"So that was it... What a deep-laid scheme." Blood kept seeping from the wounded Sand ninja's chest as he uttered his final words. "Captain... abandon the mission..."
Sen quickly bandaged the wound on his arm. Seeing that dusk was falling, he tried to persuade them. "You heard what your comrade said. Let's call it quits."
"No way!" Poison Fang and Yumeno shouted in unison.
Yumeno swiftly formed Hand Seals, and two new jellyfish attached themselves to her and Poison Fang.
Once the jellyfish had attached themselves, Poison Fang's eyes burned with anger and hatred. He gripped his Kunai tightly and charged at Sen again.
Clang!
This time, Poison Fang's strength had surged. Even Sen, with the Gate of Life open, was knocked half a step backward, his feet carving two deep furrows into the scorched earth.
Having landed a hit, Poison Fang attacked even more fiercely. Sparks flew as their blades clashed back and forth.
Normally, Sen, with his Three Tomoe Sharingan, should have had the overwhelming advantage in a one-on-one fight. But he chose to keep moving and evade, rather than recklessly press the attack.
Because he saw the Water Mosquitoes gathering silently behind Poison Fang, swarming together like a dark cloud as they bore down on him.
During a brief clash of weapons, Sen and Poison Fang instantly separated.
Sen looked closely. There were several times more Water Mosquitoes than before, and they were flying out of the storage pouch at Yumeno's waist.
"You think you can use this cheap trick to get inside my body? You're underestimating me!"
Sen snorted and rapidly formed Hand Seals. Several enormous fireballs roared forth, burning most of the Water Mosquitoes to ash.
Yumeno still didn't give up. Panting hard, she continued to control the remaining Water Mosquitoes and send them at