Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Natsuki’s Heroic Rescue (Part 2)

Orochimaru’s residence.

Natsuki, Minato, and Nawaki were training.

Tsunade stood not far away, watching them and occasionally offering guidance. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

But she was only a shadow clone.

Tsunade’s real body was at Konoha Hospital—she had a lot of work to do. Using a shadow clone to guide Natsuki and the others was sufficient.

"This is bad!"

A sudden voice rang out. "Something happened! Boss, meow!"

A snow-white cat rushed into the courtyard like a flash of white light.

"Shirayuki, did something happen to Kushina?"

Seeing Shirayuki, Natsuki’s expression changed.

Tsunade and the others also had an ominous premonition.

"She was taken away, meow!"

Shirayuki quickly recounted what had just happened.

"This is a premeditated kidnapping!"

Tsunade immediately made a judgment.

First, two ninjas disguised as Natsuki and Minato had approached Kushina. Then, two ninjas held off the Konoha ANBU.

No matter how you looked at it, they came prepared.

"Teacher Tsunade, I’ll go after them."

Natsuki said urgently. "Besides Shirayuki, Kurobane is also keeping an eye on Kushina."

"You did very well."

Hearing this, Tsunade felt slightly relieved.

She knew Kurobane was a crow.

Right now, the Kumogakure spies were busy escaping Konoha. They might not notice a crow tracking them from the sky.

"But it’s too dangerous for you to go after them alone."

Tsunade added. "Judging from the current situation, their numbers are unknown. It’s highly likely there are more than four people."

"I’ll go too!"

Nawaki gripped the Greatsword Samehada.

"You go to Konoha Hospital immediately and notify my real body. Minato, hurry to the Hokage Building and report this to Teacher."

Tsunade acted decisively, making arrangements in an instant. "Natsuki and I will go after them first. We can’t lose their trail."

Although Nawaki and Minato also wanted to go together, they knew this wasn’t the time to be willful. They split up and set off immediately.

"Teacher Tsunade, I’ll go to a high vantage point to assess the situation."

After speaking, Natsuki leaped up onto a roof.

Clairvoyance!

His eyes instantly underwent a slight change. Everything in the surroundings came into full view.

Looking down from above, Natsuki quickly spotted his summoning beast, Kurobane.

He rushed toward it.

"What did you find?"

Tsunade followed behind.

"I saw Kurobane."

Natsuki replied.

Tsunade was somewhat surprised.

She hadn’t even spotted Kurobane yet—but Natsuki had already found it?

But the situation was urgent. She didn’t think much of it.

"Their speed within Konoha isn’t particularly fast. We must catch up quickly. Once they leave the village, they’ll definitely speed up."

Natsuki reminded her. "I’m going to accelerate, Teacher Tsunade."

After speaking, he used Weight-Type Magic: Gravity Mitigation and Reinforcement Magecraft.

Although his speed increased significantly, it still wasn’t fast enough for Tsunade.

Even if she was just a shadow clone.

The two sped along and finally caught up at the edge of Konoha.

"Teacher Tsunade, are there any other Kumogakure ninjas nearby?"

Natsuki asked calmly.

"I didn’t sense any."

Tsunade shook her head.

"It seems there are only four Kumogakure Jonin involved in this kidnapping."

Natsuki said thoughtfully.

Four Kumogakure Jonin might seem like a small number—but it was actually quite a lot.

"Infiltrating Konoha is no simple task."

After speaking, Tsunade snorted coldly. "Four Jonin infiltrated and weren’t discovered. They truly failed in their duties."

"Teacher Tsunade, there are only two Kumogakure Jonin here. We can attack directly!"

Natsuki suggested seriously.

"Aren’t we waiting for my real body?"

Tsunade hesitated.

"Delays may bring trouble. We can’t let them leave the village."

Natsuki said gravely. "Teacher Tsunade, you know my strength. I killed Akebino Jinin—one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen."

"Then let’s do it!"

Tsunade was not one to drag things out. She immediately agreed.

Shadow Assassin!

Natsuki’s body had already disappeared.

A shadow rapidly approached the two Kumogakure Jonin.

After getting close, Natsuki didn’t attack directly—he immediately cast Water Release: Hiding in Mist Technique.

As the fog permeated the air, his entire body also transformed into smoke.

"What’s going on?"

The young Kumogakure ninja on the left asked, confused. "Why did a thick fog suddenly appear?"

"No—this is the Hiding in Mist Technique!"

The middle-aged Kumogakure ninja on the right immediately warned. "Be careful! There must be someone in the fog!"

But in the next second, they realized something was wrong.

A massive amount of smoke enveloped them, rendering them unable to move.

"This isn’t the Hiding in Mist Technique!"

The middle-aged Kumogakure ninja suddenly roared.

In an instant, dazzling lightning spread out with him at the center.

The lightning surged into the fog, causing it to dim.

"It’s working!"

Seeing this, the young Kumogakure ninja couldn’t help but look delighted.

He didn’t have the same level of strength as the middle-aged ninja—but he was still able to release Lightning Release chakra after being trapped.

"Die!"

Tsunade suddenly appeared.

She clenched her fist and punched the middle-aged Kumogakure ninja.

The immense force caused the spot she hit to cave in.

The lightning on the middle-aged ninja dissipated. He lost consciousness.

"Tsunade?!"

Seeing her, the young Kumogakure ninja was terrified out of his wits.

Tsunade couldn’t be bothered to talk to him. She clenched her fist again.

But she quickly released it.

Natsuki appeared behind the young Kumogakure ninja.

Gripping the Sword of the Thunder God, he swung.

Water Breathing: First Form — Water Surface Slash!

The Sword of the Thunder God, enveloped in water flow, easily severed the young Kumogakure ninja’s head.

Blood splattered like a fountain.

Natsuki stepped back and dispelled the Hiding in Mist Technique and White Smoke Bomb.

"That was easier than I imagined."

Tsunade sighed. "Although your strength isn’t equal to a Jonin, your self-created ninjutsu are numerous and useful. Even a Jonin can hardly escape."

Natsuki didn’t pay attention to her praise. He immediately walked up to the unconscious Kushina.

He took out a vial of Red Healing Potion and moved to pour it down her throat.

"She’s just unconscious."

Tsunade reached out to stop him. "There’s no need to waste a Red Healing Potion."

A surge of green chakra flowed from her palm and covered Kushina.

A moment later, Kushina suddenly opened her eyes.

Seeing Natsuki in front of her, she instinctively shrank back.

Obviously, her memory was still stuck at the moment before she was knocked out.

"Kushina, I’m the real Natsuki."

Natsuki hurriedly explained. "The ones who disguised themselves as Minato and me were Kumogakure Jonin. They’ve already been dealt with by Teacher Tsunade and me."

Kushina subconsciously looked at the corpse on the ground.

She instantly believed Natsuki’s words.

"Natsuki!"

Kushina sat up and hugged him tightly.

"It’s okay now. Don’t be afraid."

Natsuki hugged her petite body, gently stroking her red hair.

The sound of tearing air rang out.

Tsunade’s real body and a group of ANBU ninjas arrived.

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