Woodpecker hummed in affirmation and pointed to Amamiya Ayane, “Black Swan.” Then he turned around to introduce, “This is Eagle.
She joined only half a month before you.” Woodpecker had already told Amamiya Ayane about the Owl Squad’s organization while they were traveling.
The entire squad consisted of seven people.
Excluding the new captain and the new member, there were only two veterans, with the code names Woodpecker and Peregrine Falcon.
The three of them arrived at the squad’s camp deep in the forest.
By now, all the members of the Owl Squad had gathered; all seven were present.
After introducing their code names and learning who was who, Woodpecker reported the events of Maba Village to Captain Night Crow.
After listening to their report, Night Crow stroked his chin and sneered, “I know that guy Matthew.
He’s a die-hard loyalist of Chiyo and her son.
Having luckily survived this time, he didn’t dare to take revenge on the Konoha Ninjas, but instead came here to vent his anger!” He then analyzed, “As for the wandering Ninja Black Swan mentioned?
He’s likely a guide Sunagakure found in the black market to lead the way within the Land of Fire.” Amamiya Ayane thought to herself, *As expected.* No wonder a Sunagakure Elite Jonin would be mixed up with a wandering Ninja.
Night Crow continued arrogantly, “It seems this guy also knows his limits and didn’t choose to continue pursuing you.
Humph!
Rightly so, I doubt he’d dare strike at us at this critical juncture!” His judgment was consistent with Amamiya Ayane’s.
After all, Ninjas don’t ride horses, so there’s no such thing as ‘I can’t catch you because your horse is faster’…
If an Elite Jonin truly had killing intent and the mind to pursue, Woodpecker and Black Swan would never have escaped so easily.
Amamiya Ayane pursed her lips, gave him a deep look, and then lowered her head.
So.
Just to vent anger, he cruelly slaughtered hundreds of innocent villagers in Maba Village in one fell swoop.
Was such an act considered ‘knowing one’s limits’ in the eyes of the Anbu?
A bone-chilling cold suddenly crept up her spine and seeped into her entire body.
A veteran Anbu like Woodpecker, with his meticulous mind, had actually guessed this information on the way.
He took a deep breath and cautiously probed, “Captain, how is the battle going on Sunagakure’s side?
Any news?” Night Crow fell silent for a moment, then stated the truth flatly, “Sunagakure suffered a crushing defeat.
Their Puppeteer unit was wiped out by Konoha.” !!!
Several members of the Owl Squad were shocked.
Eagle chirped, being the first to question, “What?
Sunagakure’s Puppeteer unit?
Totally wiped out?
That’s impossible, right?” The Puppeteer unit was Sunagakure’s ace main force, famous and prestigious, with strength more like a high-end version of the Anbu.
Night Crow glanced at her, his eyes somewhat stern.
What is your status?
You dare to question me?
However, considering he had just taken office, he suppressed his dissatisfaction.
He then spread out the battle report he had received and handed it out, signaling the team members to pass it around.
This kind of news couldn’t be hidden and had no value in keeping secret.
Night Crow sneered, “Wiping out the entire Puppeteer unit is naturally impossible; Konoha is likely just bragging.
Otherwise, how could that guy Matthew still be alive and well?
However, it’s also a fact that Sunagakure suffered heavy casualties!” Amamiya Ayane also took the battle report from Woodpecker.
The text was brief, only a few lines, but the content was exceptionally shocking.
[Confirmed: Nine days ago, the Sunagakure Puppeteer unit landed from the northern shore of the Land of Rivers and launched a surprise attack on Konoha!
Six days ago, in the Shiqian Forest area of the Land of Fire, the Sunagakure unit was ambushed by Konoha Ninjas and suffered heavy casualties!
Among them, the leaders of the Puppeteer unit, Advisor Chiyo’s son and daughter-in-law, were killed by the Konoha Jonin Sakumo Hatake alone!
The rest were routed.
Based on traces at the scene, the organizational structure of the Sunagakure Puppeteer unit has collapsed, and it now exists in name only!] “Sakumo Hatake, leading a team alone…” “Is he that powerful?
I wonder who’s stronger, him or the Hokage?” Seeing the double seals of the Anbu and Hanzou at the bottom of the battle report, the team members no longer had any objections and instead began to discuss the name mentioned in the intelligence.
Woodpecker had a lot of seniority in the Anbu.
Hearing this, he introduced, “Sakumo Hatake, nicknamed Konohas White Fang, is an Elite Jonin of Konoha.
He is extremely powerful and particularly skilled in Kenjutsu and Nintaijutsu, and he’s incredibly fast!
If you encounter him, remember to stay as far away as possible.” Amamiya Ayane glanced at him but didn’t speak.
But Eagle was a girl who couldn’t keep things to herself and immediately asked curiously, “Did you fight this White Fang?
How do you know him so well?” “Something like that, but that was when he was younger.” Woodpecker whispered, “Sakumo Hatake used to be in Konoha’s Anbu.
About six or seven years ago, Captain Owl and I encountered him on the border.” Although he didn’t explicitly state the outcome.
Looking at his expression, everyone knew that the encounter was likely not very pleasant.
Seeing the different expressions on everyone’s faces, it seemed they were somewhat fearful of this person.
Seeing this, Night Crow quickly clapped his hands, indicating he had something to say.
“You don’t need to be overly alarmed.” “The intelligence says White Fang’s Ninjutsu isn’t strong; he prefers using a Chakra Short Blade.” Night Crow said calmly, “His fighting style inherently counters Puppeteers.
Coupled with an ambush on home soil, it’s no surprise he achieved such a great victory through careful planning against an unsuspecting foe.” “If it were a head-on battle.” He folded his arms and said confidently, “It’s hard to say who would have won!” Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
It was Woodpecker, the old fox, who spoke up first to keep the atmosphere from cooling down, “Captain Crow is right.
If White Fang were really that powerful, why hasn’t he come to our battlefield?” Having fought White Fang before, his words were quite persuasive at this moment.
Night Crow made the final judgment, giving the concluding summary, “So in the end, he’s still avoiding the sharp edge of our Amegakure!” Amamiya Ayane was silent for a moment before cupping her hands, “A brilliant insight, Captain!”