Naruto - The Wind Calamity (2)

Chapter 202 : A Deadly Trap!

Fujin and his team were running towards Yusuke's province. Since it was to the east of the Hidden Hot Springs Village, it was close to the border of the Land of Frost where their squad had done their previous mission. After a couple of hours of running, they reached close to Yusuke's province.

Since they were close, Tamotsu began instructing his squad, "Yusuke's exploration team has already established a base. We will meet up with them and decide on a plan to continue. Katsumi, you will set up a perimeter around the entire area with your bugs. I want to know about everyone who enters and leaves the area. It will be tough, but I want you to maintain it all the time."

Katsumi replied, "Alright. I'll get it done."

Tamotsu looked at Tadashi and said, "You and Kenta will keep patrolling the area. Remember every worker's scent when we reach there. If later on you smell any new scents, alert me immediately."

Tadashi replied with a grin, "Don't worry, we got it! Right, Kenta?"

Kenta barked in agreement.

Tamotsu nodded and said, "Ryota, Fujin and I will stay on standby. If you two find something off, then you will pass on the message to us and tell us what you think will be the appropriate action to take."

Everyone nodded. Tamotsu was about to say more when all the Konoha ninjas suddenly stopped and jumped backwards. They landed on a branch and saw dozens of kunais raining down in front of them. All 5 frowned.

In the next second, 20 silhouettes appeared from behind the trees. The Konoha ninjas were surrounded. As they saw their headbands, everyone's faces grew grim.

Fujin muttered, "I couldn't sense them until now. They are all at Chunin and Jounin levels."

Tadashi said softly, "They have disguised their scent to smell similar to the trees."

Fujin said, "At least 30 more ninjas are forming a 2nd perimeter. And a few more are probably still hiding."

Everyone's faces grew grim. One of the ninjas who were surrounding them spoke in a teasing tone, "I wonder why Konoha ninjas are rushing so hurriedly towards the Land of Frost."

Tamotsu said, "We have a mission in this country. Why have you Kumogakure ninjas encircling us?"

The Kumogakure ninja said, "If your mission is to explore that chakra metal mine, then I have unfortunate news for you. Kumogakure has decided to take control over the mine."

His words angered everyone except Fujin. Fujin's mind was busy calculating whether they could avoid a confrontation or at least ensure a safe escape. However, he noticed the other 19 Kumo ninjas getting ready to attack. He could feel bloodlust from some of them. The more he calculated, the more he realized how dire the situation was. In the end, he just had one thought, 'Shit!'

Tamotsu quickly analyzed the situation. He didn't want to give up the mission, but success against such huge numbers was impossible. He said, "Alright. We'll withdraw."

However, the Kumo ninjas didn't move. The guy speaking had an evil smirk on his face as he said, "If we let you go, Konoha will send a larger squad to confront us. Unfortunately, you have to DIE!"

He immediately jumped forward to attack. The other 19 Kumo ninjas also attacked. In addition, a few Kumo ninjas kept hiding in the forest and observed the fight.

Tamotsu shouted, "Stay together! Protect each other and focus on retreating!"

He knew that their chances of survival weren't great. He wanted to use teamwork to break through and run away.

The Kumo ninjas all attacked Konoha ninjas with shurikens. They had launched so many shurikens that dodging them all would be impossible.

Ryota shouted, "Careful, those shurikens are charged with Lightning!"