Having protection in the dark was a good thing, but no one was happy right now.
In recent days, everyone knew that the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist Village were running rampant in the Land of Fire, targeting supply convoys. Many teams had been attacked, and all those attacked were annihilated without exception.
But what no one expected was that the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were so audacious as to directly ambush just outside Konoha.
One must know that this place was very close to Konoha. If they were held up, reinforcements would arrive quickly to help.
To do this, one had to admit, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were overly confident.
"Hehehe~~~ I didn't expect such a big catch. I wonder if the Anbu ninja are really that strong?"
Seven figures jumped down from the trees by the roadside, staring mockingly at the two Anbu and the "zero zero zero" members of the transport team.
"Indeed, it seems today's harvest will be very good. The previous battles weren't interesting at all."
"Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist, everyone be careful!!!!"
The two Anbu ninja shouted warnings.
As expected, what they feared came true. The transport team immediately became vigilant, preparing for battle, even though they knew the strength gap was huge.
At this moment, everyone could only fight and send out a signal for help to the village.
"How boring, they called for help so quickly. Looks like we need to end this battle quickly."
Jūzō Biwa laughed wildly, drawing his Kubikiribōchō.
"Attack!!!"
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist had fought together for many years and had excellent teamwork. The moment Jūzō Biwa made his move, they all attacked simultaneously.
"Everyone be careful! If we hold on for a while, the village will send reinforcements. Hold on!!!"
Even though they knew the strength gap was too great, perseverance was victory. The Anbu ninja reminded the transport team members and charged into battle with the enemy.
"Everyone, attack!!!"
Most of the ninja transporting supplies were Genin, but at this moment, no one faltered. Everyone joined the battle.
And among these people, there was a particularly special example: a veteran Genin of Konoha, Guy's father, Might Duy!
Two Special Jonin led a group of Genin against seven powerful Elite Jonin. The battle process was, naturally, a one-sided slaughter. Not to mention the group of Genin, even the two Special Jonin of the Anbu didn't last long before Jūzō Biwa's Kubikiribōchō took their lives.
"These bastards sure know how to hide." Along the way, Rong Lin observed various subtle traces left behind, organized them, and quickly tracked the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
"Not here, let's keep moving forward."
Squatting on the ground, Rong Lin picked up some dirt with his hand and looked at it, then pointed in the direction of the village:
"Although the traces have been covered, it seems they went towards the village. I'm eighty percent sure they ventured closer to the village."
"But sir, Princess Tsunade's orders for us were to search the surroundings!"
Hyuga Ritsumori spoke up to remind Rong Lin.
"I'm the captain!!! Not Tsunade!!"
Rong Lin shot him a sideways glance, too lazy to explain, and immediately rushed towards the village.
Unbeknownst to him, Rong Lin unleashed his fastest speed. He had a hunch that the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist wouldn't continue to operate in the vicinity, but had ventured towards the village. Coupled with some subtle intelligence, Rong Lin was eighty percent confident.
However, Hyuga Ritsumori seemed unconvinced. The intelligence Rong Lin found wasn't enough to prove that the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist had approached the village. What if they were still around? Wouldn't they miss them?
Uchiha Senshi gave him a faint glance, sneered, and followed Rong Lin's footsteps, making Hyuga Ritsumori's face flush red. After hesitating for a moment, he also followed.
"There's still one person not dead."
Looking at Might Duy, covered in blood and kneeling on the ground, almost unable to stand, Fuguki Suikazan turned and asked:
"Who wants this guy?"
"Not interested!"
Jūzō Biwa snorted lightly. A mere Genin, was he even interesting?
The others said nothing, their attitude showing their meaning: you can have him, no one's fighting you for him.
"Hehe, since no one wants him, I'll take him. A mosquito, no matter how small, is still meat!"
Fuguki Suikazan laughed sinisterly, walking towards Might Duy:
"You're truly pathetic. Wouldn't it have been easier to just give up earlier? Look, everyone despises you, thinking you're just a small fry, Hahaha..."
Might Duy seemed not to hear Fuguki Suikazan's taunts. His eyes were vacant, staring at the corpses on the ground, muttering:
"Dead, all dead."
"On the verge of death, still talking to yourself. In a moment, you'll be reunited with your comrades!!!"
He raised his Samehada, preparing to end Might Duy's life and leave the area.
The signal had been sent long ago. If they didn't leave soon, they might be surrounded by Konoha's reinforcements.
"Dead, all dead, hehe~~ all dead."
Might Duy was like a wounded lone wolf, staring at the corpses of his comrades, continuously muttering to himself, as if he didn't see Fuguki Suikazan preparing to end his life.
"All dead, dead and gone..."
Suddenly, Might Duy's unfocused eyes blazed with a cold light, making Fuguki Suikazan slightly taken aback:
"Oh~ still has the will to fight?"
"Fuguki Suikazan, hurry up and finish him! Don't dawdle!!!"
Jinin Akebino reminded him impatiently. Why dawdle with a mere Genin, be careful of being surrounded by Konoha. The seven of them were strong, but not invincible.
This place was not far from Konoha, and if reinforcements received the distress signal, they would arrive quickly.
"I know, stop rushing me!!"
Fuguki Suikazan replied unhappily, looking at Might Duy, who was bursting with powerful fighting spirit, and sneered: "Although your fighting spirit is strong, it's a pity. You won't be able to avenge your comrades. Die!!"
Raising his Samehada high, Fuguki Suikazan decided to finish Might Duy and leave with his comrades.
"Ah!!!"
But what startled the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist was that Might Duy suddenly let out a loud roar, managing to stand up, and an incredibly powerful aura spread out from him.
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