Encirclement

When Hizashi Hyuga and the others caught up to Neji, they happened to see a massive water dragon rise from the river and bite toward Neji's group of three.

Just as Neji prepared to use Eight Trigrams: Palm Rotation to defend himself, he discovered that the water dragon had suddenly dispersed.

"Did Naruto and the others successfully stop the caster?" Sakura asked Neji happily.

"Huh?! This technique isn't over yet! Eight Trigrams: Palm Rotation!" While Neji was still confused, he suddenly realized that after scattering, the water dragon had turned into a sky full of water arrows shooting toward them.

"Kid, you're pretty good! But what about this?!" A Land of Demons ninja with Wind-nature Chakra leaped out. Under his control, five flying blades stabbed toward Neji from five different angles.

"Sakura, protect Shion. Our reinforcements are here!" Neji activated his Byakugan and suddenly noticed a group in the distance. The grave expression on his face immediately relaxed.

"Huh? They got here so quickly? Could they be Sunagakure ninja?" Sakura's eyes lit up. She knew Kankuro and Temari's strength very well. If they had arrived, the situation would be completely different.

"Sorry, but it's us unwelcome people who came!" Inuzuka Sen rode on Yura's back and landed in front of Shion. Hizashi Hyuga landed farther behind. Seeing his father's signal, Neji knew he intended to trap these Land of Demons ninja from both sides and wipe them out in one sweep.

"Eek?! What a huge dog!" Shion jumped in fright at Yura's sudden appearance. It was her first time seeing a dog this large!

"Hahaha, Senior Inuzuka, Senior Yura! So the patrol officers are here!" Seeing Shion's fear, Sakura introduced them with a smile. "This is Officer Inuzuka, and this is her partner. Don't let Yura's size fool you—he's actually