Chapter 17: A Little Sacrifice Is Necessary
Earth Release: Underground Projection Fish Technique!
Yako vanished and reappeared in continuous flashes. He bypassed conventional travel, using Earth Release to move underground instead.
Reaching the base of the town's wooden wall, he created a shadow clone and sent it vaulting over the top.
"There's someone over there! An assassin!"
The Uzumaki ninjas and samurai surged out of the town in pursuit of the clone.
Seeing his diversion take effect, Yako used Earth Release to vanish into the dirt once more.
Slipping into a secluded alleyway, he leaned against a wall, gasping for breath as he slowly recovered his chakra.
His orders were only to eliminate the noble mayor, but Yako knew that wasn't enough.
If he wanted to secure a formal promotion to squad captain, he had to earn Captain Brown Bear's trust. He had to do more.