Lord Houka, Please Make Your Move!

Houka had been enjoying the show when the Anbu leader suddenly fixed his gaze on him, making him feel oddly embarrassed.

"Konoha ninja Houka? Hehe, so what if you're from the greatest ninja village? You have no idea how powerful the Mysterious Peacock Method is! Hahaha, die!"

The Anbu leader shouted, bringing his palms together. A gigantic bird shot into the sky, pierced straight through Natsuhi and Hotarubi's defenses, and descended upon Houka's head.

"What?" Natsuhi froze, terrified out of her wits. "You bastard!!! What are you doing?!"

Hotarubi's heart sank as well. Turning around, he saw Houka strike a strange pose—one palm facing downward, the other forming a hand seal before him. A golden light shot into the sky, accompanied by the murmuring voice of a woman. Countless golden glimmers seemed to flash through the air, instantly blasting the incoming bird into nothingness.

Hotarubi immediately shouted, "Lord Houka, please show mercy!"

"Watch out!"

Natsuhi's expression changed again when she saw a gigantic tiger claw hurtling toward her husband.

Although Natsuhi and her husband had cultivated the Mysterious Peacock Method to its highest realm, they were facing dozens of Hoshigakure ninja, including many elite Anbu. How could they afford to split their attention?

In almost an instant, several Chakra beasts battered Hotarubi until blood streamed from his nose and mouth. His body swayed unsteadily in midair, on the verge of falling.

Natsuhi wanted to rush over, but how could the Hoshigakure ninja around her let her have her way?

"Peacock Feather Beast Transformation—Wolf Charge!"

"Peacock Feather Beast Transformation—Wing Spread!"

Countless savage attacks came crashing down, pinning Natsuhi in place and leaving her able only to watch helplessly as Hotarubi was swallowed by the barrage.

"No, no!!!" Natsuhi screamed. Surging Chakra formed a massive peacock around her body. Its tail feathers