Konoha has never been a messenger of justice. It's just that Naruto and Sasuke became saviors later on, making it seem more righteous.
The Will of Fire they promote is also about "protecting the village" rather than "protecting the ninja world."
As for whether the ninja world is peaceful or not?
As long as the village is fine, they turn a blind eye.
After Asuma was wrapped in bandages, Kiyoshi suggested taking a break by the riverbank.
.....
Meanwhile, under the tree where Kiyoshi and Pakura had fought.
Bang!
Pakura slammed the tree using only physical strength.
The deep pit she had created on the surface of the tree became even deeper, to the point where it was about to fall.
As she stood up, there was a small, damp puddle on the ground, causing some ripples.
Pakura knew that Kiyoshi was absolutely humiliating her.
She bit her lip and straightened her combat uniform, leaning on the swaying tree to stand up.
Thinking of Kiyoshi's dismissive gesture, Pakura couldn't suppress the anger in her heart.
What did he take her for?
Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from not far away.
Pakura looked up and saw Baki, clutching his arm, constantly leaping through the forest.
His arm was almost broken, and blood had soaked the clothes wrapped around it.
That layer of clothing was to minimize the traces of blood falling on the ground.
"Pakura, it's good that you're okay."
Baki had thought that Pakura had already been killed, but thankfully she was safe and sound.
It was probably because Kiyoshi was in a hurry to return and didn't want to entangle with Pakura.
Pakura was a rare Kekkei Genkai user in Sunagakure, and also a genius.
If Pakura was lost, it would be a significant loss, to say the least.
"Did that Uchiha do this?"
Pakura asked about Maki's arm.
"It was him!"
A voice responded from a distance.
It was Hoki Suzuki who had caught up.
"Let's go."
Pakura was silent for a moment, and finally spoke.
If they continue to stay here, Kiyoshi and the others might come back for another attack.
They are also likely to encounter other teams.
Their current condition is not suitable for fighting.
Pakura led the way.
Baki endured the severe pain in his arm to hurry along.
Suzuki only had minor injuries, and he supported Baki together.
Suddenly, he noticed that there seemed to be a scratch on Pakura's smooth back.
The scratch stretched diagonally, and even Pakura's skirt had some wrinkles.
Suzuki didn't think much of it, assuming it was a scratch from the fierce battle with Kiyoshi.
...
"It's Kirigakure."
Pakura hadn't gone far when she suddenly raised her hand, signaling Baki and Suzuki to stop.
"You are Pakura of Sunagakure."
Terumi Mei and the others in the distance noticed Pakura's presence.
Their group clearly had traces of a recent battle.
"Does Kirigakure want to stop us?"
Pakura said coldly, making a gesture behind her back.
Baki and Suzuki had already quietly gathered their chakra, ready to fight.
"Stop you? I don't think that's necessary." Terumi Mei shook her head.
According to the information given by the village before departure, Pakura, the genius of Sunagakure, possessed Scorch Release.
But the priority was not high.
Kirigakure was not without Kekkei Genkai similar to Scorch Release. She herself was the best example.
She even had a dual Kekkei Genkais, possessing Lava and Boil release.
Terumi Mei had no intention of targeting Pakura.
She wanted to get another scroll, and then find a team of weaklings.
Why bother fighting a genius from Sunagakure head-on?
So Terumi Mei was more interested in who had made Pakura so miserable.
"Who did you run into? A ninja from Kumogakure?"
Seeing that Terumi Mei had no intention of attacking, Pakura subtly changed her gesture.
The tense atmosphere between the two sides suddenly eased.
"No, it was an Uchiha from Konoha, the ninja with the Sharingan."
Pakura suddenly realized that she didn't even know the name of the ninja who had just laid "hands" on her.
This made the resentment that Pakura had suppressed rise again.
She will definitely take revenge sooner or later.
"Uchiha... Kiyoshi."
Ao, standing next to Terumi Mei, said Kiyoshi's name.
They had just encountered a team of Konoha ninjas, defeated them, and obtained information about Kiyoshi.
Unfortunately, the scroll on the other side was the same as the one held by their own team, so they need to collect other scrolls again.
"Kiyoshi... Kiyoshi..."
Pakura repeatedly murmured this name, as if she wanted to engrave it in her heart.
"In that case, we might as well mind our own business."
Kaguya Katsura, whose eyebrows were short and oval-shaped, said lightly.
Do less meaningless things.
This time, at least they would take a Kekkei Genkai back to the village.
It would be good to take one of the Sharingan or Byakugan.
The function of the Sharingan was more inclined towards individuals, which could quickly increase the strength of a superb ninja.
The Byakugan could be used for strategy and information gathering, which was always beneficial.
"Okay."
Baki opened his mouth, his voice carrying the muffled sound of suppressing the wound.
Such an injury could be said to be a serious blow.
An arm is crucial to a ninja. Once one arm is missing, the efficiency of hand seals will be greatly reduced, and combat power will decline.
If he doesn't get treatment soon, his future might be ruined.
The two teams parted ways there.
Pakura's team went to rest in the distance.
Terumi Mei's team continued to investigate whether there were suitable Kekkei Genkai users.
....
The next day
"Hand over the scroll."
Yotsuki Kei, who was the leader, said.
Beside him were his teammates who had black and white skin.
Their common feature was their strong physique.
"Impossible!"
Hyuga Tetsu immediately responded.
This time, the clan leader had high hopes for them, how could they fail here?
"We Hyuga are the first clan in Konoha, I advise you Kumogakure people to be careful."
"Tetsu." Natsu frowned slightly.
The other side was three ninjas, who didn't look like good people.
Few words are needed when opinions differ.
Yotsuki Kei drew out the sword behind him and charged towards Tetsu with his other two teammates.
Tetsu, Natsu, and Homura got into the starting stance of Gentle Fist, the three vigilantly watching the approaching Kumogakure ninjas.
"Eight Trigrams: Empty Palm!"
"Lightning Release: Fang!"
The simple and elegant Gentle Fist collided with the dazzling Lightning Release.
Five hundred meters away from their battle, Kiyoshi felt the sound.
"It's Lightning Release."
Kiyoshi understood.
Ninjas who are good at Lightning Release...
They are most likely Kumogakure ninjas.
Kurenai asked, "Want to go take a look?"
"Sure." Kiyoshi nodded.
Yesterday they had spent the night near the riverbank.
Kurenai had slept under the bushes, and he and Asuma were responsible for taking turns guarding the night.
Genjutsu consumes more mental energy, so if Kurenai was on night watch, she might have fallen asleep.
After the three rested for a night and made up for some sleep in the morning, they wanted to explore the surrounding area and noticed this commotion.
The distance of five hundred meters passed in a flash, and Kiyoshi and the others soon arrived here.
"Kiyoshi!"
Natsu, who was fighting hard, suddenly saw Kiyoshi and was immediately overjoyed.