Naruto: Shadow Master of Nara Clan

Chapter 130: The Name of the Elite (Part 2)

With a command from Koshino, Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu nodded excitedly, then followed Koshino's steps, disappearing into the tent.

Undoubtedly, being able to go to the battlefield with Koshino, rather than with Might Duy, gave Guy and the others a long-awaited outlet for their suppressed excitement!

Who is Koshino?

He is someone who can single-handedly flatten the Hyuga Clan's camp!

He is someone who has repeatedly achieved great feats amidst the encirclement of the Mist Ninjas!

In the hearts of Guy and the others, Might Duy's position as captain is undoubtedly solid, based on everyone's respect for him. 

On the other hand, Koshino, when leading the formerly "incompetent" team, faced no resentment from Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu, which was built on Koshino's strength.

In the world of ninjas, it is still a world where the strong are revered.

Therefore, being able to follow the stronger Koshino into battle instantly exhilarated Guy and the others.

On the way to Shikaku's camp, Koshino reminded Guy and the others to either call him "Captain" or use the code name "Shadow." 

Clearly, Koshino intended to hide his identity when confronting the Mist Ninjas, to avoid implicating the original "incompetent" team and making them a target!

At just four years old, soon to be five.

To achieve such accomplishments at this age is likely to make history in the ninja world!

If Koshino's identity were truly exposed, not only the Mist Village but the other three major ninja villages—Sand, Rock, and Cloud—would be willing to pay a price to eliminate this rising star. 

Driven by interests, Koshino feared that internal enemies might emerge one after another before external enemies even began their assassination attempts.

Thus, hiding his identity is partly for self-preservation and partly to protect the original "incompetent" team.

Even Shikaku, upon learning of Koshino's intentions, would likely give him a thumbs-up, praising him for finally understanding some worldly wisdom!

Then, quickly heading to Shikaku's camp, upon arrival, Koshino and his team followed several Uchiha Clan squads at Shikaku's indication.

Undoubtedly, the commander of those Uchiha Clan squads was the elite Jonin, Uchiha Ryu, the current leader within the Uchiha Clan camp.

Seeing Koshino's Anbu attire, Uchiha Ryu immediately recognized Koshino's identity.

Since Uchiha Shisui had mentioned yesterday that Koshino had no intention of causing trouble for the Uchiha Clan, when Koshino looked at Uchiha Ryu, 

Uchiha Ryu deliberately smiled at him, clearly indicating that the Uchiha Clan's grievances with Koshino were resolved yesterday, and they were welcoming him with a friendly attitude.

As for Koshino, he wasn't someone with a strong desire for revenge.

Seeing the proud Uchiha Clan acting amicably, Koshino nodded in Uchiha Ryu's direction and began listening to Shikaku's briefing.

During Shikaku's briefing, Koshino finally understood the purpose of this operation!

Under Shikaku's leadership, the decisive battle between the Land of Fire's Konoha Village and the Mist Village was finally about to begin!

After deciding to commence the battle, the first task for Konoha Village was to break through the three defensive lines in front of the Mist Ninja camp!

Today, Shikaku himself was leading the Konoha ninja forces to conquer the first defensive line of the Mist Ninja camp!

Once the three defensive lines of the Mist are breached, and the Konoha ninja forces can enter the Mist camp, the war between the Land of Fire's Konoha and the Mist will enter a heated stage!

"Uncle Shikaku might have left out one thing!"

"And that is, after conquering the Mist camp, it's crucial to retrieve Minato-sensei's only female disciple, Rin!"

"Because Rin"

"is the key to the war at the rear of the Land of Fire!"

Listening to Shikaku's briefing, Koshino analyzed the current battle situation in his mind.

Under Shikaku's command, the Konoha ninja forces quickly and orderly departed from their camp, advancing rapidly towards the first line of defense set up by the Mist ninja.

However, when Koshino, following behind the Uchiha Clan squad, eagerly anticipated the awe-inspiring battlefield to unfold before him, he was taken aback upon reaching the Mist's first line of defense. 

Seeing that it was established within a dense forest, Koshino's expression turned grim.

"Great! Another jungle battle!"

"I suppose grand battles like the Fourth Great Ninja War in the original storyline are rare occurrences!"

"Well, a jungle battle it is then!"

"First, let's shed our squad's 'incompetent' label and fully immerse ourselves in the battlefield's atmosphere. That's what I should focus on!"

"Next up..."

"Shadow Communication Technique!"

"Buzz!"

"Buzz!"

As the intense combat was about to commence, Koshino didn't hesitate to use the Shadow Communication Technique. 

Quickly, he connected with Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu through shadows, communicating mentally:

"Open your minds. During combat, we'll communicate using my Shadow Communication Technique!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Initially, Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu were quite astonished by this method of mental communication.

After all, aside from the Yamanaka Clan in Konoha Village, very few could use such a mental communication secret technique.

Now, suddenly realizing that Koshino not only possessed exceptional individual combat skills but also had the Shadow Communication Technique for team coordination, Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu were thoroughly impressed with Koshino. 

As Koshino had previously joked, Guy and the others indeed started to grumble about the jungle battle under mental communication.

But just as Koshino had thought, being able to step onto the battlefield was an honor in itself.

So, after a few quiet complaints, Guy and the others began to await Koshino's command, hoping to showcase their skills on the front lines!

Unfortunately, the decisive battle between Konoha and the Mist had just begun, clearly not the time to display individual combat prowess!

Soon after, as Konoha's forces, under Shikaku's orderly command, arranged their formations, the Mist ninja's combined jutsu suddenly appeared before Koshino and his team!

"Water Release: Super Water Dragon Jutsu!"

"Rumble!"

"Rumble!"

As the battle commenced, the Mist ninja, as the "hosts," delivered a fierce blow to Koshino's Konoha side! 

Over twenty Mist ninja, under their commander's direction, combined to unleash a terrifying Water Release jutsu!

In an instant, a water dragon, approximately a hundred meters long, soared into the sky, targeting the Konoha forces with its attack. 

The sheer intimidation of the water dragon left Koshino and the others, who were new to the battlefield, deeply shaken. 

Other Konoha ninja, with less mental fortitude than Koshino, turned pale at the mere sight of the water dragon.

Fortunately, Shikaku's command skills were exceptional, and he was well-prepared for the Mist's intimidation!

The next moment, the Uchiha Clan squad, which Koshino followed, stepped forward and collectively used a Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu to counter the menacing water dragon's assault.

Then, as the fireball and water dragon clashed, thick mist suddenly spread throughout the forest, significantly impairing all the ninjas' perception abilities within the dense woods!

While Koshino's vision was obstructed by the mist, unlike Guy and the others, he remained composed!

Instead, sensing the panic among Guy and the others under the mist's cover, Koshino urgently shouted through mental communication:

"Don't panic, everyone get ready!"