"Is there anyone else?"
Natsume looked at the distant valley and said, "There's something off. It looks way too much like a trap."
"No."
Kabuto Yakushi shook his head and said, "Maybe the range of my ninjutsu is not enough."
"Let me take a look."
Tsunade used Sensor Ninjutsu, but still didn't find anyone else. "Better be careful. Get ready for battle."
She knew there were many things that could block sensors, so she didn't let down her guard.
"Yes."
Natsume and the others replied in unison.
Tsunade took the lead and walked towards the north side of the valley.
She's basically a mobile weapons depot and didn't need to make any preparations.
On the other hand, Shizune secretly activated the poison needle mechanism on her right arm.
Kabuto Yakushi reached for his satchel and held several kunai in his hand.
Natsume specialized in Water Release. He's basically a long - range spellcaster. As long as he has his hands, he's good to go.
"There are signs of a battle."
Kabuto Yakushi's eyes sharpened as he reminded them.
Actually, you didn't need him to say it.
Because the traces are extremely prominent.
"This is the Expansion Jutsu of the Akimichi clan."
Tsunade looked at the huge footprints several meters deep in front of her and said, "Since there was a battle, it's quite suspicious that there are survivors. But we're here for a rescue mission. We can't just turn back because it's suspicious."
She looked up, and there were corpses not far away.
Most of them were dressed as Cloud Ninjas, and there were also some Konoha ninjas.
In the deepest pit, there was the ninja that Kabuto Yakushi had detected earlier.
It was Akimichi Shito.
He was badly injured at the moment. When he saw Tsunade, fear flashed in his eyes and he shook his head frantically.
"The area is full of booby traps."
Kabuto Yakushi took a look and smelled the danger.
That's why Akimichi Shito was gesturing for them to leave.
"I'm afraid it's not just booby traps."
Shizune looked around and said, "There should be someone in ambush."
It was a very obvious scheme to lure the enemy in.
If they turned around and left, there would naturally be no danger.
But Natsume also knew that Tsunade wouldn't just leave someone to die.
More importantly, she had the ability to save him. Giving up because of the danger wasn't her style.
"I'll go and save him. You guys watch out for the enemies."
Tsunade walked forward slowly.
Setting up and dismantling booby traps were essential skills for ninjas.
Although she was a medical ninja, it didn't mean she could only save people.
The combined experience of Natsume and the other two was not even one - tenth of hers.
Twelve ninjas were playing the 'lying - flat - and - waiting' game on the south - side slope of the valley.
There was also a faint barrier around them, hiding their tracks.
"A woman and three brats. Why would Konoha Village send such a ninja team for a rescue mission?"
A ninja wearing a Jonin vest said with a pity in his tone, "Lord Toroi, it seems our strategy didn't work."
"Ryosuke, we've caught a big fish this time!"
Toroi looked delighted and asked, "You're young, so it's normal that you haven't seen her. Do you know who this woman is?"
"Who?"
Ryosuke immediately perked up and asked, "Is she someone important in Konoha Village?"
The other ninjas also looked expectantly.
Akimichi Shito is a powerful ninja. Seriously wounding him cost us a lot.
After recognizing him as one of the Akimichi clan's top masters, Toroi decided to use a luring - the - snake - out - of - its - hole strategy.
Konoha Village would surely send someone to rescue them.
"Tsunade."
After Toroi uttered these two words, Ryosuke and the others immediately showed shocked expressions.
One of the Legendary Sannin, they had naturally heard of her.
"Can we defeat her?"
Despite his excitement, Ryosuke was also worried.
"It's not a big problem."
Toroi said confidently, "Based on Tsunade's battle records, she is well - known for her Medical Ninjutsu. Her own strength is indeed stronger than an ordinary Jonin, but there are four Jonin here, and I'm a Magnet Release ninja. Do you think she can escape alone?"
"You're so smart, sir!"
Ryosuke flattered, "With your Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, you're as powerful as several Jonin. And there's no news that Tsunade has any Kekkei Genkai."
"As expected of one of the Sannin. The Booby Trap didn't work at all."
Toroi got up, picked up two huge square Shuriken, and said, "Since that's the case, it's our turn. We can let the others go, but Tsunade must be captured alive. If we bring her back, the Raikage - sama will surely reward us handsomely."
Ryosuke and the others showed excited expressions.
It was Tsunade, after all!
Besides the reward, they'd also become famous in the ninja world and maybe even get a fancy title.
Like the Terminators of the Sannin.
Just thinking about it made them a little excited.
A loud whistling sound of wind came.
Natsume looked up and saw a square Shuriken about his size.
It was so big. He would surely die if hit.
Without hesitation, he threw six Kunai with both hands.
After hitting the square Shuriken, they seemed to lose control and immediately bounced back.
Kabuto Yakushi shouted, "Be careful! There's something strange!" Then he threw the Shuriken he had prepared.
They were as dense as sparrows, knocking down the bouncing Kunai. Then, without losing momentum, they rushed towards the square Shuriken.
But at the moment of impact, they also trembled and then flew back in the opposite direction.
"This is Magnet Release!"
Tsunade was treating Akimichi Shito.
His injuries were too serious. If they delayed any longer, there would surely be irreparable after - effects.
It would be a great pity if a Jonin were to fall like this.
She noticed the strange square Shuriken and immediately remembered the information she had seen before. She said, "It's Toroi, a Magnet Release ninja from Kumogakure."
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Water Release: Water Formation Wall!
A wall made of water blocked in front of Natsume.
The reflected Shuriken were all blocked.
But the huge square Shuriken easily cut through it.
Natsume had been prepared.
Behind the water wall was an earth wall.
Earth Release: Earth - Style Wall!
Although Natsume specialized in Wood Release and Water Release, he had also learned a few Earth Release jutsus.
After all, there is a cycle of mutual generation and restraint.
The square Shuriken was immediately stuck in the thick earth.
"The disciple of the Sannin is not bad either."
As the voice fell, twelve figures surrounded the four of them.
Toroi casually made a gesture, and the square shuriken returned to his hand.
It was the effect of Magnet Release.
"You're surrounded. Surrender now and you can avoid unnecessary pain," Toroi raised his chin and said cockily. "Even if you're one of the Sannin, there's no way out for you."
Seeing his attitude, Natsume suddenly thought of a saying.
Back then, with my hands in my pockets, I didn't know what a rival was. But here, it's different.
Natsume glanced at Tsunade, who was still in the middle of treatment. He bit his thumb and pressed it on the ground.
Summoning: Katsuyu!
Suddenly, the ground cracked inch by inch. Amid the dust and smoke, a colossal creature emerged.
Cloud Ninja members all showed expressions of horror.
Except for Toroi.
He was well aware of Tsunade's summoned beast.
However, Katsuyu was no match for Frogs and snakes, and its attack methods were quite limited.
On the other hand, Toroi's Magnet Release was a rather rare Kekkei Genkai that could deal with large creatures.
"I'll handle it. You guys, go after Tsunade quickly," Toroi said as he bit into a Scroll. Immediately afterwards, countless shurikens swarmed towards Katsuyu like locusts.
His goal was to restrict its movement in a short time.
Ryosuke and the others rushed towards Tsunade without hesitation.
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