In Konoha, I collected corpses on the battlefield for ten years

With a wave of his hand.

As soon as they left the village, a member of the Hyuga clan activated his Byakugan, and the entire team became vigilant, as if entering a battlefield.

This wasn't an overreaction, but a necessary precaution.

During the Second Shinobi World War, an incident occurred.

A team of Konoha ninjas had barely traveled a dozen miles from the village when they were attacked, resulting in heavy losses for the entire support squad. If the supporting Jonin from Konoha hadn't arrived in time, the squad would have been completely annihilated.

The brutal war brought not only blood and tears but also a wealth of lessons.

With war potentially breaking out at any moment, these preparations were essential.

The training camp established by Yuhi Shinku served this purpose, in part. As a veteran who had been on the battlefield, he imparted the lessons learned to the newly promoted Chunin and Genin of Konoha, reducing unnecessary casualties.

This was also the reason why Hiruzen Sarutobi supported Yuhi Shinku in doing so.

Among the fourteen people, there were three Jonin, and even a Kage-level powerhouse like Orochimaru. All of them were experienced ninjas, which made Qifeng feel slightly relieved.

It could be said that as long as they didn't encounter an attack led by a Kage-level powerhouse, there would be few safety issues along the way.

As Qifeng had expected, they didn't encounter any trouble along the way, and the team smoothly arrived at the Fire Country's border checkpoint.

They simply completed their supply replenishment.

Leaving the temporarily safe Fire Country, they entered the Waterfall Country.

The Fire Country and the Earth Country were not directly adjacent, separated by small countries such as the Waterfall Country and the Grass Country. Although seemingly serving as a buffer zone between the great powers, the buffering effect was not significant.

As Qifeng knew, the Waterfall Country leaned towards Iwagakure. The Takigakure village within the Waterfall Country was not comparable to the great hidden villages, but among the small hidden villages, its strength was relatively outstanding.

They had to guard against attacks from Iwa ninjas and the sudden outbursts of Taki ninjas.

Therefore, this trip was fraught with danger.

After leaving the border, the ninjas of the team became more vigilant, even preparing to face a large-scale battle at any time.

Even Orochimaru put away his relaxed expression.

The Waterfall Country was full of cliffs and waterfalls, and the group's speed instantly slowed down.

Not only was the road difficult to travel, but they also had to be wary of sudden attacks from behind boulders, under waterfalls, and in pools of water.

The Konoha ninjas and Iwa ninjas could walk around the Waterfall Country unscrupulously, but Takigakure dared to be angry but dared not speak.

Small countries had no rights, and this was the case throughout the ninja world.

Whether it was the Waterfall Country or the Hot Water Country, Konoha had built checkpoints within their borders.

During peacetime, these checkpoints would not be used, but in times of war, they became crucial to the war.

The Torimori checkpoint they were heading to was left behind by Konoha during the Second World War.

Recently, Iwa ninjas had repeatedly provoked the borders of Konoha. To ensure the safety of the Fire Country's residents, Konoha had to move the defense focus forward, so the Torimori checkpoint was reopened.

However, they didn't expect that the Konoha ninjas would be attacked not long after they were stationed, leading to the checkpoint losing contact directly.

After carefully walking through the Waterfall Country for some time, they finally safely arrived at the location of the Torimori checkpoint.

Qifeng seemed very inconspicuous along the way.

The ninjas in the team were also aware of Qifeng's mission, so they didn't complain, but did their jobs.

The location of the checkpoint.

What came into view was a slightly dilapidated building.

"Hyuga Tokuma."

"Yes! Lord Orochimaru!"

The one whose name was called was the only member of the Hyuga clan in the team. His Byakugan was the best reconnaissance tool.

Hyuga Tokuma's expression gradually became serious.

"Reporting, Lord Orochimaru, the battle should have occurred two days ago. There are no traces of survivors for the time being."

He quickly and concisely reported the situation to Orochimaru.

A hint of dangerous light flashed in Orochimaru's serpentine eyes. He scanned the building and said in a hoarse voice, "Watch the surroundings, be alert for attacks, enter the checkpoint!"

"Yes!"

Several people responded.

They took out kunai or various ninja tools and weapons and entered the building.

A strong smell of blood and severed limbs, mixed with a faint burnt smell.

The scene that the team saw when they entered the building made everyone's expressions unpleasant.

After thinking for a moment, Orochimaru suddenly said, "Do you think the Iwa ninjas will come again?"

At some point, the person standing next to Orochimaru had become Qifeng.

Looking at the corpses of the ninjas from his village inside the building, Qifeng felt a little heavy in his heart, revealing a thoughtful expression, and said, "Since it was a probing attempt by the Iwa ninjas, then they certainly won't leave it at that. They want to see Konoha's reaction, to see Konoha's situation. They are very likely hiding in the distance now, watching this place in ways we don't know."

Orochimaru chuckled, "Good idea, I think so too, and I think they won't be able to wait long before they attack again."

As he spoke.

The group passed through a narrow corridor and arrived at the war room inside the checkpoint.

On the table in the middle, there was a blood-stained map spread out.

Orochimaru casually picked up two pieces from the scattered chess pieces and placed them on the map.

After doing this, he pondered and said, "Nakamura Kenta, Mitsui Hiyori, you each lead a team to investigate in one direction, leave markers along the way, don't go too deep, just scratch the surface."

"Yes!"

The leaders of the two teams bowed in response.

Then, he looked at the remaining Jonin, "Tsukikage Naoki, you lead people to clean up the checkpoint and gather all the dead bodies."

Then he looked at Qifeng without saying anything.

However, Qifeng understood what he meant and nodded solemnly.