In Konoha, I collected corpses on the battlefield for ten years

“The ground shows obvious signs of being disturbed, mixed with a faint smell of blood, most likely from Kaguya Chizuru.”

“Dead?”

The Anbu ninjas exchanged glances, each seeing surprise and astonishment in the other's eyes.

Kaguya Chizuru was a well-known Jonin from the Kaguya clan, with a small reputation throughout the ninja world. Even they weren't entirely confident in defeating him, yet he was dead?

“From the moment we sensed the disturbance to our arrival here, it probably wasn't even a quarter of an hour. Who could resolve a Jonin so quickly?”

“The two little ones are still alive, indicating that the opponent isn't hostile to our Konoha, and might even be one of our Konoha's strong individuals.”

None of them even considered Kaze and Imai Kuriyama.

Even a genius like Kakashi couldn't instantly kill Kaguya Chizuru at such a young age. Although these two were a bit older than Kakashi, they weren't much older.

Even if they wanted to suspect them, they'd probably be seen as fools.

“It's a strong individual skilled in Earth Release.”

“Could it be a Takigakure ninja?”

They were currently within the borders of the Land of Hot Water, and the only possibilities besides Konoha and Kirigakure ninjas were Takigakure ninjas.

Hesitantly, one of the Anbu spoke, “A Takigakure ninja with such strength?”

“In any case, record this matter and report it to Lord Orochimaru and Lord Hokage,” the leader said.

“Yes!” the other two responded.

Walking up to Kaze and Imai Kuriyama, looking at their postures, and then seeing the ninja tool bag tightly held in Kaze's hand, he nodded in satisfaction, praising, “Facing a strong enemy, not abandoning their comrade, nor giving up on the mission, this kid is not bad.”

“According to the information, he should be Maruyama Kaze, the one who collects corpses, right?”

“A corpse collector is still a ninja. Maybe we'll have to pass through his hands in the future.”

Having been ninjas for a long time, they had seen too much life and death and had long become accustomed to it.

“Kurenai, you immediately send these two little ones back with the information. We'll go check on Kakashi's situation.”

“Yes!”

Yuhi Kurenai threw Kaze over his shoulder and gently carried Imai Kuriyama horizontally as he headed towards the Land of Fire.

Kurenai was his code name in the Anbu.

Being thrown like that, Kaze almost couldn't help but curse.

You son of a...!

Is this how you treat people differently?

You just casually throw the boy over your shoulder, but you gently hold the girl in your arms. Are you sexist?!

“You're finished. I'll definitely help Asuma get your daughter! Otherwise, I'll take your surname!”

Kaze “cursed” in his heart.

Yuhi Kurenai's speed was very fast, and he crossed the border of the Land of Fire in no time.

After entering the Land of Fire, the danger coefficient was obviously much smaller, and he slowed down a bit.

Kaze directly dozed off on his shoulder for a while, while also seeing the system prompt.

【Experience Ended!】

【Due to not harmonizing with the learning, you have gained additional attribute bonuses: Spirit +1; Ninjutsu +2】

His heart was bleeding.

Last time with the Jonin Experience Card, he seized the time to learn and gained a total of 5 attribute points. This time, it was a Quasi-Kage Experience Card, but because he didn't adapt and accept it well, he only got 3 attribute points in the end.

What a loss!

If he had been like last time, he might have increased 6 points, 7 points, or even 8 points, 9 points of attributes.

He suffered a huge loss.

Moreover, sleeping on someone else's shoulder was really uncomfortable. He was constantly bumped around along the way. If it weren't because he really couldn't bear it anymore, he could have slept all the way to Konoha.

Sensing that Kaze on his shoulder had woken up, Yuhi Kurenai put him down.

“Awake? Can you travel?” Yuhi Kurenai had already taken off the mask on his face.

Kaze pinched his swollen arm. The intense pain made him gasp. After the experience card ended, the body's injuries suddenly felt like they were back again.

However, he still gritted his teeth and nodded, “I can.”

The two continued on their way.

Yuhi Kurenai had probably been in the Anbu for too long and had no one to chat with, or maybe he appreciated Kaze, and after taking off the mask, he suddenly unleashed his nature.

“Not bad, young man. Knowing how to protect female companions, that's how a man should be. I was like this when I was young, attracting I don't know how many...”

“Ugh—” Kaze couldn't help but stop and bend over.

After dry heaving for a long time, he raised his head and found that Yuhi Kurenai's gaze was a little off. He wiped the corner of his mouth and explained, “I took a punch and suffered serious injuries. I couldn't hold it in.”

Hearing this, he looked relieved and said, “Or should I carry you?”

“No, no, no, thank you,” Kaze waved his hands repeatedly.

I thank your whole family.

“I used to...”

“Ugh—”

The scene was once very awkward.

“...Let me rest for a bit.”

Saying that, he took out a box of somewhat crushed cigarettes, took out one that was still relatively intact, bit it in his mouth, and with a flick of his finger, a small flame ignited it.

Fire Release ninjas are still quite practical at this time.