an even more terrifying and ruthless ninja clan, like a dragon crossing the river.

The warlike madmen of the Bamboo Clan.

It's a very hard piece of bone.

Sitting halfway up in the forest, Jieluo gazed into the distance at the village faintly visible through the thick fog.

Behind her, Teru Mikoto, Lucy, and Akane stood solemnly.

In the forest, a large number of Hidden Mist Ninjas lay in ambush.

Seven Jonin leading the team instantly appeared on the tree trunks around Yura, looking at Yura in mid-air.

For nearly a month, many Jonin in the village, skilled swordsmen, have tried to challenge Yura, but they all met the same fate. None of them lasted a single round before being cut down. With the Hidden Mist Village's resources, they easily dispatched hundreds of Jonin. Many of them, having never been cut down by Yura, were not convinced of the danger.

"Lady Oni, what should we do?"

According to intelligence, the old man from the Sengoku period of the Kaguya clan is still alive. He is in his prime and can fight at the best. He is at least a Kage-level Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) practitioner. On the battlefield, he is a killing machine. This guy has even fought against Madara Uchiha.

The mad chieftain of the Uji clan was deeply impressed by this man.

Even Bai Lian would find it a bit of a headache to face.

Yura lowered her head, her scarlet eyes fixed on the Jonin.

He was dressed in typical Kirigakure ninja attire, wearing Sengoku-style ninja armor that could effectively defend against the kunai flying around on the battlefield. He carried a ninja scythe on his back and had a respectful expression.

He looked like this after being slashed to the ground by Yura in the village.

The name is...

"Yano, right?" Yura said.

The ninja's eyes lit up, and he nodded, saying, "Yes, Lady Oni-hime."

Seeing this, some Jonin looked at Yano with disdain. They had joined Kirigakure with considerable ambitions, and some of them looked at Yura dangerously.

Kirigakure is currently facing two major problems. One is the Shikotsumyaku clan leader, Taketori Nakamaro.

The word "Maro" is quite interesting. Before the Warring States period, "Maro" was the name of a nobleman. In the Ninjutsu era, the Kaguya clan was indeed a noble family. Later, it gradually spread to commoners and evolved into "Maro". Orochimaru could be called Orochimaru. By analogy, it is like the naming format of "founding a country" or "founding an army", which is a characteristic of the era.

While the Kaguya clan had a considerable number of soldiers, they only had a few hundred ninjas, most of whom did not possess the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) technique. Faced with an overwhelming numerical advantage in ninjas, they did not have an advantage.

The second major problem is the Yuki clan, who have long occupied Yukifuji Island. Their ice-style techniques have an absolute suppressive effect on water-style techniques. Hozuki Gengetsu has attacked twice, but has been unable to break through for a long time.

Moreover, since they are called the Snow Clan, the surname Mizuki has never appeared in the ninja world. Like the Hero Clan, many ninja clans in the ninja world do not have surnames, only given names. Yura is also a person without a surname.

Jielu waved his hand and said calmly, "All troops, attack!"

Just rush in like that?

The Jonin were taken aback. Immediately, one of them spoke in a deep, unfriendly voice, "Oni Princess! You..."

Before he could finish speaking, a slash appeared on his chest.

The Jonin let out a muffled groan, his body went limp, and he knelt on the tree trunk, trembling all over.

Jieluo rarely wastes time talking to people.

The other ninjas exchanged knowing glances. It was that same strange, seemingly out-of-the-moment slash again. They couldn't anticipate where or when it would come from. It was unpredictable and impossible to defend against. Against the Demon Princess, they could easily be beheaded in a single blow.

With a dangerous yet indifferent look in his crimson eyes, Yura smiled faintly at the face of the slain Jonin and said, "Do you want to try dying once?"

A chill ran through him, and he quickly lowered his head, whispering, "I wouldn't dare!"

Jieluo looked at him, and after a moment, glanced at the other ninjas. The Jonin present all avoided his gaze, tacitly acknowledging Jieluo's dominant position.

With Yura leaving some of his subordinates alive instead of carrying out a complete extermination, the exposure of some ninjutsu information was inevitable. Fortunately, the First Mizukage had established a strict secrecy policy to prevent the leakage of Kirigakure's information, and all kinds of information about Yura would only circulate within Kirigakure.

"I won't repeat myself. Order the entire army to attack!" Jieluo said coldly, looking towards the distant village.

A deep, dreadful sadness, along with a sense of powerlessness and resentment, permeated the village.

The whistle blew, echoing through the forest, and flares rose into the night sky. The sudden burst of light illuminated the mountains and forests, where countless Hidden Mist ninjas, some crouching on tree trunks, others leaning against the branches, silently drew their gleaming ninja swords.

Dozens of ninjas stepped forward, formed hand seals, and shouted in unison.

"Ninja Art: Hidden Mist Technique!"

A thick fog rolled in and spread toward the distant villages.

This technique was originally a group combat ninjutsu that Byakuren relied on to dominate the seas.

The sound of the whistle secretly transmitted information, guiding the ninja hidden in the fog to their positions and movements.

Surrounded by the thick fog, Jie Luo looked at the white mist with great interest. This technique had great potential for development, especially in large-scale team battles, where it could easily create a huge advantageous terrain.

Controlling demonic mist is a specialty of demons.

In the thick fog, the village of the Bamboo Clan became noisy. Soon, the two sides clashed. Screams and rage filled the fog, and pain and blood splattered everywhere.

Relying on the extraordinary vitality and physical strength provided by the Shikotsumyaku bloodline, these members of the Kaguya clan, although they did not awaken the true Shikotsumyaku, were still stronger than ordinary ninjas. They fought with an extremely reckless and fearless style, howling excitedly and charging around the field. Basically, no one used ninjutsu.

However, the Mist Village Society, with its combined Water Release techniques and Lightning Release, quickly caused the village's buildings to collapse amidst the explosions of the detonating tags.

Jieluo didn't care how many people died, but if too many died, it would be difficult to explain.

Jieluo toyed with a mask in his hand, his senses locking onto a man in the thick fog who was charging back and forth, relying on his intuition. Under his superb swordsmanship, none of his men could withstand a single blow.

Nakamaro.

If this man isn't dealt with, the result will still be a defeat for the Hidden Mist Village.

Leading Lucy, Akane, and Terumikoto forward, Yura gestured for Terumikoto to blow the whistle.

After a whistle rang out, the Hidden Mist Village surrounded the village and temporarily withdrew from the battle. The thick fog slowly dissipated, revealing Yura walking slowly toward Taketori no Nakamaro.

Whether they were Jonin or injured Chunin or Genin, they were all focused intently on Yura.