After waking up, Hyuga Mami soon discovered a few more figures.
"Guy, Ebisu, Shiranui Genma..."
The Konoha front needed to be secured, but there were not enough people to seal off the borders.
Therefore... sending squads to patrol every day became necessary.
Guy and the other two were only twelve years old.
Strictly speaking, they were still children.
Patrolling carried a certain amount of risk.
But the orders from above were clear: if they encountered enemies, they were to run if they could not win.
However...
No matter how fast they ran, there would always be times when they could not escape.
Guy and the other two... had been surrounded by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
Yes, the seven strongest shinobi beneath the Mizukage of Kirigakure.
The seven powerful warriors who could easily drive Orochimaru back after joining forces.
Why had they come here?
With seven people moving around the defensive line, they would not be easily discovered.
Carrying out decapitation operations or sabotage behind enemy lines was precisely the strategy of such a squad.
"Are there any other enemies nearby?"
Hyuga Sho asked.
Were there any other people within a ten-kilometer radius?
"..."
Hyuga Mami shook her head.
Obviously.
Might Duy, Guy and the other two, and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were all the humans present.
"Young Lady, I'll go take a look..."
Saving one's comrades was one of the concrete manifestations of the Will of Fire.
Guy's trio had been Hyuga Sho's classmates.
Of course...
There was also Might Duy, who had helped him immensely.
Although Hyuga Sho, having mastered his new skill, had no intention of fighting the Seven Ninja Swordsmen head-on,
he should still be able to find a way to save them.
"Please be careful..."
Hyuga Mami spoke softly.
Hyuga Sho nodded and turned to leave.