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"What's going on?"

Nara Shikaku, who woke up from his coma, gasped, and many captured Konoha ninjas were amazed.

The ropes and detonating tags that restricted their movements were all removed. They looked at the figure in the thick fog in disbelief, feeling that their worldview had been impacted like never before.

"They...what's going on? Isn't that the Fourth Mizukage? And over there, why are Xiguashan Fugugui and Biwa Juzo of Kirigakure standing there motionless? Are they under an illusion?"

In the thick fog, dozens of Kirigakure ninjas stood still with dilated pupils, and they were unable to even notice that many hostages had been rescued.

"You are really in a mess, Mr. Shikaku. Now is not the time to be surprised. The number of hostages doesn't match. Who is missing?"

It was not until this time that Nara Shikaku woke up and hurriedly confirmed the safety of many Konoha ninjas, his face became very ugly.

"Inuzuka Jaguar, Akimichi Torikade...they are not here. I'm afraid they have been imprisoned in other secret places in Kirigakure. Uchiha Kagetsu, we..."

"This has nothing to do with you, Mr. Shikaku. From the moment you were captured by Kirigakure, the positions you originally held on the battlefield also disappeared."

After these words were spoken, Nara Shikaku fell into silence and was unable to speak for a long time.

"I see. Are we considered a drag too? I understand. Please rescue our companions in Konoha. I'm counting on you."

Before Nara Shikaku could look up, he saw a flash before his eyes and the originally damp and unbearable campsite suddenly changed.

The huge door that came into view had become the main gate of Konoha Village without anyone noticing.

"What is this? The village? We are back? Aren't we at the border of the Water Country? Why are we suddenly..."

"The Instant Body Technique, there is no mistake about it. This is the Instant Body Technique, it is the Instant Body Technique of Lord Namikaze Minato. Why does that Uchiha kid know the Instant Body Technique?"

"Master Shikaku, who is that child, that Uchiha clan ninja?"

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but turn their eyes to Nara Shikaku, their eyes full of curiosity and surprise.

A group of Konoha ninjas were talking about this. Nara Shikaku straightened his back, thought for a while, and then hesitantly gave his answer.

"Uchiha Kagetsu, a genius who can rival Minato Namikaze, the youngest jonin in Konoha, and like Lord Minato, a talented young man who made great achievements in the Battle of Mount Kikyo."

"Besides that, I heard that he is also a disciple of Lord Orochimaru. I'm afraid that the reason he was able to come to the rescue this time was probably because of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen who were killed by Uchiha Kagetsu."

"In short, I can't see the boy clearly, and I don't know what he is hiding, but as a companion, he is the kind of person who can make people feel at ease once he appears."

When many Konoha ninjas heard Shikaku's evaluation of Uchiha Kagetsu, they found it hard to believe. You know, Nara Shikaku is the patriarch of the Nara clan, and is also known as the best jonin in Konoha.

"Really? Is that arrogant-looking brat worthy of such an evaluation from Lord Shikaku?"

"The evidence is that the Hidden Leaf Village where we are now is teleporting from the border of the Land of Water to the Land of Fire. With this level of space-time ninjutsu, I'm afraid only Minato and Uchiha Kagetsu can rival this level of space-time ninjutsu in Hidden Leaf Village."

"We are living proof. Now there is nothing we can do but believe in his power, the power of Uchiha Kagetsu."

Many Konoha ninjas looked at each other, and finally had no choice but to trust Nara Shikaku's judgment.

"Are you back already? Uchiha Kagetsu's movements are really extremely fast, worthy of being called the Flickering Gengetsu."

An old and powerful voice sounded, and everyone turned to look and bowed their heads in greeting.

"Lord Hokage!"

"No need to be polite. I want to hear your opinion on this sudden incident and Uchiha Kagetsu, Shikaku."

Wisps of smoke lingered around, Sarutobi Hiruzen lowered his hat, and the moment he opened his mouth, Nara Shikaku was terrified.

"I'm sorry, I am willing to take full responsibility for this mistake..."

"No, that's not what I meant. The main responsibility for the mistake is not yours. I just want to know how you managed to return safely in just 48 hours."

Has Uchiha Kagetsu's instant body technique become more powerful than Minato's? What a talent he has. He cannot be influenced by Orochimaru's dangerous thoughts...

Guessing something vaguely, Nara Shikaku nodded slightly, turned around and followed Sarutobi Hiruzen towards the Hokage's office building.

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

In a valley close to the Bear Country, the Hidden Mist Ninjas fell into a dream, unable to extricate themselves for a long time.

Huayue, dressed in black and robe and carrying the Kusanagi sword, looked around and nodded slightly.

"Sage Technique: Illusion. As long as you breathe in the natural energy in the mist, you will inevitably fall into an illusion. The Sage Mode of Ryuchidong is indeed more inclined towards perception and illusion."

With a swagger and as if entering an empty place, Huayue rescued many Konoha ninjas who were trapped in illusions and quickly teleported them back to the gate of Konoha Village.

After confirming that nothing was missing, Huayue formed seals with both hands.

"Shadow Clone Technique, unlock."

At the same time, at the border of Water Country, in front of the Fourth Mizukage.

Huayue looked at the Fourth Mizukage in front of her with her delicate and intricate eyes and fell into deep thought.

Even though he has a baby face, he even has a son. Even though he is a Jinchūriki, he is controlled by the Mangekyō eye technique.

He tried his best throughout his life to govern the village, but in the end the Three-Tail lost control and ran away, and he couldn't even control the Tailed Beast.

He lived the last half of his life in a muddle, which indirectly caused the rebellion of the second generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, some of whom died. It was indeed his contribution that allowed the Kirigakure to recuperate in the next ten years and not form any alliances with other major powers.

"Tsk tsk tsk, since you are so miserable, let me help you. You only have one chance, you must seize it, it's just a passing chance..."

The mist gradually dissipated, and the dazed Fourth Mizukage regained consciousness and subconsciously turned around to look behind him.

The Konoha ninjas who were originally imprisoned by Kirigakure were now gone, and explosive talismans filled with spell traps were scattered all over the ground.

"Illusion? When... Sharingan's illusion? No, that brat doesn't have any... Could it be!"

Looking around, the Fourth Mizukage had a grim expression on his face and swung the weapon in his hand violently.

"Wind Escape·The typhoon has passed!"

The strong wind blew away the thin illusion fog in an instant, and many Kirigakure ninjas who were blinded by the illusion woke up.

"What's going on? Haven't I been promoted to Jonin based on my military exploits and married a wife and concubine?"

"Damn it, why? That brat should have been kneeling in front of me!"

"Is it an illusion? I fell into that brat's trap from the beginning. I was instantly transformed into an illusion. Where is that guy?"