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In the dim forest, the dense trees blocked the sunlight from the sky. The patches of light filtering through the leaves made the forest less eerie.
Eight hundred meters away from where Uchiha Tōshirō set the trap.
Uchiha Tōshirō and his companions hid behind a large tree, cautiously peering out at a wild beast in the clearing.
After setting the trap, Uchiha Tōshirō and his five companions split into three groups to search the forest.
Just a moment ago, Uchiha Honoka and Uchiha Mamoru discovered this wild boar. Surprised and realizing their own strength was insufficient to handle it alone, they quickly split up to find the other two groups. Thus, this scene unfolded.
Through the gaps in the trees, Uchiha Tōshirō observed the boar for a long time. He estimated that this boar was quite large, weighing over 300 pounds. It was covered in thick, matted fur and a layer of mud.
The faint amber glow on its surface indicated that it had a layer of tree resin from rubbing against trees, forming a thick armor that encased its entire body.
Its two large tusks were highly aggressive. The shuriken and kunai they threw would find it difficult to cause substantial damage. The only weak points were likely its belly, eyes, and certain other areas.
After silently calculating, Uchiha Tōshirō signaled to his companions. Receiving their acknowledgment, he waved his hand, preparing to begin the action.
Sign language is usually something one learns gradually after attending the Ninja Academy. However, to play better—specifically, "Werewolf Game"—the clan's children managed to obtain the Ninja Academy's textbooks and secretly studied them. During the game, they used sign language to communicate, to prevent their chakra-sensitive companions from noticing.
"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!"
The sound of the kunai breaking through the air disrupted the forest's tranquility.
At that moment, the boar, the prey, was using its snout to root around a protrusion at the base of a tree, its long tail swishing happily. It seemed about to unearth some delicious treat and gobble it up, completely unaware of the approaching danger.
Hearing the sound, the boar lifted its head and shook its large tusks. A metallic clang echoed as one of the four kunai aimed at it was deflected.
"Thud! Thud! Thud!"
This time, the coordination of the kunai launch was quite good, with the three kunai hitting almost simultaneously. Unfortunately, the effect was less than satisfactory.
One kunai hit the head, one the back, and one the front leg. Unfortunately, the mud, fur, and resin on the boar's skin prevented the kunai from penetrating deeply, only embedding about a centimeter.
"Snort! Snort!"
The boar shook its body, easily dislodging the few kunai. It looked at the strange creatures in front of it, puzzled and somewhat angry.
For the slow-witted boar, the attack was not a mere tickle, but the damage was minimal. Its good mood, about to be spoiled by the imminent feast, was now disrupted.
"Aim for its eyes with shuriken!" Uchiha Tōshirō shouted, holding four shuriken in each hand, leading another wave of attack.
For the boar, the kunai thrown by these young boys caused negligible damage, forcing Uchiha Tōshirō to change tactics.
The whizzing sound of the shuriken startled it, and almost instinctively, it lowered its head, using its hard forehead and thick armor to defend against the sudden attack.
Unlike the relatively heavy kunai, the light shuriken could be thrown in multiple numbers by boys of Uchiha Tōshirō's age.
With a roar, the boar let out a desperate scream. Its left eye had been slashed.
One of the shuriken, spinning at high speed, traced a precise arc, grazing past its eye and piercing its thin eyelid, damaging the eyeball.
The boar let out its characteristic roar, shaking its head wildly to dispel the sudden intense pain. Its right eye turned blood red, and it entered a state of fury.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Stimulated by the pain, the boar, with red eyes, crossed over the fallen kunai and shuriken, charging towards Uchiha Tōshirō and his companions.
"Follow the plan!"
Instantly, the four remaining here dispersed. One led the way, one stood in front to attract the boar's attention, and the other two positioned themselves behind the boar, in its blind spot, to prevent it from escaping.
With a crazed boar following behind, Uchiha Honoka, serving as the bait for the first time, felt a bit uneasy. However, the well-thought-out plan of his companions gave him a sense of reassurance, calming his nerves. Though not perfect, he successfully played his role as bait.
"Is this guy too nervous? He's not exactly new to hunting with us..." Uchiha Tōshirō, the protagonist, trailed behind the boar at a leisurely pace. Watching Uchiha Honoka's distorted movements as he fled, he commented dryly.
Uchiha Tōshirō did not vie for the role of bait. He believed that appropriate training was necessary. Now, with just a wild boar, they could manage. Even if injured, it wouldn't be too severe. But on the battlefield, the stakes would be much higher.
As time passed, the boar, which had been chasing them, occasionally slowed down or looked back.
Each time, Uchiha Honoka, as the bait, had to stop or slow down, making various provocative gestures or throwing shuriken at it again.
The accuracy of the shuriken was abysmal, with one even grazing Uchiha Tōshirō's shoulder.
"Be careful—Yan is probably scared out of his wits. His hands and feet are trembling, don't get hit by his shuriken!" Uchiha Tōshirō warned his companion, while also mocking Uchiha Honoka's poor performance.
The 800 meters was not far. In a matter of moments, the chase would reach its end. Uchiha Mamoru, leading the way, suddenly turned back and ran alongside Uchiha Honoka, whispering something in his ear as they ran.
Further ahead, Uchiha Ryūka, participating in his first hunt with his companion, had been waiting for some time.
(End of Chapter)