"Danzo?" Ling Xuan's face remained expressionless. "That pathetic worm hiding beneath Konoha, clinging to his so-called Will of Fire through filthy methods and underhanded schemes?"
The killing intent of the three Root ninjas erupted in an instant.
They hadn't expected Ling Xuan not only to know of Lord Danzo's existence, but also to describe him in such blasphemous terms.
"Looks like we'll have to use some force to teach you what respect means."
Before the lead ninja had finished speaking, all three moved at once. Their movements were lightning-fast, their coordination flawless.
The Lightning Release ninja surged forward, the short blade in his hand becoming a streak of light as he thrust it straight at Ling Xuan's heart. The Earth Release ninja formed Hand Seals, preparing to use Earth Release to trap Ling Xuan's feet and restrict his movements. Meanwhile, the sensor-type ninja unleashed a special technique, trying to disrupt Ling Xuan's judgment.
Physical assault, environmental restraint, mental interference.
They struck with the Trinity Execution Formation!
Faced with an attack that would give any jōnin a headache, Ling Xuan remained standing motionless.
He simply raised his right hand, slowly. "I told you, it's meaningless in front of me."
The next second, an invisible, distorting force field suddenly spread outward from Ling Xuan.
"Domain of Silence, prototype!"
The Lightning Release ninja charging at the front felt his body suddenly grow heavy. The Lightning Release Chakra that had been flowing smoothly through him seemed to be gripped tightly by an invisible hand. It instantly turned sluggish and stagnant, even beginning to rebound out of his control.
The Body Flicker Technique he prided himself on came to an abrupt halt mid-dash, and he crashed awkwardly to the ground.
The ninja preparing to use Earth Release suddenly froze with his hands in the middle