Chapter 17: Chapter 17 : Save The Princess
I was able to capture one of the enemy shinobi thanks to them being absolute idiots and depending on that armour a little too much.
Though it mainly because Shadow Possession work against them, still they were trash, they didn't saw me coming at all and even after killing one I didn't get anything from the system meaning their power wasn't more than Genin.
Now that I had to kill a Chunin level or higher shinobi to get their power, I knew that they were not up to the mark. Though I believe they should be chunin level at least power-wise thanks to that armour they were wearing.
Of course, I took the armour, just in case it might be useful.
But the biggest problem was that one of them, the Kunoiche to be exact was able to get away, I knew when I captured that man that there is something missing. The the heat of the battle, I forgot that there were three enemies.
To my utter irritation. She got that bratty actress.
'Why the fuck all the shitty C rank fall's in my part.'
So of course I was irritated as hell and needed a letout.
So, then came the interrogation part, It wasn't pretty but it was as a shinobi I had to do so.
Technically a Yamanaka should be a better option for this kind of job but for a solo player like me, I am everything of this team.
This kind of reminded me of the Waves mission. How Zabuza was after Tazuna, only later that we all learn that the bridge builder lied to all of the cast.
So of course I immediately turned to the Manager and confronted him.
It turned out that what those snow shinobi clowns said was true, Yukie really was Princess Kazahana.
And this bastard didn't even say anything to him. A princess who long ran away from her land because her uncle killed her father and captured the land. What the hell?
Why didn't you say that before?
"We never plan to go any closer to the land of snow as I explained. Still, we are just in the glacier. I never plan to put anyone in danger. The request was guard duty just in case. I never…blab bla bla…. " It doesn't matter.
It's all pointless what he says now anyway.
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And here comes the biggest trouble, Konoha shinobi handbook says that if faced with this kind of situation outside war, the genin team should retreat at once, let alone a single Genin. 'But if I go back now, then all this for nothing. I will get nothing in return as payment. Not to mention the that bratty princess. What will happen to her?
I can't help but grumbled internally and then knowing the reality of the situation finally said.
"I will bring her back, I don't know how but I will. Just give me some time to think." I said to the manager as I sigh with obvious headache coming to my head.
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Later on, when the crew was on the border of the Land of Snow, because where else those thugs will bring the princess beside their base, which is Kazahana castle, we all had to come to the Land of Snow.
I left the crew to settle down. The manager too was apparently a warrior of the snow and working undercover decided to gather his men to attack the Kazahana castle and infiltrate to save their princess, like that gonna work, by the way that was the reason why that manager's financial skills are dog shit.
I wasn't planning on doing this early but considering who I might have to fight next, I knew that I needed to tame my next spirit.
The greater the power of the summoned shikigami, the harder it is to tame it. I knew that to face the upcoming battle I need to tame the shikigami for sure. And I also knew that it's gonna be hard. Really hard.
The next spirit was a bird called NUE.
The biggest problem I'm gonna face when facing this particular shikigami is the flying height. And this is the reason I decided to find a tunnel. If the damn bird escape my reach limit then there is no way I can catch it. But inside a tunnel with both side close with traps wires and bombs. That might just do the trick.
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The tunnel was dark and narrow, the perfect setting for my trap. I could hear the faint, electric hum of Nue's lightning crackling on him as he fly slow in the tunnel, a constant reminder that this shikigami actually have the power to kill me, not like the other two I contracted.
My mind raced through the strategy I had meticulously planned. Everything had to go perfectly; there was no room for error.
As I stepped into the tunnel, I summoned the first of my shikigami, the rabbits. They were swift and nimble, perfect for hindering the moment of the bird. They were small and no more strong than normal rabbits but they had numbers on their side.
Nue's lightning flickered, illuminating the tunnel in sporadic bursts. It was powerful, unpredictable. I needed to keep it grounded, good thing I bougth enough shinobi wire to make his flying almost impossible, there is a invisible and strong razor like wire waiting for that bird almost every few meters.
My hands moved in the familiar seals, calling forth the second shikigami—the toads. They croaked as they materialized, their sticky tongues lashing out to anchor themselves to the walls and floor, creating a network of traps that would restrict Nue's movements even further.
Nue shrieked, a sound that echoed off the tunnel walls, filled with both rage and fear. It unleashed a bolt of lightning that scorched the ground, narrowly missing one of the toads. I gritted my teeth and steadied my breath, I was hiding for the time being, otherwise that bird will fry me first.
"Shadow Possession Jutsu!"
My shadow elongated, racing along the tunnel floor, seeking out Nue. The creature tried to take flight, but the rabbits and toads created a chaotic barrier, forcing it back down. My shadow connected with Nue's, and I felt the familiar sensation of control as its movements mirrored mine.
There was a little lamp I place to just make enough light for me to see what's going on and make shadows move.
But Nue was strong, its resistance palpable. Sweat dripped down my forehead as I struggled to maintain the jutsu. But this was still in the plan, my shadow without any hand sign expanded and the dogs hiding in my shadow immediately jump out. They appeared with a snarl, their keen eyes locked onto Nue. With precise coordination, they lunged, their jaws snapping shut just shy of Nue's feathers, herding it further into the trap.
"Haaa." I immediately acted when the bird was grounded. Taking out the sword from my shadow, the very same which I use to train with Tenten, and attack Nue.
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Chapter 18: Chapter 18 : Kazahana Castle
After a little rest and recovering my chakra, I was finally ready, I soars through the sky on top of his brand-new spirit, I should have contracted this one before others, this one is awesome, mighty useful in almost all situations, defence, attack, travel, what more a man can ask for?
In the Tunnel I wasn't able to see the bird correctly but now I can admire him. It was an bird reddist brown bird with a human like face, though the face strangely was made out of stone. It was big, the more chakra I put into it and bigger I could summon him, just my imagination has to be on the point.
It took 2 hours to find the Kazahana castle, and honestly I was a little afraid to fly on the back of Nue. It didn't even have seat belt. But once I get use to it, it was an amazing view, amazing and cold as fuck.
Did I say how freezing cold this place was ?
Soon I found the place. A mighty castle was in view, though it was looking quite small from the height but still it was impressive.
This was Kazahana Castle in the land of snow.
Infiltrating the castle was not hard at all, just identify an important character who will most likely go inside where Doto is or where Yukie is being kept.
I entered into the shadow of an important-looking guard and got inside, the guard didn't know anything, in fact, this was the best part about this shadow ability that others couldn't sense it, but I am not sure about a sensor type ninja and I doubt that anyone besides members of Hyuga and Naruto with sage mode can find me.
Upon finally entering the castle, I waited until there were not many people left in a single room. And when only two guards were left, the person in whose shadow I was hiding and another person.
I Deciding to act, extended my shadow as neither of the guards was paying attention and bind them. Rather than using shadow possession which will let the man make noise, I use shadow binding to tie them up and even close their mouths before they attract unwanted attention.
Making quick work of them, I was now ready to go after Doto and find Yukie. I made one shadow clone and both of us turned into the two-man they just knocked out. I chose the more important-looking man as I was going after Doto while the shadow clone would find Yukie and bring her to safety.
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The clone navigated the labyrinthine halls with a purpose. He utilized the cover of darkness, slipping past guards and concealed alcoves with practised ease. The urgency of the mission weighed on his shoulders as he sought to locate the bratty princess.
His roam through the maze of the castle, analyzing patterns of patrol and predicting potential places were Yukie cloud be. Clone moved with calculated precision, utilizing every shadow to his advantage, blending seamlessly into the environment.
Clone assessed the situation, mapping out potential escape routes and analyzing the strength of the guards. He strategic mind calculated the odds, considering every possible scenario, in some way better than even the original.
The clone extended tendrils of darkness to ensnare the unsuspecting guards. In a swift and silent motion, they were incapacitated, rendered powerless against shadow manipulation.
With the path clear, the clone moved into action. His swift movements allowed him to reach Yukie's side unnoticed. With a deft touch, he severed the bindings that held her captive.
Yukie's eyes widened in surprise and relief as she whispered, "You?"
The clone, donning a faint smirk, replied in Shika's voice, "Just a shadow clone but yes, lets get youy out of here."
Of course, this let to some heated discussion about the possibility of winning again Doto among Yukie and clone but ultimately the troublesome girl was convince.
Guiding Yukie through the shadows, the clone led her towards safety, leaving the castle's depths behind. That was his only mission after all.
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While my clone was escorting the princess, I finally found where Doto was. But before acting I needed a plan, a plan which would work against Doto as most likely the boss is not an idiot and also has one of those chakra armour and if he does then he has to have the best one out of all. Even with those inferior version of armour using shadow possession is hard, a better armour in this time ?...
Furrowing my brow, I just started to make a plan, currently, I didn't particularly have any powerful attack that could pass through that armour.
Right now I need to find a way to take down this guy. But how to handle break his armour, which he most likely will be wearing inside his clothes ?
If he has a better armour, which my guts say he does, even my Shadow Possession won't work. I don't have a powerful attack like Rasengan right now.
How the hell I am suppose to do this ?
Do I even have to do this ? Killing him is not important, clone would soon find that bratty princess and take her out.
But what's the point. Until this man is here, I won't be able take the princess out. Soon the guards will find out that something is wrong than the entire country might be under lockdown.
Sneaking her out of here, will be hard. Even if I user Nue and fly out, I don't thing that I have enough chakra to do that.
Meaning I have to take Doto out right here and right now…
Think Shika think…
Now is the perfect time to put that Nara brain you got to use. Pull some Shikamaru level plan out of your ass.
I huff and then sat down. Tying to contemplate every and all things I have going for me right now. And the try to use them to handle this guy.
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And then suddenly something come to me, like a light bulb lit up inside my head.
"That… that could work…If what I am thinking is right then it could definitely work.
But I have to be quick…
Time in this situation is the most important part. If I can't hold that man back for long, or even one part of my plan didn't work then I am doom.
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