In the morning, three teams gathered at the entrance of Konoha. Kakashi, Uchiha Shisui, and Hyuga Hiashi each led a team!
Each team consisted of Jonins from the Sarutobi and Shimura clans. The majority of them were from the Sarutobi clan.
There were seven people in each team, all wearing masks to hide their faces.
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo personally came to see them off!
Eventually, the teams left Konoha, heading in three different directions.
At the Uchiha Residence!
Uchiha Genya sat in the pavilion on the top floor, watching the entrance to the village.
He saw the three teams heading off in different directions. Using his Dual Pupil ability, he could even see the amount of chakra each person had, all of them at the level of jonin!
"Heh, looks like they're trying to lure me out!" Uchiha Genya muttered to himself softly.
Uchiha Kinya and Uchiha Shin arrived, seemingly to relax.
Due to the recent assassination attempts in Konoha, the entire Merchant Association had shut down, so they were enjoying the break.
As soon as they arrived, both had serious expressions and looked at Genya with a serious tone: "Genya, don't go on this mission. Shin and I have analyzed the situation. Sarutobi Hiruzen is trying to lure you out. We can't fall for this trap!"
"Father, you have no confidence in me! This will be the last time. I'll make sure the Sarutobi clan... no, all four clans—Shimura, Utatane, and Mitokado—won't dare leave Konoha again!"
Uchiha Genya's eyes were still filled with determination.
"When do you plan to act?" Uchiha Kinya sighed, realizing he couldn't convince his son. He could only sigh and ask.
They both understood that since things had reached this point, there was no turning back.
This time, He agreed with his son's decision!
But as a father, he still worried for Genya!
"I'll act in an hour!" Genya looked at the sky, his youthful face serious.
"Wait, you plan to act in broad daylight? Isn't that too rushed?" Uchiha Shin was taken aback, not expecting Genya to be so hasty.
"Yes, we must act now!" Genya nodded seriously, then explained:
"This team is specifically here to provoke me. They won't leave the 20-mile radius of Konoha. If we don't act quickly, they may come back, and if we wait too long—"
At this point, Genya paused for a moment and said, "Moreover, if they are given enough time to prepare, the danger to me will be even greater!"
Genya wasn't completely sure, but if he gave these people enough time, they could set up countless traps!
Ninjas were experts at this!
"Alright, just be careful. Your safety is the most important!" Uchiha Kinya looked at his son and nodded solemnly. His son was a hero!
After that, the three of them left the loft.
Genya went to the bathroom, and when he came out, he was already a Shadow Clone!
After calculating the time, Genya easily avoided everyone's gaze and left Konoha!
He changed into assassin attire.
Genya began to form hand seals, and in an instant, two Shadow Clones appeared by his side!
The two Shadow Clones smiled at Genya, seeming very pleased with their own bodies.
"You should know what I want. Each of you take a team," Genya said calmly, looking at the clones.
These Shadow Clones had 30% of his original power, enough to keep those people occupied for a while!
The Shadow Clones understood, each picking a team and heading off. Genya took a deep breath and also moved towards one of the teams.
Hyuga Hiashi was moving forward when his steps suddenly stopped, his eyes fixed in one direction!
He saw a figure moving closer from behind!
He was a Byakugan user and the best scout among the ninjas.
"Everyone, get ready, someone is approaching!" Hyuga Hiashi became cautious, and the ninjas behind him also wore serious expressions!
"Captain Hiashi, should we send a signal? We're less than twenty miles from Konoha, and the Hokage and others will arrive soon!" one of the ninjas asked.
The fame of this "Assasin" had spread through their clan, and they were afraid that Hyuga Hiashi wouldn't be able to protect them!
They wanted to find outside help as much as possible.
"Not yet!" Hyuga Hiashi shook his head. "We can't confirm the identity of the person yet. Even if it is an assassin, releasing a signal now may alert them, and they might even retreat!"
Their goal was to hold off the assassin and then send a signal to Konoha!
"Alright!" Everyone nodded in agreement, acknowledging Hyuga Hiashi's viewpoint, but they remained on alert for that mysterious figure.
A small figure appeared in front of their group. Seeing their cautious expressions, the figure let out a laugh, and a hoarse voice echoed: "It seems like you've all been waiting for me for quite a while!"
After speaking, the small figure moved to attack a member of the Sarutobi clan.
"Do you think you can kill without asking me first?" Hyuga Hiashi shouted, charging forward to intercept.
Genya's chakra was already large enough that even using only 30% of his strength, he could hold his own against Hyuga Hiashi!
In fact, he was slightly gaining the upper hand!
"The assassin is strong, get ready for sealing jutsu!" Hyuga Hiashi instructed while turning to another person, "Hurry, send a signal and notify Konoha!"
All attacks were directed at Genya. But Genya used his eye technique to deflect every single attack!
In fact, he even sent Hyuga Hiashi flying five meters away!
"This is the moment, prepare the sealing jutsu!" Hyuga Hiashi growled.
As his voice fell, six Jonin simultaneously performed sealing jutsu. Walls of earth rose from the ground, enclosing Genya within!
They didn't notice the smile that formed under Genya's mask!
"It's a success!" One of the ninjas sighed in relief as they saw the assassin trapped within the earth walls. "Is this assassin really that weak? We easily sealed him, haha!"
Their easy victory made them a little too confident.
"Be careful. This assassin might have some hidden tricks," Hyuga Hiashi calmly added, though he was confused. Was it really that simple to capture this assassin?
Sarutobi Hiruzen, accompanied by a dozen elite Jonin, had been waiting for the signal. As soon as the assassin was trapped, they would rush to the scene!
"Which direction did he go?" Sarutobi Hiruzen furrowed his brow and asked.
"Lord Hokage, that's where Hiashi Hyuga is located!" Sarutobi Eisuke carefully responded.
"Hiashi Hyuga, the head of the Hyuga clan, should be able to hold off the assassin," Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, then, filled with killing intent, said, "Let's go. Today, I will personally kill this assassin ninja!"
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