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Li Rong's advance preparations proved decisive. His own journey had been smooth from start to finish, and although he had expected the other teams to encounter setbacks, reality exceeded expectations—they progressed with surprising efficiency.
Before setting out, Li Rong had provided everyone with basic intelligence, including a rough map of the Ninja World. Initially, Shui Bing'er planned to split from the others and head directly to the coast, intending to find a ship and cross the sea. However, Qian Renxue stopped her in time.
"Ever since I learned we were coming to another World, I sought out professionals for special training," Qian Renxue said, crouching down and sketching a simplified map of the Ninja World on the ground. "Intelligence analysis, risk assessment, situation deduction—I focused on all of it. In an unfamiliar environment like this, acting blindly is the fastest way to die. Preparation leads to survival; recklessness leads to burial."
Shui Bing'er looked at her seriously. "Then what's your plan?"
"In this World, Ninjas are extremely sensitive to outsiders," Qian Renxue replied calmly. "Even if our spirit power isn't Chakra, it's still a form of energy. I don't believe we can completely conceal it."
Gao Feng frowned. "So once we cross the border, we'll be treated as enemies?"
"Very likely," Qian Renxue nodded. "There are twenty of us. Even on the Douluo Continent, twenty unknown Spirit Masters sneaking into another power's territory would immediately trigger a high-level alert."
Jade Heavenheart instantly grasped her meaning. "So the problem isn't strength—it's legitimacy. Bing'er's team is close by, but for teams like ours that need to cross multiple countries, concealment is impossible."
"You can say it directly," Dai Cheng interjected. "We're teammates now. I know I'm not good at strategy—combat is my only strength. I'll follow whatever plan gives us the highest success rate."
Qian Renxue didn't waste words. "Boss Li told us that Ninjas here treat missions as sacred contracts. Completion outweighs everything else. So why don't we go to Konoha first?"
Everyone froze for a moment.
"We go to Konoha, issue a mission, hire their Ninjas, and have them escort us to other Villages," she continued. "With local Ninja leading the way, our identities become legitimate. Conflicts are avoided. Information comes naturally."
For a split second, silence reigned—then understanding dawned.
This was equivalent to foreign Spirit Masters going to Spirit Hall for official registration.
"But Boss Li only gave each team ten million in funds," Huo Wu pointed out. "We don't have a legal income source in this World."
"Yes, we do," Ning Rongrong said immediately, her tone confident. "Did you forget the ruins? Those iron pots and basins."
She spoke as if presenting a business plan. "This World is constantly at war. Weapons demand will never be low. If iron is in high demand militarily and civically, then iron ore must sell well. Gold might be questionable, but iron? Absolutely tradable."
She paused briefly before adding, "Before I came, Father prepared large quantities of gold and iron ore for me."
Qian Renxue nodded, tapping the map. "Exactly. We use Konoha to legitimize ourselves, exchange iron ore for funds, then openly negotiate with other Villages."
Dai Cheng nodded in approval. Jade Heavenheart and Yu Heng, however, coughed awkwardly.
"We… didn't bring iron ore," Yu Heng admitted. "Can we get some support?"
Ning Rongrong waved her hand without hesitation. "Since we came together, we should support each other. Share what we have. Who knows when we'll be able to return home to restock?"
No one objected. Compared to basic resources, completing the mission perfectly—and leaving a strong impression on Boss Li—was far more important.
With the plan finalized, the group stopped hesitating and headed straight toward the Land of Fire, following Li Rong's route. Since Boss Li had already gone ahead, they could safely act under his banner.
The moment they crossed the border, their abnormally fast movement speed immediately caught attention.
A Hyuga Ninja activated his Byakugan—and his scalp nearly went numb.
Twenty people. None wearing Ninja headbands. Energy circulation unlike Chakra. Yet every single one of them was at least Chunin-level.
Twenty Chunin?!
"Enemy alert!" he shouted, instantly firing a signal flare. Orange-red light exploded into the sky.
"Unknown elite force has crossed the border! No headbands! Energy system not Chakra!"
Thirty li away, the border garrison reacted instantly. Ten squads mobilized, led by a Jonin unit.
Seeing the signal flares, Qian Renxue immediately halted the team and waited openly.
They didn't flee.
They didn't set traps.
This abnormal calm only deepened Konoha's suspicion.
Whoosh!
A kunai with an explosive tag embedded itself in the road. A man with a ponytail and green vest landed firmly ahead of them, three Ninjas fanning out behind him in formation.
"Invaders," he said coldly. "State your identities and purpose."
Qian Renxue stepped forward without hesitation.
"We are members of the Sacrificial Shop's guard team. We've come to Konoha to issue missions and hire Ninja to escort us through multiple countries."
"Sacro… what?" Nara Suzaku's gaze swept over their colorful hair. "Never heard of it. Which country are you from?"
"Overseas. We crossed the sea. This is not our native continent."
No credentials. No registration.
Nara Suzaku's brows tightened. "The Land of Fire is in turmoil. We do not accept outside employment. Leave immediately."
"We're willing to accept surveillance," Qian Renxue said, retreating half a step to show sincerity. "Please allow us to enter Konoha."
"Leave." His tone did not soften.
Qian Renxue opened a fund box without hesitation. "One million ryo. Hire Konoha Ninja to escort us to the Village."
Nara Suzaku's expression snapped tight. "Where did you get that box?!"
Only then did Qian Renxue realize—storage spirit tools didn't exist here.
She calmly demonstrated storing and retrieving the box.
Silence.
Storing items without Chakra?
Smaller than a space scroll?
"How large is its capacity?" Nara Suzaku asked sharply. "Does your shop sell these?"
"Depends on the grade. Small ones are one cubic meter. Large ones can exceed a hundred. As for sales—that's up to the Boss."
Over a hundred cubic meters.
Every Konoha Ninja present felt their breathing quicken.
"Our Village welcomes law-abiding merchants," Nara Suzaku said smoothly. "Please wait here. Officials will come to discuss trade."
"Two million ryo," Qian Renxue added, opening another box.
This time, Nara Suzaku grew colder instead. "Leave the Land of Fire first. Negotiations will proceed separately."
They were being cautious—too cautious.
"We are not Ninja," Qian Renxue said immediately. "Our system is spirit power. Cultivators are called Spirit Masters."
She summoned her Spirit. Light flared. The others followed.
Bloodline inheritance?
Innate abilities?
Nara Suzaku's pupils contracted violently.
After a brief pause, his attitude shifted.
"Please proceed to the border outpost and rest," he said carefully. "I'll arrange escort after adjustments."
Qian Renxue finally relaxed.
"Notify the Village," Nara Suzaku commanded.
"Prepare the highest-level diplomatic reception."
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