After undoing these people's seals, Kakashi immediately leaped back. Seeing their attacks, he made no further moves, because they were simply too weak. Even the strongest among them was only at the Chunin level.
Kaede also moved at that moment, instantly appearing before them. A powerful aura suddenly erupted from her body, and everyone was intimidated by it.
Then, a gentle force emerged. Kaede stood before them without saying anything, yet those in front of her could feel a soft power.
They could even clearly sense the calming intent within that spiritual will, as though Kaede were standing before them and persuading them.
The others still looked tense, but they were clearly no longer as terrified as before.
They slowly began to speak, but Kaede waved her hand. Afterward, it felt as though a special connection had formed between her and them, allowing both sides to communicate smoothly through it.
The emotions on both sides gradually calmed. The people nearby sighed in relief as well. Only after half an hour did Kaede finally let out a breath, while the others lowered their heads and remained silent.
"Alright!" Kaede said as she looked at Tsunade.
"What happened to them?" Tsunade asked. The others also turned to look.
"They remembered some unpleasant things," Kaede said with a sigh.
"What? The reason their clan was wiped out?" Tsunade asked.
"Yes."
"Waaah, waaah!" More incomprehensible words came from their side. Kaede looked over, her expression seeming deeply reluctant, but she still made several gestures with her hands and pointed toward the forest beside them.
After a while, those people finally walked toward the forest, and their figures gradually disappeared.
"What happened?" someone nearby hurriedly asked.
"They hoped we could stay and help them rebuild their homeland," Kaede said.
"What?!" Tsunade and the others immediately