"Genin Might Duy, at the cost of his life, killed five of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, achieving a great achievement."
Uchiha Senshi was silent, his gaze filled with reverence for Might Duy.
No matter how weak Might Duy's strength was before, or how much he contributed to the village, at this moment, he was a hero of Konoha. Now and forever, his name would be etched on Konoha's monument.
"Sir, is the intelligence accurate? Might Duy is just a Genin..."
Hyuga Ritsumori found it unbelievable, feeling that it wasn't something a Genin could have achieved.
"Are you implying I'm lying?!"
Rong Lin's body erupted with a killing intent that enveloped Hyuga Ritsumori. Holding the Kubikiribōchō, Rong Lin narrowed his eyes, his gaze full of killing intent, fixed on Hyuga Ritsumori:
"If I hear those words again, I won't be polite to you. Watch your mouth, you're defiling our hero of Konoha!!!!"
Hyuga Ritsumori couldn't believe that Rong Lin would want to attack him. From Rong Lin's eyes, Hyuga Ritsumori could tell that if he said one more word, he would certainly act.
Rong Lin retracted his terrifying killing intent and walked to the side. Uchiha Senshi looked at Hyuga Ritsumori with a sneer:
"The Hyūga clan, truly an eye-opener. I am impressed."
"What do you mean!!!"
Hyuga Ritsumori had no intention of insulting Might Duy. He simply wondered why a Genin could unleash such a powerful attack, that was all!
Being threatened by Rong Lin was one thing; Rong Lin was powerful, held a special status, and was the captain of the squad. But what right did you, Uchiha Senshi, have to mock him?
"What I mean is, what you think. Move aside, don't desecrate the hero's corpse."
With a dismissive smile, Uchiha Senshi, like Rong Lin, knelt down to show his highest respect, then took out a white cloth and gently moved Might Duy's fragile corpse.
"Hmph~~~"
Hyuga Ritsumori was greatly angered but managed not to act out. Like Uchiha Senshi, he knelt to show his respect and helped collect the body.
Might Duy's body was properly collected. From the direction of the village, several figures appeared quickly.
"This..."
A field of corpses, a huge crater, and Rong Lin standing to one side, startled the Anbu ninja who came to reinforce them. They couldn't believe that the battle had been so fierce.
"Sir." The few of them stepped forward and saluted. Rong Lin waved his hand, told them what he knew of the events, and reminded:
"The rest is up to you. Report everything to Lord Hokage."
"Yes!!"
The Anbu who came to reinforce them found themselves facing the defeated corpses.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, some dead, some crippled, were basically no longer a threat to Konoha. Rong Lin carried the Kubikiribōchō back to the frontline camp.
"Might Duy killed them?"
Not only was Hyuga Ritsumori incredulous, but when Tsunade heard the news, she was also completely stunned. A Genin, was this true?
"Yes."
Leaning back in her chair, Rong Lin no longer had his usual casual demeanor. He nodded and said, "He used a forbidden jutsu, the Eight Gates Formation, sacrificing his life. I wonder if Guy will be affected by the news of his father's death."
In the original work, Might Duy used the Eight Gates Formation to protect his son. But now, it was due to the death of his comrades and a threat to his life. Rong Lin wondered how Guy would react upon hearing this news.
"By the way, how is our special squad doing?"
Rong Lin didn't want to dwell too much on this heavy topic. There were no wars without casualties.
Rong Lin wasn't a sentimental person either, but because it involved Guy, he felt a bit emotional.
"As you said, Might Duy is indeed a hero of Konoha."
Shaking her head, Tsunade sighed. Seeing Rong Lin ask about the special squad, perhaps because the previous news was too shocking, Tsunade's mood wasn't high:
"Same as usual, we lost a few people, but the enemy didn't have it easy either. They probably didn't expect us to send a special squad to wait for them."
On the Hidden Mist Village side, the Third Mizukage indeed didn't expect Konoha to make such adjustments. The ninja dispatched to infiltrate the rear were therefore ambushed by the special squad and suffered significant losses.
"In that case, let the squad return. Tomorrow, I will join the squad."
"Hmm, okay, no problem."
Tsunade nodded subconsciously, then suddenly realized something was wrong and exclaimed, "What did you say? You're willing to join the special squad?"
Tsunade couldn't believe it. She had talked herself hoarse and tried every method, but he hadn't budged an inch.
But now, after a trip out, he was actively asking to join the special squad and lead it. This was too strange.
Ignoring Tsunade's peculiar gaze, Rong Lin looked at the Kubikiribōchō resting beside him and said in a low voice, "...I don't want to disappoint him. He sacrificed his life, and I am merely following his will, using this great blade to discreetly kill these enemies."
"Might Duy?"
Tsunade understood and asked softly.
"Yes."
Rong Lin picked up the blade and stood up to leave. He paused at the doorway:
"That's enough for now. I'm a bit tired, so I'm going to rest. Also, replace everyone in the squad with sensory ninja. I don't need too much assistance. This blade is thirsty for blood."
The tattered, chipped Kubikiribōchō emitted a chilling aura. Tsunade paused, worried that Rong Lin was being swayed by the killing intent:
"I know how you feel, but you must control your heart, control your emotions, understand? You're not alone. You still have the Uchiha clan, you still have Mikoto Uchiha, and you still have me!"
"I know."
Rong Lin gave Tsunade a reassuring smile and left, carrying the Kubikiribōchō.
How far can you cower? My great blade is already thirsty for blood.
After the Kubikiribōchō was damaged, it could be repaired by absorbing blood from the human body, repairing itself autonomously. It was a very bloodthirsty weapon, but it was just right, wasn't it? To use the enemy's weapon to end the enemy's life.
The special squad was recalled, Rong Lin joined and led the squad, and the news that the squad would start recruiting sensory ninja spread throughout the camp immediately.
Upon hearing that Rong Lin would also join and lead the squad, many ninja eagerly offered to join, except for those from the Hyūga clan. Throughout the entire camp, only the Hyūga clan showed no reaction.
Rong Lin didn't care about their reactions. He had no time to waste with the Hyūga clan right now. The Hidden Mist ninja were his current target.
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