A few kilometers from the coast, Kubota Mitsutsuka looked behind him. Renjiro was still hot on his heels. He thought,
“One of my Water Clones was dispelled so quickly. Sigh, how did we attract this bastard?”
Feng Zheng watched Renjiro’s Shadow Clone. He was hiding in an Earth Release earth dome, which then collapsed.
Renjiro’s Shadow Clone Body Flickered next to Feng Zheng. He asked,
“What’s the situation?”
Feng Zheng replied,
“My opponent is dead. How about your side?”
Renjiro’s Shadow Clone replied,
“My opponent created several Water Clones and sent them to ambush the three of you.”
Feng Zheng nodded. He had come to the same conclusion.
Renjiro’s Shadow Clone said,
“My Shadow Clones also went to Hodaka and Mieko. You go help Hodaka, and I’ll help Mieko.”
Feng Zheng nodded and Body Flickered away. He had already sensed Hodaka.
Feng Zheng landed on a tree by the beach. He frowned, thinking,
“These guys are fighting on the water; I can’t ambush them.”
Feng Zheng carefully observed the situation. Renjiro’s Shadow Clone was suppressing Mitsutsuka’s Water Clone and another rogue Ninja’s Water Release Ninjutsu.
Both the Water Clone and the rogue Ninja kept a significant distance from Hodaka; his Gentle Fist and Vacuum Palm were too threatening.
However, Renjiro’s Shadow Clone and Hodaka also couldn’t attack effectively.
Feng Zheng thought,
“I should consider getting a summoning beast that can fight in water. After all, I have almost no affinity for water. It would be dangerous if I were trapped underwater.”
After observing for a minute, Feng Zheng sighed.
“An ambush is out of the question. Perhaps I should ask Hiruzen for a Ninjutsu that can accurately strike a target a kilometer away instantly. He must have something like that. Even if he doesn’t, considering his awesome titles, he should be able to create such a new Ninjutsu, right?”
Fortunately, Hiruzen didn’t know Feng Zheng’s thoughts.
Feng Zheng performed several Hand Seals and used Wind Release: Vacuum Bullet Technique.
A Vacuum Bullet formed in Feng Zheng’s mouth, Chakra gathered in his feet, and he moved with Body Flicker Technique.
The battle was taking place about 250 meters from the coast. Feng Zheng continuously Body Flickered three times.
Mitsutsuka’s Water Clone sensed Feng Zheng’s danger and turned to look at him. He shouted,
“Another Ninja is here. Watch out, Long!”
Ueda Long kept an eye on new enemies while paying attention to existing ones.
In the blink of an eye, Feng Zheng appeared on the battlefield. His target was the Water Clone.
The Water Clone sensed Feng Zheng’s accumulating Chakra moving towards him. Instantly, a water wall appeared between the two.
Feng Zheng grinned and used Vacuum Bullet Technique. The Water Clone’s vision was blocked by the water wall. However, he sensed danger and moved to the left.
As he moved, he saw something pierce through the water wall he had erected. He sped up. The Vacuum Bullet grazed his abdomen.
However, Feng Zheng smiled; that was enough.
The protective wind around the Vacuum Core of the Vacuum Bullet was removed when it hit the water wall.
But as the Vacuum Core of the Vacuum Bullet grazed the side of the Water Clone’s abdomen, it created a powerful suction force.
This force created a wound in the Water Clone’s abdomen, absorbing some of its water. This cut was enough to dispel the Water Clone.
The Water Clone’s eyes widened as he watched himself being dispelled. He never expected that a child not yet in his teens could dispel him.
Ueda Long also watched with wide eyes. He cursed inwardly,
“What the hell! Not only did I lead Renjiro’s Shadow Clone here, but I was also dispelled by a kid who hasn’t even grown a beard! What did I ever do to that foul-mouthed bastard for him to use such methods to kill me?”
Ueda Long’s complaints were understandable. Unfortunately, this would not stop the Konoha Ninja from killing him.
As the Water Clone was dispelled, Feng Zheng, Hodaka, and Renjiro’s Shadow Clone looked at Ueda Long.
Ueda Long’s hair stood on end! He had already witnessed the clone’s abilities. He knew he no longer had a chance to escape into the water.
Hodaka took a Gentle Fist stance. Feng Zheng drew his sword. They would be more practical when fighting on water.
Ueda Long quickly shouted,
“Wait, I surrender! I’ll tell you all the secret intelligence of Hidden Mist Village, just don’t kill me!”
Hodaka and Feng Zheng made no move, waiting for Renjiro to decide. However, both were ready to act at any moment.
Renjiro assessed the situation. He made his decision and said,
“Alright, don’t resist. If you resist, I’ll kill you. Hodaka, seal all of his Chakra points.”
Ueda Long understood his predicament and did not resist. Hodaka acted, sealing all of his Chakra points.
Renjiro’s Shadow Clone Body Flickered next to Ueda Long, knocked him unconscious, and placed a Chakra Suppression Seal on him.
He looked at Hodaka and Feng Zheng and said,
“You two go check on Mieko. I’ll watch him.”
They nodded and Body Flickered away. Renjiro’s Shadow Clone carried Ueda Long, Body Flickered into the forest, and hid in the bushes.
Hodaka and Feng Zheng moved towards Mieko. Hodaka asked,
“How did you finish the battle so quickly?”
Feng Zheng shrugged and said,
“I attacked the injured guy. Why are you chasing an Elite Chunin?”
Hodaka snorted and said,
“I want to fight stronger opponents.”
Feng Zheng smiled and asked,
“Oh, I hope you had fun.”
Hodaka did not reply to Feng Zheng. But he kept complaining inwardly,
“I only fought him for half a minute. Then, two Jonin clones intervened and dominated the battle! I barely got to fight!”
On Mieko’s battlefield, Nakane MotoYuki was stunned when he saw another of Renjiro’s Shadow Clones enter the fray. MotoYuki cursed repeatedly in his mind,
“I could have escaped! I had already used Hidden Mist Technique. I could have easily escaped into the sea. I could have been far away in no time!”
“But Mitsutsuka’s clone brought Renjiro’s clone here! With his methods, I can’t escape! And now, another clone has appeared! If you’re just going to mess things up, then don’t fucking help!”
Mitsutsuka’s Water Clone’s expression also became solemn. He understood the significance of Renjiro’s Shadow Clone appearing here.
This meant that one of his Water Clones had been defeated, and the Ninja with him had either been killed or captured.
A fierce battle began. The Water Clone desperately defended, trying to create an escape opportunity for MotoYuki. Unfortunately, it had no effect.
The two Shadow Clones coordinated flawlessly. Mieko provided perfect support with her Shuriken and the threat of her Sharingan Genjutsu.
After a bitter struggle, the Water Clone finally fell. Like Ueda Long, Nakane MotoYuki also offered to surrender.
As soon as he offered to surrender, Feng Zheng and Hodaka arrived. One of Renjiro’s Shadow Clones looked at Hodaka. He looked at MotoYuki and said,
“Alright, don’t resist. If you resist, I’ll kill you. Hodaka, seal all of his Chakra points.”
Hodaka seemed reluctant to be asked to do this again. Feng Zheng grinned and mocked,
“Hodaka, it’s your lucky day! You get to attack two Elite Chunin with your Gentle Fist. I’m so happy for you!”
Hodaka’s face immediately darkened. He ignored Feng Zheng and walked away, thinking,
“I wanted to fight them head-on! This is so boring!”
He followed the Shadow Clone’s order and sealed all of MotoYuki’s Chakra points. The Shadow Clone also knocked him unconscious and placed a Chakra Suppression Seal on him.
Feng Zheng said,
“Teacher, even Hodaka’s opponent surrendered. Let your other clone take him back to shore.”
One of the Shadow Clones nodded and said,
“I’ll handle him.”
He grabbed Nakane MotoYuki and Body Flickered away.
Mieko heard Feng Zheng’s comment. She laughed,
“Well done, Hodaka! I’m also glad you finally found opponents you can fight with Taijutsu.”
She and Feng Zheng both laughed. Hodaka’s face grew even darker. He looked at Mieko and said,
“What are you laughing at? Even with two of Teacher’s Shadow Clones helping you, you were still the slowest among us!”
Mieko’s face immediately fell, and she immediately began to argue with Hodaka.
Feng Zheng quietly walked away and stood next to Renjiro’s Shadow Clone, trying hard to suppress his laughter.
Renjiro’s Shadow Clone was speechless.
“We are on a Rank A Mission! My two students are arguing senselessly over trivial matters. And the third one is the one who instigated the argument and is laughing! Am I too lenient with them?”
Renjiro’s Shadow Clone coughed. This caught Mieko and Hodaka’s attention.
They realized their recent behavior and immediately stopped arguing. However, both gave Feng Zheng angry glares.
Feng Zheng saw them but pretended not to. He thought,
“These two kids are as funny as ever! It’s hard to hold back my laughter, hahaha.”
Seeing his students calm down, the Shadow Clone said,
“The enemy Jonin will be left to my main body and De Ping. Let’s go eliminate the three Chunin fighting Yugakure.”
The three nodded and said,
“Alright, Teacher.”