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Chapter 398: Mu Yue vs. The Hero of Sunagakure
Chapter 398: Mu Yue vs. The Hero of Sunagakure
Mu Yue's caution was justified. As it turned out, Obito and his team were truly unlucky, or perhaps a better word to describe the Rain Country was chaotic.
Just as Mu Yue and her team were about to deliver their client to their destination, a squad of Sunagakure ninjas spotted them and immediately surrounded them.
Since Sunagakure had not declared war on Konoha, Kakashi refrained from making any abrupt moves and signaled Obito to do the same with a glance.
"What are you Konoha ninjas up to?" a female ninja at the forefront of the Sunagakure squad asked with a hostile tone.
"Are you insane? You're the ones who suddenly rushed over here and surrounded us. What are you talking about?" Obito retorted, clearly annoyed.
Despite the dozen Sunagakure ninjas present, Obito remained unfazed, knowing that Mu Yue was by his side.
"You little brat, didn't your parents teach you any manners? It's rude for children to interrupt when adults are speaking. Old Man Yakura isn't talking to you," one of the Sunagakure ninjas beside Yakura scolded harshly.
Yakura was a ninja he deeply admired, and he couldn't tolerate Obito's disrespect towards him.
But Obito wasn't easily intimidated. He glared right back, "Who do you think I'm talking to? Mind your own business."
The Sunagakure ninja drew his longsword, instantly heightening the tension in the air.
Kakashi quietly drew his White Fang, knowing that they couldn't just sit idle now that the other side had displayed hostility.
Genma and the others also focused their breathing, ready to spring into action at any moment.
Clang!
Just then, a transparent blast of chakra struck the Sunagakure ninja's longsword, shattering it into pieces.
"Didn't your teacher ever teach you not to point your weapon at people carelessly?" Mu Yue slowly retracted her hand, a smile playing on her lips as she spoke.
Mu Yue had little tolerance for those who acted arrogantly without the strength to back it up.
The Sunagakure ninja stared at the broken remnants of his longsword, his expression turning to one of horror as he looked at Mu Yue.
This sword wasn't made of wood; it was forged from steel and was both sharp and sturdy, even without the enhancement of chakra.
Considering the destructive power Mu Yue displayed, if that strike had landed on his body instead of his sword, the injuries would have been catastrophic.
The more terrified the Sunagakure ninja felt, the more satisfied Obito became.
"I have Teacher Mu Yue here. Who do you have?" Obito asked, a smirk tugging at his lips.
He finally understood why the descendants of major antagonists in ninja novels were always so brazen. Having a powerful backer like Mu Yue indeed gave one a tremendous sense of confidence.
Yakura regarded Mu Yue with surprise. He hadn't expected to come across a Konoha ninja with such formidable abilities.
However, Yakura remained composed. As the hero of Sunagakure, he had faced more challenging situations than this.
Yakura signaled for the ninja whose sword had been broken to step back, then turned his attention to Mu Yue, "Yesterday, we lost a four-man squad from Sunagakure, and the villagers nearby only reported seeing Konoha ninjas in the area that day."
Of course, Yakura wasn't the type to pick fights for no reason. Sunagakure had just gone through internal strife and was now at war with Kumogakure, so things weren't exactly peaceful for them.
Mu Yue didn't need to think hard to guess who was responsible—either Iwagakure or Kumogakure. Those two villages loved stirring up trouble.
Anyone with even a basic understanding of the ninja world wouldn't suspect Konoha of such actions. Konoha had already been declared war on by three major ninja villages, so they'd have to be gluttonous for punishment to go and provoke Sunagakure as well.
"As a ninja, you should know how easy it is to deceive ordinary people. I think you should focus your investigations on Kumogakure or Iwagakure instead," Mu Yue replied.
Ordinary people didn't have the ability to see through transformation techniques, and even a mediocre ninja could easily fool them.
With a little more effort, one could acquire genuine Konoha forehead protectors and flak jackets, making it even harder for the average person to tell the difference.
"Whether it's true or not, we'll find out during the investigation. Your cooperation will help clear things up," Yakura acknowledged that Mu Yue's words made sense, but he also considered the possibility that Mu Yue was defending her fellow villagers.
In this situation, Konoha shouldn't be provoking Sunagakure, but every ninja had their own thoughts and motives. Yakura believed that there could be other reasons why the Sunagakure squad might have fought and been killed by Konoha ninjas.
【Name: Yakura】
【Chakra: 56,000】
【Skills: Scorch Style (Proficient: 2800/15,000), Fire Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation (Proficient), Wind Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation (Proficient), Scorch Style: Steaming Danger (Proficient)】
As a ninja, Yakura indeed had more reason to be arrogant than the previous Sunagakure ninja with the longsword. His proficiency in Scorch Style, coupled with his mastery of two nature transformations, placed him above ninety percent of the ninja in the ninja world.
However, it was unfortunate for him that he had encountered Mu Yue, a ninja who had mastered hundreds of jutsu and all seven chakra nature transformations.
"Then I'll have no choice but to knock you out and conduct the investigation," Yakura replied, assuming a battle stance and signaling for his team to seal off their location.
Several Sunagakure ninjas appeared behind Mu Yue and her group, flanking them.
However, Yakura had underestimated the strength of Kakashi, Obito, and their team.
Obito heightened his physical abilities by intensely focusing his breathing and enhancing his nature transformation, while also activating his three-tomoe Sharingan. With just his taijutsu, he swiftly took down two special jonin-level Sunagakure ninjas.
Kakashi also activated his Mangekyo Sharingan.
"Phantom Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
In the blink of an eye, the Sunagakure ninjas found themselves surrounded by dozens of Kakashi clones.
Just as they realized it was a genjutsu, the clones' fists connected with their bodies, knocking them out instantly.
The two Sunagakure ninjas didn't even have time to locate the real Kakashi before they were defeated.
Kakashi entered a state of extreme focus, accessing the All-Seeing Eye of the Sharingan.
The Sunagakure special jonin intended to take down Kakashi first and then deal with Obito and the others. However, he quickly abandoned that idea as he felt an immense pressure emanating from Kakashi.
He found himself unable to land a single hit on Kakashi, while all his attacks were easily seen through and countered.
In just over a minute, the five Sunagakure ninjas were incapacitated.
Meanwhile, Mu Yue single-handedly held off the remaining Sunagakure ninjas. Whenever one tried to get past her to engage Kakashi's group, she would swiftly move to intercept and knock them out with a strike, leaving them unconscious on the ground.
Yakura's expression turned grim. This Konoha squad was more powerful than he had anticipated.
"Scorch Style: Over Steam Kill!"
After witnessing Mu Yue's taijutsu prowess, Yakura opted not to engage in close-quarters combat and instead resorted to using his Kekkei Genkai, Scorch Style.
Yakura unleashed a massive amount of chakra, forming six fireballs the size of human heads, which he hurled at Mu Yue with incredible speed.
Mu Yue didn't underestimate the technique just because of the size of the fireballs; Scorch Style was far more formidable than regular fire-style jutsu.
"Water Style: Great Waterfall Technique!"
Mu Yue channeled a vast amount of chakra, unleashing a torrent of water that resembled a massive waterfall, rushing toward the Sunagakure ninjas.
"A water style ninja, huh? That's a bit troublesome, but not a big problem," Yakura remarked, his expression unchanging as the terrifying torrent of water bore down on him.
Scorch Style, a fusion of wind and fire chakra nature transformations, differed significantly from regular fire jutsu. Water style techniques couldn't effectively counter it.
Under Yakura's control, the fireballs ignored the gushing water and continued their relentless assault on Mu Yue.
The water rapidly evaporated, and while Yakura's fireballs diminished in size, they didn't extinguish like ordinary flames.
"Ice Beam!"
Mu Yue leaped lightly onto the surface of the water and raised her hand, shooting a beam of icy energy into the torrent, instantly freezing it. Yakura's Scorch Style flames dissipated as they struggled against the ice.
"Ice Style?" Yakura looked at Mu Yue with surprise. He hadn't expected to encounter such a powerful ice style user from Konoha.
Shush!
Mu Yue unleashed a barrage of Flying Thunder God Kunai, ensuring that none of the Sunagakure ninjas, including Yakura, were left untouched.
Of course, Yakura was far too skilled to be hit by such a mundane projectile. He sidestepped with ease, dodging the kunai.
"Scorch Style: Flame Surge!"
Yakura changed tactics and opted for a larger-scale ninjutsu attack.
He expelled a massive amount of Scorch Style flames from his throat, creating a small sea of fire that rushed toward Mu Yue.
Even though his opponent also possessed a Kekkei Genkai, Yakura remained confident in his victory.
Technically, there was no direct hierarchy of strengths and weaknesses between different Kekkei Genkai. However, Yakura believed that his Scorch Style had the upper hand against ice style. It was common for flames to melt ice, but he had never seen ice freeze flames.
In response to Yakura's Scorch Style jutsu, Mu Yue neither cast a jutsu nor tried to dodge. She simply remained in place, gathering chakra.
"What's this person up to?"
Mu Yue's actions set off alarm bells in Yakura's mind.
Given Mu Yue's demonstrated strength, it was clear that she wasn't intimidated by his jutsu. She must have had some secret technique up her sleeve.
Yakura warily scanned their surroundings with his peripheral vision but detected nothing amiss. The other Konoha ninjas also remained still, giving him no clues.
Just as Yakura was filled with doubt, Mu Yue made her move.
Shush!
Yakura's vision blurred for a moment, and he instinctively kicked out in front of him.
A dull thud rang out as Yakura's face made intimate contact with the ground, creating a small crater.
"Lord Yakura!" exclaimed a Sunagakure ninja, his face filled with disbelief as he watched his leader fall.
Yakura was the hero of Sunagakure. He had many admirers within the village, and during the period when the Third Kazekage went missing, Yakura was a strong contender for the position of Fourth Kazekage.
"It's the Yellow Flash!" exclaimed another Sunagakure ninja, recalling the recent fame of the Yellow Flash in the Grass Country battlefield and the war with the Land of Hot Water.
"Shouldn't he be on the battlefield? Why is he here in the Rain Country?" wondered another Sunagakure ninja, perplexed.
Mu Yue was inherently kind-hearted. Seeing the Sunagakure ninjas so worried about Yakura, he immediately decided to let them join their leader on the ground.
Whoosh!
Mu Yue once again activated the Flying Thunder God Technique, appearing beside the Sunagakure ninjas and swiftly taking them all out in a matter of seconds.
"These Sunagakure ninjas are weak. Aside from that female ninja with green and yellow hair, did the others even last ten seconds?" commented Obito.
As Mu Yue had instructed them to stay back, Obito and his team did not move to assist Mu Yue, even after dealing with the Sunagakure ninjas behind them.
Obito longed to fight alongside Mu Yue, but he didn't want to get in the way. He trusted that Mu Yue had a good reason for asking them to maintain their distance.
"It's not that the Sunagakure ninjas are weak; it's that Teacher Mu Yue is too strong," Kakashi corrected.
Kakashi turned to Obito. "Do you know who that female ninja with the green and yellow hair is? The one you mentioned earlier."
Obito scratched his head and then shook it. "Is she a famous ninja? She doesn't seem particularly strong."
Technically speaking, Mu Yue had only used three jutsu to defeat Yakura, making it seem effortless and straightforward.
"That's why you should brush up on your knowledge of the ninja world," Kakashi sighed.
"Her name is Yakura. She's known as the Hero of Sunagakure and has mastered the Scorch Style bloodline limit. Anyone touched by her Scorch Style flames instantly turns into a mummified corpse. She's a well-known powerhouse in the ninja world," Kakashi explained to Obito.
Although Yakura had fallen quickly to Mu Yue, Kakashi knew that there were multiple factors at play.
The biggest factor was intelligence. Kakashi didn't think Mu Yue would be like Obito, unaware of such a renowned ninja as Yakura. So, Mu Yue had prior knowledge about Yakura.
On the other hand, it was unlikely that Yakura knew about Mu Yue, as Mu Yue kept a low profile.
Yakura had no idea that Mu Yue had mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, so it was understandable that he was taken out so swiftly by a close-range attack.
Mu Yue's victory over Yakura seemed effortless, but Kakashi knew that he, Obito, Guy, and Asuma together might not have been able to defeat Yakura.
The power of Scorch Style was immense. If they were hit by it, even Rin's medical ninjutsu might not be enough to heal them in time.
"Is this really common knowledge?" Obito asked, unable to contain his curiosity. "How did you know all this, Kakashi?"
Obito felt that this was far from common knowledge.
"It's not just common knowledge; it's also a basic skill for ninjas. Don't you understand the importance of intelligence in the ninja world?" Kakashi looked at Obito, exasperated.
"Pay more attention to the goings-on in the ninja world," Kakashi advised.
Without further ado, Kakashi started walking towards Mu Yue, and Genma, who had already gone over while they were discussing Yakura.
"So what if she's the Sunagakure Hero? We still took her down, Teacher Mu Yue and the rest of us," Obito muttered as he followed after Kakashi.
"Does this count as a thorough investigation? If Konoha really wanted to deal with Sunagakure, do you think you'd still be alive right now?" Mu Yue asked, his eyes fixed on Yakura, who was slowly picking himself up from the ground.
Although Lady Chiyo probably didn't like Yakura, if she found out that Mu Yue had killed him, she might even pop open a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
However, Yakura's position in Sunagakure was indeed significant, and killing him could easily escalate into a diplomatic incident. Mu Yue didn't want Konoha to fast-forward to a scenario where they were ganged up on by the four major ninja villages. That wouldn't be a pleasant situation.
"You should focus your attention more on Cloud or Rock Village."
"The Yellow Flash indeed lives up to his reputation. This time, it was my mistake. I will re-investigate when I return," Yakura apologized and accepted Mu Yue's suggestion.
"My name is Mu Yue. Don't mistake me for someone else next time," Mu Yue said, leaving with the slightly shaken client toward their destination.
Yakura and the other Sunagakure ninjas were left standing there, unsure of what to do next.
(End of Chapter)
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