Summoning Jutsu!
After a puff of white smoke, the Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad summoned… three donkeys?
These donkeys were over three meters tall and massive. All the Vortex Ninja mounted them.
Half an hour later, Night Light really wanted to slap himself. Why did he look down on giant donkeys?
These giant donkeys could run too well.
Their four hooves flew, running freely across the Gobi Desert.
More importantly, the giant donkeys' speed did not decrease at all, and their endurance was astonishing.
The giant donkeys were tireless, their massive bodies storing enough fat, like camels, able to go long periods without food or water.
Kirigakure pursued the donkeys, and the Konoha side chased after Kirigakure.
Night Light was responsible for leaving markers for the squad so that the two ANBU Squads that followed could find them.
As he ran, Night Light suddenly saw the markers he had left earlier.
Wait, how did they circle back?
That is to say, these giant donkeys were leading Kirigakure and Konoha ANBU in circles.
The Gobi Desert was vast and boundless; who could outrun giant donkeys?
Even if Kirigakure desperately chased, the giant donkeys could still speed up.
Even if Kirigakure managed to outrun the giant donkeys for a short time, a Vortex Ninja would stay behind, risking their life to trade one-for-one with a Kirigakure Captain.
This chase continued for several days. During this time, Night Light saw several markers he had made.
These markers pointed in different directions, becoming increasingly chaotic. He himself had to think carefully to make the markers connect.
The giant donkeys could run continuously, while Kirigakure and Konoha Ninja would have to rest after two or three hours, stopping to resupply water and soldier pills.
The Vortex Guardian Ninja were very familiar with the Gobi, specifically choosing to run through places without water, food, or plants.
Kirigakure killed two Vortex Ninja who stayed behind, but then they could no longer keep up.
It seemed those giant donkeys could run for several more days and nights.
Three more days passed, and Night Light felt certain he would be reprimanded by the Captain.
Setting up signals while following the giant donkeys resulted in constant circling, making the signals increasingly chaotic.
Not to mention the two squads that came later, Night Light himself couldn't possibly get out of the Gobi Desert by following the signals.
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The full moon was like a silver disk, and the moonlight was like white frost.
Unbeknownst to them, it was again the night of the full moon.
In the distance of the dark night, the faint sound of donkeys braying could be heard. The braying was long and full of vigor.
Night Light already understood that the Vortex Guardian Ninja were buying time for other members of the Vortex Clan.
Vortex Yuka had listened to his advice, and the Vortex Remnants should have already left the Wave Country.
Several days later, the two Konoha squads finally caught up.
To Night Light's relief, Captain Huang Quan did not scold him for his chaotic signals.
Night Light observed that both Konoha ANBU Squads were at full strength, proving that Captain Huang Quan had not split his forces to pursue Vortex Yuka. Perhaps Vortex Yuka had already left before the Anbu arrived in the Wave Country.
Both Kirigakure and Konoha now had two squads.
Konoha and Kumogakure were fighting in the Land of Hot Water.
Kirigakure was fighting Sunagakure and couldn't spare much strength.
The southeastern corner of the Land of Wind had a small coastline. Kirigakure and Sunagakure suffered countless casualties over the ownership of the sole dock.
Upon seeing Konoha ANBU, the Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad's eyes dimmed somewhat.
He said to the several Vortex Ninja around him, "How is it? Are you ready?"
One person replied, "We've been ready for a long time. Our Uzumaki Clan will be hunted by all Ninja villages, but as long as someone survives, there is hope."
The Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad nodded, "Time, we need more time."
With four squads surrounding and intercepting them, the giant donkeys' escape space became smaller.
One, two, until the last summoned donkey died at the hands of the Anbu from both sides.
Both Kirigakure and Konoha, on the east and west sides of the Vortex Ninja, subtly maneuvered.
As soon as one side approached the Vortex Ninja, the other side would quickly follow.
All that was left for the Vortex Ninja was despair.
Every time a Vortex Ninja was killed, their body would be frantically snatched by the Anbu from both sides.
The number of Vortex Ninja dwindled until only one remained.
The Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad watched as the body of his last companion was placed into a body bag.
They had done their best.
The Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad opened his ninja tool pouch. Inside were his last Kunai and a sealing scroll.
After taking out the Kunai, the Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad slowly walked towards Konoha ANBU.
The Kirigakure on the other side instantly tensed up, quickly moving to catch up.
Captain Huang Quan did not give an order for a moment.
The Vortex Guardian Ninja was not the problem; the Kirigakure behind him were the headache.
The Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad fully understood what Konoha ANBU was wary of. He slowed down, deliberately waiting for Kirigakure.
The distance between the three parties grew closer.
At the very last moment, the Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad fully crouched down, concentrating all his Chakra into his feet.
He suddenly leaped, jumping over ten meters high, directly into the center of Konoha ANBU.
Captain Huang Quan looked up as the Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad leaped over his head and landed behind him.
The Kirigakure on the opposite side saw that the Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad was so deeply entrenched and grew anxious. The scroll could not fall into Konoha's hands.
The Kirigakure quickly rushed forward.
Night Light, who was in the middle-rear of the squad, suddenly found a person in front of him!
It was the Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad!
Without thinking, he quickly blocked with his sword.
Luckily, his sword deflected the Kunai. The Kunai did not pierce his heart, but instead turned and only struck his shoulder.
With Anbu all around, he couldn't play dead now.
Night Light quickly grabbed the Kunai, trying to lock one of the Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad's hands, pretending to be heroic.
The Leader of the Guardian Ninja Squad did not want to waste time here. He kicked the Anbu wearing a fox mask in front of him, sending him flying.
His stomach churned, but luckily he had been eating soldier pills, so his stomach was empty. Otherwise, he would have vomited into his mask, and the vomit would have been caught by the mask.
After being kicked away, Night Light actually felt relieved.
Getting kicked away was good; if he was kicked away, he wouldn't have to fight.
He tried to get up. Just as he was halfway up, a steel wire suddenly appeared in front of him.
Following the steel wire with his gaze, Night Light saw the wielder of the Longsword: Needle, Kuriarare Kushimaru!
When did that happen?
Had Kirigakure already circled to the side?
Kuriarare Kushimaru lightly tugged the steel wire.
A needle-like long blade flew from behind Night Light, piercing Night Light's heart without him even realizing it.
This was the unique attack method of the Longsword: Needle.
Night Light and two other Anbu were strung together by the Longsword: Needle, like roasted dead grasshoppers.
He was dead. Kuriarare Kushimaru's attack was too fast.
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Everything went black, and his vision shifted.
Night Light returned to the full moon night five days ago.
Damn it, he had died so soon after the full moon had passed.
He was still in the Gobi Desert, being led in circles by the giant donkeys.
[Moon Viewing Arc activated!
Host has only one chance to revive per month. After death, you will revive on the previous full moon night.
Reward: One lottery chance:
1 - Stress Reflex (One Breakthrough);
2 - Chunin-level Chakra (Stackable);
3 - Steel Wire Shuriken Jutsu (Beginner).]
After his initial frustration, Night Light's eyes brightened.
It's here, the lottery chance is here.