The moon reached the middle of the sky.
Haruki's Wood Clone crept into Shimon Hiruko's tent.
"Who?"
Shimon Hiruko sensed Haruki appearing in front of him and instinctively spoke up.
"It's me."
"What's up?"
"The plan has changed. Sakumo Hatake is going to assign the Hyuga clan's Ninjas to each squad. After I asked Lord Tanzo, he suggested we act now."
"Sure, what should we do?" Shimon Hiruko nodded in agreement. Naturally, he hoped to act as soon as possible.
"According to the news sent back by Lord Tanzo, they're stationed near Nobu."
Haruki summoned a Storage Scroll and took out the Cloud Ninja's clothing and Forehead Protector.
"Let's go now." Shimon Hiruko immediately put on the clothes.
"Be careful not to be discovered by the Anbu." Haruki reminded him.
"I've lived in Konoha for nearly thirty years and am familiar with your Root. How could the mere Anbu detect my tracks?"
Shimon Hiruko looked up at Haruki, looking dissatisfied.
He always thought this guy looked down on him.
"That's good."
Haruki made a leap and left the tent.
Shimon Hiruko's eyes showed a killing intent.
Humph, I'll get the Wood Release for sure one day.
The Wood Release of Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, who was invincible, was considered by him to be one of the best and strongest Kekkei Genkai.
On the other hand.
Haruki's real body was having tea with Sakumo Hatake.
"You're a bit impatient."
Haruki took a sip of tea and then slowly put down the teacup.
However, Sakumo Hatake gulped down the tea.
"Are you overthinking? The Anbu haven't sent any news yet. Maybe there isn't a traitor in our camp."
"You're thinking too highly of them. Remember, even a partner may betray you." Haruki stroked the teacup and said casually.
"But it's only a minority." Sakumo Hatake disagreed with his view. "As a commander, I have to trust my subordinates and cherish my companions."
"It seems you're really not suitable to be a commander." Haruki said directly.
"I never wanted to be a commander in the first place." Sakumo Hatake sighed. "I'm only suitable for carrying out duties."
"What about the Hokage position?" Haruki pointed at his Hokage half - sleeve. "Your current reputation surpasses that of the Sannin. Without accident, you'll be the next Hokage."
"I know my limits and I'm not cut out for the Hokage position." Sakumo Hatake shook his head.
"You're quite free - spirited."
Haruki had known him for some time, and indeed his personality was not suitable for the Hokage position.
But it's a pity that the Hokage position is so alluring.
Anyone who poses a threat can't escape Tanzo Shimura's clutches.
"Lord Hatake, Lord Haruki."
An Anbu Ninja appeared.
As the troops directly commanded by the Hokage, they were in charge of intelligence.
Even during the war, it was no exception.
"Just now, we found two Cloud Ninjas leaving our camp."
"Cloud Ninjas?" Sakumo Hatake's face darkened. "Did you see who they were clearly?"
"No. These two are very familiar with our Anbu. We were just lucky to notice their tracks at the checkpoint Lord Haruki mentioned. To avoid tipping off the enemy, we didn't approach them."
"Damn it!" Sakumo Hatake slammed the table. He really hated those who betrayed their comrades.
"Where did they go?" Haruki continued to ask on behalf of Sakumo Hatake.
"To the Hyuga clan's camp at Nobu."
"Haruki, you were right." Sakumo Hatake stood up. "Let's go and rescue them right now."
"Wait a minute, Sakumo."
Haruki stopped him and then looked at the Anbu ninja. "Have the Sand Ninja shown any signs of movement?"
"No."
"We need to leave most of our troops here to prevent the ninjas from Sunagakure from noticing our unusual actions."
Haruki suggested, "There shouldn't be too many Cloud Ninja. After all, the two Jonin who attacked you might be A and Bee from the Cloud Hidden Village, the heir to the Raikage and the Jinchuriki of the Eight - Tails respectively. Their strength is extraordinary."
Sakumo Hatake immediately frowned.
Although the information from the Anbu was just an inference, he had fought them personally and knew they were extremely difficult opponents. Even if they weren't A and Bee, it should be no problem for them to deal with the forty ninjas of the Hyuga clan.
"Take twenty Jonin."
"I'll go with you too." Haruki said.
"What the hell are you going as a medical ninja? It's too dangerous," Sakumo Hatake objected.
"Of course, it's to save people."
Haruki rubbed his forehead, revealing a diamond - shaped mark, the Yin Seal.
"You should know this ninjutsu. Even if all of you die, I may not."
Sakumo Hatake hesitated a little and finally agreed to his request.
With a medical ninja as skilled as Haruki, their group would be much safer.
...
"Shadow Clone Jutsu."
Haruki and Shimon Hiruko performed the jutsu at the same time, and six clones immediately appeared.
The Byakugan of the Hyuga clan could see through clones.
However, the Shadow Clone Jutsu developed by Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, had a physical form and could use chakra.
At first glance, they were no different from the real ones.
"Can you use Lightning Release?" Haruki asked.
"No."
"Then I'll attack. We'll fight and retreat, and lead them to that forest."
After Haruki finished speaking, he and his clones put on masks.
He leaped directly into the air.
Purple lightning surrounded him, forming a suit of armor.
Although he didn't know the Raikage's Taijutsu Lightning Release: Lightning Armor, he had a Lightning Release ninjutsu that could achieve a similar visual effect.
He was extremely fast.
In an instant, he appeared on the bank of the Nobu and formed hand seals with both hands.
Lightning Release: Thunderbolt!
This chapter is not over yet!
A large amount of lightning passed through his hands and into the river, and continuous screams immediately rang out.
Haruki looked at the distant camp.
At this time, the camp was brightly lit by fire.
A large number of ninjas flew towards him.
There was a soft sound.
There were various ninjutsu in the night sky.
Although the Hyuga clan was famous for the Byakugan and Taijutsu, it didn't mean they didn't use ninjutsu.
Now that the distance was relatively far, the Gentle Fist couldn't be used.
Haruki naturally wouldn't let them get close.
He and his clones kept shooting lightning - flashing electric balls while walking to lure the enemies and keep them at a safe distance.
To make sure the enemies would chase them, Shimon Hiruko even launched a powerful attack and injured several people.
"I'll go and prepare a ninjutsu."
Haruki turned around in mid - air and disappeared into the forest.
In just a moment, Shimon Hiruko and the Hyuga clan ninjas also all entered.
Haruki quickly formed hand seals.
A huge amount of chakra soared into the sky like a giant dragon, sweeping across the entire forest at an exaggerated speed.
"What?!"
The pursuing Hyuga ninjas suddenly looked up.
An unimaginable sense of oppression, as if the Shinigami was approaching, made the earth tremble.
"That guy!"
Shimon Hiruko couldn't help but feel tremendous panic and desire well up inside him.
He had heard about the might of Wood Release, but seeing it with his own eyes and experiencing it firsthand far exceeded his imagination.
Wood Release: Nativity of a Sea of Trees!
The earth cracked, and wherever the power passed, there was a howling noise.
All the trees swelled and grew crazily.
The gaps were filled, leaving only the destructive power that set off wave after wave of ripples.
"Damn it! What are you doing?"
Shimon Hiruko was utterly shocked, his face showing disbelief.
Like the other Hyuga ninjas, he was tied up by the branches and couldn't move.