In Konoha, at the start, Hinata was given the Tenseigan.

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"Okay, we'll bring the intelligence back even if it kills us."

Those around them nodded in unison; as ninjas, they were already prepared to sacrifice themselves for the village.

Suddenly, the rushing crowd stopped in unison, standing still.

Everyone's face was stiff, sweat beaded on their foreheads, and their eyes were fixed on what was in front of them.

Two little devils appeared at the street corner.

Oh no, two girls.

She looked to be about twelve or thirteen years old.

These sand ninjas are now extremely wary, especially when they see a child this young.

I was more nervous than when I saw the enemy Hokage.

Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the two girls.

The people being watched are none other than Yamanaka Ino and Haruno Sakura, who are still best friends to this day.

One likes Natsuki, and the other, just like in the original story, still likes Sasuke.

There was no conflict, and they lived in peace.

They spotted Choji transforming into the Giant of Light from afar and were about to run over to join him when, unfortunately, they encountered a group of Sand Ninja.

Immediately, he stood still, just like them.

Don't dare to move.

"Ino, what... what should we do? They're looking at us with such lustful eyes, are they going to kidnap us and sell us?"

"I already said, there's no need to meet up with that idiot Choji. It's safer for us to go straight to the shelter."

With a mournful face, Sakura Haruno, feeling guilty, mistook the enemy's panicked and wary appearance for that of a lecherous pervert.

147: Gate of Babylon! We've fallen for their trap! The most capable fighters in Konoha are a bunch of brats!

A look of panic flashed across Ino's eyes.

At this moment, the two girls grabbed each other's shoulders, looking just as panicked and wary as the girl opposite them.

"I... I had no idea that we would encounter the enemy before I even reunited with Choji and the others."

"I am a member of Xia Mu's Dimensional End Gathering Society. The members are all fighting bravely. I can't run to the shelter alone first."

"Don't worry, when they attack, I...I will protect you."

Ino encouraged her best friend while recalling Natsuki's calm and composed demeanor.

Suddenly, I felt a surge of courage and regained my confidence.

"These two brats seem to have their eyes on us too."

"What should we do, Lord Kazunori? Should we fight or retreat? Should we strike first?"

A scarred Sand Ninja asked in a low voice, his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat.

Being repeatedly defeated by three little devils puts me under immense pressure.

"Idiot! What are you fighting for? None of the kids in Konoha are normal."

"413"

"Always strike first! Every time before, we were the ones who attacked first, and every time we ran into a brick wall?"

"Let's not provoke them first. We'll seize the opportunity to scatter and escape together. Bringing back the intelligence will be our success."

"I understand now, the most capable fighters in Konoha are these kids."

"Since you're so willing to sacrifice, then these two guys are yours to deal with. We'll be here to support you."

Upon hearing his subordinate's idiotic question, Ikkawa Kazeno's expression froze, and he immediately began to curse.

They've been fooled three times already; the Konoha brat has appeared harmless each time.

As a result, after unleashing his power, he became even stronger than a Jonin, reaching the Kage level.

More than a hundred people couldn't even take down one monster. How can they, with just a few people, possibly defeat the two monsters on the other side?

At this moment, survival and bringing the intelligence back are the most important things.

The Sand Ninja group had already automatically come to regard Sakura Haruno and Sakura Haruno as little monsters from Konoha.

"No, no, no, I was just offering a suggestion, haha."

"The captain is wise. We will do as the captain says."

Scarface waved his hands repeatedly, quickly offering flattery.

He secretly thought to himself: "The captain is the best at talking big. He said he'd support you from behind."

Those cannon fodder who listened to your words are still alive and well.

So the group stood quietly to the side, wanting to see what the two little devils would do.

After a while.

No one moved on either side.

No one dared to take the first step.

"This...this isn't right."

"Captain, those two kids over there seem to be afraid of us too."

"Perhaps they really are pigs, not tigers?"

Scarface was itching to do something again.

"Shut up, I won't fall for it again."

"This time, we'll wait for them to make the first move."

Kazunori took the most cautious measures and prepared for the worst when dealing with the enemy.

"What if they don't make a move? There's no point in us staying here. Konoha's reinforcements will arrive soon."

"Moreover, these two are girls, while those who were so powerful earlier were all boys."

"Perhaps these two kids really don't have any strange abilities, and we can easily capture them."

Scarface's observations were meticulous, and he offered reasons that captivated everyone.

Kazunari nodded. They couldn't afford to linger here; this wasn't their territory. The longer they dragged it out, the more dangerous it would become.

And what's with those two girls on the other side looking at me like I'm a pervert?

Although you do look quite attractive, this is a battlefield where you could lose your life at any moment.

What idiot would have strange thoughts about you at this time?

However, adhering to a cautious approach, Kazunori did not order everyone to launch an attack immediately.

Instead, he spoke up, saying, "Um... girls, we mean no harm."

"The Sand Village and Konoha have always been the best allies. This time, we were deceived by someone with ulterior motives, which led to the start of the war."

"We need to go back now and make Lord Kazekage stop this farce."

Whether it's true or not, the Sand Village can't fight Konoha anyway, so we can just shift all the blame onto the Sound Village.

"Ah? Ha... I see."

"We mean no harm. You should go find Fengying."

Ino relaxed slightly, but remained ready to fight at any moment.

After all, how can we believe the enemy's one-sided story?

However, it would be best to get them out of here as soon as possible, so that she and Sakura Haruno could be out of danger.

"Ino, they're lying. Didn't their Kazekage kidnap our Hokage during the Chunin Tournament?"

Sakura Haruno angrily pointed at the Sand Ninja, effectively shutting down their excuses.

Immediately, countless gazes shot over, all focused on Sakura Haruno.

A strong killing intent surged forth.

Stop pretending, show your cards.

I wanted to find a way to gracefully back down and allow everyone to make way for each other peacefully.

You're saying the Hokage has fallen into the hands of our Kazekage? Does that mean we're guaranteed to win?

It's time to reap a few more spoils.

"Heh, since even your Hokage has been defeated, then we have no reason to let you off the hook."

Kazeno revealed a sinister smile and beckoned his men to surround him.

"Sakura, you idiot."

"Is it okay to tell the truth now?"