The Second Prince did not actually understand the true situation of these Hunters, but investigating them seemed to be the best way.
"Look, those Hunters in the distance seem to be coming over." Uchiha Hiko had exceptionally sharp eyes and was equally meticulous in his observations. From so far away, he could already see those people approaching.
The village chief seemed to have changed into a different outfit as well. He looked every bit like a hunter, a truly startling sight.
"My heavens, no way. I never expected the village chief to have skills like that." The Second Prince was stunned as well. He was completely different from the kind and amiable village chief they had seen before, as though he had become another person.
"Greetings, my respected Eldest Prince, Second Prince, and Uchiha Hiko." With the village chief as their representative, they greeted them, looking as though they had prepared themselves for every possible battle.
"Welcome. But I think you should also know exactly why you have come today." The Eldest Prince said this to them, hoping they understood what the consequences would be.
"Of course we know. No matter what challenges await us, we can endure them, and no matter the outcome, we can accept it." The village chief was a man who understood reason well. He knew that whether they stayed or left depended entirely on this moment.
"Are you really the group we just met? Why do you all look completely different?" The Second Prince marveled aloud, and his mouth could hardly close.
What the Second Prince saw was indeed entirely real, and the village chief's words constantly reminded them of exactly what position they were in.
"This has truly opened my eyes. I can barely believe it—I almost can't recognize you." Though the Second Prince