Naruto: People are in Konoha, the system arrived 20 years earlier Chapter 184

The moment Darubi finished speaking, Hayato and his Pokémon vanished from inside the cave.

With a whoosh, they reappeared directly above the canyon where the trap had been set earlier. Hayato smiled faintly as he gazed at the scrambling figures below.

Explode!

Bang! Bang! Bang! A series of explosions rang out, as Hayato detonated the explosive tags hidden within the canyon walls.

This sudden turn of events quickly drew the attention of the Cloud Shinobi.

“Enemy attack!”

Rocks shattered into fragments and plummeted rapidly, forming a solid rock wall that split the advancing Cloud Shinobi into two groups.

Then, Hayato drew his Elucidator, and water-natured chakra surged into the blade.

“Water Style: Jar Waterfall!”

A surging waterfall cascaded down like a torrent, directed behind the Cloud Shinobi trapped within the canyon, blocking their retreat.

Of course, the purpose of this large-scale Ninjutsu was not only that, but also to create a humid environment.

Subsequently, Darubi directly evolved into Houndoom, carrying Hayato as it charged towards the bottom of the canyon.

This sudden development caught the returning Cloud Shinobi army off guard.

“What do we do now?” A Cloud Jonin looked at the Third Raikage’s son, seeking his decision.

Ai glanced at the thick rock wall. On one side were comrades with whom he had shared life and death battles, and on the other was the homeland his father had striven to protect.

He estimated that there were about a few dozen comrades trapped, while thousands, even tens of thousands, of people in the village were waiting for them.

The enemy’s situation was still unknown. If they delayed here, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Perhaps this was the enemy’s delaying tactic.

After a brief internal struggle, he finally made a decision.

He left a squad of a dozen or so to provide support and rescue the trapped teammates, while the others followed him back to the village.

On the way, Ai’s expression was heavy.

On the other side, Hayato was already approaching the bottom of the canyon. He quickly formed hand seals with one hand.

“Water Release: Hiding in Mist Technique!”

Utilizing the surrounding humid environment, a thick mist gradually permeated, obscuring the vision of the dozens of Cloud Shinobi within.

Ambushed by an unknown enemy, coupled with their increasingly obstructed vision, the trapped Cloud Shinobi were all filled with apprehension.

But even in such a situation, they did not give up. Instead, they gripped their ninja blades tightly, preparing for defense.

On the other side, Hayato completed the final hand seal.

“Ice Release: Ice Mirror Dome!”

An ice cavern gradually formed around them, trapping all the Cloud Shinobi present inside.

This effectively cut off any possibility of their escape. Of course, if they had means similar to Flying Thunder God, that would be another matter.

“The hunt begins!” A curve appeared on Hayato’s lips, and then he entered the ice mirror.

He moved through the ice cavern, combining it with the Sharingan’s genjutsu, and took down dozens of Cloud Shinobi one by one.

Soon after, Hayato clapped his hands. “Done and dusted!”

Then, he took the unconscious Cloud Shinobi away from there, using Flying Thunder God to transport them near the Grerl Mine.

He also used sealing jutsu to seal the chakra of these dozens of people, put them in shackles and handcuffs, which took a lot of effort to complete.

“Experimental subjects are in place.” Hayato looked at the crowd with satisfaction. After everything was settled, he left directly to find the Kazama brothers.

As for the Cloud Village, he had no interest in it anymore; he had already obtained what he wanted.

Whether or not Orochimaru and the others could win was up to them. Hadn’t he also helped them cut off the rescue route? That could delay things for quite some time. He had already done enough.

When the Kazama brothers saw Hayato, they were both somewhat surprised.

“You’re ready so quickly?” Yuki immediately asked.

“Of course, otherwise I wouldn’t have come to find you. Have you prepared everything? Let’s head out directly.”

Takuya and Yuki both nodded slightly, then ran into their respective research labs.

Before long, they emerged with their operating equipment and Grerl Stones, approaching Hayato.

“How much data is there?” Takuya asked curiously.

Hayato looked up, recalling, “I didn’t count the exact number, but it’s probably around forty to fifty people. You’ll know when we get there.”

With that, Hayato placed his hands on their shoulders, and with a flash, the three disappeared from the spot.

Once the scenery changed, Yuki exclaimed, “Isn’t this the mine?”

Hayato had taken them there once before, and he remembered it clearly.

Hayato nodded gently. “That’s right. So here, you don’t have to worry about not having enough Grerl Stone samples; you can craft them on the spot anytime.”

“Then let’s start quickly. I can’t wait any longer.” Yuki’s face grew increasingly excited. It was clear he had been waiting for this day for a long time.

Takuya, however, seemed relatively calmer. He spoke seriously.

“Don’t be too lax, Yuki. Our current research subjects are people. We must maintain a sense of reverence.”

“Let’s go. I’ll be here to assist you during this time.” Hayato led the way. Actions spoke louder than words.

If they could get results quickly, it would help him advance the Akatsuki’s affairs.

Along the way, Hayato introduced them to the Akatsuki.

Later, the two would frequently collaborate with Yahiko and the others, so Hayato felt it was necessary to introduce them to the Akatsuki’s situation.

“So, the research we’re currently conducting will later be applied to people within the organization, is that right?”

Suddenly, the pressure on the two brothers increased dramatically. The safety of so many people rested in their hands.

If something went wrong, if an accident occurred, they would bring considerable trouble to Hayato.

Seeing their slight silence, Hayato comforted them, “You don’t need to feel so much pressure. I believe in you. You can definitely do it.”

Understanding the seriousness of the matter, Yuki also became serious. There was no longer just the excitement of the experiment, but a heavy sense of responsibility.

It was Hayato who had given them everything they had now, and they also wanted to do something for him. Now was the time.

“But, Hayato, if that’s the case, will we have to leave Konoha in the future?” Takuya pondered for a moment, struggled a bit, and then finally asked.

In that case, wouldn’t it be considered deserting the village? Although they weren’t Konoha ninja, they were well-known figures within Konoha, not insignificant characters.

Moreover, what he was most worried about wasn’t himself, but Hayato.

If this matter were exposed, how would Hayato handle himself? If he deserted the village, that would be no small matter.

Hayato smiled and said, “No need to think so far ahead. Just focus on the task at hand.”

“Besides, why must we use the term ‘deserting the village’?” Hayato turned to look at the two, smiling.

After a simple conversation, Hayato didn’t delve deeper into the topic, as they had already arrived at the place where the Cloud Shinobi were being held.