Naruto: The Teaching System - 239

Chapter 239: In the Ninja World, Weakness is the Greatest Sin!

Sawada had just emerged from the room when he saw the Iburi Clan Elder flying in the sky. Although he was flying using smoke, these days, was it really so easy for a flying ninja to appear?

However, now wasn't the time to consider such things. Sawada slightly bent his knees, then fiercely launched himself toward the Iburi Clan Elder's position.

The entire house collapsed beneath him. The tremendous sound made the Iburi Clan Elder, who had originally planned to eliminate Muta directly, involuntarily look over.

That was the clan head's residence!

Before he could react, a figure appeared directly in front of him.

Sawada's right fist clenched tightly, chakra gathering in his hand. Along with the condensation of massive amounts of chakra, a wisp of chakra flame burst forth from Sawada's fist, as if it were solid.

Sawada glanced at the chakra flame on his fist.

Then, one punch struck directly at the Iburi Clan Elder's chest.

A solid chakra shockwave erupted, immediately followed by the Iburi Clan Elder's figure flying out like a rag doll.

Below, even Muta, who was trapped in the smoke prison by the Iburi Clan Elder, saw this scene. His mouth involuntarily twitched—because he had just witnessed the instant the Iburi Clan Elder was hit, his entire chest caved in.

The moment he landed, the Iburi Clan Elder crashed through a building, then rolled rapidly like a cannonball. After a long while, until the commotion stopped, the entire canyon also quieted down.

Sawada lightly tapped his toes, shaking off the blood on his right hand.

"Phew, that was truly dangerous," Muta exhaled deeply. Just now under the smoke prison, he hadn't dared breathe at all. He was worried the smoke might contain toxins.

"Can you still move?" Sawada looked at Muta and asked.

"Yes, Sawada-sama!" Muta quickly nodded. This was a prime opportunity to establish military merit.

Sawada nodded, then began joining the battlefield.

The Iburi Clan, already being hunted, now retreated like homeless dogs. Looking around, no clansmen could be seen. This caused a sense of despair to rise in the hearts of the Iburi Clan members scattered everywhere.

The Iburi Clan had been completely annihilated!

With this thought emerging, the Iburi Clan members who had been stubbornly resisting all began fleeing toward the entrance and exit.

Sawada, who had been waiting there all along, slowly stood up as he watched the first Iburi Clan member flee there. The man who had originally thought he could escape saw Sawada standing there and couldn't help but open his mouth wide.

He shouted at Sawada with a face full of despair, "Why—why can't you just leave us alone!"

Looking at the Iburi Clan member before him who was about to collapse, Sawada's expression remained calm. He formed a single-handed seal and exhaled Wind Release from his mouth.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"

In the ninja world, there was no theory of "no one is innocent." If Konoha were invaded today, they would fight back with all their might, rather than stand here asking such questions.

What was the greatest original sin? Weakness was the greatest original sin!

Moreover, the Iburi Clan's foundation over these years hadn't been cleaned up at all! Did they really think that relying on this canyon, not engaging in production, and having everyone serve as soldiers was competence?

Resources, daily necessities—what hadn't the Iburi Clan plundered?

Sawada had no saintly mercy, especially before he became powerful. He too had always lived in fear, and the Iburi Clan only experienced this feeling today—the day of their destruction.

Sympathy and compassion were best saved for those you care about.

The night wind howled. Sawada looked at the canyon with roaring flames in the distance. The explosives the Iburi Clan had prepared for war over many years were finally ignited at this moment.

"That's good. At least there's a grand farewell ceremony."

He turned to look at the Konoha shinobi who had finished treating their wounds and were replenishing their energy.

In this battle, of the twenty ninja Sawada brought, two were lost—both chunin who had been harmed by the Iburi Clan Elder's smoke, dying from poisoning before treatment could arrive.

Fortunately, everyone present was experienced, and their emotions didn't fluctuate much. War inevitably accompanied death. They had already prepared for this before departure.

"Sawada-sama, the bodies have been collected. Choza-sama has also received the message."

Sawada nodded. Now they could only rest in place, at least until they knew Choza's location. Only then could they rush to rendezvous with him.

He only hoped Choza had already found where the Sea Snake Cartel was located. Otherwise, with the remaining time, they wouldn't be able to complete the mission Kakashi had assigned in time.

Once time was up, regardless of success or failure, they had to rendezvous with Kakashi's main force.

Thinking of this, Sawada walked alone to a tree and closed his eyes to rest. He hadn't slept for two full days. Although not tired, he still needed to rest a bit.

Not knowing how much time had passed, hurried footsteps came, and Sawada opened his eyes.

Muta quickly came before Sawada, crouched down, and said to him, "Sawada-sama, we just received news that Choza-sama has found where the Sea Snake Cartel is located."

"What time is it now?" Sawada asked.

"You've only rested for less than half an hour. Choza-sama also said to wait until you've rested well before assembling."

Sawada stood up, shook his head, and said, "No, the mission takes priority. Is everyone ready?"

Sawada turned and asked the group of people looking at him.

"We're ready!"

Hearing this question, everyone straightened up and answered loudly.

Sawada smiled slightly and said softly, "That's good. I'll treat you all to drinks when we return."

Everyone looked at Sawada and laughed. Being invited to drink by the Sandaime Hokage's direct disciple was truly wonderful. In the village, mentioning this would earn them respect.

"Let's go, depart!"

"Yes!"

Sawada turned and took a step toward the newly learned location, then charged out.

The dozen or so ninja behind also followed Sawada's footsteps one after another, heading toward where Choza was located.

Waves crashed against the shore. Choza, resting in the dense forest behind the beach, exhaled deeply.

To determine the Sea Snake Cartel's location, even with intelligence provided by Shikaku, Choza still spent considerable effort finding it.

"These guys are truly cunning," Choza said, looking at the turbulent sea. Who would have thought the Sea Snake Cartel would actually hide in such a place?

Even Konoha's ANBU had passed by here several times without seeing a shadow. If Choza hadn't found it strange, he might not have found them before time ran out.

Night. On the distant sea surface, seawater suddenly dispersed outward, and a submarine seemingly forged from steel slowly surfaced.

On its hard shell, an opening slowly emerged. A man wearing a protective mask slowly walked out from the opening, looking at the deserted sea surface.