"But even if we need the Byakugan's help, there's no need to bring so many deadweights along, is there?" Jinin Akebino still looked deeply unwilling.
Suikazan Fuguki replied helplessly, "I can't help it. This is a plan devised by the Third Hokage. The surprise attack force has to cooperate with us to cause as much damage to Konoha as possible!"
As he spoke, he waved his hand again and said with a smile, "All right, stop looking so unwilling. Look at it from another angle. This isn't actually a bad thing!"
"What do you mean?" Munashi Jinpachi cut in.
He was the wielder of the Exploding Blade Shibuki.
Fuguki turned around and said meaningfully to his six companions, "It's rare for the seven of us to act together. Without enough spectators, how will the people of the Land of Water know of our style and strength?"
Hearing this, Munashi Jinpachi let out a cold laugh and said, "These deadweights sure are getting a bargain! They actually have the chance to witness this great man's heroic bearing as he slaughters his way through the enemy!"
"Let's go! My Kabutowari is already ravenous!" Jinin Akebino clenched the hilt of the blade behind him, excitement filling his face.
Then, under the fervent gazes of the many Kirigakure shinobi, the seven slowly walked over to Ao.
"How are the preparations, Captain Ao?" Fuguki asked the young man in the eyepatch arrogantly.
"Everything is ready!" Ao nodded.
"Good. Let's set out now!" Fuguki impatiently waved his hand, as if swatting away a fly.
"Yes!"
Ao kept his posture extremely low and showed no trace of displeasure. Turning around, he shouted an order to everyone, "Everyone, move carefully and stealthily. Follow me!"
With that, he dashed off with his three young subordinates, leading the way at