章 249: Chapter 249: Qingyan Takes Action, The Explosive Hammer Strike!
Hyuga Oyo felt a pang of frustration as he assessed the situation. If he were alone, these five enemies wouldn't pose much of a challenge. As an elite jounin—his strength further enhanced by Reiki's treatments—he could handle them without much trouble. But with Asuma, still just a genin, and Reiki to protect, the situation was far more complicated.
"Go!" one of the masked attackers barked, and the five enemy ninjas launched their offensive. Their target was clear: Asuma, the Hokage's son.
"Reiki, protect Asuma! Stay within my reach!" Hyuga commanded, chakra already gathering in his fists. He swiftly took a series of potions for clarity, stamina, and recovery.
"Clang, clang, clang!" Kunai clashed as Hyuga deflected them, creating a defensive barrier around his team.
"Thunder Release: Lightning Strike!" A burst of electricity crackled toward Asuma, who barely had time to react.
"Soft Fist: Thousand Nets!" Hyuga spun into action, intercepting the attack with a flurry of precise strikes that nullified the jutsu. His expression turned grimmer as he realized the challenge ahead. If not for Reiki and Asuma, he could have dispatched these foes easily, but their presence complicated the battle.
"The Hyuga clan's soft fist is truly impressive! I'll take those Byakugan for myself!" the lead ninja shouted, lunging at Hyuga with a short sword.
"Damn it!" Hyuga cursed. "Reiki, take—"
"Clang!" The clash of blades silenced his warning. The enemy's slash was parried, and Hyuga created a shadow clone to buy time and cover his teammates.
Suddenly, a spear pierced through one of the masked ninjas from behind, splattering blood across Hyuga's face. He blinked, stunned.
"A puppet user?" Hyuga muttered, wiping the blood from his cheek. "No matter, thanks for the assist!" He turned to continue protecting Reiki and Asuma.
The unexpected death of their comrade sent the other attackers into a frenzy. "Retreat!" one shouted, but before they could, a red blur slammed down onto one of them, pinning him to the ground. The impact knocked him unconscious, and the next moment, the red figure's fist crushed the ninja's skull with terrifying force.
"Qingyan?" Reiki's eyes widened in surprise as he recognized the small, fierce figure. The last thing he expected was for Qingyan to show up here. But there was no time for questions.
With Murasame in hand, Reiki dashed toward another ninja, who froze in terror.
"Slash!"
**[One Strike Kill: Burial!]**
Two of the attackers lay dead in moments, leaving only two remaining. One was pinned by Qingyan, while the other struggled under Hyuga's overwhelming force, unable to escape or resist.
"Reiki… why did they… try to kill me?" Asuma's voice shook as the realization dawned on him. His grip on the kunai trembled as sweat dripped down his face.
"I don't know," Reiki replied, eyes darkening. "Hyuga Oyo-sama, please leave one alive. I'll need to question him."
Hyuga, wary but compliant, glanced at Reiki. "Be careful, Reiki." He then noticed Qingyan, eyes wide with unease. "Don't go near that thing! Its chakra is erratic—it might turn on you!"
"It's alright." Reiki approached Qingyan. "Qingyan, you did well. He's down. Let's step back now."
"Hu-chi… hu-chi…" Qingyan's chest heaved as he exhaled heavily. His eyes met Reiki's, and for a moment, the fierce gleam softened to something almost human. With a few deep breaths, he dropped the limp ninja from his grasp and bolted into the darkness.
"Reiki, no!" Hyuga shouted, but it was too late. Reiki had already followed.
…
On a nearby cliff, Qingyan stood, eyes flickering between guardedness and relief as Reiki approached.
"Brother Reiki," Qingyan said, his voice small but clear.
"Qingyan, you told me you'd travel the ninja world next. Why are you here?" Reiki asked, eyes narrowing.
"I… I was near Konoha and sensed when you left on a mission," Qingyan admitted, looking embarrassed. "So I followed you."
Reiki's eyes widened slightly. "You've been following me the entire time?"
"Yes. I can blend into my surroundings. It's part of my curse—it hides my presence," Qingyan explained.
Reiki's gaze softened. "Is that so? Listen, I told you not to use this energy recklessly. Let me treat you."
He placed his hands on Qingyan's shoulders, and a soft glow enveloped the boy.
**[Ding! Treatment complete. Received 23 treatment points, 1 special fairyland map fragment, and 5 fairy jade.]**
Qingyan stared, eyes wide with wonder. "It's true… I can be healed," he whispered, overwhelmed.
Reiki smiled faintly. "Don't follow me anymore. Pursue your dreams, and when you need me, find me. And if you can, bring me to your clan. They might need my help too."
With those parting words, Reiki turned and disappeared into the night, leaving Qingyan to watch after him, a small, hopeful smile breaking through his usually stoic expression.
As Reiki's figure faded, Qingyan whispered, "Brother Reiki… thank you." And with that, he melted back into the shadows, continuing his journey in the ninja world.
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