Uchiha Chen Arrives

Yahiko and his companions had been at an overwhelming disadvantage. But the Mist Ninja's Mist Technique had made Hanzō suspicious, and the situation had gradually shifted from their one-sided disadvantage into a three-way standoff.

With a glance, Hanzō signaled all his subordinates to gather. He didn't stop the Mist Ninja from acting, but he no longer offered them any support, content to watch them turn on one another.

That happened to give Yahiko and the others a brief chance to catch their breath. Under the relentless attacks, they slowly began to adapt.

Konan and the others noticed the change, though they had no idea what had happened between Hanzō and the Mist Ninja. But since things were going their way, Yahiko and the others said nothing and focused on facing the Mist Village shinobi.

Even without Hanzō and his men's help, the Mist Village shinobi were no easy opponents.

The Bloody Mist reputation was no idle boast. Yahiko and his companions were in constant danger under the Mist Ninja's attacks. If Konan hadn't done everything she could to protect Yahiko and Nagato, the two of them might already have been dead.

Who knew what those two were thinking? They'd barely reached elite Chunin strength, yet had dared to come out and negotiate with people. They hadn't even stopped to consider how capable they really were.

Konan grew angry just looking at them. They were such little brats. But she didn't realize that she had spent all those years following the two of them, steadfastly witnessing their growth bit by bit.

Time passed, and Konan was no goddess. She couldn't protect them every moment. The Paper Release barrier in front of them had already been shattered.

Protecting the two had cost Konan a great deal of Chakra. She swallowed another Military