Chapter 13: The Verge
The next day, Hinata Inaba and the others continued their way towards the coastline.
According to the map, they were only about a quarter of the way away.
Yet the next quarter still took them almost a whole day.
After all, this is a fog control area, and there are enemies everywhere, so you have to be extra careful with every step.
And at this time, the role of Hinata Inaba is highlighted again!
His white eyes can always spot enemies beyond the limits of conventional perception, helping them avoid the roaming Fog Hidden Squad.
Along the way, gradually, even the most temperamental Uchiha Ken learned to respect Hinata Inaba.
Because he must admit that even his three-hooked jade writing wheel eye is far less outstanding than Hinata's white eye when it comes to reconnaissance.
The whites of this young man's eyes were so perfect that they didn't look like a separation!
If he offended Hinata Inaba here, he was afraid that he wouldn't even be able to walk back to Konoha Village alive after he was left behind.
"Be careful, there's someone on the slope ahead! We're downwind here, so let's take shelter here. ”
After a while, Hinata Inaba issued another warning, and the team stopped, and everyone quickly hidden.
The Uchiha took one last look up at the gentle slope in front of him before he hid.
The ramp is very long, and there are many obstacles along the way, and with his writing wheel eye, he can't see the top of the slope at all, let alone find the enemy.
He felt a little frustrated for no reason.
It is said that the Sharingan and the White Eye are the two strongest pupil blood successions in Konoha, and in the past, they Uchiha have always scoffed at this statement, thinking that the White Eyes are of any grade, why are they on a par with them?
And today, Uchiha has to admit that it is the white eyes of the kid in front of him who are slightly better.
After a few minutes or so, the people who were hiding noticed an unusual wind overhead.
There were all experienced powerhouses on the battlefield, and it was quickly determined that there were ninjas crossing over them.
Fortunately, thanks to Hinata's early warning, they hid in advance, and thus avoided an unnecessary fierce battle.
After waiting for a few more minutes to confirm that there was no more movement, the group reappeared and gathered.
"I relied on you to avoid another catastrophe, Inaba, it's really reliable!"
Captain Ba praised from the bottom of his heart, and others also expressed their gratitude.
Although the Uchiha was unhappy, he really couldn't find a suitable reason to contradict, so he could only nod sullenly.
Then the group continued up to the top of the slope.
Standing at this high point and looking southeast, you can finally see the sea at the end of your vision.
At this time, the sun is setting, the sunset is dying the sky, and the sea water in the distance reflects the brilliance of the sky, which is beautiful.
After two days and one night of trekking, they finally approached the end of the land of the Fire Nation.
At this time, Uchiha finally couldn't help but ask, "So what is your mission?" We've all come here, and if you go any further, are you planning to swim to Wuyin Village? ”
Hinata Inaba didn't mind his bad tone.
Because when you get here, no one can turn back, and it's nothing to let the Uchiha say a few words.
"It doesn't hurt to tell you now, our mission is to cut off the sea supplies of the Foggy, with a focus on attacking their docks and ships.
As long as the mission can be successful, the next war potential of the fog will definitely be severely damaged! ”
At this time, there is no need for Hinata Inaba to say anything "for the village", and the Uchiha Shisui can also consciously glow with fighting spirit.
"Then let's have a blast! End this war for the village! ”
However, Uchiha still calmly questioned, "Can it really go so smoothly?" What else do you have? ”
Captain Ba nodded, and then said: "Yes, according to Orochimaru-sama's intelligence, there will be a batch of supplies from the sea tonight, and the unloading location is the dock in front, this batch of supplies includes food pills, forbearance, scrolls and medical supplies, etc., which is an important basis for Wuyin to continue this war!"
Orochimaru-sama has already made arrangements in advance and bought off a group of shipwrights on the docks, and someone will show us the way after we attack it, and we must destroy the ships of the fog hidden along with this batch of supplies! ”
These pieces of information have not been explained to Hinata Inaba and others before, which shows that they are cautious!
This can't help but make Hinata Inaba sigh again: Orochimaru is really a last resort.
Except that the moral bottom line is a little lower, Uncle Snake's performance in the command post is really nothing to hack.
After listening to this, Uchiha couldn't help but admire Orochimaru in his heart, and then he asked, "Then when are we going to act?" ”
Ba replied, "Let's find a place to rest first, the ship will arrive at night and we had better move in the early hours of the morning." ”
"Okay."
None of them had a problem with that.
At the same time, no one would have thought that on the other side of the wharf dozens of kilometers away, there was also a group of people who carefully avoided all the patrolling fog hidden teams around and quietly sneaked into a place not far from the coastline.
They were also quietly plotting at this time.
"According to reliable information, there will be a group of ships entering the port tonight, and after the supplies are unloaded, they will use empty ships to transport the property looted in the Land of Fire and the Land of River, including their wounded and prisoners, back to Wuyin Village, if they let them transport Xiaoqi back to Wuyin, we will never have a chance to rescue her again!
So we must act before dawn, rest assured, I have made arrangements in advance, bought a group of boatmen on the dock, and when we attack it, someone will show us the way, so be sure to rescue Xiaoqi before the ship sets sail! ”
After the woman at the head finished speaking, the other three nodded firmly: "Yes, Lord Ye Cang!" ”
Although the four of them were not wearing forehead guards, it was not difficult to deduce their identity from their outfits, the bandanas they habitually tied up on their heads, and the puppets they carried behind them - this was a sand hidden team that risked their lives to go deep into the territory of the Fire Country!
They were here to rescue their companions who had been captured by the Fog Hide.
And the reason why they are so risky is because their actions are not supported by Kazekage Rasha.
For Hakura, this is the only chance she has left!
Once the people are transported back to Wuyin Village at sea, there will be no chance of rescue.
After some careful discussion, they also set the time for the early hours of the morning, intending to suddenly use cold arrows when the fog ninjas were most sleepy.
As time passed, the sun finally sank to the surface of the sea, and night fell, and the moon was like dew.
This place is not particularly prosperous, and there is an undercurrent surging near the docks of the Fire Country, which has now been completely occupied by the fog.
Before this, no one would have thought that this place would be so lively and gather the elites of the three ninja villages at the same time.
Everyone was waiting in silence.
Until midnight, sailing ships came across the sea.
"It's coming!"
The moment the sea ship entered the port, dozens of kilometers apart, Hinata Inaba on Konoha's side and Hakura on Shagakure's side spoke at the same time to remind their teammates.
The teammates who closed their eyes and pretended to sleep and recuperated immediately sobered up.
At this time, torches were also lit on the docks.
The thread of fate is tensed to the limit at this moment, and it is about to explode!