"So it was him?"
A few minutes later, Qingming opened his eyes and murmured.
The Snake didn't disappoint him. As the leader of this mission, he indeed knew the identities of all the members, including that of the mole.
However, what surprised Qingming was that the mole was not someone trained by the Root organization but rather someone who had a compromising situation in Danzo's hands, which forced them to obey his orders.
It made sense when he thought about it. Most of the members of the Root organization lacked "humanity." Having them serve as spies would be nothing short of disastrous.
What is a spy? A spy not only requires a high level of professional skill but also needs to be adaptable, able to engage with anyone. Only with such qualities could one safely infiltrate and gather intelligence.
Members of the Root organization, who had to learn how to interact with others from books, couldn't possibly serve as spies.
They simply didn't have the ability!
This could be observed from Danzo's coercion and bribery of Yakushi Nonoyu and Kabuto to carry out infiltration missions in other countries. While both were capable, if the Root organization had its own suitable personnel, Danzo wouldn't have to send two people with hostile intentions towards him.
Shaking his head inwardly, Qingming didn't dwell on the matter further. He raised his hand and performed the "Chakra Absorption Technique," draining the Snake's chakra before using a "Chakra Scalpel" to slit his throat.
Boom~ The Snake's body hit the ground with a heavy thud.
After confirming his death, Qingming turned his gaze toward the main battlefield.
Next, it was time to eradicate the roots.
That's right; he didn't plan on letting the mole go.
Admittedly, the person wasn't a member of the Root organization, and everything they did was out of necessity.
But the fact remained that they did it, and Qingming wouldn't let them off simply because they were coerced. Everyone had to take responsibility for their own choices.
Turning back, Qingming looked at the body on the ground, raised his hand, and formed a seal to perform the ninjutsu — Fire Release: Cremation Technique!
Boom~ A burst of flames erupted, setting the Snake's body ablaze.
The flames quickly expanded.
Sizzle~ The sound of oil and fat igniting filled the air.
After about ten breaths, the Snake's body had turned into a pile of ash.
Whoosh~ A light breeze passed, and the ashes disappeared without a trace.
Seeing this, Qingming nodded in satisfaction. He had dealt with the previous few individuals in the same way.
After checking his surroundings once more to confirm there were no hidden threats, Qingming decided not to linger. He raised his hand and performed the ninjutsu — Wind Release: Wings of the Wind.
Swish~ A pair of pale blue chakra wings appeared behind him.
With a flap of the wings, Qingming soared directly toward the main battlefield.
By now, it had been over forty minutes since the battle had started, and over half an hour had passed since he sent the information to Sano Nobuhisa.
Judging by the time, they should be arriving soon.
He had to hurry back.
If the Mist Ninja saw things were going poorly and fled early, that could cause trouble.
It wasn't that he wanted to leave the Mist Ninjas behind, but this was the best opportunity to deal with the mole in the midst of such a chaotic battlefield. If he missed this chance, handling the person would become much more complicated.
Qingming didn't want to make things too troublesome, so it would be best to deal with the mole before the Mist Ninjas withdrew.
With this in mind, Qingming performed the "Chakra Armor" ninjutsu, covering his whole body, and immediately boosted his flying speed to the maximum.
Though he wasn't far from the main battlefield initially, the time spent with the Snake had made the distance stretch a bit.
Luckily, his flying speed was fast enough, and it wouldn't take long before he reached his destination.
...
Ten seconds later.
Qingming had covered only half the distance when he suddenly stopped.
Through his Byakugan, he noticed a small ninja team several hundred meters away in a forest.
Focusing his attention, he looked over.
What he saw was four Mist Ninjas.
From the chakra levels, one of them was a special jonin, likely the leader, while the other three were simply chunin.
They were carefully advancing.
Looking at their direction, it was clear they were heading along the route the Snake had taken in its escape.
Qingming recalled the information he had obtained from the Snake and confirmed that besides using the Mist Ninjas, there was no other cooperation planned. He immediately realized that these people had noticed the battle's commotion and had come to investigate.
However, just to be safe, Qingming decided to approach them.
Additionally, he needed to take advantage of their identity.
He couldn't use his own identity when dealing with the mole. Without evidence, he couldn't kill someone just on a whim, even if he was the team leader.
But if he disguised himself as a Mist Ninja, it would be the simplest solution.
With that thought in mind, Qingming immediately descended and headed towards them.
Before they could react, he performed the ninjutsu — Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!
With a breath, a giant fireball was formed, carrying an endless amount of light and heat, smashing towards the four Mist Ninjas.
"Not good!"
"Retreat quickly!"
"Watch out!"
Feeling the terrifying fireball overhead, the four Mist Ninjas below scrambled in disarray.
Suspended in midair, Qingming watched the panicked escape of the four, nodding in satisfaction.
Ever since using the "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique" at Otsu Port, he had developed a liking for this battle style. It was simple and effective, with no frills, just fast and direct.
For someone like him, who preferred overwhelming strength, this was the perfect fighting method.
As for the drawbacks? Well, there were some.
This method consumed a great deal of chakra, which most ninjas wouldn't be able to sustain. Even Qingming would feel the strain after frequent use.
Luckily, the "Chakra Absorption Technique" allowed him to easily replenish his chakra.
So, whenever he had the chance, he didn't hesitate to use it.
While Qingming was lost in thought, the fireball slammed into the ground.
Boom~ A loud explosion rang out.
The fireball erupted violently, turning into a shower of flames that spread across the area. Trees were set ablaze, and within moments, a radius of a hundred meters had turned into a sea of fire.
"Ah~"
Painful screams echoed through the flames.
Two of the Mist Ninjas couldn't escape the firestorm. They were first blown away and injured by the shockwave of the explosion, then consumed by the flames. It was clear they wouldn't survive.
Even the two who barely managed to escape weren't in much better shape. Their clothes were burned off in patches, and they were coughing incessantly.
Still, despite their injuries, they remained vigilant, especially towards the sky.
Wait~ Suddenly, the leader of the Mist Ninja, the special jonin, froze. His pupils contracted sharply.
At that moment, there was no one in the sky.
A strong sense of danger filled his heart, prompting him to instinctively leap forward.
The next moment, a flash of blade light sliced through the afterimage he left behind.
"Huh?"
Seeing the Mist Ninja dodge his strike, Qingming let out a soft exclamation.
But he didn't pay it much mind. His body flashed with green light, and "Instant Sword Technique" was activated, causing his speed to soar.
In the blink of an eye, he appeared once again at the side of the special jonin.
Swish~ A blade of white light flashed.
This time, the Mist Ninja wasn't so lucky. Although he sensed the danger and reacted, Qingming's sword still severed half his arm.
His bone was exposed, and blood poured out as Akiyama Shinno's face turned pale with cold sweat.
However, there was no time to rest.
Qingming pressed the attack relentlessly. After one strike, the green light flashed again, and "Instant Sword Technique" was activated once more.
Earlier, Akiyama Shinno had failed to react, so now he had no chance.
Slicing through flesh and bone, Qingming made another strike that left a deep wound.
Seeing his chance, one of the other Mist Ninjas who had barely escaped the firestorm prepared to intervene, but could find no opening.
By the time he made his move, Qingming had already seized the opportunity, using "Illusion Sword Technique" to slash the throat of Akiyama Shinno.
"Hahaha~"
A suffocating feeling washed over Akiyama Shinno as he clutched his throat, his eyes wide open in disbelief.
He stared at Qingming, his gaze filled with regret, but no matter how unwilling he was, it was too late. He fell to the ground, accepting his death.
As for the outcome, Qingming wasn't surprised in the least.
Not only was his strength far superior to the opponent's, but the heavy damage caused by his initial ambush had already given him an overwhelming advantage.
In short, this brief battle was already decided from the very beginning.
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