Chapter 115
A column of ninja moved steadily through the forest. Each wore the standard green flak vest of the Leaf Village, with the symbol of Konoha proudly displayed on their forehead protectors.
"Captain, how much longer is this going to take? We’ve been walking forever!"
Uchiha Koshiro grumbled, trailing behind Saitama with a frown.
"We’re already inside the borders of the Land of Bears. Stay sharp," Saitama replied calmly, stepping over a fallen branch as he pressed forward.
Just a few hours earlier, Saitama and his unit had secured the border outpost as the vanguard team, paving the way for Konoha’s deeper infiltration into enemy territory.
"The enemy’s response has been awfully slow. Still no reinforcements?" Koshiro clicked his tongue dismissively. "Some shinobi force they are."
Saitama didn’t respond. Koshiro’s arrogance wasn’t new—he’d grown overconfident with recent victories. But this mission wasn’t just another skirmish. Their orders were clear: confront Kirigakure directly, provoke an all-out response, and force the Mist into open warfare.
The operation in the Land of Bears was the opening move. Only through decisive force would they goad the Mist into committing.
Suddenly—
"Fsssh!"
A sharp whistle pierced the air—an aerial signal flare from one of the forward scouts.
Saitama raised his hand, and the unit came to a halt in a practiced motion. Moments later, a ninja from the Aburame clan landed on a nearby branch.