In an instant, the atmosphere on the field became tense, and a brawl could break out at any moment.
The Konoha Twelve Shinobi against three Kumogakure ninja—the Kumogakure side could only end up getting beaten senseless.
Then another person arrived. Hyuga Kei's voice carried over from afar. "Everyone's here. Why is it so lively?"
"Kishu!"
"Brother Kishu!"
Hyuga Kei greeted each acquaintance in turn, and the tense atmosphere immediately eased considerably.
But in this world, some people simply could not read the situation.
Another one from Konoha? Atsui thought, then shouted, "Are you a Konoha lackey too? People from minor ninja villages are so pathetic, sucking up to Leaf Village ninja the moment they see them."
He had intended to shame Hyuga Kei into leaving on his own, but he had chosen the wrong approach.
"What nonsense are you spouting?!" Naruto's face flushed red as he glared furiously, his voice low and hoarse. This Kumogakure ninja actually dared slander his benefactor like that.
Sasuke activated his Sharingan, drew a kunai, and stood ready to strike. Both of them had been offended.
Hinata activated her Byakugan and prepared to act at any moment. "Don't bully Kishu."
Rock Lee also assumed a fighting stance. "Insulting one's opponent is not the conduct of youth."
Each of the Konoha Twelve Shinobi made their preparations, all eyes turning to Hyuga Kei. The moment he made a move, they would swarm forward and teach those arrogant Kumogakure fools a harsh lesson.
The three Kumogakure ninja also sensed that something was wrong. Atsui realized that Hyuga Kei had not fled in shame as he had hoped after being exposed. Instead, he had further escalated the conflict.
Omoi bit through the lollipop in his mouth and grumbled to his two teammates, "Looks like we won't escape this one.