Chapter 217: Becoming Famous in the Ninja World
After Tetsuo finished speaking, his eyes immediately focused on Shisui. His gaze, filled with genuine emotions like a warm current, was deeply touching.
Tetsuo was always straightforward and didn't hide his emotions—whether joy, anger, sadness, or happiness, it was clearly reflected in his words and actions. At this moment, he gazed at Shisui with a selfless look, full of admiration for this extraordinary talent.
Shisui was well aware of Tetsuo's candid expressions. This acknowledgment wasn't just because of his own talent but likely because he was a member of the Uchiha Clan. However, it was the affirmation from "one of his own" that made Shisui feel more valued and deeply moved.
This feeling was like finding a soulmate in the vast sea of humanity. No need for many words between them; just one look was enough to convey a thousand words.
But at the same time, Shisui felt a strange sensation in his heart. Tetsuo's gaze seemed not only to acknowledge his own abilities but also to carry a sense of familial bond with the Uchiha Clan. This made Shisui feel conflicted.
In his eyes, the Uchiha Clan was important, but his vision had transcended the boundaries of the clan. If he had to choose between Konoha and the Uchiha Clan, he would unhesitatingly choose the former. After all, he cared more about the peace and stability of the entire village than the narrow concept of the clan, whereas most of the Uchiha might prioritize the interests of their own clan.
Facing the complex and intertwined emotional attachments before him, Shisui couldn't help but think deeply.
"In that case, I'll leave Shisui under your command. Shisui, what do you think?" Shintaro patted Tetsuo's shoulder and completed his last sentence, then turned to look at Shisui, who was meditating, noticing something odd.
"Nothing... nothing at all." Shisui reflexively answered at first, then slowly lifted his head, looked into Shintaro's eyes, and forced a smile, indicating that it really was nothing.
However, none of this escaped Shintaro's sharp observation. He quietly noted Shisui's abnormal behavior but did not take immediate action, knowing that teenagers at this age often felt confused and it was normal to have unique ideas.
Relying on his status in the family and village, Shintaro believed that if Shisui faced a difficult problem or needed answers, he would surely come to him for help.
"In that case, I'll take the first step. You continue the patrol duty and ensure the security of the border."
After speaking, Shintaro turned and left, returning to his tent. At this moment, only Shisui remained to join Tetsuo's team.
"Let's go. This patrol will not only ensure border security but also allow you to appreciate the beautiful scenery in this border area." Tetsuo said in a friendly tone.
"Alright, Brother Tetsuo." Shisui nodded slightly in agreement.
At the same time, he also decided to temporarily set aside the complicated matters between the village and his clan. After all, the most important thing now was to earnestly complete this patrol mission.
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"This time, we bear a mission personally assigned by Raikage-sama, so we must not fail! Do you all understand?!"
His voice was deafening, echoing in the air as if it would pierce everyone's eardrums.
Ten kilometers from the Fire Country's border defense line, a group of Kumogakure ninjas wearing half-shoulder white vests and forehead protectors stood neatly in several rows.
The ninja standing at the front of the team delivered a passionate speech. His words were so powerful that one couldn't help but wonder if they were really planning to conquer Konoha Village in one fell swoop.
However, in reality, this operation was only a small to medium-scale raid conducted by Kumogakure Village. Compared to the vast border, the number of people on the Kumogakure side this time was only fifty, which was actually insignificant.
But it was precisely this seemingly careless Kumogakure Jonin who cleverly used tactics. He concentrated all his strength at one point, trying to create significant trouble for Konoha in this way.
After all, Konoha Village's forces were relatively dispersed. If Kumogakure could focus its efforts on attacking a specific area, it was highly likely to break through Konoha's defense line.
"Attack!"
With a roar, the Kumogakure ninjas charged forward like arrows. Their figures quickly disappeared into the vast night as they launched their assault toward the Fire Country's border.
When Tetsuo's team realized something was wrong, it was already too late. The enemy was very close, with only two kilometers remaining!
After receiving this shocking news, a thin layer of sweat immediately appeared on Tetsuo's forehead. He stared into the distance with wide eyes, thinking to himself: 'Fifty ninjas from Kumogakure Village rushing toward them with a menacing attitude—how should they deal with this? Should they choose to fight, or should they simply retreat and evacuate?'
If he decided to fight, he might have to reveal the secret of his Mangekyo Sharingan. However, if not stopped, it would clearly violate the professional ethics and essence of being a ninja.
While in a dilemma, Shisui, who was beside him, suddenly said, "Captain Tetsuo, I think it's better for the two of us to take the initiative to block the enemy, then send the other team members to various locations to request reinforcements."
He calmly analyzed, "If we rely solely on sending signal flares for help, we can only hope for at most twenty reinforcements."
"To get stronger support, the only feasible way now is to have the team members personally deliver the emergency situation here to other teams."
After calming down and thinking for a moment, Tetsuo suddenly felt this might work. After activating the Mangekyo Sharingan, his power increased significantly. Even without using the Mangekyo Sharingan, he was stronger than the average Jonin.
And Shisui's strength, Tetsuo knew very well—Shisui already had the power of a Jonin at a young age, and his teleportation technique was highly flexible.
"Good, let's do as Shisui said." Tetsuo immediately gave the order decisively.
As soon as his words fell, the other team members quickly took action. They were well-trained, split into two teams, and flew left and right, clearly to bring reinforcements.
At the same time, Tetsuo stepped forward without hesitation, following Shisui's lead. The two stood side by side, taking the initiative to rush toward the approaching Kumogakure ninjas.
"Only two of them? Not only did they not flee, but they also dared to run toward us. How arrogant!"
Upon seeing this, the Kumogakure Jonin opposite couldn't help but laugh derisively.
However, in his heart, he knew that there must be something extraordinary about the two Konoha ninjas before him who dared to fight with such a small force and even chose to take the initiative.
"Surround them! Don't take them lightly!" The Kumogakure Jonin shouted and commanded.
Facing such strong enemies, he didn't dare be careless at all and immediately ordered his entire force to deploy, intending to form a tight encirclement and approach Tetsuo and Shisui like a copper wall.
Tetsuo's body was like electricity, moving extremely fast, but his hands danced like butterflies, quickly forming mysterious and complex hand seals.
"[Katon: Gokakyu no Jutsu]!"
As he shouted, powerful chakra erupted from his body and gathered in his throat.
Immediately afterward, he suddenly opened his mouth, and a massive fireball was spewed out like a falling meteor, hitting the center of the Kumogakure crowd.
The fireball struck the ground and exploded violently. The blazing fire spread rapidly, forming a terrifying sea of flames.
The flames swept through, instantly engulfing the entire forest, and thick smoke billowed into the sky.
The Kumogakure team, originally united, was thrown into chaos by this sudden event and scattered in panic.
The Kumogakure ninjas were forced to fight alone. Their formation was completely disrupted, and they had no choice but to split into two parts. Tetsuo and Shisui each faced a group of enemies.
In front of Shisui stood two Kumogakure Jonin and ten Chunin. These people were undoubtedly the elite forces in this Kumogakure unit and quite formidable. However, facing such strong opponents, he showed no fear, and a look of determination appeared in his eyes.
As for Tetsuo, he faced a total of thirty-eight Kumogakure ninjas alone, and the pressure was considerable.
Fortunately, due to the previous attack, many of these Kumogakure ninjas suffered burns of varying degrees, and their strength was greatly diminished. Most of them were only mid-level Genin, with only one leading Jonin in charge.
This was very much in line with their combat style.
Shisui's body was agile, and he could face powerful opponents for a long time without being disadvantaged.
Tetsuo's jutsu was powerful. When facing many Chunin and Genin, whose strength was far lower than his, he could easily fight back.
After the two men rushed to the Kumogakure Ninja camp, they showed no signs of defeat. On the contrary, they gave the impression that they were overpowering the Kumogakure Ninjas.
Shisui used [Shunshin no Jutsu] and instantly created ten clones.
The movements of these afterimages were erratic and unpredictable, making it difficult to discern their true intent. With the help of these clones, Shisui easily fended off the attacks of a dozen ninjas in front of him.
On the other side, Tetsuo fearlessly charged into the enemy formation and began an intense close-quarters battle.
The sword in his hand swung powerfully, and each strike carried unmatched force.
Though Tetsuo's desperate and fierce fighting style appeared extremely dangerous, it was effective in holding back a large number of Kumogakure ninjas.
As time passed, the situation reversed, and the balance of victory gradually tilted toward Tetsuo and Shisui.
At this moment, Tetsuo's performance was exceptional. When he raised his sword, more than ten Kumogakure ninjas were killed. This killing aura frightened the other Kumogakure ninjas, who didn't dare to attack them easily.
Shisui also had an outstanding record, using the chaos to disrupt the enemy's position with [Shunshin no Jutsu], taking the opportunity to kill five Chunin.
However, their opponents were not easily defeated. Seeing the unfavorable situation, the Kumogakure ninjas began to use their unique Jutsu one after another, including powerful Lightning Element Ninjutsu and Water Element Ninjutsu.
Soon after, Tetsuo quickly retreated a few steps, plunged his sword into the ground, and rapidly formed hand seals, suddenly spewing a blazing fireball from his mouth.
As the fire hit the ground, it immediately transformed into a massive wall of flames, sweeping forward like a colossal mountain, easily repelling the large-scale attack in front of them.
Before the wall of fire disappeared, Tetsuo suddenly drew his sword and turned to face the Kumogakure ninja who had stealthily approached from behind, attempting a sneak attack.
In an instant, the sword flashed, and a scream echoed. The overconfident Kumogakure ninja was cut in two, dying tragically on the spot.
On Shisui's side, he moved unpredictably, effortlessly dodging all the lightning attacks released by Kumogakure.
Even Ninjutsu that could track its target was rendered useless, like headless flies, bumping around but never finding Shisui's true body.
At the same time, the short sword in Shisui's hand danced like a fluttering butterfly, and every slash emitted a blazing sword energy. This sword energy rushed toward the enemy, killing a Chunin in an instant.
It's worth noting that the enemies Shisui was facing were all elite members of Kumogakure. Therefore, each loss of such a strong person was a significant depletion and loss to their overall combat strength.
The Kumogakure side, which initially had an absolute numerical advantage, had long lost its glory, and they had no choice but to accept this harsh reality.
The fierce attack launched by fifty Kumogakure ninjas not only failed to achieve any results but was also easily countered by the two seemingly young and immature ninjas in front of them!
If they continued to fight, the inevitable outcome awaiting them was the annihilation of their entire force.
A Kumogakure Jonin on Shisui's side was the leader of the Kumogakure forces.
Observing the battlefield situation, his face became serious. Seeing the situation worsening, the commander made a decisive decision and shouted without hesitation: "Retreat!"
When the other Kumogakure ninjas heard this order, they seemed to grasp a lifeline and felt as if they were being pardoned. Not daring to delay, they immediately turned and ran shamefully to the rear.
However, what the Kumogakure ninjas never expected was that in their hasty retreat, their backs were left unguarded, open to the attacks of Tetsuo and Shisui.
Undoubtedly, this was a very foolish decision, tantamount to seeking death.
Tetsuo and Shisui had no intention of showing mercy when facing their enemies, delivering fatal blows as they pursued. Shisui's [Shunshin no Jutsu] quickly caught up to the Kumogakure ninjas, and in the blink of an eye, they eliminated two more Chunin.
Tetsuo arrived before anyone could use ninjutsu. The power of his fire-element ninjutsu was astonishing, instantly killing several ninjas. He quickly raised his sword and moved forward, slaying several Kumogakure ninjas who had been burned by his flames.
The battle turned into a massacre, and the Kumogakure Jonin was forced to stay behind to stop the two men from going on a rampage.
Tetsuo's eyes turned red, and he fully activated the Mangekyo Sharingan, using its powerful ocular technique to support an illusion, instantly killing the Kumogakure Jonin in front of him.
After that, all the enemies before them were wiped out, while Shisui used his clones to pursue several Chunin who were trying to escape, simultaneously blocking two Jonin in front of him.
By the time Tetsuo arrived, all the Chunin enemies on Shisui's side had been eliminated, leaving only two Jonin-level opponents.
It was too late for the two Jonin to escape now, and they were killed together by Tetsuo and Shisui.
When reinforcements arrived, everyone was shocked by the scene before them.
Tetsuo and Shisui had actually annihilated all fifty attacking ninjas, and from that moment on, the two of them became famous in the ninja world.
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