Naruto: Nawaki was already dead, how could you bring him back to life?

If trained properly, he might be able to take over Shimura Danzo's position in the future.

On the contrary, those who maintain good relations with many powerful clans, like Hatake Sakumo, are the ones who need to be "focused on"!

"In short, remember that this kid is a good person, and try to spend more time with him in the future."

Seeing his son staring at him blankly, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave him some helpless instructions.

"Oh, and also, spread the word that Chiba has joined the Anbu. Try to let the Uchiha clan know about it. This kid might be able to become a bridge between the village and the Uchiha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi is currently in his prime and still harbors the idea of ​​completely turning the Uchiha clan into his own, so that his achievements can directly surpass those of the First and Second Hokage.

“Yes, Father,” Sarutobi Shinnosuke replied.

Chapter 75's first mission is extremely difficult!

A week later, in the Hokage's office, the Chiba Squad received their first mission since their formation.

"Not long ago, I sent a small spies to Yugakure to secretly discuss cooperation with them. However, after entering the Land of Hot Water, the spies disappeared without a trace and could not be contacted again. Something must have happened."

With a solemn expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi rose from his desk, took out a scroll, and handed it to Chiba and the others.

"This is all the information related to this mission. The ANBU member leading the team, 'Gale,' is a pillar of Konoha. I hope you will do everything in your power to find him and rescue him, or..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi only said half of what he meant, but Chiba and the others already understood his meaning.

Other people are not important, but this "Wind" knows too much. If things are not going to work out, we must make sure that this person is dead and leaves no body, in order to prevent the information from being leaked.

"If there are no problems, let's set off as soon as possible. We can't delay," Hiruzen Sarutobi urged.

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

Chiba and his group had already made preparations for their mission. After leaving the Hokage's office, they took their permission to leave the village and headed straight out of Konoha's gates.

On their way to Yugakure, the group discussed the information on the scroll.

"This whirlwind possesses the bloodline limit 'Nether Release'!"

Nawaki said with some surprise, "This is the first time I've seen such a bloodline limit that can directly convert the enemy's ninjutsu into chakra and store it in one's own body."

Upon hearing the word "bloodline limit," Chiba felt a chill run down her spine and subconsciously began to suspect Hiruko, the white-haired loli mummy who specializes in stealing other people's accounts.

But then Chiba thought again that Hiruko had not yet betrayed the village, so this matter should have nothing to do with him.

"With such a strong bloodline limit, if they really encounter an enemy, then the enemy must be very strong, or there must be a lot of them, right?" Nono said with some worry.

Chiba stroked his chin and began to analyze.

"Few people in Konoha know that the Gale Squad went to Yugakure. It's unlikely that they were surrounded and killed by a large number of enemies. I think they probably encountered some powerful enemies."

At this moment, Kosuke suddenly spoke up: "The Land of Hot Water is not far from the Land of Lightning, so they might be from the Hidden Cloud Village."

From a motivational standpoint, the Hidden Cloud Village is the most likely candidate.

The Second Shinobi World War has just ended, and the situation among the major nations is complex and volatile.

It's highly likely that the Hidden Cloud Village has spies near the Hidden Hot Springs Village, or sends people to patrol the area from time to time to guard this "barrier" between the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Leaf Village.

"Yes, I think Uncle Kosuke makes a good point!"

Nawaki's eyes lit up and he said, "Kumakuya is good at taijutsu, so maybe they didn't use ninjutsu at all, or maybe they are so fast that the gale didn't even have time to activate their bloodline limit."

"Or is it possible that the enemy's chakra is enormous, exceeding the absorption capacity of 'Dark Release'?" Nono tried to add.

"Hmm, so we might be facing one or two powerful elite Cloud Village forces."

Chiba rubbed his temples, feeling a slight headache.

Konoha has indeed placed people in the Land of Hot Springs, but these people aren't particularly strong. If a real battle breaks out, they'll probably still have to rely on these few.

"What are you afraid of, Chiba? You're so strong now, your bounty is more than several of mine," Nawaki said sourly.

When they first met, Chiba couldn't beat him, but now, Chiba can easily beat him.

He's afraid his brother is suffering, yet he's also afraid his brother is driving a Land Rover – that perfectly describes Rope Tree's current state of mind.

Chiba's sudden surge in strength was highly unusual, and Nawaki had suspected more than once... that it must be due to the difference in skill between the teachers!

"If only I had become Jiraiya's apprentice back then!" Nawaki thought with some regret.

……

After arriving in the Land of Hot Springs, the group, weary from their journey, immediately contacted the Konoha ninja stationed there without taking a break.

Chiba and the others were somewhat helpless after learning that the Gale Squad had not contacted the local outpost at all.

"Sigh, I was hoping to follow the trail, but it seems the problem isn't with the outpost."

Rope Tree sighed heavily, feeling a sense of bewilderment as he looked around, sword in hand.

"There's no other way but to split up and search, and try our luck."

Chiba was also exhausted; it was his first mission and he had encountered such a difficult situation.

Kuangfeng's brain has a special restriction. As long as he is alive, he can be located within a certain distance using the corresponding technique. If the restriction is broken, he will die. This can be considered a kind of protection.

The key question is whether Kuangfeng is still alive and where he is. These are unknowns, and Chiba and the others have no clue what to do.

"Time is limited, so let's assume the most likely scenario: that the Gale Squad encountered an ambush from the Cloud Village."

At this moment, Kosuke took a map, spread it out on the table, and said.

"If the other party wants to obtain information from Gale, then Gale is very likely still alive, but must have lost the ability to move. Under such circumstances, the other party will not be able to move very quickly."

After a series of speculations, Kosuke picked up a pencil and drew three lines between the border of the Land of Lightning and the Village of Hot Springs.

"I suggest we split into three groups, each leading a team to search along these three routes; perhaps we can find something."

There's a saying that having an elder in the family is like having a treasure.

Kosuke's rich experience and shrewd strategic vision, cultivated over many years, are unmatched by Chiba and others.

Although Kosuke was "guessing" throughout, his confident tone made the people present subconsciously believe that what he described was the truth.

"Senior Kosuke, which path do you think they are most likely to choose?" Chiba asked humbly.

"If I were one of those Cloud Ninja, I would be very confident in my own strength..."

Kosuke closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then suddenly opened them and pointed to the shortest path, saying, "I should prioritize this path."

"Alright, in that case, I'll lead the search along this route."

After glancing at it, Chiba made the arrangements: "Nawaki will be in a team with Nonou, and Kosuke-senpai, you will lead a team on your own, how about that?"

"Then be careful yourself, Chiba."

Knowing Chiba's strength, Kosuke and the others had no objections, but simply reminded him to be careful.

"Don't worry, there's no time to lose, let's set off now," Chiba said seriously.

……

The group then split into three groups.

Chiba led a six-person team, starting from Yugakure and using the route drawn by Kosuke as the axis, to search for the whereabouts of the Gale Squad.

They ventured deeper into a vast, boundless primeval forest.

"I wonder if this Gale is still alive, and if the enemy is from Kumogakure... If I could really save him, I might even be able to obtain his Netherworld Release technique."

Unfortunately, Chiba and the others searched for two whole days and nights but found no trace of the Gale Squad, and their spells had no effect whatsoever.

After more than forty hours of arduous travel, the team members were exhausted, their eyes bloodshot.

In contrast, Chiba seemed completely unaffected, still full of energy, as if he could keep going for three days and three nights without getting tired.

"These guys from the ANBU are monsters. Don't they ever get tired?"

Realizing that things couldn't continue like this, the team members gritted their teeth, quickened their pace, and rushed to Chiba's side.

"Lord Thunder, could you please stop and allow us a brief rest?"

"Yes, Lord Thunder, our stamina is already failing. If we suddenly encounter an enemy, we're afraid we'll become a burden to you," the group said with a wry smile.

"Hmm, what you said makes sense."

Chiba nodded slightly and said, "In that case, you all stay here and rest, and be careful to stay hidden. I will go forward and explore on my own."

"Sir, isn't it too dangerous for you to be alone?"

"Don't worry, I know what's going on."

Chiba is highly skilled and daring. Now that he has many trump cards, he is confident that he can protect himself. In fact, going alone is more convenient for him.

If he were to encounter enemies while leading a group of people, he would have to be distracted by looking after them, and he wouldn't be able to fight with all his might. It would be better for him to be able to move around more easily on his own.

"Shikizhi Dance!"

One person's search breadth is limited, so Chiba plans to increase the "depth" by quickly reaching the middle of the road before starting the search.

Crackle~~

Chiba transformed into countless pieces of paper, which, using the shadows in the forest, flew silently and swiftly into the distance.

"This amazing escape technique is astonishing no matter how many times you see it."

"Yeah, if I could fly, I'd definitely take my wife to the sky a few times to try it out, haha."

Watching Chiba's departing figure, the group whispered in surprise and envy.

……

They flew for an unknown amount of time, until the night grew deeper and deeper, like a black tide that completely engulfed the entire forest.

Chiba sensed that he had used up about one-tenth of his chakra before falling from the sky and regaining his original form.

"Spell, Track!"

Chiba took out a specially made talisman, formed hand seals, and cast the spell once again without much hope.

But just then, the talisman that had previously shown no reaction suddenly floated up from Chiba's hand and drifted to his left.

"I actually found it!"

In the pitch black, Chiba's eyes shone brightly!