The night passed without incident, and they made it through the first night safely.
Xin's team was well-rested, but the other three squads were not.
After a night of worry, especially the three Chunin captains, they had dark circles under their eyes and looked utterly exhausted the next day.
Seeing Xin's team, bright-eyed and cheerful, they regretted their choices.
Why did we worry for nothing? Wouldn't it have been better to just get some proper rest?
Now, while the others were energized, they were struggling to stay awake and constantly fighting the urge to sleep.
And the worst part? They still had to push the carts!
"Ophis, can you notify me immediately if you notice anything unusual," Xin reminded the little fox as they entered enemy territory.
As they progressed further, they needed to be on high alert, whether encountering enemies or allies. Sometimes, even allies could turn into enemies in an instant.
"Understood, Xin," Ophis, said, peeking out from under Xin's raincoat, its Ophis's white head curiously observing the surroundings.
"Captain, we've entered a zone where enemies frequently appear. The forces of Rain and Sand often ambush our transport teams in this area, so we need to be extra cautious," Shimura Suimoku said, unable to contain his anxiety as he noticed Xin wasn't showing any signs of conducting patrols or reconnaissance.
He was worried about potential ambushes along the way.
If the team stumbled into an enemy trap, things could get ugly fast.
Even with Xin's strength, there was no guarantee the team could escape unscathed.
And even if they did manage to escape, what about the supplies?
If the supplies were destroyed or stolen, the mission would be considered a failure.
The ninjas on the front lines, fighting the enemy, were counting on these supplies. Though he was from the Shimura clan, Suimoku wasn't as ruthless as Danzo.
Xin looked at him in mild surprise, then smiled and said, "Thanks for the reminder, Suimoku-senpai. I've already made the necessary preparations, so you don't need to worry. Go back and continue pushing the carts. We'll try to get out of this area as soon as possible. If anything unexpected happens, I'll have us move through the night."
If there's an enemy that even Ophis, can't detect, what good would it do for me to patrol or scout?
Do I think I have better sensory skills than my own personal tailed beast?
Not even Kushina could compare to Ophis, in this regard.
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