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Chapter 232: Don't Trust the Words of a Beautiful Woman
Chapter 232: Don't Trust the Words of a Beautiful Woman
Kakashi Hatake, after slightly restoring the team's discipline, turned to look at Ali with a serious expression and asked, "I recall you saying that you no longer wished to fight for your village. Yet, here you are."
"So, Ali, are you now a subordinate of Huyi Xuanyue?"
With the mention of "Huyi Xuanyue," the initially relaxed and cheerful atmosphere turned solemn, especially for Yamato, Sakura, and Kiba Inuzuka. The notion of Ali being associated with Huyi Xuanyue was more shocking than Kakashi's "rumored girlfriend."
Ali slowly turned her head to face Kakashi and did not deny it. "As a member of Suoqian Village, I naturally follow Lord Huyi."
As her words landed, she noticed a fleeting hint of regret in Kakashi's eyes, and she smiled. "I once said this to Kakashi's former disciple—don't trust the words of a beautiful woman. Kakashi, you fell for my words last time."
"Not this time," Kakashi replied, his voice turning cold. "Now, I ask, and you answer. Why are you here?"
As he spoke, he pressed the kunai against Ali's neck more forcefully.
Should she display any unusual behavior, Kakashi, ever vigilant and responsible for the village, would not hesitate to take action.
Feeling the chilling sensation on her neck, Ali maintained a calm expression and said, "You should know that torture or threats to my life are ineffective against me. However, I can answer your question, but only if you answer my query first."
"How did you find me?"
Upon hearing this, Kakashi, well aware of how Ali had once left the Leaf's interrogation team clueless, fell into deep thought for a moment before nodding to Shino.
Shino stepped forward and extended his right hand.
Ali noticed a tiny, insignificant insect fly out from her clothes and land on Shino's finger.
Shino looked at Ali, and with his other hand, he lifted his sunglasses.
The message was clear without any words.
"The parasitic insects of the Aburame clan," Ali realized. "No wonder it was during the time when the clan leader was away."
Had Huyi Xuanyue been present, the Aburame clan's insects wouldn't have escaped his sharp eyes.
Apparently, these people before her were truly unaware of the situation.
Since that was the case, there was no need for her to beat around the bush any longer.
"Now, can you answer my question?" Kakashi asked at this moment.
"Of course," Ali replied, her red lips curving into a smile as she suddenly looked at Kakashi.
Then, her entire body exploded.
Boom!
A loud blast echoed through the air.
"Kakashi-sensei!" Sakura exclaimed, her face changing as she was about to rush forward, disregarding the lingering force of the explosion.
A hand rested on her shoulder, holding her back.
"I'm fine," Kakashi said as he appeared behind her.
The one who had been holding the kunai to Ali's neck earlier was merely his shadow clone.
Had he not been cautious the entire time, his fate would have been sealed by that explosion.
'She deceived me again. Moreover, this time she truly intended to kill me!' Kakashi thought to himself, his expression calm as he gave out orders. "The one who exploded was just a clone; Ali is still alive. Be on guard and observe your surroundings carefully."
Hearing Kakashi's words, the Leaf ninjas immediately heightened their alertness.
Soon—
"Over there!"
Hinata Hyuga, with her Byakugan activated, pointed to the right side of the explosion's smoke.
Kiba, without hesitation, moved instantly with Akamaru.
"Fang Over Fang!"
Two rapidly spinning whirlwinds charged towards the location Hinata had indicated.
"Don't let her get away!"
Sakura, who had been prepared for this, suddenly appeared in front of Ali, pulling on her gloves and clenching her fist as she charged towards her.
Ali and Sakura locked eyes, and Ali performed a set of hand seals, concealing her pupils.
The next second.
As Sakura threw a punch, Ali, having predicted her opponent's next move, increased her speed, reaching out and effortlessly grasping Sakura's wrist. With a swift movement, she spun Sakura around and tossed her aside.
Sakura flew through the air, thrown off course.
"Be careful! Don't make eye contact with Ali! She can read your memories!" Kakashi cautioned upon witnessing the exchange.
"Understood!"
Yamato acknowledged and aimed his right hand at Ali.
"Wood Release: Great Wood Tree Technique!"
Countless wooden stakes sprouted from Yamato's arm, twisting and tangling towards Ali.
Ali turned her head briefly, then rounded a corner, only to find the wooden stakes still in pursuit.
Moreover.
Shino's parasitic insects, Sai's Super Beast Scroll, and Kiba's Akamaru surrounded her, blocking off all escape routes.
Facing this onslaught, Ali halted and swiftly performed a series of hand seals.
She wasn't an Uchiha, nor was she one of the powerful members of the Akatsuki.
Though she had been instructed by Huyi Xuanyue, her strength was comparable to that of a high-level jonin from the Great Ninja Villages.
However, facing Kakashi and Yamato, two jonin from Konoha, along with a team of five chunin with their secret techniques, she knew she was outmatched.
Moreover, Ali was keenly aware that her primary mission here was to keep an eye on the Three-Tails.
She made a rational decision and chose not to entangle herself further with the Konoha ninjas.
As she completed the final hand seal.
Confronted by the onslaught of wood release, parasitic insects, and ink tigers.
Ali parted her red lips, placed her finger on her lips, and exhaled a large amount of high-temperature dust that spread in all directions.
"Fire Style: Dust Hide Technique!"
"It's that technique again!"
Several members of the Konoha team who had participated in the Mount Katsuragi battle were all too familiar with this jutsu.
However, knowledge alone was not enough. As the flames ignited, a fierce wave of hot air swept up, carrying the scorching dust in all directions.
The Konoha ninjas had no choice but to temporarily halt their pursuit.
By the time the high-temperature dust settled, Ali had vanished without a trace.
"Continue the pursuit!" Kakashi ordered.
With Team 8 on the case, it was only a matter of time before they caught up with Ali.
As a member of Lock Front Village, she undoubtedly possessed knowledge of many secrets, especially the coordinates of Lock Front Village, which were of utmost interest to Konoha and the other four ninja villages at the moment.
Even if they could only retrieve Ali's body, it would be worth it.
In Kakashi's mind, the village always came first.
Bark! Bark!
Kiba Inuzuka and Akamaru were about to track Ali by scent when they realized something was amiss.
Kiba looked at Akamaru, and the dog returned his gaze with a confused expression.
"Ali has somehow concealed her scent," Kiba Inuzuka reported to Kakashi, furrowing his brow.
Shino also extended his hand, watching the parasitic insects scurry aimlessly on his palm, and calmly said, "She released an insect-disorienting agent before leaving. I'll need half an hour to breed new insects that are immune to the disorienting effect."
The two members of the tracking team were temporarily ineffective.
Fortunately, Hinata's Byakugan was still operational.
Kakashi instructed Shino to stay and deal with the insect issue before leading the rest of the team, guided by Hinata's Byakugan, to continue their pursuit of Ali.
Compared to the Three-Tails, Ali of Lock Front Village was of greater importance to Konoha and the ninja world at this moment!
(End of Chapter)
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