RNP Chapter 33 Encounter
Chapter 33 Encounter
Genma only briefly considered Karin's mother before putting it out of his mind.
The next day, around 8 a.m., Xuanma and his father, Yu Fenglan, went out together and then parted ways.
Genma went directly to the village entrance, while the latter had to go to the Hokage Building first.
This time, it was Genma who arrived at the village entrance first, and after a while, Shizune and the others arrived one after another.
"This is a protection mission. Let's wait a moment; the target should be here soon."
Hatake Sakumochi.
Xuanma and the other two nodded, not surprised by this.
They have carried out many similar tasks since graduation.
After waiting a moment, Shizune suddenly tugged at Genma's sleeve: "Hey, isn't that Uncle Arashi?"
Xuanma turned his head to look, and indeed it was so, so he nodded: "Yes, they said they would also be leaving the village to carry out a mission today."
Jingyin suddenly realized, and after Yu Fenglan arrived, she quickly bowed and said, "Uncle Lanye!"
Yu Fenglan greeted her with a smile, "Jingyin, good morning!"
Yamashiro Aoba also bowed quickly: "Greetings, Lord Arashiya, I am Genma's companion, Yamashiro Aoba."
Yu Fenglan was less casual: "Hello, hello, no need to be so polite, just call me uncle like Jingyin does."
Yamashiro Aoba readily agreed: "Yes, Uncle Arashi, are you also going out of the village on a mission?"
Yu Fenglan nodded with a smile: "Yes, it's been a long time since we've left the village to go on a mission."
"Sakumo, we'll have to trouble you this time!"
Genma blinked: No way?
Shizune quickly asked, "Uncle Lanye, are you the one we're protecting?"
Yu Fenglan also smiled and said, "If I'm not mistaken, that should be it."
Sakumo Hatake affirmed from the side, "That's indeed the case."
Xuanma feels a bit strange.
It seems reasonable for a son to protect his father.
But... I'm still a 9-year-old child, is that reasonable?
The two adults exchanged a few more words, and then Hatake Sakumo said, "Everything is ready, let's set off!"
The group immediately set off, and after leaving the village, they all used their teleportation techniques to leap into the air and begin their journey.
"Genma, I never expected that it would be your team protecting me."
On the way, Yu Fenglan also explained to her son.
Genma didn't seem to mind: "Although this arrangement feels a bit strange, it's nothing."
"However, from now on, Arashi, you are the one we are protecting, so you must abide by the rules."
Yu Fenglan was immediately embarrassed, and reluctantly nodded, "Okay!"
Yamashiro Aoba couldn't help but say, "Uncle is also a Jonin-level ninja, so he shouldn't need our protection, since he's much stronger than us."
Sakumo Hatake, who was at the very back, said, "Aoba, that's not the case."
"As the protected personnel, safety is the most important thing in the entire team, and this has nothing to do with strength."
Actually, this arrangement is not reasonable.
Since Yu Fenglan is also Xuanma's son, if they really encounter danger, he will probably break the rules.
Or rather...
Sakumo Hatake frowned inwardly, unable to fathom the intentions of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Upon hearing Hatake Sakumo's words, Yamashiro Aoba immediately replied earnestly, "Uncle Arashi, don't worry, we will definitely protect you and complete the mission successfully."
Yu Fenglan laughed awkwardly, "Then I'll leave it to you."
At that moment, Genma's thoughts had already flown to Kusagakure.
Yesterday I was thinking about whether to kidnap Karin's mother, and now it seems like the opportunity has come?
"However, if the commotion gets too big, it won't be easy to handle."
"My Substitution Jutsu can now cover a distance of 15 meters to switch places. With my chakra reserves, it doesn't seem like a big problem to quickly and silently take someone away."
"But another question is whether Karin's mother is willing to leave if she is indeed in Kusagakure."
"If you don't want to, then we'll knock you out and take you away?"
After thinking it over, Genma decided to wait until they arrived at Kusagakure before making a specific decision.
Furthermore, we must prioritize this mission and not allow it to be affected.
……
The team's journey was not fast, and they did not arrive at the border of the Land of Fire until the evening of the second day.
After resting at the border for one night, the team crossed the border early the next morning and officially entered the Land of Grass.
The Land of Grass is also a country with extensive vegetation coverage, and it has many giant fungi that the Land of Fire does not possess.
Upon entering the Land of Grass, Hatake Sakumo quickened his pace, moved to the front of the group, and gave the order: "From now on, enter battle preparation mode."
"Xuanma, Qingye, you two take turns sensing."
"Shizune, your mission is to stay by Arashi's side."
Xuanma and the other two nodded in unison.
Yu Fenglan opened her mouth, but in the end she said nothing, silently accepting the children's protection.
"Aoba, my chakra is plentiful, I will take the lead and you will follow."
After Sakumo Hatake made the arrangements, Genma addressed Aoba Yamashiro.
Yamashiro Aoba nodded: "Understood."
Genma immediately used his sensory ninjutsu, and his Yin Release chakra transformed into countless tree branches that grew outward, weaving into a net that continuously expanded and enveloped all directions.
He was already very proficient in this technique, and because of the strength of his own chakra and the depth of his Yin Release nature transformation, he no longer needed to form hand seals to perform it.
Unexpectedly, Xuanma reaped the rewards very quickly.
"Three people behind us... These aren't enemies, they're the Dark Guard?"
Genma was unsure and immediately reported to his teacher, Hatake Sakumo.
Sakumo Hatake said, "They are indeed an ANBU squad. Just keep an eye on them."
Yu Fenglan looked at his son with surprise: "Xuanma, your perception skills have surpassed mine. Even I couldn't sense what was happening behind us."
Genma said in a serious tone, "It's only natural that the student surpasses the teacher, Lord Arashi, after all, you often say that I inherited your wisdom."
Upon hearing this, Shizune couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
With a hint of helplessness, Yu Fenglan said to Hatake Sakumo, "Having a son who is too outstanding also has its downsides, Sakumo, I think you feel the same way!"
Sakumo Hatake couldn't help but smile: "Yes, the children have grown up."
Aoba Yamashiro's expression was slightly strange, and she thought to herself, "Is Uncle Arashi showing off that he has a genius son like Genma?"
Although they were chatting, Genma and Yamashiro Aoba did not forget their mission.
Moreover, the team's marching speed has also decreased significantly compared to before.
"teacher!"
Yamashiro Aoba suddenly issued a warning.
Sakumo Hatake, who was in front, immediately raised his hand, and the entire group stopped instantly.
The moment his body landed, Xuanma's senses spread out at top speed.
"1, 2, 3, ... there are many of them, they are clones."
Xuanma stared ahead, where towering giant trees blocked out the sky, and huge mushrooms stood tall, making people look like ants among them.
"Also, watch out on your left, at the eight o'clock direction!"
"And behind that, at the 5 o'clock position, he's moving."
Yu Fenglan exclaimed inwardly, "Good lad, he's already this strong?"
I knew beforehand that my son was better than me, but I didn't expect him to be this much better.
His perception speed, distance, and accuracy far surpassed those of his father, who taught him ninjutsu.
As expected of his genius son who inherited his wisdom!
Although surrounded, Yu Fenglan was not nervous at all, but filled with pride and joy.
Well done!