The Mastermind Behind the Giant Manipulation

"I surrender!" The Shadow of Giant Wood Village was the first among the ninjas to declare his stance.

He had been utterly convinced by the pressure and strength Han Wu had displayed.

At the same time, he still harbored a faint sense of superiority.

That was because he believed Han Wu was still a member of Giant Wood Village. With the talent Han Wu had displayed, he was more than qualified to serve as Giant Wood Village's Shadow.

Since that was the case, what was wrong with surrendering to the new Shadow?

With Giant Wood Village's Shadow taking the lead, large numbers of ninjas subsequently declared their willingness to surrender.

Han Wu noted every one of them down.

Most had chosen surrender, but a small handful of diehards still could not make up their minds.

"You three, will you surrender or resist?" Han Wu pointed at the three powerful ninjas who had yet to state their positions.

Judging by the aura they gave off, all three had already entered the Sage stage and were stronger than the Shadows.

Thus, when faced with this choice, they relied on their formidable strength and refused to bow beneath another.

"Why must we surrender? Can't we cooperate?" one of the Sages suggested.

"No. You aren't worthy." Han Wu rejected him outright.

The Sage's face instantly flushed red with fury.

He had thought Han Wu would give him some respect for the sake of his strength.

Yet Han Wu had dismissed his proposal without even the slightest hesitation.

"Toad Sage, only the weak think of cooperation. Fierce beasts have always walked alone," another Sage mocked. Then he turned to Han Wu. "I, White Scale Sage, choose to resist. I refuse to believe you can do anything to me!"

The moment the words left his mouth,