Chapter 123: Enma's Sorrow (3/4)
Just as the three infiltrators were making great progress, the four Ninja Swordsmen responsible for drawing the attention of Konoha's Anbu and Root shinobi were finally caught by the enemy.
"Great Sword Samehada, Kubikiribōchō, Kabutowari, Lightning Blade: Kiba... You sent out four of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen at once. It seems Kirigakure is determined to make an enemy of Konoha?"
As Danzo's most trusted right-hand man, Aburame Ryoma was one of the leaders of this Root-Anbu operation.
"Heh heh. If you're willing to hand over the White Fang of the Leaf, we might be willing to withdraw."
A mocking smile spread across the chubby face of Suikazan Fuguki, his long orange hair cascading to his waist.
"The White Fang of the Leaf?"
Aburame Ryoma thought to himself, If you'd brought this up in private, it might have been negotiable. But you're saying it right in front of everyone, and most of them are Anbu. Who negotiates business like that?
Sure enough, before Suikazan Fuguki had even finished speaking, an Anbu member cursed loudly.
"Shut up! If Lord White Fang were—"
"Ahem. Stop talking nonsense with them. Attack!"
Aburame Ryoma promptly stopped that Anbu member from exposing himself.
"Insect Sphere Technique!"
"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!"
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Wind Style: Wind Cutter!"
Dozens of Anbu attacked at once, unleashing a dazzling array of ninjutsu. Earth dragons, fireballs, wind blades, and more surged toward the four of them like a tidal wave.
"Heh heh, what a grand welcoming ceremony!"
Suikazan Fuguki pulled the door-sized greatsword wrapped in bandages from his back and charged straight into the incoming fireballs and wind blades without hesitation.
Rip!
Rip!
The white bandages split apart, revealing the true Samehada concealed within.
It was a purple creature covered in hard