Chapter 220: Return to Camp

Earth Release: Great Earth Flow Rift Technique

Outside the barrier, a large group of Rock Ninja took their designated positions, formed hand seals together, mobilized their own chakra, and unleashed this earth-release ninjutsu.

As these people pressed their hands onto the ground.

Where the barrier originally stood, a whole slab of earth encasing the barrier began to rise slowly. When it had risen about ten meters, the entire raised slab of earth split neatly down the middle into two halves, which then tipped over to the left and right.

This is the Rock Ninja's standard method for dealing with barriers!

Most barriers, when deployed, require a foothold, and this foothold is usually the ground.

While the Rock Ninja may lack talent in breaking barriers, they are experts at altering terrain.

As the split earth, carrying the land's own weight, tipped to both sides, the previously intact barrier began to violently fluctuate and tear.

Even its square shape, due to the immense force transmitted from the foundation, began to become irregular, as if it might shatter at any moment.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

With a sound like shattering glass, cracks began to spread across the barrier.

Just like a frozen lake in winter into which a huge stone is dropped, cracks inevitably appeared.

Then……

Pop! A crisp sound rang out.

"The barrier has shattered, everyone get ready!"

Having witnessed the barrier's shattering, Akaseki Jonin began directing the Rock Ninja, preparing to deal with the sudden situation.

They did not know the situation inside the outpost, but they knew the situation was dire.

Being careful is always right!

But before these people could enter the outpost, a fierce gust of wind swept across the land near the outpost.

It blew them this way and that!

"Damn it! I'm late……

Akaseki Jonin, struggling to keep his balance, raised his arms to block the oncoming wind, glanced over the outpost, and realized that whether he hurried or delayed, he had ultimately arrived too late.

"Is this… spirit beast… the one the Uchiha squad was bounty‑hunting?"

Watching that giant bird that kicked up the wind and soared high, Akaseki did not give chase. Although he had been valued by the Tsuchikage, been taught the essence of the Light‑Heavy Rock Stop‑Water, and could fly in the air,

But compared to a flying creature that possesses chakra, there is still a certain gap in speed.

He simply couldn't keep up with its speed!

"At last I've finished this mission; although it took a bit longer, it's no big deal! ~

Before the enemy could destroy the barrier, Dong Shilang left the ground. Sitting on the back of the Mountain Eagle, he looked at the Rock Ninja on the ground and remarked with some feeling.

Had he not spent a fortune buying a large number of explosive tags and also deployed this barrier technique, completing this mission would basically have been impossible~

It is estimated that, from the start of the mission, those Rock Ninja who like to fight in groups would continuously come to reinforce this outpost.

By that time, even if I activated Sage Mode, I probably couldn't hold out for long!

Not to mention the clansmen behind him.

……

A gust of wind blew past, and Dong Shilang's party landed in the Uchiha camp before dawn.

"It's just in time for breakfast! Dong Shilang… don't forget your promise!"

Having just dismounted from the Mountain Eagle's back, the other party impatiently spoke, saliva dripping from their mouth at the same time.

Just thinking about the food humans grill, then comparing it to the sea fish I usually eat, there's simply no comparison.

"Got it!"

"Since you're already hungry, why not hurry up and catch some prey!"

"This way we can also bond together!"

He rolled his eyes; although he was a bit annoyed at the other's mooching, who made him unable to grill meat? Besides, that amount of food the other eats is nothing to him~

Its wingspan is now close to fifty meters, its height over twenty meters! One meal's food intake is enormous, and it simply doesn't care about this consumption.

Without a word, it went off to catch prey.

Watching the Mountain Eagle's distant silhouette, Dong Shilang felt a twinge of envy. Although it's merely a sea eagle, it can do as it pleases.

Want to eat? Eat! Want to sleep? Sleep!

But as a human, I have plenty of troubles!

"Zhe! I'm leaving the rest to you! I still need to go see the clan leader!"

Although I completed this mission, I did overrun the allotted time. Even though the family's protection means there won't be major trouble, it's still not good to just ignore everything.

I still ought to go say hello!

While saying this, Dong Shilang lifted his leg and walked toward the largest tent in the camp.

"Sorry to disturb!"

At the tent's entrance, Dong Shilang announced himself, paused briefly, lifted the flap and entered. Where the seat originally held by Uchiha Chongshan was, now sat a young man.

He was precisely the original Uchiha young clan leader.

Uchiha Fugaku!

The former Chongshan clan leader had already sacrificed himself a year ago, being replaced by the young Uchiha Fugaku as clan leader.

At this point he is only twenty‑five years old, which can be called young and promising.

However, his somewhat aged face shows no trace of youthful vigor.

Through the dim light inside the tent, one can see his face full of weariness, coupled with deep eye bags and those two lines of wrinkles, making him look like a man in his late thirties.

"So it's Dong Shilang who's come! You haven't had breakfast yet, right? Let's have a simple meal together here!"

Seeing that the one who entered was Dong Shilang, Uchiha Fugaku forced himself to cheer up and greet him. He had been busy all night yesterday and simply had no time to rest properly.

The drawn-out war, family casualties, and village pressure—each of these matters required him to handle them carefully, without the slightest slack.

However, when facing Dong Shilang, he still forced a smile, and at the same time said to Yu Zhibo Mei Qin beside him: 'Mei Qin! Go prepare some breakfast; I have a few things to discuss with Dong Shilang.'

As the saying goes, one does not visit the Hall of the Three Treasures without reason; as soon as the other person entered, he knew they must have something to ask him, though he didn't know whether it was good or bad.

Sorry to trouble you, Lady Mei Qin.

Since the other party was so enthusiastic, Dong Shilang had no reason to refuse and took his seat openly. He is just like that—straightforward, disliking the whole charade of mutual deference.

As the clan leader's wife, Yu Zhibo Mei Qin didn't say much, merely nodding at Dong Shilang as a greeting.

He then left the tent to prepare.