svetikya Chapter 122 This place is under the control of the Shadow Guard.
Chapter 122 This place is under the control of the Shadow Guard.
【Ding! 】
[Battle Results: Experience +3200, Natural Energy +320, Gold +320]
After leaving the military tent, Qingwu glanced at the battle results.
It's a pity I didn't upgrade; the percentage of experience points is still a bit short.
Now that his personal level has reached 32, leveling up is no longer so easy.
However, the increased natural energy limit and the harvest of gold coins are still quite appealing.
Actually, he didn't want to stay in the rear.
The opportunity to go to the battlefield is rare. In a few years, the ninja world will enter a period of peace.
at this time--
The sounds of fighting came from the main battlefield on the east side.
As Nara Shikaku had predicted, Iwagakure's operation was indeed a feint.
However, Shikaku forbade them from going to the east to provide support, claiming that Shirokumo had already led people there in the morning, and that Iwagakure's battle plan would definitely be shelved.
To prevent the Iwagakure, who were patrolling the western supply line area, from launching a surprise attack, Shikaku ordered them to return to their posts as soon as possible.
Of all the border areas, Nara Shikaku was the largest, so the Shadow Guard had no choice but to carry out orders.
As if sensing Qingwu's eagerness, Kakashi solemnly said, "If you reveal yourself prematurely and attract the Tsuchikage Onoki, the war will escalate immediately."
Qingwu sighed, "I know."
Kakashi added, "The Hokage might let us return to Konoha at that time."
How can that be?
Qingwu immediately became anxious. "Captain, I will cooperate properly and will not act rashly."
"It's good that you understand." Kakashi gave him a deep look:
"The Shadow Guard's deployment to the battlefield was not planned in the first place. Now that we've arrived and fought, if anything goes wrong, the lord will definitely recall us."
Yugao interjected, "Is the Tsuchikage really that petty?"
Kakashi paused for a moment, then retorted, "Yes! And... one is a Explosion Release: Bloodline Limit, the other is Wenya, the commander of the Land of Grass. This is no ordinary grudge."
Tianzang said in a low voice, "I think it's mainly because of those rumors!"
"!!"
Upon hearing this, Kakashi, Qingwu, and Xiyan all looked at Tianzang.
That hits the nail on the head!
Unexpectedly, Tianzang, who is usually quiet, saw the problem most clearly.
Yes, the Tsuchikage fought a 13-year-old boy, and afterwards, rumors circulated throughout the ninja world that the Tsuchikage had been injured by the boy.
It's fine if Qingwu stays in Konoha, but if he dares to appear on the front lines, the Tsuchikage Onoki will definitely come.
For no reason—
He will definitely come and prove it to the ninja world!
"Let's keep it a secret for as long as we can," Kakashi said.
"The Hokage and Lord Shikaku wanted us to stay behind for this very reason. If we complete our mission well during this time, we can return with a satisfactory explanation."
The four men walked back to the supply depot on the western front.
The Konoha Jonin in charge of logistics was already waiting there, clearly having received instructions from Shikaku.
Kakashi stated that only logistics personnel responsible for handing over supplies and intelligence should remain, and only half of the combat units should be retained, with the rest being redeployed to support the main battlefield on the east side.
The Shadow Guard took over the protection and guarding of the supply lines.
After saying that, Kakashi turned his head and said, "Elephant, is that alright?"
Qingwu nodded, "No problem!"
When it comes to understanding his summoned beasts, his teammates, who are with him all the time, naturally know him best.
"Spiritual communication!"
Without saying a word, Qingwu summoned 30 great spirits.
After the order was given, the great elf, who had excellent vision and perception and did not need to rest or take turns, took over all the watchtowers of the stronghold.
After confirming the defense area with the Jonin in charge of logistics, he summoned four Drywood Guardians, placing them two kilometers apart in all four directions.
In addition, each Deadwood Guardian is accompanied by 10 Dwarf Warriors for defense and 10 Centaur Chieftains for sweeping the surrounding area.
The logistics ninja swallowed hard. He had originally planned to tell the Shadow Guard that the supply line was very important and that leaving only half of the combat units behind was too daring.
But when he saw this hidden organization called "Elephant," he realized that one person had built an impenetrable defense line...
Even though they had already learned some things from Shikaku.
The logistics ninja's gaze had changed.
No wonder the Shadow Guards dared to say they were taking over with just four people!
"I heard from the Jonin that there have been Iwagakure teams active in the area, right?" Kakashi asked.
The logistics ninja replied, "Yes, we also have a squad behind Iwagakure. It's difficult to completely eliminate ninja squads that have been broken up into smaller units."
Kakashi nodded: "Leave it to us."
The logistics officer bowed and went to report to Nara Shikaku.
"This arrangement will ensure everything is foolproof." Kakashi looked at Qingwu. "As for those rats, we'll deal with them ourselves."
Kakashi had witnessed the fighting power of the Dryad Guardians.
There are four people with combat power comparable to elite Jonin. Although he didn't ask Qingwu how he did it, the base should be foolproof unless Onoki came in person.
Yugao spoke up: "We wiped out a main force of Iwagakure today, so they shouldn't show themselves for the time being. Searching for them one by one is too difficult, as the area is too large."
Kakashi nodded. "Indeed, those rats could easily evade our search by infiltrating the Land of Rain, the Land of Birds, or even the Land of Wind."
"However," Kakashi added, "the elephant's summoning beast is enough to ensure the safety of the base, and we can gradually uncover it from the inside out."
Those who can penetrate deep behind enemy lines are naturally all elites.
Although it is difficult to completely eliminate them due to their geographical location, as long as we keep doing it, Iwagakure will feel a lot of pain.
And the Shadow Guard's successful completion of such a difficult mission will also silence those unfavorable rumors.
"We've been rushing all this way, and we just got here and then fought another battle. Let's rest for one night, and then we'll formulate a battle plan tomorrow," Kakashi decided.
The four passed through the base camp, and the Konoha ninjas all bowed.
The previous battles had already shown them the Shadow Guard's terrifying fighting power.
"As expected of a young man valued and nurtured by the Hokage."
"What young man? The Shadow Guard's rank and combat strength are above ours. You should address them as 'sir'."
"Yes, yes, you gentlemen are truly remarkable."
"But can diverting half of the ninja force really guarantee the safety of the supply line?"
"There must be a reason for this arrangement, and that's not something we can discuss."
"Can't I even speak in a low voice?"
"Look, that 'Elephant Face' ANBU, the summoned beasts around the base are all summoned by him."
"Summoned so many? Wow... such a terrifying amount of chakra..."
The Konoha ninjas inside the base were discussing in hushed tones, but with Qingwu's current natural perception abilities, if he were to concentrate and listen, it would be no different than speaking to him face to face.
He laughed with his teammates, "Speaking of which, the first time our Shadow Guard went to the Grass Country on a mission, it was to destroy a stronghold. Now the mission is the opposite."
"Ah~" Kakashi said casually, "Defending a base is more difficult because you don't know how many eyes are watching from the shadows."
As he spoke, Kakashi looked around:
"Fox's analysis makes sense. Iwagakure, which suffered heavy losses today, is unlikely to send a large force to attack again in the short term."
"but……"
"It's possible to send out some scout teams to probe the situation."