Chapter 11: Dragon Ball Fragment (Seeking Likes, fresh flowers, and rewards)
In the forest on the outskirts of Konoha Village.
A small figure was shuttling through the trees. That figure was naturally Tengen.
Although he knew that a place with a Standard Signal might not be so simple, wealth is sought in danger. Moreover, this was within Konoha's range, so other ninja villages shouldn't be so bold.
Plus, recently, after Tengen obtained the Sharingan, his strength had improved somewhat.
Currently, Tengen could kill an ordinary Chūnin. As for encountering a Jōnin, it shouldn't be that miserable, right?
The signal location wasn't far from Konoha Village.
A few minutes later, Tengen's footsteps stopped.
"This is the signal reception area." Tengen looked around. No one was there. Such good luck.
With that, Tengen landed beside a large tree. This was the signal reception spot.
The signal reception was very fast. Within the short time Tengen waited, suddenly three figures landed directly not far away, near Tengen.
Seeing this scene, Tengen cursed silently in his heart. As expected, the System wouldn't let him receive a Standard Video Signal so simply.
Because he saw a forehead protector with an inverted hourglass symbol. Clearly, it was the symbol of the Hidden Sand Village. Sneaking around the outskirts of Konoha like this, it couldn't be for official business; otherwise, they would have entered Konoha openly.
So it was either a secret mission or they were so-called spies.
What made Tengen slightly relieved was that the three didn't look particularly formidable. They should all be Chūnin level, with no Jōnin.
Because another issue Tengen complained about arose: the Mission System, which hadn't moved for a long time, popped up.
"Kill the three Sand Ninjas to obtain one-half of a Standard Dragon Ball Video Fragment."
Well, items from the Dragon Ball plane... Tengen expressed that he had to try for such high-end stuff.
Even a random item from Dragon Ball could exceed his imagination. Even on that Earth plane, the technology was terrifying.
"Phew." Tengen's eyes suddenly narrowed. His figure leaped away directly. A transparent blade of wind cut that large tree down instantly.
He was discovered.
...
"So, was there any harvest in Konoha?" asked a ninja wearing a Sand forehead protector.
"Sir, nothing was found," the other two quickly replied.
"Is that so? Could it be that Konoha really didn't do it?" The Sand ninja frowned.
"We can go in and continue the investigation," the other two ninjas said solemnly.
"Alright. However, before that, let's deal with someone." The Sand ninja suddenly said, stunning his two subordinates. This sir, although a Chūnin, had strength infinitely close to a Jōnin. He was a top expert among Chūnin.
He also held a certain position in the Hidden Sand Village.
The Sand ninja formed hand seals quickly. A blade of wind appeared in front of him. This blade of wind sped towards Tengen's hiding spot with great speed.
"Wind Style: Wind Cutter Technique."
Boom. The large tree fell. Appearing in front of the Sand ninjas was Tengen, a young boy holding a Kunai with a vigilant face.
"So it's a brat." The Sand ninja revealed a cold smile. "Perhaps you study at the Ninja Academy, but since you've seen us, I can only send you to your death."
"Is that so?" Tengen, holding the Kunai, revealed a trace of a smile. "I wonder who will kill whom."
Immediately, Tengen threw several Kunai from his hand, shooting towards the three Sand ninjas.
"Too slow." The three Sand ninjas easily dodged Tengen's attack.
"Is that so?" Tengen appeared in front of one Sand ninja with extreme speed, causing that Sand ninja's pupils to shrink tightly. Such fast speed.
"Konoha Whirlwind." Tengen's legs turned into a powerful storm, sweeping that Sand ninja into the attack.
Bang, bang. Countless attacks landed on the Sand ninja's body. The Sand ninja was sent flying directly, crashing heavily into a tree.
Just as Tengen was about to continue attacking, a Kunai flashing with cold light, like a star in the dark night, stabbed directly towards Tengen, leaving him no way to avoid it, let alone pursue for a follow-up attack.
"So formidable." Tengen held a Kunai in his hand and knocked away the attacking Kunai. His whole body was also pushed back slightly by the force.
That powerful Sand ninja rushed in front of Tengen, the Kunai in his hand constantly attacking Tengen's vital points.
Clang, clang... Kunai clashed against Kunai incessantly, sparks flying everywhere. The rapidly flashing figures made the other two Sand ninjas realize this was a confrontation of peak Chūnin level; they couldn't even join the battle.
Even though they were also Chūnin, they were just ordinary Chūnin.
Bang. Tengen and that Sand ninja's Kunai clashed together. Their eyes met, both pupils radiating killing intent that both could feel.
Under this powerful force, both retreated a few steps.
"Impressive. Truly impressive. Brat, you must be a genius ninja of Konoha. I heard there's a genius named Kakashi who is very formidable. Could it be you?" the ninja didn't continue attacking but spoke slowly.
"I am not Kakashi," Tengen shook his head.
"It doesn't matter if you aren't Kakashi. At such a young age, possessing such strength, you must be a terrifying genius in Konoha. When I was in Konoha, I didn't have a chance to act, but now you've delivered yourself to my door." A coldness permeated the Sand ninja's eyes.
He sensed Tengen's strength just now. If such strength were allowed to grow, he would likely become a strong enemy of the Hidden Sand Village.
"Your strength is not bad either. However, I believe I won't die here today," Tengen shook his head.
"Really? I wasn't using my full strength just now," the Sand ninja smiled coldly. His figure disappeared from the spot directly, then appeared at Tengen's side.
"Such fast speed. He sped up again." Tengen swung the Kunai in his hand.
With a clang, the two Kunai clashed. The powerful force made Tengen retreat continuously. Indeed, this Sand ninja was right.
He hadn't used his full strength just now.