"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"
A Rock Hidden Village Jonin swiftly formed hand seals, executing this B-rank ninjutsu.
In an instant, a wall of earth rose up, blocking a squad of Konoha ninjas.
However, the very next moment, he was met with dozens of explosive tags and a Water Release ninjutsu attack resembling a high-pressure water gun.
Ultimately, the earthen wall barely held for a few breaths before collapsing completely, injuring the Rock Hidden Jonin in the process.
But this was inconsequential; his obstruction allowed the pursuing Rock ninjas to catch up and close in on several Konoha ninjas.
As such, for the Konoha ninjas to escape, they would have to abandon some of their comrades.
This scenario was merely a microcosm of the battlefield; nearly every squad faced similar situations during their retreat.
Some squads had stronger Jonin who could protect more individuals, while others, being weaker, could only safeguard a few.
Take Qingming, for example; his strength was relatively exceptional among the Jonin, allowing a greater number of his squad members to survive.
However, this also caused a problem: his squad attracted more attention from the Rock ninjas.
Especially after Qingming revealed his blood-red Three-Tomoe Sharingan, it drew even more scrutiny.
Sure enough, two Rock Hidden Jonin, each accompanied by twenty or so Rock ninjas, closed in from both sides.
"Captain?"
Seeing the situation deteriorate, someone couldn't help but speak up.
However, Qingming merely waved his hand, signaling for silence, and continued to charge forward without losing speed.
Seeing this, the others behind him gritted their teeth and followed suit, each preparing for a fierce battle.
Yet, the unfolding events defied their expectations; there was no combat, only a one-sided massacre.
With his eyes fixed on the opposing Jonin in the Rock ninja formation, Qingming sensed that the distance was nearly right and immediately activated his Sharingan to cast a genjutsu.
The Rock Jonin opposite him, evidently having experience fighting Uchiha clan members, quickly sensed something was amiss and immediately avoided eye contact.
In response, Qingming flipped his palm and pulled out a kunai from his tool pouch, each kunai tied with an explosive tag.
It was clear that this was a premeditated move.
Without hesitation, he threw all the kunai at once.
However, instead of aiming at the Jonin, he scattered them like falling flowers, targeting the Rock ninja squad.
"Watch out!"
Seeing this, the Rock Jonin immediately shouted a warning.
Yet, it was too late.
Apart from two kunai that were intercepted mid-air by a nearby Rock Chunin, the rest flew into the ranks of the Rock ninjas.
These were all ninjas, and their reflexes were swift; as the kunai approached, they dodged to the sides, preventing catastrophic casualties.
However, it was enough to disrupt their formation.
In the midst of the flames and smoke, Qingming activated Body Flicker Technique and, moving almost instantaneously, appeared among the Rock ninjas.
Simultaneously, his Level 5 Swordsmanship, combined with the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, allowed him to move like a phantom among the Rock ninjas, rendering him nearly invisible.
At the same time, his short sword became like the Grim Reaper's scythe, reaping lives wherever he went.
The Rock ninjas often fell victim to a swift sword strike from an unseen angle, either severely injured or losing their lives.
In short, it was impossible to defend against.
In mere seconds, nearly ten Rock ninjas fell to Qingming's blade, half of whom he dispatched with a single strike.
During this, the Rock Jonin naturally attempted to intervene, but Qingming evaded him with exquisite footwork, using the chaos of the battlefield to his advantage.
Finally, unable to hold back any longer, the Rock Jonin shouted, "Everyone, get out of my way!"
Swish, swish, swish!
Upon hearing this, the surrounding Rock Chunin and Genin not only complied but seemed relieved, fleeing as if they were escaping for their lives.
Evidently, they did not wish to face Qingming.
However, the battlefield was not so easily escaped.
Seeing them scatter, Qingming wasted no time and immediately followed suit, continuing his Swordsmanship to reap their lives.
Yet, these ninjas had scattered and were no longer as concentrated as before. After Qingming killed one more and wounded two others, the Rock Jonin finally engaged him.
However, just as they clashed, Qingming revealed a trump card.
Almost the instant the kunai clashed with the short sword, Qingming abruptly raised his left arm, placing one hand over his chest, and slowly formed the hand seals for Fire Release: Phoenix Fire Technique.
"What?!"
Qingming's one-handed hand seals startled the Rock Jonin, prompting him to exclaim in shock.
Without delay, he jumped back to evade.
Yet, Qingming did not attack him; instead, he directed the fireballs toward the surrounding Rock Chunin and Genin, forcibly blasting a path through the Rock ninjas.
"Go!"
Qingming shouted, rousing the dazed Konoha ninjas behind him, leading them through the Rock ninjas' blockade and further ahead.
However, the Rock ninjas were not giving up.
The Rock Jonin, momentarily surprised, quickly organized the remaining operable personnel in his squad to regroup with the pursuing Rock troops and chase after Qingming's leading squad.
Yet, a missed opportunity could not be reclaimed.
After Qingming and his squad passed through the previous blockade, they reunited with other squads, forming a much larger unit. The Rock ninjas dared not act recklessly anymore.
Minutes later, a surge of chakra suddenly invaded Qingming's mind, accompanied by a voice ringing in his ears.
"Qingming Jonin, please head immediately towards the three o'clock direction to assist other combat groups in stopping the Five-Tails Jinchuriki from breaking through the main force."
Recognizing the voice, Qingming understood it belonged to Yamashiro Kaze.
Clearly, new orders had been issued.
Qingming sensed his own condition:
He still had over 18,000 points of chakra. Though the wound on his left arm had shown signs of reopening due to the battles, he had healed it with Healing Technique during their march, so it was not a significant issue for the time being.
Overall, his fighting capability remained above 90%.
With this in mind, he had no problem offering assistance.
Upon this realization, Qingming promptly replied in his heart, "Understood."
After saying this, he felt the chakra that had invaded his brain disappear.
Qingming knew that Yamashiro Kaze had severed the connection.
"The Mind Secret Technique is truly convenient!"
Muttering to himself, Qingming immediately directed the ninjas in his squad to join other teams while he activated Body Flicker Technique to head towards the three o'clock direction.
As for the specific location, there was no need for Yamashiro Kaze to elaborate.
Not to mention the immense commotion caused by Han and several Konoha Jonin during their battle, just the sinister chakra unique to the Tailed Beasts was sufficient to guide Qingming on his path.
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