stonecrandall Chapter 54 Kurumi Kushimaru
Chapter 54 Kurumi Kushimaru
Kushimaru Kurishari led the team out, while Kiichiro's shadow clone hid in a distant tree, observing everything.
"That guy, Mimori, said last night that he was coming to the Moon Country to do a mission, but I didn't expect him to get involved with Hiroki Kuroda."
The shadow clone complained, but he also knew that in the dream, everyone had to exchange new knowledge, analyze new situations, make new plans, and chat to relax. There was no time to talk about unimportant things.
For example, Kiichiro didn't tell everyone that his enemy was named Hiroki Kuroda.
He felt he could handle the situation and it wasn't a big problem.
Similarly, since Mikami frequently performs missions, it's impossible for him to recount every single detail every time.
By chance, Oniichiro and Mimori met.
"Now that we've met, it would be a waste not to stir things up."
Just as the shadow clone finished speaking, a whooshing sound came, and a long, needle-like blade—the sewing needle—pierced through the shadow clone's head from behind.
The shadow clone shattered, and the sewing needle flew back into Kushimaru's hand in an arc.
Seeing Kurihara Kushimaru suddenly launch an attack, Kuroda Hiroki immediately went on guard: "What's going on?"
Looking at the smooth blade of the sewn-up knife, Kushimaru Kurihara knew he hadn't killed the enemy and felt somewhat dissatisfied.
“A little mouse was watching us, and it escaped.”
Mimori didn't know that the little mouse in Kurihara Kushimaru's mouth was that fat bastard Kiichiro, so he stood silently to the side without saying a word.
However, Hiroki Kuroda and the others became nervous.
"It must be the Cloud Ninja. They have been operating in the Land of the Moon for many years and have many spies."
"Should we change our plans?!"
Kushimaru Kurihara despised these cowards and ignored them completely. He said to Mikami, "Tonight, we'll go to the nearest stronghold. If the Cloud Ninja find out, they'll definitely set a trap for us."
Knowing there's a trap, you still insist on going.
I don't know whether to praise your confidence or call you a megalomaniac.
Mi Shou cursed inwardly, but calmly nodded on the surface, looking like a good subordinate who obeyed orders.
That night, in his dream, Kiichiro didn't see Mimori and shook his head speechlessly. Seeing Kiichiro's disappointed expression, the others immediately asked what happened.
After Kiichiro finished speaking, Kyosuke shook his head and said, "Tsk tsk, it seems you guys can work together to harm people. What's your plan?"
Ooka Shin asked, "Are you planning to kill Kurihara Kushimaru and steal the longsword, Sewing Needle? I heard that Sewing Needle is quite expensive on the black market."
Chisuke has been imprisoned for a while and his days are very boring. Now that there are people chatting, he is the most active and is analyzing things for everyone.
“That’s a good idea, but if Kushimaru Kurihara dies and Mikami returns alive, not to mention the possibility of arousing suspicion, he will at least face punishment.”
"Moreover, without the stitches, the Mist Ninja will definitely investigate, and they might even implicate Kiichiro through the slightest clues."
"My conclusion is that in order to get sewing, you risk exposure, which is a big risk with little reward and not worth it at all."
Kiichiro rolled his eyes and smiled dismissively.
"Your vision is so narrow. I contacted several major grain merchants today, preparing to buy up grain in large quantities. If we can use Mikami's mission to escalate the conflict between the Mist Ninja and the Cloud Ninja, even if a war doesn't break out, it can still cause turmoil in the Land of the Moon. When grain prices rise, I can make a fortune."
Kyosuke looked at Kiichiro in surprise, clicking his tongue in amazement.
"Tsk tsk tsk, just a few days ago you were just taking advantage of the war to speculate on some grain. Now, in order to speculate on grain, you are deliberately provoking a conflict between the two great ninja villages, even at the cost of starting a war. Kiichiro, the bigger your business, the blacker your heart becomes."
Kiichiro spat: "Stop pretending to be innocent. All the money you'll spend in the future will be earned this way. If you have any principles, then don't spend it!"
Kyosuke smiled and didn't refute.
Free of charge?
Absolutely impossible!
The group chatted for several more minutes before going back to sleep, except for Kiichiro, who stayed behind to wait for Mimori.
Outside one of the Cloud Ninja's strongholds, Mi Shou was lying on the grass feeding insects.
He does have insect repellent, but to reduce the chance of exposure, he never uses it when carrying out assassination missions.
"on!"
Kushimaru Kurishari was the first to rush forward, his slender body quickly entering the stronghold, with Mikami following closely behind.
This outpost was a two-story castle with walls built of massive rocks and lights shining around it.
The area around the castle has been cleared of trees and weeds, providing a clear view. A frontal attack would be quickly detected by the sentries.
Seeing Kushimaru Kurihara charging head-on, Mimori thought to himself, "You have skinny arms and legs, you look like a fragile character, yet you're not an assassin, and instead you're using a head-on fighting style."
"Okay, you take on the tank, I'll take on the assassin. You fight head-on, I'll flank and draw their attention."
At this moment, Kushimaru Kurihara had already used a sewing needle to sew the two Cloud Ninjas together, directly taking the first and second kills, and attracting the attention of all the Cloud Ninjas. Mikami then used Earth Release to sneak into the castle.
"Damn it, it's the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist! Those damned Mist Ninja dare to attack us! Everyone, step back and let me deal with him!"
A Cloud Ninja Jonin, who was directing his subordinates as Kushimaru Kurishari was about to rush in, sensed a murderous aura behind him and knew it was an enemy sneak attack, so he immediately took cover.
"Who goes there?!"
The blade flashed, but Mi Shou did not kill his target. However, he did sever the opponent's left hand. Then, the blade turned and killed a Cloud Ninja beside him.
With his left hand severed, he could no longer use many ninjutsu. As a Cloud Ninja Jonin, he was only at 30-40% of his former strength and had no hope of winning. So he decisively rushed to the castle window, wanting to escape.
In the air, steel wires flew back and forth, and sewing needles pierced through the bodies of several Cloud Ninja, before penetrating the body of a Cloud Ninja Jonin from behind.
Kushimaru Kurishari reached out and pulled the wire, returning the sewing needle to his hand, while blood and flesh instantly flew from the bodies of all the Cloud Ninja.
The Cloud Ninja died in extreme agony.
"Tsk tsk, no wonder the Mizukage sent you to cooperate with me. You almost killed a Jonin with one strike. You're really something."
After spending these past few days together, Mimori realized that Kushimaru Kurihara was incredibly cruel and there was nothing more to say to him, so he remained silent.
Seeing that Mikami was ignoring him, Kurihara Kushimaru was not angry. Instead, he interrogated a prisoner and quickly obtained information.
"Oh, they didn't get our message. How interesting. Who's monitoring us? Never mind, let's finish the mission first."
A fire was set ablaze on the castle. The two rested for two hours. It was just past midnight when Mishou habitually checked the dream world and saw Oniichiro sitting there, practicing hand seals with a bored expression.
Mi Shou asked curiously, "Why are you still here? Were you waiting for me?"
When Kiichiro saw that Yamori had arrived, his spirits lifted: "You've finally come! I was monitoring Kuroda Hiroki today, but I didn't expect to run into you. Perfect opportunity to join forces and cause a huge ruckus!"
Then, Kiichiro recounted everything.
The chance to avenge Oniichiro and earn a fortune was too good to pass up; Mimori would naturally agree: "Understood, I'll cooperate!"