In the darkness—
Six Konoha shinobi moved swiftly through the night.
This was an elite squad, composed of one Elite Jonin leading five Jonin.
Not long ago, Yoru had received intelligence that the Rain shinobi had stockpiled a portion of their supplies in a certain location, with relatively weak defenses.
Considering that the Rain Village might be wary of his Observation Haki and therefore unwilling to heavily guard important resources, Yoru dispatched this elite squad to burn the supplies.
The squad leader was Senju Menhui, a shinobi skilled in Fire Release. The other members were also proficient in fire-style techniques.
"Brother, the Rain camp is just ahead. What's the plan?" one of the Jonin asked. He was Menhui's cousin, Senju Jianku, who possessed strong sensory abilities.
This squad had been formed specifically to destroy enemy supplies and cripple their logistics.
"We'll observe their defenses first," Senju Menhui said after a moment of thought. "Jianku, can you sense anything?"
"…No. It's too far," Jianku replied after concentrating for a moment.
"According to the intel, the supplies are stored in a round-roofed building," Menhui said in a low voice, his gaze firm. "We have to find it."
"For Konoha—we complete this mission, even if it costs our lives."
The others clenched their fists, their expressions resolute.
"For Konoha!"
After making their preparations, the six of them donned black combat cloaks and blended perfectly into the darkness as they approached the Rain camp.
Too smooth…
A trace of suspicion flickered in Senju Menhui's eyes.
They had already infiltrated the camp successfully.
But the process had been far too easy.
They had avoided three patrol squads without being detected at all.
Could it be that the Rain shinobi didn't have sensory ninjas stationed here?
Even as unease grew in his heart, Menhui gritted his teeth when he spotted the round-roofed building in the distance.
If they missed this opportunity, they might never get this close again.
Taking the risk, he gestured forward and led the team toward the target.
"…Hm?"
One of the Rain shinobi guarding the building frowned and looked into the darkness.
Something felt off.
He scanned the surroundings carefully, but after a while, found nothing.
He shook his head and chuckled to himself.
Guess I'm just too tense from guarding this place lately.
At that moment—
Several shadows emerged from the darkness like silent reapers.
Before the guards could react, their throats were slit.
Blood sprayed across the ground.
They tried to cry out, but only managed to choke on blood before collapsing lifelessly.
Menhui and his team exchanged glances before rushing into the building.
"Brother! We're going to succeed!" Jianku said excitedly as he looked at the sacks piled high inside.
Menhui's face lit up with joy, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Once we burn these supplies, the Rain shinobi will definitely notice," he said slowly.
He glanced at his teammates.
Each of them had the same determined look.
"Let's meet again in Konoha," Menhui said with a smile.
If not—
Then we'll meet in the afterlife.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
All six of them unleashed their full power. Intense flames surged forth, filling the entire warehouse.
"Brother! These supplies aren't burning!" Jianku shouted in alarm.
"What?!"
Menhui looked closely.
Just as Jianku said—
The sacks were burning on the outside, but not actually catching fire.
Frowning, Menhui tore one open.
The contents spilled out.
He grabbed a handful—
Soil.
It was all dirt.
"Not good! Retreat!"
Menhui's face changed drastically.
BOOM!
A violent explosion erupted.
The Rain shinobi had hidden large numbers of explosive tags beneath the sacks.
Two of the Jonin were caught off guard and instantly blown apart.
Flesh and blood scattered through the air, and the stench of blood filled the warehouse.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Countless senbon and kunai shot toward the remaining four.
"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"
Senju Menhui reacted instantly.
As an elite of the Senju clan, he wasn't only proficient in Fire Release—he had also mastered Earth Release.
His chakra surged as he rapidly formed hand seals. A massive earthen wall rose from the ground, shielding the others behind him.
Thud! Thud! Boom!
The senbon and kunai failed to penetrate the wall.
But—
Some of them were wrapped with explosive tags.
Explosions rang out as the wall was blasted apart.
"Damn it!"
The four Konoha shinobi grimaced.
Outside—
A large number of Rain shinobi had already surrounded them.
The leader stepped forward with a cruel grin.
"Just as expected… you Konoha fools came to your deaths."
"So our bait worked."
He looked at them mockingly.
"If you surrender now, maybe I'll be in a good mood and spare your lives."
Menhui and the others exchanged glances.
Then—
They attacked without hesitation.
"Fire Release: Dragon Flame Bomb!"
Menhui's cheeks puffed as he exhaled a torrent of blazing flames.
The fire surged like a raging dragon, striking from the front, left, and right simultaneously.
The others unleashed their strongest Great Fireball Jutsu.
The blazing inferno roared through the night, threatening to incinerate everything.
The Rain shinobi leader's expression darkened.
"Refusing a chance to live…"
"Water Release: Exploding Water Shockwave!"
"Water Release: Water Spout!"
"Water Release: Flowing Water!"
The Rain shinobi vastly outnumbered them.
A massive wave surged forward, enhanced by countless lower-level water techniques, forming a tidal force that swallowed the flames completely.
Boom!
In front of that overwhelming wave—
The four Konoha shinobi were insignificant.
With bitter smiles on their faces—
They were engulfed.
And erased.
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