The Ordinary Life of a Clear-Ryu Ninja Chapter 744

“So this is what it feels like to conquer with courtesy.” As Fuyuji trailed Akahoshi through the forest, he wondered if Danzo was as polite in his dealings.

According to Fuyuji’s plan, Akahoshi would carry the “stars” and enter the Land of Waterfall, helping Fuyuji open the “gates” of Takigakure.

While tracking Akahoshi, the occasional movements ahead indicated that Sound Village ninjas were helping Akahoshi adjust his escape direction.

After more than two hours, Akahoshi was finally forced to jump into a large waterfall to evade the increasingly pressing pursuit.

“Excellent coordination,” Fuyuji said as he arrived at the waterfall. The Cursed Seal Quartet instantly appeared beside him, kneeling on one knee, awaiting his next command.

Fuyuji formed the “Ram” hand seal, activating his [Kagura Mind’s Eye]. He “watched” Akahoshi stumble into the large cave behind the waterfall before saying, “Let’s go. The vanguard has entered the village.”

Five figures swiftly darted behind the waterfall, passed through the underground water in the cave, and submerged into a large lake.

The five held their breath beneath the water’s surface, waiting for Fuyuji to complete his perception. Through [Kagura Mind’s Eye], Fuyuji found that there weren’t many ninjas here, and even fewer strong ones. Akahoshi’s chakra signature was unique, different from everyone else’s chakra color here. Fuyuji was waiting for him to make contact with the people of Takigakure.

A few children, spotting Akahoshi from afar—one arm gone and covered in wounds—shrieked in terror, “Lord Shibuki, there’s an intruder!”

Akahoshi quickly pursued them, trying to stop their shouting.

A young man called Shibuki just poked his head out. Seeing Akahoshi’s horrifying injuries, he clutched his head in fear, collapsing to his knees, his entire body trembling uncontrollably.

“Lord Shibuki, don’t be scared, that outsider is badly injured!” A few-year-old child even comforted their village leader.

“I… I’m not… scared. I’m…” Shibuki’s trembling lessened slightly, and he cautiously raised his head to observe the so-called outsider.

“For a village like this, wouldn’t it be easier to just beat them into submission?” Tayuya asked.

Fuyuji and his four companions had quietly shunshined onto a giant old tree, hiding among its branches to watch the show.

“In my opinion, this village has no one worth keeping. Beating them into submission wouldn’t do much good. Wiping them out would be better, save us food,” Sakon’s personality was more ruthless.

“Don’t forget our objective. All of you, quiet down,” Fuyuji didn’t bother to explain to them.

In Fuyuji’s mind, among the Cursed Seal Quartet, only Jiroubou could be a good subordinate. The others had terrible personalities and were, at best, mindless thugs.

At this moment, in Fuyuji’s perception, the strongest person finally appeared…

“Lord Suien, there’s an intruder over there!” A child brought Shibuki’s master.

Fuyuji knew Suien was a greedy fellow. If he didn’t intervene, Suien would eventually defect and bring outsiders back to the village to steal that “Hero Water.” Fuyuji wanted Suien to reveal his true nature so he could be exploited.

“Hey!” Suien glanced at his incompetent disciple, disdainfully walking past Shibuki, and demanded of Akahoshi, “Who are you? Do you know where this is?”

“I… I am Akahoshi from Hoshigakure. My village was invaded by enemies. Is this Takigakure? Can you help me fight back to Hoshigakure? I can pay for the mission!” Akahoshi only had his left arm left, and he was currently pressing on a slightly bulging spot on his clothes.

“Takigakure doesn’t meddle in external affairs. If you’re smart…” Suien’s words trailed off as he noticed Akahoshi’s concern for the item in his embrace. Akahoshi’s hand, tightly covering the bulge, was sending a signal—there must be a secret!

Suien was inherently greedy and never missed such small gestures of people hiding good things. “What are you hiding in your embrace? Could it be the legendary…”