Chapter 60:
"Yeah, those crows are way too small. Even if we catch them, it's useless. Let's go look for something better. If we can find a wild boar…"
Inuzuka Kiba laughed happily beside them, as if he could already see the scene of everyone admiring him after a successful hunt.
"Woof woof!"
After walking a few more steps, Akamaru, who was nestled in Kiba's arms, suddenly barked. Its bared teeth made it obvious that something was wrong.
"Everyone, be careful!"
Shikamaru warned them and began observing their surroundings. After confirming the direction, he signaled everyone to jump into the trees and hide.
Once they were up in the trees, they saw what the abnormality was.
It really was a wild boar. Although it looked like a half-grown adolescent, the boar was currently injured in one leg and was limping straight toward them.
"An injured wild boar. One of these should be enough for us to hand in…"
Kiba looked down at the wild boar and once again felt that their good luck had arrived.
If they really brought a wild boar back, all the scenes he had imagined could come true.
"Something's not right… How did this boar get injured? If it was a trap in the mountains, the location seems a bit off…"
Shikamaru watched the approaching wild boar. Its appearance was too convenient.
Although luck could play a part, with the four of them dealing with an injured boar that couldn't run fast, it shouldn't be difficult. He was just worried about what might come after…
"Come on, Shikamaru, don't worry so much. Even if something else happens, we can just run up into the trees!"
Naruto spoke from the side. If they didn't act soon, the boar would be right under their feet.
Although someone was secretly scheming, if they didn't step into the trap, how could the follow-up events unfold?
These people seemed to be not only Anbu but also included several Root members.
That old bastard Danzo really loved causing trouble every day. Was he so bored that he was rotting away?
"Fine. Kiba, you and Naruto dig a trap over there. Make it fast. Sasuke, you work with me to drive the boar into the trap…"
After quickly assigning roles, Shikamaru jumped with Sasuke onto a lower branch close to the ground and waited for the boar to approach.
As for the two digging the pit, he believed this small task wouldn't be too difficult for Naruto and Kiba.
"Naruto, you idiot, hurry up!"
Kiba tossed one of the tools from his back to Naruto. They had received these from Iruka-sensei before setting out.
They were originally supposed to dig the trap first and then lure the animal over, but plans had changed. Their task was now quite heavy.
"Stop calling me an idiot. You hurry up too!"
Naruto grabbed the shovel and quickly started digging.
The wild boar was still some distance away. As long as Shikamaru could really control it and trap it in the pit, killing it shouldn't be difficult.
The early stage would go smoothly. It was the bloodthirsty animals hidden in the shadows that were the real trap prepared for them!
They really were ruthless. To test him and Sasuke, they had even included Kiba and Shikamaru. If there were any casualties, the Inuzuka and Nara clans would cause chaos.
The Inuzuka family still had a sister, but the Nara family only had Shikamaru. If he died young, the position of heir…
He wondered if Danzo had gotten approval from the Third Hokage before carrying out this operation. If it was done with the Hokage's knowledge, there should be some specially assigned people waiting to provide protection…
They would just have to wait and see. Perhaps those Anbu were there for exactly that purpose.
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