The black speck in the rain grew closer and closer.
Soon, a colossal creature appeared in front of Xingzhuo, with a burly young man wearing a gas mask standing atop its head.
Xingzhuo sent out a System Inspection and confirmed the identity of the newcomer.
[Name: Hanzo] [Vitality: 99 (Abnormal)] [Spirit: 180] [Chakra: 86000] [Techniques: Fire Style Ninjutsu Series, Water Style Ninjutsu Series, Summoning Technique] [Special Ability: Salamander Symbiotic Poison Body]
Clearly, his guess had been right. The one pursuing them was Hanzo of the Salamander, of Amegakure.
Judging by his chakra reserves, he was an elite jonin, close to Kage Level.
However, a ninja's strength couldn't be measured by chakra alone.
By now, Xingzhuo had already entered the Dance of the Shikigami and was on high alert.
Until his chakra ran out, he was immune to physical attacks.
But he didn't know whether he was immune to poison.
If he wasn't, he was prepared to revive himself in a Paper Clone and escape.
Still, he didn't want to lose the money he'd worked so hard to earn unless he had no other choice.
As Hanzo rode the salamander toward Xingzhuo, he spotted the figure floating in midair ahead and felt a jolt of alarm.
In the Ninja World, ninjas who could fly were often powerful.
When he got a little closer, Hanzo studied the other's appearance and murmured, "Hyuga... Konoha?"
Realizing that the enemy he was pursuing was no ordinary foe, he immediately conveyed his thoughts to his summoning beast.
He planned to launch a surprise attack!
Just as Xingzhuo was considering how to deal with him, the approaching salamander suddenly opened its mouth and spewed out a huge cloud of purple poison gas!
The newcomer hadn't even considered talking. He'd gone straight for the kill!
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