area51novel Chapter 32 Ambush
Chapter 32 Ambush
A cry of an eagle pierced the sky, beneath which stretched the boundless Gobi Desert.
Burying your body under gravel is a real test of willpower, not only because of the high temperature, but also because you have to be constantly on guard against the bites of various insects.
A ninja must endure what ordinary people cannot, so Mo Jingxian donned an elemental cloak for himself.
If you have a solution but don't use it, you're brainless.
The eagle soared high in the sky for more than ten minutes before gradually flying away.
The infiltrator team hidden in the gravel breathed a sigh of relief.
It's no secret that the Sand Ninja use eagles for patrols; they're clearly very effective.
To avoid being exposed, they could only hide during the day and travel at night, estimating that they would reach the ambush location in another night.
During his time infiltrating behind enemy lines, Mo Jingxian practiced his newly acquired breathing technique whenever he had a spare moment.
Unfortunately, through trial and error, I discovered that I could only maintain this for a maximum of one hour each day.
If this time is exceeded, the body will send out danger signals.
Mo Jingxian wasn't stubborn enough to force herself to cultivate despite the risk of her body collapsing.
Perhaps it's only been a short time, and my body hasn't changed at all, only my mind seems a little clearer.
I don't know if it's just my imagination.
Actually, it wasn't without its advantages. Since practicing the breathing technique, he felt that his control over the elements was a bit easier.
This was not an illusion; although it was only slightly enhanced, he still managed to detect it.
In the Gobi Desert, the water element is weakened, while the wind element is abundant.
This is a good opportunity to take a closer look.
He has experience in cultivating water elemental techniques, and he can avoid the wrong paths he has taken in advance, as well as some traps.
Therefore, Mo Jingxian's understanding of the wind element can be described as rapid.
According to calculations, if everything goes smoothly, he expects to be able to advance his Wind Element Mastery to the intermediate level in about ten days.
In that case, the power of his Ice Release would increase by another level.
A subtle wind element mingled in the air, drifting around it.
If Mo Jingxian actively senses it, the wind element will transmit the information to him.
There's not much to say about that; he once used this property to develop "Active Mist."
The two elements are similar in function and belong to the most basic applications.
Mo Jingxian continued to explore and comprehend the various changes of the wind element.
Gentle winds, biting winds, raging winds, corrosive winds...
He sensed the disturbance between himself and the airflow.
It's so light and subtle that the sensation will slip away if your attention is even slightly distracted.
It's about interaction; everyone is constantly interacting with the space.
He tried to use the wind element to guide this interaction, slowly and gradually changing the airflow disturbance around his body.
This cultivation lasted for four hours, and Mo Jingxian was finally able to change the direction of the airflow around her body.
Great, another little trick has been developed.
Currently, he only knows one Wind Release ninjutsu, "Wind Release: Vacuum Blade," but he doesn't plan to learn any new Wind Release ninjutsu anytime soon.
He had not yet fully mastered the S-rank ninjutsu "Water Release: Water Severing Wave," so he could not spare more energy to learn wind ninjutsu.
He had a very full schedule; after learning how to break water waves, he could study the "Rasengan".
The process of cultivating this technique was already clear to me. It wasn't about making pills, but about experiencing the extreme changes in the nature of the wind element.
There is no technique more suitable than this.
That's not all; the principles behind the sealing techniques still require a lot of time to explore.
His own strength was developed based on the two cornerstones of elemental mastery and the principles of sealing techniques.
Therefore, you must not neglect the essentials and focus on the trivial; you must clearly understand where your core strengths lie.
Even now, he has only just begun to uncover a corner of the principles of sealing techniques; endless knowledge awaits him thereafter.
Thinking about it this way, Mo Jingxian felt that this seemed to be a project she would have to wait until she was old enough to complete it.
Considering human lifespan, achieving this ideal... seems unlikely.
Or maybe we should just stop being human?
The thought only lingered in his mind for a moment before being completely suppressed by Mo Jingxian.
The scorching sun finally set, and the sweltering temperature gradually decreased.
The moon hangs high in the sky, and the Milky Way shines brightly.
In the vast Gobi Desert, the occasional chirping of insects becomes the only melody in the silent night.
A rustling sound of sand rubbing together interrupted the insect's chirping.
The six men who had infiltrated behind enemy lines emerged, gathered together to eat some dry rations, and rested briefly.
Five out of the six men had turned into Guan Yu-like figures, their flushed faces impossible to conceal even in the darkness of night.
Especially in the morning, Baiyun had a large bump on her forehead, a mark left from a scorpion bite.
But he stubbornly held back his words; it must have been in a lot of pain.
Seeing that all five people were looking at him, Mo Jingxian shrugged: "Why are you looking at me? Hurry up and eat."
After swallowing the last bite of the bread, he could no longer hold on, and his shoulders began to tremble uncontrollably.
Seeing that everyone's gazes were becoming increasingly malicious, Captain Nara Shikata stepped in and prevented a tragedy from happening.
"Alright, get some rest. We must reach the ambush site tonight."
A quick trip overnight.
With good luck, the team ventured far from human habitation, crossed the desert, and finally arrived at "Sandstone Millet" before dawn.
Five hundred meters from the exit of an unnamed canyon, the six men lay in ambush.
The moon sets and the sun rises; day and night alternate.
This wait lasted for five days.
Being behind enemy lines with nothing to cover them, they could only bury their bodies in the sand, leaving only a bamboo tube exposed above the ground for air circulation.
This is a double torment of body and mind, and a great test of the infiltrator's will.
Mo Jingxian certainly wouldn't waste time. Since it was inconvenient for her to move her body, she devoted all her energy to the breathing techniques and the comprehension of the wind element.
Over the past five days, his mastery of the wind element has improved significantly, and he may only need one opportunity to advance to the intermediate level.
"They're here!"
Ayako Hinata's lowered voice betrayed a hint of nervousness.
The team finally found their target.
"Escorting nine ninjas: one Jonin, three Chunin, and five Genin."
Ayako's intelligence clearly reached their ears; based on the enemy's strength, the value of the supplies being transported this time should be high.
Within the white eye's field of vision, no action of the enemy can be concealed.
As Mo Jingxian had predicted, six members of the Sand Ninja searched the canyon very carefully for a long time, examining almost every inch of it.
As the information came back, Tekuno felt relieved; if he had acted according to his own ideas, he would have killed everyone.
There are also sensory ninjas among the Sand Village ninjas. Although they are not as abnormal as those with the Byakugan, they should not be underestimated.
After the enemy entered the canyon, Hinata Ayako deliberately shut down her Byakugan.
The six-person team that had been lying in wait minimized their chakra flow, even slowing down their breathing.
Gradually, it blends into its surroundings.
The howling wind swept across the sandy ground, dragging dust high into the air, creating a hazy gray atmosphere between heaven and earth.
A three-man Sand Ninja squad appeared at the valley entrance and began to explore along the route.
If you observe closely, you will definitely notice that the captain's expression was noticeably more relaxed as he walked out of the valley.
"Phew—the most dangerous part is finally over."
"Come on! Follow me to scout ahead."
The team members all looked relaxed.
The Sand Ninja's scouting team came within ten meters of Mo Jingxian at one point.
That's the distance of a teleportation technique.
He instinctively held his breath.
Fortunately, my body was enveloped in wind element, so the enemy did not discover the lurking figure so close by.
Watching Sha Ren walk away, Mo Jingxian slowly exhaled a breath of pent-up anger, her tense muscles gradually relaxing.
The sun hung high in the sky, and a strong wind swept by, sending sand and dust swirling like waves.
"Squeak... squeak..."
The wheels rolled over the stones, and the Sand Ninja's supply convoy appeared at the valley entrance.
In addition to the three enemies who were scouting ahead, there were six Sand Ninja guarding the convoy.
Mo Jingxian opened her eyes and, through the gaps in the sand and gravel, fixed her gaze on the convoy.
Captain Nara Shikata's mission for him was to hold off the enemy's only Jonin.
The convoy was moving very slowly and was still some distance from his ambush position.
Mo Jingxian abandoned unnecessary emotions, becoming like a cold machine, constantly calculating the distance between them.
Two hundred meters.
My heart started pounding strongly, and blood rushed out of my ventricles at an accelerated pace.
One hundred meters.
His muscles worked in unison, twisting into a single force, like a leopard lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect distance to deliver a fatal blow.
Fifty meters... forty meters... thirty meters...
When the convoy had passed more than half of the ambush point, the distance between the two sides was less than 20 meters.
"Bang!"
A figure shot towards the convoy from the blasted gravel.
Immediately afterwards, five more people rushed out from the cover, and before the Sand Ninja could react, more than a dozen hidden weapons were already right in front of them.
Before the astonishment in the sand ninja's eyes had faded, the explosive tag had already detonated.
Mo Jingxian was extremely fast, moving like a streak of lightning, leaving only a blurry shadow in the space.
The wind element increased his speed again and again; the free wind was unrestrained and could not be resisted.
The air flowed over his body without resistance, and instead created a vortex behind him, giving him another push.
Mo Jingxian's speed has increased by a full 50% compared to before.
From the enemy's perspective, he was like a shadow, appearing in front of them in the blink of an eye, making it impossible to lock onto him.
One palm strike.
Mo Jingxian discarded his weapon, his fingers forming a knife-like shape, and a flowing wind danced along the edge of his palm.
Yamazaki-dera possesses the unique pride of the Sand Village ninjas. Since the start of the war, he has always wanted to fight against the ninjas of Konoha, wanting to test the mettle of the ninjas from the village known as the strongest.
Today, his wish has come true.
The attack came suddenly, and there was no time to form hand seals and release ninjutsu.
He drew his short knife and slashed upwards.
His swordsmanship was honed through countless trials and tribulations; it was a technique he developed over many days and nights in the midst of fierce winds.
He believed in his sword as much as he believed the village would ultimately triumph.
The moment the blade struck the enemy's forearm, Yamazaki Tera seemed to already see his opponent's agonizing screams.
A smirk played on his lips, and he tightened his grip on the knife hilt.
Suddenly!
His blade seemed to strike slippery rubber; the longsword failed to sever the enemy's arm as he intended.
One slip, one slant.
The force was diverted into empty space, disrupting the body's center of gravity.
Just as he staggered, a palm blade covered in water-scale armor pierced straight at his throat.
Whether it was an illusion or not, he seemed to see the scales moving, and it seemed as if wind was surging out from between the scales.
Yu Guangzhong, whose teammates were rushing to his rescue, still had the shock on his face.
Further away, five enemies rushed towards the convoy.
The kunai flying through the air, their explosive tags attached, had their fuses burned out...