Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the branches, creating an intoxicating Tyndall effect.
Suddenly, a green figure flashed quickly through the light.
Immediately following were two other figures.
"Might Guy, we're too deep!"
"This is too dangerous..."
The young Shiranui Genma couldn't help but remind him again.
Although they had also received notification.
It indicated that the Hidden Mist Village's forces were fully withdrawing from the Land of Fire battlefield.
However, the more this was the case, the more they couldn't let their guard down.
This was experience gained from the blood and tears of countless Konoha predecessors.
The enemy was always cunning; they had to be vigilant against all possibilities.
"The battlefield is a place to release a man's passion and youth.
Our comrades are bravely fighting the enemy; at this time, we must also show our manly demeanor!"
Might Guy, also only in his teens, looked excited, even somewhat euphoric.
But his voice suddenly stopped short at this moment.
Beside him, Shiranui Genma and Ebisu also stopped, following his movements.
All three looked up vigilantly at the front.
They saw seven men with playful expressions and strange clothes standing crookedly on a tree not far in front of them.
Their identity and origin could be determined from their headbands.
"Hidden Mist Village Ninja, huh..."
Might Guy's eyes narrowed slightly.
No matter how impulsive he was, he could easily see that these seven people in front of him were not simple.
"Every one of them is a Jonin... Might Guy, I told you we were too reckless, what do we do now?"
Ebisu couldn't help but worry.
There were only three of them, and none of them were Jonin.
But there were a full seven people opposite them.
Not to mention the number was more than double their own.
More importantly, every one of them on the opposite side had combat power above Jonin level.
They looked like ferocious guys, not to be trifled with.
"We're done for now."
Shiranui Genma muttered in a low voice.
As soon as he finished speaking, one of the seven enemies opposite him spoke.
"Hehe..."
"It's three Konoha brats, we're lucky!"
As he spoke, he revealed a mouth full of sharp teeth in a sneer, looking extremely eerie.
And on his face, at the chin, was smeared a blood-red pattern.
It looked like a demon's mouth.
This made him look very fierce and evil; a child hearing him speak at night would probably be scared to tears.
"That green watermelon head is mine, you guys have no objections, right?"
Suikazan Fuguki, a fat man with long orange hair almost dragging on the ground, stared fiercely at Might Guy and said to his companions.
"In that case, the remaining two are mine."
Biwa Jūzō, who had just spoken, immediately sneered.
Perhaps they had already slaughtered too many Konoha Genin on the way here.
So at this moment, the other members had no objections.
"Then let's go!"
"Finish quickly, then look for new targets!"
Suikazan Fuguki brandished his great sword, samehada (shark skin - sword name), and leaped towards Might Guy.
His speed was incredibly fast.
And the great sword, samehada (shark skin - sword name), in his hand had already made a sweeping motion at waist level.
This move was powerful; the consequences of being hit were unimaginable.
Fortunately, Might Guy's reaction was also quick.
At the critical moment, he leaped backward, barely avoiding the opponent's attack.
"Boom—"
A loud bang.
The great sword, samehada (shark skin - sword name), smashed into the spot where Might Guy had just been standing, instantly shattering the ground and creating a large pit.
Amidst the flying debris, Suikazan Fuguki immediately rushed over again.
And it was at this moment.
Shiranui Genma and Ebisu jumped forward, one to the left and one to the right.
They used their kunai to cross-block Suikazan Fuguki.
The two of them struggled to parry the opponent's great sword, samehada (shark skin - sword name), barely fending off this follow-up attack.
"Might Guy, we can't beat them, retreat quickly!"
Seeing that Might Guy still wanted to launch a taijutsu attack on Suikazan Fuguki, Shiranui Genma quickly reminded him.
"Retreat? Hehe... can you escape?"
Biwa Jūzō, carrying the kubikiribōchō.
Had appeared silently behind Might Guy like a ghost.
The kubikiribōchō in his hand, without a word, slashed towards Might Guy's back.
Looking at its powerful momentum, it didn't seem like he was holding back at all.
"Since you've come to the battlefield to fight us, you should be prepared to be killed.
Don't think we're bullying children!"
Biwa Jūzō sneered, as if victory was already in his grasp.
But just then, Might Guy leaped, again narrowly avoiding the fatal blow.
And Shiranui Genma and Ebisu.
Also simultaneously jumped left and right, creating distance from Suikazan Fuguki.
Seeing these Konoha brats were so troublesome.
Biwa Jūzō and Suikazan Fuguki were a bit annoyed that they couldn't take them down in one move.
They began to pursue further.
However, the three, clearly unable to defeat these enemies, chose to turn and flee.
"Run? Can you escape? Chase!"
Suikazan Fuguki took the lead, chasing after the fleeing Might Guy and the other two.
The other Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist immediately followed.
But their speed wasn't particularly fast.
At this moment, for them, this was a hunting game with victory assured.
Occasionally playing a game of cat and mouse for entertainment was not out of the question.
Although they hadn't taken a serious attitude yet.
But soon, all seven of them had caught up with Might Guy and the other two.
They didn't choose to attack from behind, but instead circled around to wait in front of the three.
Might Guy, Shiranui Genma, and Ebisu passed through the forest.
Not seeing their pursuers behind them, they thought they had finally escaped to safety.
But before they could breathe a sigh of relief, they saw in the open space ahead.
Several figures, either standing or sitting on a pile of rubble, were staring at them with a half-smile.
Immediately, the faces of Might Guy and the other two changed drastically, and despair filled their hearts.
"It seems we can't escape now..."
Ebisu said gravely.
At this moment, his eyes gradually became firm.
Since they couldn't escape, they would fight to the death.
His companions, Might Guy and Shiranui Genma, had the same mindset.
The three of them took up defensive stances, preparing to take the enemies down with them.
"Oh? Still want to resist?"
"In that case, let me, your lord, play with you."
Ameyuri Ringo said, slowly stepping out.
And it was at this moment, suddenly a figure from the side and rear caught up with Might Guy and the others.
At the same time, in a place unnoticed by everyone.
Another figure also appeared silently like a ghost.
And at this very moment, the owner of that figure.
Was observing the entire battlefield with a playful and unhurried expression...