dmims Chapter 339 Encounter
Chapter 339 Encounter
After Kankuro was successfully treated, he revealed a great deal of important information to everyone. This intelligence was crucial for tracking and understanding the enemy's movements. Furthermore, Kankuro provided a small piece of clothing left behind by Akatsuki member Sasori of the Red Sand. This discovery gave Kakashi Hatake hope for the pursuit. With this small clue, Kakashi might be able to find the enemy's trail and launch a chase. This hard-won opportunity would be a crucial step in their fight against Akatsuki.
Just then, news from the various ninja villages plunged the entire Sand Village into tension and unease. It turned out that ninjas from the other four great nations had set off for the Land of Wind. This news was like a bombshell, causing a huge uproar in Sand Village. This move undoubtedly brought immense pressure to Sand Village, forcing them to confront the potential threats from other ninja villages.
Amidst this tense situation, the Sand Village's leadership recognized the gravity of the situation. They knew that Sand Village was currently in a vulnerable period, having just lost the Kazekage and weakened to some extent. The movements of the other ninja villages were unpredictable; no one could be certain of the true intentions of these ninjas. Perhaps they had only come to mourn the Kazekage, but they might also be using the opportunity to probe the Land of Wind's strength, or even preparing to launch a sudden war.
In response to this situation, the Sand Village leadership swiftly made a decision. They ordered all Sand ninja to immediately deploy to the border and strengthen defenses along the Land of Wind's borders. This would not only prevent surprise attacks from other ninja villages but also keep Sand Village vigilant and prepared for any potential crises. Simultaneously, it served as a demonstration to other ninja villages that despite the Kazekage's capture by Akatsuki, Sand Village still possessed sufficient strength to protect its nation.
In this tense moment, every Sand Village ninja felt the weight of their responsibility. They understood that they bore the heavy burden of protecting their homeland and their loved ones. Therefore, they rushed to the border without hesitation, facing the unknown challenges with unwavering faith and fearless spirit. However, no one knew when this potential war would break out, nor whether Sand Village could successfully resist the attacks of other ninja villages. Everything was uncertain, and only time would tell.
Due to the heavy losses suffered by Sunagakure, they were unable to send a sufficient number of ninja to rescue the Fifth Kazekage, Gaara. After careful consideration, Sunagakure had to make a difficult decision—to send the elderly Elder Chiyo herself, accompanied by a team led by Kakashi Hatake. This decision was fraught with risk, but it was also a necessary measure. Although Elder Chiyo was advanced in years, her experience and strength were still formidable. Kakashi Hatake, on the other hand, was an elite ninja of Konoha, possessing excellent leadership and combat skills. The rescue team composed of Elder Chiyo and Kakashi Hatake might offer a glimmer of hope for the rescue. However, facing a powerful enemy, could they successfully rescue Gaara? All of this remained to be seen.
Hyuga Kanan's clone sped along, his speed as fast as lightning, streaking across the sky. Relying on his powerful spiritual sense, he constantly probed the surrounding environment and aura. Finally, his senses detected a group advancing ahead—the rescue team led by Hatake Kakashi. Hyuga Kanan was overjoyed; he knew he had found his target. With their rescue team, he wouldn't have to spend time searching for the Akatsuki. So, he quietly followed the group, maintaining a safe distance to avoid being discovered. He wanted to learn more about the Akatsuki to better prepare for future challenges.
Soon, Hyuga Kanan stopped, pressing his body tightly against the trunk of a large tree. He closed his eyes slightly, fully activating his senses to carefully perceive what was happening ahead. He could clearly sense an unfamiliar aura approaching Hatake Kakashi. This aura was extremely strange, as if it concealed endless secrets.
Hyuga Kanan frowned, a growing sense of unease creeping into his heart. He knew all too well that in this world fraught with danger and uncertainty, any unusual sign could betray his presence. As the aura drew closer, Kanan's heartbeat slowed. He took a deep breath, striving to make his presence even fainter, to become one with the trees. Just then, he suddenly realized that the aura was not as simple as that of an ordinary enemy.
“Strange…” Hyuga Kanan muttered to himself. He discovered that this aura was simultaneously emanating two different chakra fluctuations. This was far too rare, and it aroused his suspicion. Normally, everyone’s chakra is condensed from their own body’s energy, so they would only possess one type of chakra fluctuation. But this person seemed to possess two chakra fluctuations at the same time, which made Hyuga Kanan extremely curious about his identity.
When Kakashi Hatake's group encountered the newcomers, the atmosphere immediately became tense. Both sides realized that a fierce battle was about to break out.
Kakashi reacted swiftly, his eyes sharpening and hardening. His teammates immediately went into battle mode, preparing to counter the enemy's attack.
Hyuga Kanan chose to conceal his aura and quietly approached the edge of the battlefield. He keenly sensed that the chakra aura emanating from his opponent was unusually strange, which filled him with curiosity.
He moved quietly, trying not to attract anyone's attention. He wanted to see for himself who these mysterious newcomers were, what their strength was, and why they possessed such a peculiar chakra aura.
As the distance closed, Hyuga Kanan gradually made out the figure of the newcomer. He was dressed in black, wearing a Konoha headband on his forehead, and his face was somewhat indifferent, while his eyes held the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan. However, from his movements and aura, it was clear that he was no ordinary opponent.
Hyuga Kanan took a deep breath, concentrating on observing the battlefield. He needed to find clues in this fierce battle to learn more about these mysterious figures. At the same time, he also needed to remain vigilant to avoid being drawn into the fight. After all, he had come to gather specific intelligence and understand the Akatsuki's purpose, not to participate in the battle. Moreover, the Akatsuki might be connected to the Sage of Six Paths, and now was not the time to expose himself.
However, when Sasuke Uchiha in Kakashi's team saw the newcomer's face, he could no longer suppress his anger. He stared at the other person with wide eyes and roared angrily, "I'm going to kill you, Itachi Uchiha!" Then, without hesitation, he charged straight at him, completely ignoring Kakashi Hatake's orders and warnings.
Sasuke Uchiha moved with incredible speed, instantly appearing before his enemy. His kunai gleamed coldly as he thrust it fiercely at his opponent. Kakashi Hatake followed closely behind. He knew Sasuke was emotionally agitated, but as the team leader, he had to protect his teammates. So, he ran while preparing to unleash a ninjutsu to support Sasuke.
Sasuke Uchiha's attacks were as fierce as a storm, each swing of his sword carrying boundless hatred. He engaged in a fierce close-quarters battle with his enemy, both exchanging blows without giving an inch. Kakashi Hatake observed the battle from afar, waiting for the right moment to strike.
However, the enemy's strength was not to be underestimated. The opponent moved with remarkable composure, showing no intention of retreating in the face of Uchiha Sasuke's relentless attacks. Seeing this, Hatake Kakashi knew he could wait no longer. He formed hand seals and began chanting incantations, preparing to unleash a powerful ninjutsu to assist Uchiha Sasuke.
Sasuke Uchiha swung his weapon rapidly, launching a series of attacks on Itachi Uchiha, but these attacks failed to inflict any real damage. On the contrary, Sasuke felt his stamina rapidly depleting, and his body began to feel increasingly fatigued. Just then, Itachi seized an opening in Sasuke's defenses, delivering a powerful kick to his abdomen, sending him flying. Sasuke crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Kakashi Hatake seized the opportunity during Itachi's attack to immediately unleash Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, sending raging flames hurtling towards Itachi and sealing off his escape route. Simultaneously, he swiftly reached Sasuke, lifting him up and tossing him towards Sakura behind him, while keeping a wary eye on Itachi. He didn't believe his previous attack would defeat Itachi; he only needed to prevent further attacks to ensure Sasuke's safety.
Sure enough, in response to the sudden fireball attack, Itachi Uchiha unleashed an even larger fireball, shattering Kakashi's attack and continuing to spread towards Kakashi.
Kakashi Hatake's eyes narrowed slightly, inwardly surprised: "So fast!" Just moments ago, he hadn't even noticed Itachi making any hand seals before the opponent unleashed the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique. This speed and skill astonished him, but as a ninja with immense combat experience, Kakashi didn't panic. In fact, he had already prepared a countermeasure the moment Itachi used the Great Fireball Technique.
Kakashi Hatake swiftly formed hand seals, completing all the movements in a mere instant. His fingers moved with incredible agility, as if weaving a mysterious pattern in the air. Then, he slammed his hands onto the ground, and a powerful surge of chakra erupted from his hands, flowing into the earth.
Instantly, the ground began to tremble violently, and then a thick wall slowly rose up, blocking Kakashi Hatake's path. This wall was made of solid rock, its surface smooth as a mirror, emitting a faint glow. It stood like an impregnable fortress, withstanding Itachi Uchiha's Fireball Jutsu.