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Kakashi did not rush to attack again. Instead, he looked over at his teammates and, seeing that they were unharmed, breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He looked at Biwa Juzo and said coldly, "Surrender quietly. You dared to kill our people from Konoha, so come back with us and face judgment in Konoha!"

"Hmph, don't think you've won, Konoha Anbu! Next time, I'll kill all of you!" Biwa Juzo snorted. Chakra surged violently around him as his hands rapidly formed seals. He shouted, "Water Release: Hiding in Mist Technique!"

"Water Release: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave!"

"Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"

As his ninjutsu took effect, a dense mist spread through the surroundings, obscuring everyone's vision.

At the same time, a torrent like a tsunami crashing against the shore surged forth, engulfing the entire area ahead!

The massive flood came roaring in, making Yei and the other three grim-faced as they hurriedly avoided the areas swept by the current.

"Go, get out of here!" Biwa Juzo gave Yei and the others one last look before speaking to the few remaining people at his side.

With that, they turned and fled without the slightest hesitation.

Once Biwa Juzo realized that they might not be able to deal with Konoha's Anbu, he had already begun thinking about retreating.

He had underestimated the strength of these Konoha Anbu!

Though they were young, their strength had far exceeded his expectations!

Seeing this, the four from Konoha exchanged glances and prepared to pursue them. They could not let them escape!

However, Yei's gaze sharpened as he looked in one direction and murmured, "So they really are coming this way?"

Earlier, Yei had sensed other ninja approaching. There were quite a few of them—eight in total. Four possessed Jonin-level Chakra, while the rest were all Chunin-level.

Moreover, their target was none other than this place. They were heading straight toward them!

He did not know whether they had sensed the fluctuations from the battle and come to investigate, or whether this place had been their goal from the start!

Yei stopped the other three from moving, used Soru to arrive beside Kakashi, and said in a low voice, "Other people are approaching. There are eight of them, and four have Jonin-level Chakra fluctuations. They're most likely Mist ninja pursuing Biwa Juzo and the others."

After learning that those people were headed directly for this place, combined with their earlier speculation, Yei concluded that they were most likely Mist ninja pursuing Biwa Juzo and the other Rogue Ninja!

"What?" Kakashi froze upon hearing this, then his expression immediately darkened.

Asuma and Shisui also moved closer, gathering together. They had heard Yei's words, and their expressions changed as well.

Their mission this time had been to investigate who had destroyed Konoha's Border Outpost, and they now knew that Biwa Juzo and those Mist Rogue Ninja were responsible.

It could be said that the mission was complete.

But the deaths of their Konoha comrades also needed to be avenged by Konoha ninja!

Now that they knew Biwa Juzo and the others had killed the people at the Border Outpost, their purpose was no longer merely investigation. It was to capture them and bring them back to Konoha for judgment!

They had to receive the punishment they deserved!

However, if the Mist got involved at this point, things could become complicated.

Rogue Ninja belonged to no ninja village. Even if Yei and the others captured or killed Biwa Juzo and his group, the Mist could not say anything.

But since people from the Mist had also arrived, then... things would likely become unclear and complicated...

At the end of the day, Rogue Ninja had once been ninja of their village. They could not be allowed to be taken away by people from another ninja village!

It was not merely a matter of pride. There was another reason: once taken away, they could be interrogated and reveal some of the village's secrets!

As one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Biwa Juzo had previously been among the Mist's upper ranks. He definitely knew many things. If he were taken away and interrogated, he would surely reveal many of the Mist's secrets!

This was something no ninja village would allow to happen!

"We won't let them get away!" Shisui's expression suddenly turned serious as he looked at Yei and asked, "Senior, how far away are those people?"

As though he had guessed Shisui's thoughts, Yei said, "At their speed, they should arrive in less than two minutes!"

"Two minutes... that's enough!" Shisui looked at Kakashi. "Captain, give the order. Before the Mist ninja arrive, capture Biwa Juzo and all of them! They're Rogue Ninja, and they attacked Konoha's people. Konoha has every right to deal with them!"

Shisui wanted to capture Biwa Juzo and the others before those people arrived!

Biwa Juzo was a Rogue Ninja and no longer belonged to any ninja village. Furthermore, they had attacked Konoha's Border Outpost, so Konoha had the right to judge them!

More importantly, Shisui wanted to avenge those fallen Konoha ninja!

The culprits behind the deaths at Konoha's Border Outpost had to be punished by Konoha!

Kakashi understood Shisui's intentions as well. Thinking of the Konoha comrades who had died horribly at the hands of Biwa Juzo and the others, he gritted his teeth and said, "Move! Defeat all of them as quickly as possible!"

"Yes, Captain!" Shisui took a deep breath, his gaze becoming exceptionally focused. The Three-Tomoe in his eyes slowly began to spin. Then, the black tomoe abruptly changed, linking together to form a four-bladed windmill-shaped Mangekyo Sharingan!

The moment he activated his Mangekyo, a cold and sinister Chakra fluctuation suddenly emanated from him. The pressure Shisui exuded at that moment was no weaker than that of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze!

At this moment, Shisui had already reached Kage-level strength!

With a whoosh, Shisui's speed suddenly soared to its limit. In a few Body Flickers, he caught up to Biwa Juzo and the other two, who were retreating in one direction. "All of you, stay right here! Susanoo!"

With a buzz, as the Mangekyo Sharingan in his eyes spun rapidly, Shisui's aura surged explosively. Green flames burned as a skeletal arm suddenly extended outward, brutally slamming down toward Biwa Juzo and the other two!

"What?" Feeling the fierce wind rushing at them from behind, Biwa Juzo and the other two were startled. They hurriedly turned around, only to see a massive skeletal hand crashing down at them, causing all three of their expressions to change drastically!

"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!" Seeing Shisui's current state, Hideki recalled that previous scene and was nearly scared out of his wits. He hurriedly formed seals and cast the Water Formation Wall!

Biwa Juzo reacted quickly as well, hurriedly raising the Executioner's Blade in front of himself in an attempt to block the attack with its broad blade!

The Chunin reacted a little too slowly, only staring blankly at the descending giant hand!

BOOM!

With a thunderous crash, Susanoo's hand slammed down, smashing the Water Formation Wall into a spray of water. The Water Formation Wall could not hold it back for even a moment and was effortlessly shattered!

The massive hand continued unabated, swatting Biwa Juzo and the other two out of the air!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Three enormous craters were gouged into the ground!

The Chunin died on the spot from the devastating blow.

Biwa Juzo and Hideki had put up a slight resistance and narrowly escaped death, but blood still seeped from the corners of their mouths, their internal organs battered by the impact!

Biwa Juzo climbed out of the crater, his face incomparably grim. Looking at Shisui, who was shrouded in the phantom image of a green skeleton, his pupils contracted. "What... is that? Those eyes—are they really the legendary Mangekyo Sharingan?"

Before he could think further, the crackling sound beside him jolted him back to his senses. His battle-honed instincts told him that danger was approaching. He fiercely slapped his right hand against the ground and used the force to launch himself away from his original position.

After Shisui erupted into action, Kakashi followed close behind. He was not slow either. Though he could not match Shisui, he had caught up at this moment.

His hands rapidly formed seals, and a sharp crackling of electricity suddenly rang out. Lightning gathered in his right hand, flashing brilliantly as Kakashi's face turned cold!

Lightning Blade!! Kakashi shot out from the side, the Lightning Blade in his hand erupting with terrifying lightning power. His original target had been Biwa Juzo.

However, Biwa Juzo reacted with remarkable speed, evading the attack in an instant. Kakashi could only shift his target to Hideki!

Lightning Blade unleashed its terrifying power, lightning flashing repeatedly as it pierced straight through Hideki's body!

Only Biwa Juzo remained in the field!

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