Even though Yoruha hadn't released any oppressive aura, the three of them felt as if their hearts were being gripped tightly, almost stopping their breath.
Their subconscious warned them that this person could easily kill them.
Just as this thought crossed their minds, the chakra belonging to the Underworld within them went berserk.
The chakra creatures inside them suddenly shattered, and a massive amount of chakra seeped into their bodies, driving them into a frenzy.
Their strength surged again, but their consciousness became utterly chaotic. With just a single strike, they sent Temari and her companions flying.
Temari was blasted away by the terrifying force, hurtling like a cannonball towards the palace pillars.
In the next moment, she felt herself collide with something soft. The immense force was instantly neutralized. Temari turned her head to look.
At this moment, she found herself cradled in Yoruha's arms. Yoruha wasn't looking at her; his eyes were fixed on the three frenzied ninjas. Temari's face flushed red.
Yoruha quickly set her down. While Temari was caught by Yoruha, Samui and Kurotsuchi weren't so lucky, crashing heavily into the pillars, breaking them in the process.
The two were severely injured, lying on the ground unable to stand. Temari, having been set down by Yoruha, stood beside him and said, "Something's wrong with their state; it must be some jutsu cast by the demon Moryo." Yoruha remained silent.
The three ninjas, eyes bloodshot, glared at Yoruha. Even though their minds were unclear, they sensed they had to kill this man, or they would never succeed in defeating Shion.
With a roar, the three charged at Yoruha, their speed several times faster than before, their bodies becoming mere blurs.
Temari opened her fan, ready for battle. But her speed couldn't match theirs. Before she could unleash her jutsu, the three were already upon them.
"Damn, they're too fast, I can't keep up," Temari realized, but it was too late. The three swung their clawed hands at her. Just as Temari was about to raise her giant fan to block, she suddenly heard the sound of lightning in her ears.
"Lightning Net." In the next moment, all Temari saw was golden lightning before her eyes.
"Crackle" "Boom" The three ninjas didn't even have time to react before they were reduced to ashes, not even leaving behind complete corpses.
In an instant, they were struck by lightning and turned to ash. Temari witnessed this clearly within the Lightning Net. The shocking scene was no less intense than the battle she and Yoruha had in Roran.
Yoruha withdrew the Lightning Net. Temari looked at the blackened ground, swallowing hard. "Just how strong is he?" She could clearly feel how fast and powerful those three had become after going berserk.
Yet those three powerful individuals didn't even have a chance to fight back before turning to ash. She didn't know how to describe such strength. After dealing with the four, Yoruha walked towards Shion.
Temari snapped out of it and followed, "Wait for me." She walked beside Yoruha, occasionally glancing up at him.
Yoruha stood in front of Shion and said, "Lady Priestess, the enemies have all been dealt with. There's no need to be afraid."
Hearing Yoruha's voice, Shion trembled slightly as she lifted her head to look at him. It was the first time she had seen Yoruha's face.
"He's so strong, maybe he can help me seal Moryo?" In the future that Shion foresaw, Yoruha didn't exist, and she would die sealing Moryo. That's why she was so resistant to sealing the demon.
Because she would really die. And it wouldn't even succeed. But Yoruha's appearance gave Shion a glimmer of hope.
Shion's voice was still a bit shaky as she looked at Yoruha and said, "Are you, are you sent by Konoha to protect me?"
Yoruha smiled and said, "Yes, Lady Priestess, don't worry. I will protect you on your journey to the Land of Swamps and ensure the demon is sealed safely. I promise you'll be safe during the sealing."
Shion was taken aback; no one had ever spoken to her like that before.
Because no one had such confidence. But the man before her seemed to have that ability. She felt, somehow, that this man could be trusted.
After a long silence, Shion finally spoke, "But the demon is very powerful. Won't you die?"
Yoruha was momentarily stunned, then laughed, "Don't worry, I have a strong will to live. I won't die so easily." "At least, not before ensuring Lady Priestess's safety."
Shion looked into Yoruha's eyes, those calm and unwavering eyes exuded confidence. This confidence reignited her own. Standing beside Yoruha, Temari was moved by his words.
Yoruha's assurance not only comforted Shion but also gave Temari a deep sense of security.
She already had a favorable impression of Yoruha, and now she found herself even more captivated. Shion nodded towards Yoruha, "Then I'll leave it to you, sir."
"Sir, what is your name? Could you tell me?" Seeing Shion's expression, Temari frowned slightly and quickly spoke before Yoruha could,
"Lady Priestess, his name is Yoruha, Yoruha Natsuki. He's a Jonin from Konoha, a Hokage guard, and a very powerful ninja. With him protecting you, there won't be any problems."
Shion didn't pay attention to Temari; her eyes never left Yoruha's face. She smiled and said, "Lord Yoruha, then my safety is in your hands." Yoruha nodded, "It's my duty."
Just then, cries of pain came from the direction of the pillars, belonging to Kurotsuchi and Samui. "Can you stop standing there and help us? We're about to die."
It was Kurotsuchi who spoke. Samui, although wanting to ask for help, couldn't bring herself to shout due to her personality.
Temari looked at the two and laughed, "Yoruha, they are the ninjas sent by Iwagakure and Kumogakure to protect Lady Priestess this time."
"They are our allies now." Temari wanted to explain the origins of the two to Yoruha, as the relationships between ninjas from different villages weren't always harmonious.
Yoruha nodded and, in a flash, appeared beside the two. Seeing the blonde beauty lying in the rubble, Yoruha thought of events from three years ago.
"It seems my appearance has changed a lot in these three years; this woman didn't recognize me."
Looking at Samui, Yoruha sighed inwardly. With that thought, he crouched down and used medical ninjutsu to heal Samui.
Temari walked over, somewhat surprised, "Yoruha, you know medical ninjutsu?"
But before Temari could finish, Yoruha was already exasperated. "Didn't I tell you before that I'm good at medical ninjutsu?"
Temari remembered and awkwardly said, "I forgot for a moment."
In less than a minute, the severely injured Samui was fully healed. Even Temari, who knew Yoruha was skilled in medical ninjutsu, was stunned.
"He healed her so quickly?" "This isn't just about being good; this is practically divine intervention."