Moments later, the sheets burst into flames and burned without a trace.
- Let Conan check first, and then we'll think about what to do and what to prepare for! - said the Akatsuki leader, cutting off his words. - Maybe it's not as bad as it seems.
Hanzo was safely forgotten at this point, crushed by the weight of their new problems.
***
I took a step backward, avoiding the next one, and counterattacked with a kick to the legs, trying to knock him to the ground. It was unsuccessful, thanks to the opposite side's excellent reaction and speed, but it forced my opponent to break the distance.
Taking advantage of the moment, I thrust my open palms forward and activated the seals on them, unleashing the kunai at breakneck speed.
Of course, I could have thrown the irons with just as much force, but why, when there was an easier and faster way, a bit surprising for the other side, despite the ability to see chakra.
True, I underestimated the kunoichi's reaction speed, dodging most of it and knocking aside three of the dozen that flew straight at the target. There was a brief pause in the half-hour-long battle, and I nodded in satisfaction, getting into a more relaxed stance but still alert for any unexpected attack.
- I smiled at Hitomi, who was breathing heavily, trying to ignore the swaying of the twins' luscious twins hidden only by the thin fabric. "When we first started training, you were at the level of an experienced jonin, but no more.
- To think of such progress in just a few months," the second wife shook her luxurious mane of black hair, "the combination of the skilled assistance of a first-degree iryonin and a Fuin master can do wonders with the proper approach to training, anyone can surpass the level of a jonin.
- Well, well, well, don't exaggerate," I grinned, "not anyone, but only my favorite women, and I don't care about the rest.
- Of course not," the girl rolled her eyes, familiar with my character by this time, "if it weren't for the married Hyuga kunoichi who found out about this at the moment when Hazashi-kun was making his rounds of possible candidates for the transition to Nara, they would have run to sign up ahead of their squealing, and would have fought for a place.
I shuddered as I imagined this picture - even if the female attention is very flattering to my ego, and I'm a big fan of paying attention to beauties, but I can't stand the fanatics, despite their appearance and adding to the already small number, I don't want.
Hyuga was right about one thing, though - the ninja community is very respectful of strength, even if it's Konohagakure, where the rules are a bit more lenient than in most of the great villages.
For the sake of power and the resulting prosperity, a large number of people are willing to sacrifice a great deal, within the boundaries of pride and their own moral code, which shinobi have a very, very fuzzy one.
Given the presence of honey kunoichi, and the fact that for the sake of some important tasks to attract finances and information, you have to use your body as an argument not only for beautiful girls, but also for guys, although it is not commonly advertised, many people are ready to become a mistress for a mountain of plushies and significantly increased chances to live to an advanced age.
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