Kakashi's gaze was filled with determination, ready to fight to the last drop of blood, as long as Rin could escape and survive.
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Meanwhile, Rin, who was running continuously, was unaware that she was being closely watched.
When Rin stepped on a large tree trunk, she immediately sensed someone's presence behind her. A feeling of unease began to creep in, and Rin intended to turn around. However, before she could do so, a severe dizziness struck her head, and in an instant, Rin fell, losing consciousness.
"I'm sorry, this is necessary..." said a figure wearing a demon mask and a black cloak.
The person was Aoki, who was currently disguised under another identity, Akuma. Aoki, who had prepared everything, immediately carried out the planned procedure. Aoki quickly swapped Rin's body with a clone body that he had prepared earlier.
So when the Kirigakure ninjas finally found Rin, what they brought back was not the real Rin, but rather the perfectly prepared clone body. All of this was done to mislead the enemy and give Rin a chance to survive without their knowledge.
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Ten ninjas from the Kirigakure Village stood guard among the shadows of the trees. Their eyes quickly focused on the figure of a teenage girl lying still on the ground. The girl's body appeared weak, with messy short hair and faint bloodstains on her forehead.
"Is that the girl we're after? But why is she lying there like that?" one of the ninjas asked with a hesitant tone, his brow furrowed in confusion.
"Could this be a trap?" replied another ninja with a cautious tone, his eyes scanning the area for signs of anything unusual.
"Don't be reckless. Use Water Clone Jutsu to check the body," ordered a man in a firm tone, clearly the leader of the group. "We won't take any risks."
"Understood," replied two ninjas who immediately stepped forward. They quickly formed hand seals, and in an instant, the water around them began to gather, forming two identical clone figures. The Water Clones stood firm, although their bodies still emitted a faint shimmering liquid.
Although Water Clones could not transmit memories like Shadow Clones, their presence was still real. They could be touched, think independently, and act according to orders. Additionally, Water Clones consumed less chakra, making them ideal for situations like this.
The two Water Clones immediately moved forward, cautiously stepping toward the girl's body. Their steps barely made a sound on the damp ground.
One of the clones crouched down, carefully examining the girl. After a moment, the water clone exclaimed, "This girl is still alive! There are no signs of Explosive Tags on her body." The water clone paused for a moment, then continued in a serious tone, "However, it seems this girl has fallen. Her head has hit quite hard—look at the blood flowing from her forehead."
The other clone nodded, adding, "There's nothing suspicious around this girl, but we must remain vigilant."
The original ninjas observing from a distance exchanged glances. Their faces reflected a mix of relief and doubt, as if they were still not entirely sure whether the situation was as simple as it appeared.
The Kirigakure ninjas exchanged wary looks. No one moved from their position, staying alert in case a hidden trap awaited. They waited tensely, allowing ten minutes to pass, ensuring that the situation was truly safe.
However, after the time passed without any signs of danger, they finally let out a sigh of relief. One of the ninjas stepped forward, signaling to the others to come down and check the girl's condition.
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