NOVEL NEXT Chapter 103: Chapter 103
The power of the Border Defense Unit.
It is what they must borrow no matter what.
"I understand, Tetsuya!"
"No! I should say, Captain!"
Facing Fujiwara Tetsuya's resolute gaze, Aburame Muto's eyes avoided slightly.
However, after hesitating for a few seconds, he still agreed.
Together with Tatsu Koharu, whose eyes were red, he instantly disappeared into the southern forest.
"Alright. Finally, I can take a breather."
"But right now! I need to deal with Muwa's corpse first."
"Then find a place to shelter from the rain."
Under the torrential downpour, Fujiwara Tetsuya's clothes were already soaked through.
The piercing cold caused Fujiwara Tetsuya to suppress several sneezes.
After some searching, in the forest on the right side, Fujiwara Tetsuya finally found a large animal's nest.
However, perhaps due to the effects of the earlier battle, the surrounding wild animals had long been scared off in all directions.
Although the smell was unpleasant, it provided shelter from the wind and rain.
Looking at his feet, at Muwa's lifeless, cold corpse, Fujiwara Tetsuya took a deep breath.
He gradually shifted his attention to the gains from this battle.
In the previous fight, he killed a total of 27 Genin, 6 Chunin, and 1 Jonin.
Altogether, they provided him with 1297 points of slaughter value.
He had to admit, as his strength grew, his demand for slaughter value increased even more.
The slaughter value gained also started to feel increasingly insufficient.
"System. Add all slaughter value to the strength template for me."
After much hesitation, Fujiwara Tetsuya still decided to preserve his life first.
Increasing strength not only enhanced his combat power and chakra but also brought improvements in certain intangible aspects.
For example: stamina, endurance, flexibility, bone hardness, and even the still-mysterious vitality for Fujiwara Tetsuya.
All of these things were lifesaving to him now.
[Ding! Slaughter value allocated! Host panel updated!]
[Host: Fujiwara Tetsuya]
[Strength: Elite Chunin (2586/10000)]
[Kekkei Genkai: None]
[Jutsu:
Lightning Style: Kirin (1/1000 Beginner) – S
Konoha-Style Kenjutsu (1642/5000 Proficient) – A
Lightning Style: Chidori (429/5000 Proficient) – A
Water Style: Water Mirror Technique (1137/3000 Advanced) – A
Water Style: Severing Wave (130/3000 Advanced) – A
Water Style: Great Waterfall Technique (176/3000 Advanced) – A
Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique (436/500 Intermediate) – B
Water Style: Water Fang Bullet (103/500 Intermediate) – B
Water Style: Water Formation Wall (493/500 Intermediate) – B
Water Style: Water Whip (93/1000 Advanced) – B
Lightning Style: Lightning Beast Running Fang (67/1000 Proficient) – C
Lightning Style: Earth Walk (173/500 Advanced) – C
Water Style: Water Clone Technique (451/500 Advanced) – C
Water Style: Water Prison Technique (201/1000 Proficient) – C
Body Flicker Technique (Advanced) – D
Three Basic Jutsu (Advanced) – E]
[Slaughter Value: 0]
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The thunder outside the cave continued to rumble endlessly.
Although somewhat tired, Fujiwara Tetsuya didn't feel the slightest bit sleepy. He simply stared quietly at the nearby dripping water.
South of the earlier battle site, Aburame Muto and Koharu Tatsu searched all the way.
It wasn't until they were near a lake that they discovered traces of Fujiwara Tetsuya's clone and Uchiha Mikoto.
Upon seeing them approach, Fujiwara Tetsuya's water clone finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Leaving behind the words "I'll leave her to you," it collapsed into countless small streams of water, clearly at its limit.
"Tatsu! Use medical ninjutsu to treat Mikoto."
"I'll go find a raft to cross the lake."
After Aburame Muto left, Koharu Tatsu's gaze gradually shifted to the pale-faced Uchiha Mikoto. From head to toe, her body was covered in wounds—more than ten in total.
Looking at the unconscious girl, Tatsu's expression flickered. After hesitating briefly, she finally stopped herself!
"Consider yourself lucky."
"If it weren't for Tetsuya's instructions, I wouldn't bother saving you."
An hour later, Aburame Muto returned with the previously crafted raft to where Koharu Tatsu and Uchiha Mikoto were resting.
After Koharu Tatsu's initial treatment, Uchiha Mikoto's injuries had been stabilized. However, for full recovery, it was evident that more time was needed.
"Thank you for your hard work. The raft is ready. Let's cross the lake immediately."
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Umine Mountain
After Squad Thirteen's departure, Inuzuka Ro paid particular attention, ordering patrolling squads to monitor their situation.
Whether it was Fujiwara Tetsuya, the strongest Chunin, Koharu Tatsu, a member of the Hokage advisor's family, or Uchiha Mikoto and Aburame Muto, geniuses of the Uchiha and Aburame clans, they were all future sparks of Konoha.
However, looking at the thick clouds in the distance, Inuzuka Ro's gaze gradually darkened.
"Lord Ro!"
"Members of Squad Thirteen have returned!"
Hearing this, Inuzuka Ro's expression brightened, quickly following the Elite Chunin ahead of him outside.
In about ten minutes, Inuzuka Ro personally led three elite teams consisting of Jonin and Chunin, rushing northwest at top speed.
'Tetsuya! You must be safe!'
Although Aburame Muto and Koharu Tatsu weren't injured, they were still forced onto beds by Umine Mountain's medical ninjas, lying alongside Uchiha Mikoto in the warm wooden infirmary.
At this moment, they could only turn all their concern for Fujiwara Tetsuya into silent, upward gazes.
———
As time passed, the rain began to cease.
The dense clouds in the distance were gradually dispersed by the clear breeze.
Under the moonlight outside the cave, Fujiwara Tetsuya, holding Mist Marrow swayed as he stepped out of the cave.
After a long period of rest, he could now use chakra again.
No longer needing to be as cautious as before.
Speaking of which, he was still very curious about the cargo being transported from Sakuho City.
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