Two ninjas charged at Haku with a katana and a short blade in hand.
The ninja who had been with Sugimoto slowed down and fell a step behind.
Haku paid no attention to the change on the other side. He led with a restrained Power Prelude Flying Kick at the Amegakure Ninja in front.
This was merely Haku's probe. He had not expected to accomplish anything with it, and he had even seen the opponent make a move to dodge.
But suddenly, the opponent's evasive movement stalled for a moment.
[Bang!]
It was the sound of Haku's foot connecting with the enemy ninja's face. Although Haku had not used his full strength in that attack, with Quasi-Kage-level power, it was not something an ordinary Jonin could take to the face without any defense.
Not everyone was Naruto, that spoiled prince.
[Energy +5!]
Seeing this unexpected result, Haku looked toward the remaining Amegakure Ninja. No emotion could be seen on his masked face.
The first ninja had failed to complete his evasive maneuver because, just as he was about to dodge quickly enough, the Hidden Rain Jonin behind him had tugged him back.
[You really are ruthless. Wasn't he your companion?]
Haku pointed at the Jonin he had kicked flying into the distance and asked the remaining Jonin.
[Everything comes at a price, doesn't it, sir?]
As he answered Haku's question, he edged backward. Based on Haku's earlier display, he knew it would be difficult to survive against Haku alone. The assigned mission had already been completed; now, the priority was retreating and staying alive.
[Your teammate has already gone to the Pure Land. If you return completely unscathed, won't that make people suspicious? Let me help you put on a little disguise!]
As Haku spoke, he rushed toward