Mitarashi's face paled slightly upon realizing that Tsunade had left them alone on this journey. They'd chosen to stick close to her for added protection, especially given their impressive performance in the Chunin Exams. But now, they were faced with the very real threat of a Jonin-led ambush, and they'd have to rely solely on each other's strength.
"Everyone, keep moving forward," Reiki said, voice steady. "We're chunin now, and it's time we show them what that means. If they think we're easy targets, let's prove them wrong."
He glanced at Aburame Kaiyo, who confirmed, "We've got six hostiles, one of them a Jonin. I couldn't tell which village."
"Alright," Reiki nodded, formulating a plan. "Shisui, you and Nozuki take on the Jonin. The rest of us will focus on the other Chunin. Remember, there's a skilled medical ninja behind you!" Reiki's encouragement rallied the group, and in an instant, they vanished into the shadows.
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A minute later, the enemy team gathered at a clearing, discussing their ambush.
"The Konoha brats have gone into hiding," one masked ninja reported to the Jonin in charge.
The Jonin shrugged. "They're not the only ones eyeing these Konoha Chunin. Let them hide—eventually, other groups will come after them too, and we'll pick them off then."
But just then, eleven shadows materialized around them, encircling the six ambushers.
"So, this is Konoha's newest batch of Chunin?" the Jonin sneered, unfazed by the sight of his young attackers. "Think you can handle someone who's seen real war? You're just kids playing at being ninja."
Mitarashi didn't respond to the taunts. Instead, he gave the signal, and his team sprang into action.
"Mind Transfer Jutsu!" Yamanaka Kaizo's jutsu shot forth, taking control of one of the enemy Chunin, forcing him into the line of fire as kunai hurtled towards him. With the advantage of numbers, Konoha's Chunin launched a barrage of coordinated jutsu—Wind Style, Fire Style, and a flurry of kunai and shuriken attacks.
Meanwhile, Hayate used his short sword to deliver swift, precise strikes at close range, keeping his opponents off balance.
On the other side of the clearing, the Jonin was faced with Shisui, Nozuki, and Mitarashi, who had locked him down.
"You three really think you can take me?" the Jonin scoffed, hurling a scroll into the air. It unfurled, releasing a torrent of senbon needles aimed at the trio. Simultaneously, he formed seals, summoning his most powerful earth jutsu. "Earth Release: Roof Breaker Technique!"
The ground exploded as jagged stones shot out, tearing up the earth beneath their feet.
Nozuki charged forward, chakra coursing through her fists as she smashed the erupting rocks into pieces. Her powerful strikes allowed her to reach the Jonin, fists glowing with raw strength.
"Wait, she's using Tsunade's monstrous strength technique?" Shisui gasped, recognizing the familiar moves. But this was the first time Nozuki had ever used it in a fight.
"Body Flicker Technique!" Shisui added, appearing in flashes around the Jonin, his blade a silver blur as he attacked from multiple directions, creating dozens of afterimages that kept the Jonin off balance.
As the Jonin focused on blocking Shisui's strikes, Mitarashi leaped in with precise hand seals, casting a lightning-charged Water Style jutsu. "Water Style: Flowing Breakthrough!"
The Jonin, despite his experience, began to falter as the Konoha trio's seamless teamwork closed off his escape routes.
"These kids… they're stronger than they look!" he muttered in frustration. Even his Earth Style armor couldn't fully withstand their constant attacks. Seeing no other way out, he focused his chakra into his fists, thick rock-like armor encasing them. He swung a powerful punch at Nozuki, who met it head-on.
The impact threw her back, blood spilling from her lips. But before the Jonin could recover, she launched herself at him again, relentlessly striking his defenses with chakra-empowered fists.
*This kid fights like she's got nothing to lose,* the Jonin thought, alarmed. Even though he had the upper hand in strength, her fearless onslaught was beginning to wear him down.
"You're tough, but I'm a Jonin. Your punches won't save you!" he taunted, gathering his armor back around his fists for a decisive strike.
"That's what you think," Shisui muttered, seizing the moment. With the Jonin's armor focused on his hands, Shisui's blade found its mark, drawing blood with each swift cut. Sensing a chance, Mitarashi unleashed her final jutsu.
"Lightning Release: Purple Lightning!"
Waves of purple electricity coursed through the water pooled around the Jonin's feet, surging up through his body and paralyzing him with sheer voltage.
"Wh—what's happening?" he stammered, muscles locking up as the purple electricity crackled over him.
Seizing the opportunity, Shisui drove his short blade straight into the Jonin's heart.
With a final sputter, the Jonin's body went limp, and he collapsed, defeated.
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The remaining Chunin soon fell to the rest of the Konoha team's relentless attack. As the dust settled, Shisui and Nozuki regrouped with Reiki, who immediately began treating their wounds.
"That was… incredible teamwork, everyone," Shisui panted, smiling through his exhaustion.
Reiki, focused on healing Nozuki's injuries, grinned. "Looks like the new Konoha Chunin aren't kids to mess with after all."
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Blood trickled from the ninja Shi's mouth as he stared in disbelief. He hadn't expected to meet his end like this, at the hands of these young Konoha Chunin. Yet, a twisted grin spread across his face.
"Haha… If my death could mean taking out a Konoha genius, then it's worth it!" he spat, laughing.
But his laughter died abruptly as Namikaze Nozuki appeared before him, entirely unharmed, her expression calm.
"Sorry to disappoint," she said. "I'm not dead. My arm isn't even bruised."
Shi's face twisted in horror. "Impossible… I know I hit you hard…"
"Here's a tip," Shisui said, smirking. "We have a skilled medical ninja on our team."
Realizing his situation, Shi tried to respond, but before he could, his strength faded, and he crumpled to the ground, defeated.
The remaining five enemy Chunin lay unconscious around them, the fight having ended in Konoha's favor.
Reiki turned to his comrades. "Hayate, Yamanaka, Yamashiro… here are potions for each of you. Remember, if we face another ambush, there's a reward waiting. Also, if you're injured, come to me—I'll handle the treatment free of charge."
The five who had fought valiantly now stood in line as Reiki treated their injuries. Meanwhile, Shisui looked regretful. "We should have kept Shi alive! I forgot about Reiki's… enthusiasm for treating injuries."
Reiki couldn't help but chuckle as he examined their fallen foes. Once he'd treated his teammates, he turned to the five unconscious attackers. With calm precision, he healed them, but not before using his unique technique to extract information from their minds.
"They're rogue ninjas," he murmured, confirming his suspicions. "They see us as valuable hostages, thinking they could ransom us to Konoha or profit from the medicinal potions they heard about." As Tsunade's student, Reiki had attracted more attention than he realized.
Once the five were fully treated, they groggily regained consciousness, only to find themselves encircled by their Konoha captors.
"Now, here's your chance," Reiki said, his voice steady. "I'll give you a ten-second head start. Run as far as you can. After that, we'll pursue you. If you're captured again… the outcome will be death."
With that, Reiki began to count, "Ten…"
The rogues didn't need to be told twice. They bolted immediately, fading into the trees.
"One!" Reiki finished, and with a nod, he and his team set off in pursuit. The chase didn't last long, and one by one, the Konoha Chunin eliminated their targets with swift, decisive efficiency.
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As they regrouped, Reiki noticed that Nozuki's face was unusually tense. Though seasoned, Nozuki still grappled with the reality of taking lives.
"Nozuki," Reiki said gently, "you're a Chunin now. Lord Minato will face countless enemies, and you'll be by his side. To be a ninja is to face difficult choices… but you're strong enough to make them."
Nozuki took a steadying breath, nodding with determination.
The group set up camp as dusk settled around them, a gentle glow cast over the forest.
"Let's rest here for the night," Reiki announced. "Camping in the field is as much a training exercise as any other, and we might encounter another raid."
They decided on a watch rotation, each team volunteering to take turns.
Mitarashi offered first, saying, "Our team will take the first watch."
"We'll take the second shift," Yamashiro said, nodding.
"Third shift for us," Yamanaka added, turning to Reiki. "You three can rest first so that you're ready if we need to fight."
Reiki nodded, grateful for the chance to recharge.
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Meanwhile, not far away, a group of rogue ninjas gathered, grim-faced as they examined the bodies of their fallen comrades.
Hongishi, one of their leaders, glared at the corpses, his face dark with resentment. "These were skilled fighters. Konoha's Chunin shouldn't have been able to defeat them so easily."
Zhi, another rogue, looked uneasy. "Are we really going to attack them again?"
Hongishi clenched his fists. "Yes. If we turn back now, we'll lose more than just this fight." He pulled out a vial of glowing liquid. "Remember, we have the remaining potion. We'll use this to bolster ourselves."
Zhi hesitated, glancing at the ominous potion. "You mean…?"
Hongishi's face was resolute. "Yes. We'll use this potion to level the playing field. It's about time these Konoha brats learned what the real ninja world is like."
The rogues vanished into the night, preparing for one final ambush.
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