Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

At the entrance of the Sand Village, due to the disappearance of the Third Kazekage, the ninjas were more strict in checking the merchants and pedestrians passing by.

"There's a caravan coming over here, the same one that came in before."

"Hmm? Wait, does that look like what Master Ebizo mentioned to us..."

"A group of children and two adults, it is indeed them, Captain, what should we do?"

"Let them go. The goods are registered. There is no need to check them."

"it is good."

No one objected.

After the disappearance of the Third Kazekage, Ebizo is now the most powerful person in the Sand Village. It shouldn't be difficult to go with the flow and do him a favor.

But Scorpion didn't know all this. He came in front of the ninjas and just opened his mouth.

"we are……"

"I know you guys, just go ahead."

The ninja in charge of the inspection waved his hand, and the people behind him immediately made way.

"……it is good."

Seeing this, Scorpion didn't say much, but gestured to Ito Toru and others behind him to follow him.

It went much more smoothly than expected!

It’s even easier than entering the Konoha camp!

Ito Toru complained in his heart.

It's really hard to evaluate the village of Sand Hidden Village...

However, it does make things convenient for me and others.

Otherwise, I really don’t know how to leave. If I want to leave according to the original plan, I will probably have to wait for ten days or half a month!

By then, no one knows what the situation on the battlefield will be like!

Jiraiya also breathed a sigh of relief.

So far, the mission can be said to have been completed perfectly!

There were no casualties, the mission objectives were achieved, and there wasn't even any fighting.

It looked like he was just out for a trip.

It’s so easy that it doesn’t even feel like a mission!

But he knew that all this was thanks to Toru Ito.

Whether it was the ingenious attack on Shayin, or the planning and cover-up along the way.

Even Scorpion, who was leaving now, was brought back by Toru Ito.

Could it be...

A bold idea arose in Jiraiya's mind.

Who said there is only one Son of Prophecy?

"Haqiu!"

Toru Ito, who was walking in front of the tap, sneezed loudly and scratched his nose in confusion.

strangeness……

It’s so hot today, it doesn’t look like I’ve caught a cold!

Is it sand blown by the wind?

After leaving the Hidden Sand Village, the group slowly walked into the endless desert with the camels loaded with goods.

The wind in the air brought the smell of sand again, and the scene in front of me was surrounded by overwhelming yellow sand.

A feeling of desolation comes over you.

Everyone who had stayed in the Hidden Sand Village for a long time felt a little uncomfortable at first.

Toru Ito looked back at the Hidden Sand Village behind him.

"what happened?"

Nono noticed his behavior and asked curiously.

"Well... nothing, I just feel..."

After thinking for a while, Ito Toru said, "This place is quite different from what I imagined."

"different?"

Nono was confused at first, but then suddenly realized: "Ah, I see! This is the feeling of discomfort when you first arrive in a foreign country."

"Not entirely. Anyway... it's quite complicated."

"Talk as you go. If you fall behind, I won't wait for you."

Came the Scorpion's voice.

"I'm coming."

Ito Toru and Nono hurried to follow.

"Hahahahaha, Ito, you also think this is a good place, right?"

Jiraiya laughed loudly and dismissed the ridiculous idea in his mind. Itō Toru was indeed excellent, but he did not have any characteristics of a child of prophecy. He was just purely smart.

"Alas...what a pity."

Jiraiya had a look of regret on his face and sighed unconsciously.

"What a pity, Jiraiya-sensei?"

Yahiko asked from the side.

"Ahem... Unfortunately, the time is too tight this time. Otherwise, I really want to be with those beautiful... Uh, forget it, it's actually pretty good to just leave like this."

Changing the subject had become a subconscious instinct for Jiraiya, but as he spoke, he also remembered the extremely depressed tone of those beautiful Sand Village girls.

That was an extremely powerful negative energy comparable to an illusion...

It completely dispelled the beautiful thoughts in Jiraiya's mind, and his whole person was sublimated as a result.

"As expected...women are so beautiful and dangerous."

?

Yahiko couldn't understand.

"Save the energy of chatting, we still have to hurry on our way."

Scorpio's words floated over again.

He is like a black-hearted boss, always paying attention to whether his employees are slacking off, and then putting some pressure on them when everyone wants to relax.

However, because Scorpio himself also set an example and always walked in the front, leading the way and leading the camel, with an eager-to-do look, people did not complain much. Instead, they thought he was a really reliable little guy.

But only Toru Ito seemed to be aware of something, and there was a hint of amusement in the look he gave Scorpion's back.

This kid... just won't give up.

Others may not know, but Toru Ito is extremely good at precise chakra control. How could he not notice that when Scorpion was using puppet threads to control the camels, he also secretly set up some little tricks.

They are simple little things, not very lethal, but...

But at the critical moment, it can make the camel unable to move!

Along the way, the reassuring characteristics displayed by Scorpio were not entirely false, but they were also meant to numb everyone's nerves, allowing them to relax and leave the responsibility of leading the way entirely to Scorpio.

"..."

Hearing the laughter and joyful chatter behind him, Scorpion felt a little heavy in his heart.

Because he could sense that these people really treated him as a companion, but... the path he was about to take, the last thing he needed was a companion.

Finally, we reached a flat desert terrain.

Scorpion stopped.

"It's almost...time."

He raised his head, the confusion in his eyes slowly dissipated, replaced by determination!

If you are unwilling to take action, how can you remain firm in your ninja way?

"Eh?"

"Why did you stop here?"

The people behind Scorpion looked left and right.

This area doesn't look like a place where you can camp in the desert?

"What's wrong? Are you lost?"

Yahiko was puzzled and walked forward with some concern.

Suddenly, the scorpion in front of him tilted its body, and several green Senbon missiles shot towards Yahiko!

!!!

Yahiko's pupils shrank and he wanted to dodge, but it was too late!

"Oops!"

No one expected Scorpion to suddenly attack. Except for Toru Ito, everyone looked shocked!

But Toru Ito was not panicked at all, and was even calmer than before.

It would be fine if Scorpio chose other terrain.

But he chose such flat terrain.

A terrain like this is like home ground for Nagato, who lacks mobility the most!

Just as Yahiko was about to be hit by the poison needle, Nagato did exactly as Toru Ito had expected!

"careful!"

As he shouted, he spread his five fingers into a claw shape, and a strange suction force instantly pulled Yahiko's body, forcing him to move and avoid the scorpion's poisonous needle!

All things are attracted by heaven!

"Waaaaaaaaaaaa! Scorpion! What are you doing?!"

Yahiko was still in shock. What he couldn't accept in particular was that Scorpion, who had been fine before, would actually attack him and others!

"Happy times are always short, and everyone will die one day."

Scorpion turned around, his eyes slowly turning cold, without any emotion.

At the same time, three scrolls fell out of his arms.

Bang!Bang!Bang!

The seal is lifted and three puppets are summoned!

Each of them had a ferocious look on their faces, and they formed a triangle, standing in front of the scorpion, staring hungrily!

At the same time, Scorpion moved one of his fingers slightly, and the camels were like being frozen in place, unable to move!

At this point, his arrangement is complete!

"I am grateful for the happy times you brought me."

Scorpion glanced at everyone.

"So, I will make you into puppets and keep you by my side forever."

“It’s like freezing this moment in time.”