69novels Chapter 82 Infiltrating the Enemy Camp
Chapter 82 Infiltrating the Enemy Camp
Chapter 82 Infiltrating the Enemy Camp (Seeking recommendation votes, monthly votes, and donations)
【Ten Attributes Property Change Lv0 (52/100)】
Looking at the Earth attribute change on the panel, which was already more than halfway through, Taiyi felt a little reluctant, but wasn't the skill points saved up for this moment? When it's time to use them, you have to use them.
As each skill point disappears, the panel changes accordingly.
[Earth Attribute Property Change Lv1 (52/100)]
His skill level increased by one level, and a surge of earth attribute insights flooded Taiyi's mind. He felt as if he were in a vast land, comprehending everything within it. Amidst this chaotic understanding, Taiyi tried his best to grasp the part he wanted.
I've said a lot, but it all happened in the blink of an eye.
As the nature of earth elemental change improved, the accumulated experience from previous earth-escape techniques also erupted at this moment, with Taiyi forming the earth-escape seal of Earth Release: Submerged in Earth.
The first attempt failed, but I gained a lot of experience points.
The second attempt failed, but the panel showed that it was just one step away from success.
[You have practiced Earth Escape Technique: Subterranean Navigation, and your related understanding has improved!]
Your skill "Earth Escape: Submerged in Earth" has been upgraded, gaining 2 experience points.
【Earth Escape - Submerged in Earth Lv0 (99/100)】
Yang Ping, watching Taiyi repeatedly attempt to form hand seals without making any progress, asked in confusion, "Taiyi, what are you doing?"
Yangping scratched his head, then suddenly realized something. He stared wide-eyed at Taiyi: "You're not practicing a new ninjutsu, are you?"
As soon as Yangping finished speaking, Taiyi completed the third hand seal, and this time—
【Earth Escape: Submerged in Earth Lv1 (1/100)】
Seeing Taiyi, who was already half-buried in the ground, Yangping was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth: "You~you~me~me~" He pointed at Taiyi, then at himself. Yangping felt like he had no will to live. Was the difference between them really that big?
Ignoring Yang Ping's completely devastated expression, Taiyi directly ordered, "I'll sneak in and investigate. You stay outside and provide backup. If I'm discovered—"
Watching Taiyi slowly disappear into the ground, Yangping regained his focus, keeping a close eye on everything at the cave entrance, his fingers constantly moving to ensure he could quickly form hand seals and release his ninjutsu at the first moment.
Taiyi, who had disappeared into the earth, was now moving through the soil like a fish. Because it was the first time he had used this technique, he was worried that the enemy would notice him, so he deliberately swam deeper into the earth.
Thanks to Taiyi's high mental attributes, even when he dived deep enough, his perception could still blend into the surrounding land in a unique way, allowing him to maintain his exploration of the ground.
Slowly, Taiyi passed through the cave entrance. At this moment, Taiyi slowed down his movements as much as possible, for fear of making too much noise and being discovered by the enemy.
As Taiyi sensed it, the cave was quite deep; the entrance passage alone was over ten meters long—truly a well-hidden place.
After passing through this passage, you arrive at a huge cave, which has obviously been modified and expanded by humans.
At this moment, a considerable number of people had gathered in the cave, roughly more than 30, including many skilled individuals with the strength of Jonin.
"Asata, why are you so late? Did they capture you and turn you to your side?" The green-haired ninja asked bluntly, clearly looking for an outlet to vent his anger over his brother's death.
"I'm innocent, boss!" Asata quickly protested, "You know me, I'm the most timid person. After escaping, I was worried about being followed, so I took a long detour before coming back, which is why I was so late."
Clearly, the green-haired ninja knew his subordinate's character, and after hearing his explanation, he suppressed his anger and chose to believe him.
"Alright, you lot," a boastful voice rang out. "What's with all this commotion? It's just a small outpost. So many of you went in, and now only a handful of you are left. Hahaha!"
"What are you saying? Damn it, if you've got the guts, let's go outside and have a one-on-one fight. I'll beat the shit out of you!" The green-haired ninja, who was already frustrated and hadn't had a chance to vent his anger, immediately flew into a rage and challenged the arrogant voice.
"Takagi, calm down. This is not the time to argue." The red-haired ninja stepped in front of the green-haired ninja, standing between the two who were already on the verge of conflict.
"Don't underestimate the ninjas of Konoha. We suffered because of this, and with their new reinforcements arriving, we were defeated so badly," Shanks explained to the group.
"Also, our intelligence is flawed. Didn't the employer say that reinforcements would arrive at least three days later? How come they're here so soon? Hijikata, you're the one who contacted the employer. Aren't you going to give us an explanation?" Shanks questioned the mission initiator.
Of course, he exaggerated a lot here, calling the supply team reinforcements. Although they were not much different from reinforcements in reality, upon hearing this, everyone in the cave turned their attention to Hijikata. The battle between ninjas requires a great deal of intelligence, and the slightest mistake could mean death.
Even the arrogant and provocative man from before turned his gaze toward Hijikata, for this matter concerned his own life.
Facing more than thirty questioning gazes, Hijikata was sweating profusely, clearly not expecting such a thing to happen.
"I will report this to the employer, but don't worry, the employer is a major ninja village, so they have a good reputation. If any of you suffer losses due to incorrect information, the employer will compensate you." Hijikata said sincerely.
As Tu Fang finished speaking, everyone in the cave began to discuss among themselves.
"If we gather so many people together and this first operation goes wrong, can we still continue?"
"They call themselves a major ninja village, but looking at their 'rustic' appearance, they're clearly the black glove of Iwagakure."
"Are you out of your mind? How dare you say that?"
"With so many ninjas, why don't we just push them all over at once? What sentry could possibly stop us?"
"Don't be fooled by the number of people. We only have four Jonin. Now that Konoha has received the news, their defenses will definitely be strengthened. The next step will probably be testing their strength."
"What if Konoha retaliates?"
"What's there to be afraid of? After this job, we'll move on to another country, and I'll be a hero again."
Amidst the cacophony, Taiyi perceived a multitude of messages, some useful and some useless.
"Alright, everyone, since you've all come here accepting this bounty mission, I'll get straight to the task. Since the first probe failed, we'll abandon probing the outpost itself and instead focus on eliminating the outpost's patrol personnel and supply personnel."
"The primary objective of our next operation is to inflict casualties on Konoha's remaining forces."
Upon hearing the operation plan, Taiichi's heart tightened. With so many ninjas scattered to ambush unprepared lone Konoha ninjas, they were basically doomed if they were discovered, especially the supply teams, which weren't all led by Jonin like them.
"Who's there? Get out here!" A sudden shout came from Hijikata, who quickly formed hand seals and unleashed Earth Release: Earth Split Needle.
When that loud shout rang out, Taiichi knew he was in trouble. It must have been caused by his emotional outburst and the resulting chakra fluctuations. There was also a Jonin who was proficient in Earth Release at the scene, so it was no wonder that he was discovered.
Taiyi quickly rose to the surface, leaping off the ground just as the opponent released his ninjutsu. The place where he had been hiding was now riddled with countless earth spikes from the inside out.
A bead of cold sweat slid down Taiyi's forehead. If he had been any later, turning into a candied hawthorn would have been the best possible outcome.
"Damn it, it's you brat, get the hell out of here!" Green-haired Takagi was furious when he saw who jumped out. This brat who killed his brother had actually followed him here. It was time to settle all the old and new scores.
"You bunch of rats! The ninjas from Konoha have already come to reinforce you. You're all going to die!" Tai was small in stature, but his tone was quite arrogant. He launched a barrage of insults without any mercy, leaving the ninjas in the cave completely bewildered.
After saying that, he turned and ran. Luckily, he had stopped at the entrance of the passage when he came in, so it was easy for him to escape now.
"That kid's bluffing you! Grab him, don't let him get away!" Hijikata shouted from behind, reminding everyone.
Everyone then realized that they had been fooled by the kid; he had no time to deliver the message.
A large group of people chased after Taiyi in a flurry of activity. Their momentum was such that they wanted to chop that eavesdropping brat into mincemeat.
Taiyi, who was running ahead, heard the commotion behind him and felt like he wanted to die. He had stirred up a hornet's nest!
Just as the exit was in sight, a figure suddenly appeared at the cave entrance. He quickly formed a hand seal and spat out a fireball, which shot straight toward Taiyi.