Yoru and Tsunade lay hidden not far from the Rain Village base, silently observing it.
Night had begun to fall. Inside the base, patrol squads had already lit their torches.
"We'll move once it's completely dark," Tsunade said softly.
"But first, we need to understand their defenses. I can send in a shadow clone disguised with the Transformation Jutsu to scout their positions and locate the explosive tags."
Even though they had intelligence, no one could guarantee the tags hadn't been moved. A proper reconnaissance was necessary.
"No need."
Yoru smiled confidently.
"I have a special ability that can detect everything… but we'll need to get a bit closer."
Tsunade looked at him in confusion as he explained.
Naturally, he was referring to Observation Haki. However, at his current level, scanning the entire base from too far away would be difficult.
According to his estimate, getting within about three hundred meters would allow him to perceive everything clearly.
Tsunade's eyes widened slightly. She hadn't expected that aside from his terrifying magma ability, Yoru also possessed such a powerful sensory skill.
His versatility was almost flawless.
After confirming the required distance, the two began to move.
Dressed in black combat gear, they blended perfectly into the darkness as they carefully approached the Rain Village base.
Tsunade suppressed her chakra fluctuations to the utmost degree.
Just as Yoru had said—this ability was incredible.
Even so, Tsunade still relied on her own methods to avoid detection by sensory-type ninjas.
Meanwhile, Yoru extended his Observation Haki around them while simultaneously probing the entire base.
The Rain base's defensive layout appeared clearly in his mind.
Moments later—
"Found it."
Yoru's eyes snapped open.
The explosive tags were located.
They had been moved.
Originally, according to intelligence, they were stored in a warehouse deep inside the base.
Now, that warehouse was empty.
Instead, the explosive tags were hidden near the center of the base.
After Yoru informed Tsunade, she felt a chill run down her spine.
If not for his sensory ability, they would have had to search blindly. Who knew how long it would take—or if they would be discovered in the process?
But under Yoru's Observation Haki—
None of that mattered.
With precise information in hand, the two slipped into the base during a gap in the patrols.
Yoru led Tsunade, avoiding one patrol squad after another.
What the Rain shinobi believed to be airtight defense was nothing but a joke in front of him.
Gradually, they approached the location of the explosive tags.
It was an ordinary-looking building. From the outside, no one would suspect it held such a massive stockpile.
A few guards stood outside.
But through Observation Haki, Yoru clearly sensed many more hidden in the darkness.
Inside the warehouse, at least three squads of Rain shinobi were stationed.
Yoru and Tsunade exchanged a glance.
It was time.
This would be a direct assault.
"…Hm?"
One of the guards frowned, sensing something off. He stared into the darkness but found nothing.
He shook his head, assuming it was just his nerves.
Suddenly—
A blood-red light tore through the night!
Dozens of magma projectiles roared toward the building behind him!
"E-Enemy attack!"
His voice cracked in panic. He couldn't understand how the enemy had bypassed such tight defenses.
"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"
Several water barriers instantly rose in front of the building, forming a solid defense.
Boom!
The magma projectiles slammed into the water walls, breaking through layer after layer.
The water boiled violently, yet it couldn't stop the assault.
More Rain shinobi rushed out from the darkness, shouting as they formed additional water barriers.
Finally—
The barrage began to weaken.
They managed to hold the line.
Just as they let out a sigh of relief—
Several magma projectiles suddenly surged forward with overwhelming force, breaking through their defenses.
"Damn it!"
The remaining projectiles tore through two Rain shinobi before crashing into the building.
"Put it out! Hurry!"
A squad leader roared.
Fortunately, the explosive tags were stored deeper inside, so they hadn't ignited yet.
But if this continued, an explosion was inevitable.
"Water Release: Flowing Water!"
The Rain shinobi desperately tried to extinguish the flames.
But something was wrong.
Their water techniques—normally effective against fire—were useless.
"Are you blind?!"
Yoru stepped out from the darkness, his face dark with anger.
Such terrifying magma—
And they dared treat it like ordinary fire?
"THIS IS MAGMA!"
The squad leader froze for a split second—
And that moment cost him everything.
Tsunade appeared instantly.
Boom!
Her punch exploded through his chest, shattering his organs. Fragments of flesh and blood burst outward.
The surrounding Rain shinobi finally reacted.
No wonder the attack felt so terrifying.
They hadn't fought Yoru before, so they hadn't realized immediately.
"…Demon Yoru!"
"It's him! That magma… it's Demon Yoru!"
Fear spread across their faces.
But when they thought of the vital supplies behind them—
They gritted their teeth and charged forward.
Whoosh!
A red signal flare shot into the sky.
This place was now in critical danger.
Yoru looked at the incoming enemies.
A cruel smile slowly spread across his face.
The slaughter—
Had begun.
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