Darkness swept through the clouds and rain, shrouding the skies above the Land of Rain.
Ninja from various nations lay hidden across this land known as the Land of Rain, fighting battles filled with deception and perilous brushes with death.
And on this chaotic land, atop a small hill in the eastern part of the Land of Rain, five figures appeared.
"To the southeast, southwest, northeast, and northwest—within a ten-mile radius, leave no ninja from any nation alive."
"If you encounter anyone acquainted with Lord Senya, use Genjutsu immediately and make them leave."
The four Shadow Clones replied in unison.
"Understood. Everything is for Lord Senya."
"Disperse!"
The Shadow Clones immediately set off in the four cardinal directions.
Hikari watched the four departing figures, still worried that something might go wrong, so she created another Shadow Clone and ordered it to stand guard within a three-kilometer radius.
"So this is a Shadow Clone?"
"What an amazing ninjutsu. I never thought such a technique would be so easy to master."
"Still, with this ninjutsu, things are much more convenient. This way, my real body can remain by Lord Senya's side at all times..."
Then she returned to the cave.
"Sen... I'm back."
"Sen what? Masked Sister, were you trying to say something just now?"
Konan, sitting beside Senya, looked curiously at the mask on Hikari's face.
"Nothing."
"I just wanted to say that you should be careful. It's still raining outside, and the ground is muddy. Don't get yourself dirty."
Hikari did her best to come up with a flimsy excuse, hoping to brush Konan off.
Fortunately, the young Konan did not suspect much.
She raised her little head, thought for a moment, then nodded at Hikari, puffing out her cheeks indignantly.
"You're right, Sister, but the Land of Rain has