ebonymovies Chapter 345 The Seven Ninja Swordsmen? Obito: He's showing off, so I'll show off too!
Chapter 345 The Seven Ninja Swordsmen? Obito: He's showing off, so I'll show off too!
Chapter 345 The Seven Ninja Swordsmen? Obito: He's showing off, so I'll show off too!
The two ninja teams decided to merge and go on a B-rank mission together.
Kakashi, watching from the audience, couldn't hide his surprise.
Obito—actually offered to go along?
Kakashi was surprised.
He originally thought that, given Obito's current preoccupied state, he would have no time to care about other people's tasks.
However, seeing that Obito was willing to help, Kakashi quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense body seemed to relax.
In any case, this is a positive sign.
It seems that Obito is indeed slowly getting better after the misunderstanding was cleared up, even if it's just a little bit, even if all of this happened in a dream.
Seeing his own team and Kakashi's team about to travel together in the dream, Might Guy's expression did not ease but instead became more worried.
His thick, bushy eyebrows furrowed tightly as he stared intently at the screen, muttering anxiously to himself, "Wait—they're coming too? But—they're the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist! They're only Chunin now, but the enemy has seven Jonin—what if we really run into them—can we handle it?"
Kai didn't disbelieve in his companions' abilities; it was just that the memory was too painful. The scene of his father dying in battle to protect them was still vivid in his mind.
Kai knew how terrifying the enemy was, and he was also aware of the helplessness of his own squad at the time.
Now, if we bring in another Kakashi squad, will the outcome really change?
Could this actually drag Kakashi, Rin, and Obito into danger as well?
Hearing Guy's worries, Naruto scratched his head, a thoughtful look on his face.
He leaned closer, and said somewhat uncertainly, "Teacher Kai, it should be—no problem, right?"
Naruto tried to recall his battle experiences with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist—in fact, the only one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen he knew was Zabuza Momochi, whom he had fought before.
In Naruto's simple view of strength, Zabuza's level seems to be just so-so.
After all, he was defeated by Zabuza and Sasuke together in their first encounter. If the so-called Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are all only at Zabuza's level on average, then they might not be without a fighting chance, right?
"No, Naruto, you're oversimplifying things." Kakashi shook his head and explained, "The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are just a title. The members from different periods have vastly different strengths, and among the successors, there are strong individuals as well as relatively ordinary ones. Moreover, each person wields a ninja sword with different abilities, so if they cooperate, the battle can become extremely difficult."
Hearing Kakashi say this, Naruto and Sakura tensed up again.
Sakura couldn't help but ask, "Is Zabuza considered one of the weakest members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?"
"Don't be too nervous." Seeing the two students' worried expressions, Kakashi softened his tone and comforted them, "Zabuza's strength ranks among the top three of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Most of the members may not actually be as strong as him. They may each have their own strengths in certain areas, but their overall strength is not all at that level."
He turned his gaze back to the screen and continued his analysis: "Moreover, my strength in the dream should be quite good at this point. I should be able to hold my own for a while. Besides, we're near Konoha, so the other side won't dare to make too much of a fuss. As long as we're careful, we might have a chance."
Kakashi's reasoned and well-founded analysis calmed Naruto and Sakura down considerably.
"Kakashi, you think so highly of yourself in that dream?" Might Guy was taken aback, momentarily snapping out of his worries.
He turned around, his thick eyebrows raised, and looked at Kakashi, half surprised and half competitive, saying, "We've been competing since we were kids, and the outcome is still even! You were a genius at that age, no doubt, but I think—"
Kakashi was silent for a moment, then sighed softly, shook his head earnestly, and said, "No, Guy—at that age—I was indeed not as good as him."
He was referring to the silver-haired boy in his dream.
"He's very capable."
At this moment, Kakashi knew better than anyone his strength and mindset at that time.
Despite being hailed as a genius, the burden of the Sharingan and the shadow of his father's passing prevented him from making any progress back then.
The Kakashi in the dream still appeared lazy on the surface, yet Obito and Rin were both safe and sound by his side, and he also had his father's guidance—
Kakashi was certain that, compared to his past self at the same time, that guy was definitely much stronger.
Might Guy blinked in surprise upon hearing Kakashi's serious evaluation.
He knew Kakashi well, knowing that while the guy usually seemed lazy, he was always objective and even harsh when it came to evaluating strength, and rarely praised "others" so directly.
Although this other person is another version of himself.
Even Kakashi said that, so perhaps the Kakashi in the dream is actually more reliable than I imagined?
With Kakashi's affirmation, Guy's worries eased a little, but his gaze remained fixed on the screen, and his fists clenched unconsciously.
A bold idea, like a faint flame, quietly ignited in the depths of his heavy heart: Could his father have a different ending this time in that dream?
In the scene, the six-person team has arrived at a vast and secluded forest on the east side of Konoha Village.
The forest here is filled with towering trees, ancient trees with gnarled roots, and lush vines that entwine among them.
The six young ninjas advanced slowly in a cautious formation.
At the forefront, Ebisu carefully scanned the ground and the surrounding vegetation, not missing any suspicious traces.
He would occasionally squat down, pick up a bit of soil with his fingers and smell it, or get close to examine the traces and veins carefully, displaying the professional demeanor of an elite reconnaissance soldier.
Matt Kay was tasked with using his incredible physical abilities to conduct rapid reconnaissance over a wide area.
The green figure leaped and bounded through the trees, surveying an area in the blink of an eye.
Genma Shiranui, with a thousand needles dangling from his mouth, strolled leisurely in a relatively central position. He appeared to be slacking off, but his positioning was clever. He maintained a proper distance from Ebisu in front of him while also keeping an eye on Might Guy's movements on the flank, ensuring that he could provide immediate support to deal with any emergencies.
The three worked together seamlessly, clearly having done their homework before the mission began and possessing a certain level of Chunin skills.
At the rear of the team, Kakashi, Rin, and Obito acted as the three defenders, responsible for covering the rear and providing cover.
Time passed by, and apart from the rustling of leaves in the wind, the chirping of insects and birds, and the careful footsteps of the group, there were no other unusual sounds in the forest.
The search gradually moved deeper into the forest, but apart from finding some ashes from long-extinguished campfires, no suspicious traces were discovered.
Kakashi, the boy walking at the back of the group, frowned and asked doubtfully, "We haven't even seen a shadow of an enemy. It's definitely a B-rank mission, right?"
"Kakashi, don't say that." Rin immediately stopped her softly, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. "The best outcome is that nothing goes wrong. Successfully completing the mission and returning to the village safely is more important than anything else."
As a medical ninja, she is the one who least wants to see her comrades get hurt.
"That's right, that's right! Rin is absolutely right." Obito nodded repeatedly in agreement, glancing at Kakashi as he added sarcastically, "It's lucky you didn't encounter any enemies. Safety first, don't you understand, Kakashi?"
Kakashi glanced at Obito upon hearing this.
Obito's actions of flattering Rin while simultaneously belittling himself are quite typical of his usual style.
Kakashi pursed his lips, said nothing more, and just rolled his eyes helplessly.
Obito, however, paid no attention to Kakashi's glare. His mind wasn't on the banter at the moment.
In fact, from the moment he stepped into the heart of this forest, a subtle sense of being watched lingered in Obito's mind.
The feeling was extremely faint, appearing and disappearing intermittently, as if a gaze was cautiously lurking in the shadows, quietly following them.
The opponent concealed themselves very well, without revealing any chakra fluctuations.
If Obito hadn't possessed a keen intuition far beyond his years, he probably wouldn't have noticed it at all.
Someone is following us.
Obito instantly identified the follower. Who else could be so concerned about Guy's actions and deliberately appear here at this time?
So, she was worried about her son's first B-level mission, so she secretly followed to protect him?
And so, a long time passed in this dull and cautious manner.
Apart from the chirping of birds and insects, the only other sounds in the forest were the faint rustling of fallen leaves and branches underfoot.
The six of them walked a considerable distance, but the expected thief or other unexpected event never occurred.
At that moment, Ebisu, who was walking at the front, suddenly stopped.
He carefully examined a slightly messy patch of grass in front of him, pushed up his glasses, turned around, and a relieved yet slightly smug smile appeared on his face.
"Based on my analysis, there are very few signs of activity in this area. According to the mission requirements, we only need to search the bushes and hillside ahead. If we still find nothing, we can conclude that this area is safe, and the mission can basically be declared complete!"
"Oh! That's great!" Might Guy immediately pumped his fist excitedly upon hearing this, his whole body radiating youthful energy.
"That way, we can get the mission reward! We can buy new training gear, and later we can even treat Kakashi to Ichiraku Ramen to celebrate the victory!"
Genma Shiranui also breathed a sigh of relief, chewing on a Senbonne needle and mumbling in agreement, "Yeah, it's better to end this sooner; there are just too many mosquitoes in this forest—"
Upon hearing that the mission was about to be successfully completed, both Kai and Genma showed relaxed smiles.
For Kai and Genma, neither of them were wealthy, so the bounty for a B-rank mission was definitely a considerable income for them.
Lin also showed a relieved smile.
Obito's tense nerves seemed to relax a little.
Could it be that my memory is playing tricks on me?
He couldn't help but feel a sliver of hope.
However, just then, a "Hehehe—we actually ran into a few little mice that delivered themselves right to our doorstep?"
A sharp, cold voice suddenly rang out from behind a thicket of bushes not far to their right, carrying a mocking and murderous intent that sent chills down their spines.
boom!!
A deafening explosion suddenly rang out!
Suddenly, the dense thicket of bushes, along with several small trees about the size of a bowl behind it, burst open!
Might Guy and Genma Shiranui, who were closest to the explosion, were jolted by the sudden shockwave, their minds reeling and going blank for a moment.
Ebisu, already tense and uneasy about approaching the target area, was terrified by the nearby explosion, screamed, his legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground.
The sunglasses on his nose were knocked askew, and the color drained from his face in an instant.
"Enemy attack!"
As that sinister voice rang out, Obito suddenly let out a low shout, his figure flashed, and instead of rushing towards the explosion point, he unhesitatingly stood in front of Rin.
Lin only saw a blur of figures before her eyes, and the next moment Obito was already standing in front of her like a solid barrier.
"Kai! Watch out!" Kakashi's shout rang out at the same time as Obito's.
His reaction was equally swift. The instant the explosion occurred, he quickly scanned his surroundings and saw that Obito was already standing in front of Rin. Without hesitation, he activated the Body Flicker Technique.
Whoosh!
Kakashi vanished from his spot and appeared the next instant beside Ebisu, who was slumped on the ground. He grabbed Ebisu by the back of his collar and retreated rapidly.
It was only then that Kai and Genma, who had been stunned by the explosion, suddenly came to their senses.
"Genma! Wake up!" Kai roared, his thick eyebrows raised, and grabbed Genma, who was still a little dazed, and the two quickly retreated.
They quickly joined up with Kakashi, Obito, and the others, instantly forming a defensive circle back to back, protecting the still trembling Ebisu and Rin in the center.
The smoke and dust slowly dissipated.
Seven figures, some tall, some short, some fat, some thin, stepped out from the still-smoldering smoke.
Each of them held a uniquely designed ninja sword.
His icy gaze was sharp as a physical object, piercing the six young Konoha ninja opposite him like a blade.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist—all present!
Might Guy, Genma, and Ebisu's faces instantly turned extremely ugly, and cold sweat seeped from their temples.
They had all heard of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, more or less.
They would have to give it their all against any one of them, but now they were facing seven people!
This was an enemy that their small team, which had just passed the Chunin Exams, was simply not capable of handling!
Ebisu's jaw clenched and his voice trembled.
"The intelligence... has a fatal flaw! This is hardly a B-level mission—"
Lin looked worried.
Kakashi also looked serious.
Although he was confident that he was no less than an average Jonin, there were seven Jonin standing before them right now—
However, at this moment, Obito appeared unusually calm.
His gaze slowly swept over the seven figures in front of him, each exuding a dangerous aura.
As expected? The Seven Swordsmen—they've all arrived.
Obito calmly looked around and confirmed that Kisame Hoshigaki was not there.
At this time, Samehada was still in the hands of that greedy fat man, Suigetsu Hobutsuki. As long as Kisame wasn't around, things would be fine.
These seven people in front of me, although they are all elite Jonin from Kirigakure and wield powerful ninja swords, are nothing special.
Without Shenwei, he might have had a headache, since he couldn't fight against so many people, and he also had to spare some attention to protect Lin and these few who were dragging him down.
But now it possesses divine power—
They're just a bunch of small fry.
Obito sneered inwardly.
At this moment, all he could think about was how to ensure Lin's absolute safety.
As for whether Kakashi and Guy will get injured in the battle?
Obito frowned slightly.
Just try not to die.
Take a few injuries as the price of growth.
"Oh my gosh~"
Among the seven, a ninja carrying a giant sword and bearing a hideous scar on his face let out a hoarse sneer, "Look at these Konoha brats, they're all pale with fear, what boring prey."
"Enough with the nonsense." The obese Watermelon Fuguki, carrying Samehada on his back, spoke impatiently. "They're just a few brats. Hurry up and take care of them. Don't make too much of a commotion."
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