Chapter 301
Haruto Saito's plan had unfolded even better than he had anticipated!
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were now down to six members. Tsunade and her two companions had managed to hold off five of them, leaving only Momochi Akagen in pursuit of Haruto! From Tsunade's perspective, their danger level had significantly decreased. While the battle's outcome remained uncertain, they wouldn't be defeated in a short period.
For Haruto, this meant an opportunity to counterattack!
If two had chased him, he wouldn't have even considered fighting back. He would've fled at full speed, doing everything possible to escape. But with only one in pursuit... Haruto didn't think he was stronger than Momochi Akagen, in fact, the gap between them was significant.
However, Haruto had his trump cards—he could consume power-ups and had access to "special Uzumaki items!" Victory wasn't impossible!
The thunderous explosions of battle faded behind them as the two figures, one fleeing and one chasing, moved deeper into the forest, gradually distancing themselves from the battlefield.
Momochi Akagen was fully aware that Haruto was deliberately drawing him away, both to relieve Tsunade and the others and because he intended to counterattack. It was an open strategy, and Akagen chose to accept the challenge!
He couldn't afford not to pursue!
Because Haruto was likely the only person alive who knew the exact location of the Uzumaki treasure! Capturing him meant claiming the treasure. If he couldn't capture Haruto alive, then he had to ensure his death. Otherwise, before long, Konoha would dispatch an entire force to excavate the treasure!
The dark forest was filled with the howling wind.
Haruto had already activated his full speed, not just consuming his chakra reserves but also enhancing his legs with brute strength techniques and speed-boosting jutsu. He ran like mad! Yet, despite this, Momochi Akagen was still closing the distance, bit by bit!