Chapter 995: Teaching in the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I

She wasn't as optimistic as Kitazawa.

After all, her and Ino Yamanaka’s strength was what it was; at most, they were Chunin.

The only way to win was to rely on Kimimaro Kaguya and the coordination between the two of them.

"So what if it’s hard? If Teacher Kitazawa says we can do it, then we definitely can!"

Ino Yamanaka clenched her fists and said with confidence.

"It will take one day to get from here to the Land of Rivers; the three of Itachi should think carefully about how to coordinate to win."

Kitazawa tapped Ino Yamanaka’s forehead and said, "Be cautious when dealing with a Jonin; don't be overly confident."

"I know!"

Ino Yamanaka gave him a smile, then pulled Sakura Haruno to go discuss it with Kimimaro Kaguya.

But even though they called it a discussion, Kimimaro Kaguya didn't say much.

Fortunately, Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno both understood his strength and could make corresponding arrangements based on his situation.

The Land of Rivers bordered the Land of Fire; by dusk, the group had entered the Land of Rivers.

Kitazawa didn't rush to take them to find the Hidden Stone rogue ninja Shigenobu, but let them rest for the night.

Time arrived at the next day.

A small forest somewhere in the Land of Rivers.

Kimimaro Kaguya, Ino Yamanaka, and Sakura Haruno were each hiding in the trees, with only their eyes exposed, watching the distance.

They were waiting for Kitazawa.

Shigenobu lived in a nearby town.

Fighting in town was too easy to be interfered with, and it would also involve innocent people.

Kitazawa simply had them ambush in the small forest while he went to lure Shigenobu over.

"He’s coming!"

Ino Yamanaka noticed a figure running fast.

"Follow the plan."

Sakura Haruno said immediately.

Kimimaro Kaguya nodded.

The figure stopped in front of the small forest.

It was indeed the Hidden Stone rogue ninja Shigenobu.

Shigenobu looked around, feeling puzzled.

How did the person disappear after he chased them out?

Just then, a large amount of flower petals drifted out of the small forest.

Shigenobu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly smelled the scent of explosive tags.

He quickly formed hand seals, and an earth wall blocked his front.

With a boom!

Ino Yamanaka’s specially made ninja flowers—that is, the explosive tags—exploded all at once.

The earth wall shook violently, and then spiderweb-like cracks appeared.

Shigenobu retreated without hesitation.

The earth wall shattered, and ten white streams of light flew toward him in the air at high speed.

Shigenobu’s heart shook; he didn't know what these things were.

He flicked his hands, and kunai filled the sky.

The kunai hit the white streams of light, making the sound of metal colliding.

Shigenobu’s kunai were knocked away one after another, but fortunately, there were enough of them to block the white streams of light.

When he saw the white streams of light clearly, his pupils couldn't help but shrink.

These are... bones?

In the moment of his distraction, a water dragon appeared out of thin air, carrying a large amount of water vapor, and rushed over.

Earth Release: Rock Pillar Spear!

Shigenobu reacted quickly; chakra condensed into earth spikes.

The earth spikes grew rapidly, turning into rock spears, intending to pierce the water dragon.

The water dragon suddenly shook its body in mid-air, first rising to avoid the earth spikes, then accelerating to reach him.

"Good chakra control."

While this thought flashed through Shigenobu’s mind, he immediately formed hand seals.

Earth Release: Earth Clone!

His earth clone was torn to pieces under the impact of the water dragon.

But he took this opportunity to pull away and appeared not far away.

Shigenobu looked at the small forest and didn't rush in; this place was too suitable for setting traps.

He thought for a moment and turned to leave without hesitation.

Since the other party ambushed him here, they definitely didn't want him to run away.

Using this method would likely make them take the initiative to attack, which would allow him to avoid the traps.

The sound of wind breaking rang out.

Shigenobu thought to himself, *As expected,* while forming hand seals.

Earth Release: Earth Flow!

He turned around and slammed his clenched fist into the ground.

The ground cracked, and countless mud emerged, forming a rolling torrent.

"Dead Bone Pulse?"

Shigenobu looked up at the enemy attacking him and immediately showed a look of surprise.

The reputation of the Dead Bone Pulse and the Kaguya clan in the ninja world was no less than that of the Sharingan and the Uchiha clan, so he recognized it at a glance.

"How could there still be a ninja of the Kaguya clan? And why are they attacking me?"

Shigenobu couldn't help but frown.

But he didn't have time to think, because just as the mudflow was about to submerge Kimimaro Kaguya, a water dragon blocked his front.

The water dragon and the mudflow reached a momentary stalemate.

Dead Bone Pulse: Camellia Dance!

Kimimaro Kaguya stepped on the water dragon and leaped up.

He pulled a bone blade from his left arm, and in an instant, countless blade shadows exploded, stirring up a whistling wind.

Shigenobu’s breathing hitched; he felt the pressure.

But he immediately responded; an earth wall rose to block the bone blade.

The earth wall withstood it for a second before shattering immediately.

Shigenobu was waiting for this moment.

Earth Release: Rock Iron Cannon Technique!

He opened his mouth and spat out a stone.

Under the infusion of chakra, the stone smashed toward Kimimaro Kaguya like a cannonball.

Kimimaro Kaguya subconsciously crossed his arms.

Bones emerged from his arms to meet the stone.

With a boom!

The immense force caused Kimimaro Kaguya to retreat.

"So it was just a Chunin."

Shigenobu snorted coldly and said.

After a brief exchange, he had already discovered Kimimaro Kaguya’s strength.

If he were a Jonin, combined with the powerful Dead Bone Pulse, he would have already gained the upper hand.

While Kimimaro Kaguya was still flying backward in mid-air, three Sakura Harunos appeared simultaneously.

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!

The Sakura Haruno in the middle stopped and formed hand seals.

The Sakura Harunos on the left and right leaped up and quickly approached Shigenobu.

"Where did these brats come from?"

Shigenobu subconsciously looked around.

Whether it was Kimimaro Kaguya or Sakura Haruno, they were too young, so there must be a team leader.

And the ninja who lured him here earlier was likely their team leader.

Shigenobu didn't find any trace of Kitazawa and could only deal with the attacks in front of him first.

Earth Release: Earth Stone Dragon!

Just as he finished his hand seals, he saw the Sakura Haruno on the left throwing an unknown number of flower petals.

Shigenobu glanced at it, his hands didn't stop, and chakra surged out.

The ground bulged, and a giant dragon formed of earth and stone soared into the sky.

The water dragon was a full size smaller in front of it and was easily smashed to pieces.

The earth stone dragon continued toward Sakura Haruno with undiminished momentum.

Water Release: Water Wall!

Sakura Haruno put up a water wall and quickly dodged to the side.

At this moment, the other Sakura Haruno had already reached Shigenobu.

"Hmm?"

Shigenobu suddenly realized something was wrong.

Weren't there two shadow clones? Why was one missing?

Shigenobu kicked out, and the Sakura Haruno in front of him turned into smoke and disappeared.

He frowned slightly and immediately looked around.

Countless flower petals appeared out of thin air and circled around him, causing him to lose his vision for a moment.

A faint sound of wind rang out.

Shigenobu immediately looked up and saw Ino Yamanaka descending from the sky.

He sneered and said, "So Itachi were in the sky."

Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique!

Ino Yamanaka met his gaze and immediately cast the prepared genjutsu.

A trace of daze appeared on Shigenobu’s face, but he reacted quickly and broke the Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique in almost an instant.

Earth Release: Rock Iron Cannon Technique!

Shigenobu opened his mouth, chakra condensed in his throat, and a stone was formed.

Ino Yamanaka turned her body without hesitation and retreated. ===== CHAPTER 998 =====