Kakuzu's clamor was the least of Aburame Ryoma's concerns. His own situation was not looking good either.
What they had thought would be an easy encirclement and kill had turned upside down. Kakuzu, whom they had regarded as prey, had unexpectedly revealed such a technique, instantly killing Unya, who should have delivered the fatal blow, and ruining the situation in an instant.
Every Root squad had an extremely well-balanced composition.
Scouting, control, support, close combat, long-range combat—they were equipped for every role, allowing them to display combat strength a level above their own through teamwork.
But that also meant there was rarely any overlap in the squad members' roles.
For example, in Ryoma's squad, he, as a member of the Aburame Clan, was the backbone of reconnaissance and mid-range combat. Sota, who specialized in Super Beast Imitating Drawing, was an indispensable member for control and support. Due to the unique nature of Super Beast Imitating Drawing, he could also handle some scouting and combat, but neither was his forte.
The one truly responsible for close-quarters combat was Unya, who had already been instantly killed by Kakuzu in a single move.
He practiced the Lightning Release Short-Blade Technique, and was said to be an elite shinobi Danzo had trained according to the fighting style of the White Fang of the Leaf.
At that moment, Aburame Ryoma only wanted to send Danzo one enormous question mark.
The White Fang of the Leaf, this was it?
He charged in and got instantly killed in one move. An elite shinobi?
But regardless, with their core damage dealer gone, Ryoma and Sota no longer held any hope of completing the mission. Their greatest problem now was how to escape Kakuzu's pursuit.
"Since you promised me fifty million ryō, that means you should be carrying the