Darui Stopped Slacking Off

Seeing Darui poach someone right in front of her, Tsukikyuu Shang Mei's relaxed expression darkened. She looked at Darui, her tone turning cold. "Hey, darkie, are you serious?"

"Rather than tagging along with you in some organization that hides its head and tail, they'd be better off joining us. At least we're one of the Five Great Villages. It'd give them some face when they go out." Darui smiled faintly and spoke lazily.

"Fine! You've successfully angered me." Tsukikyuu Shang Mei sighed, a hint of seriousness appearing on her young face.

"Lightning Style: Empty Wave Lightning Fang!" While Darui drew her attention, Samui quietly slipped behind Tsukikyuu Shang Mei. She swiftly completed a hand seal, lightning coiling around her short blade. As she thrust forward, the lightning took the shape of a tiger fang and shot straight for Tsukikyuu Shang Mei's heart.

Yet even such a stealthy, swift attack failed to harm Tsukikyuu Shang Mei in the slightest. Kōsuke beside her instantly completed a hand seal and pressed both hands to the ground. "Earth Style: Earth Wall!" A wall of earth rose in an instant, blocking Samui's ninjutsu with a boom!

"Tch, what a shame..." Darui frowned slightly. It seemed his earlier judgment had been wrong. Each of these three had their own strengths, and none of them was weaker than Samui.

"Now it's my turn." Tsukikyuu Shang Mei smiled and overlapped her hands, completing a hand seal as though weaving cat's cradle. Darui's expression turned grave. He gripped his sword hilt with both hands, preparing to charge up a heavy slash. But Tsukikyuu Shang Mei suddenly pointed with one hand. "Barrier: Hundred Step Railing!" The next moment, dozens of rods of light descended from the sky, piercing Darui through the knees, abdomen, elbows, chest, and other places, pinning him