"Mm." Xing Ruyu nodded, but her eyes remained fixed on White Fang without blinking as she said in a low voice, "Guard the door. Gather the other arriving ninja and set up a perimeter. Don't let him escape."
"Yes."
Upon receiving the order, the remaining six ninja immediately took up positions at the entrance, watching vigilantly. The door had already been destroyed by the previous attack.
At the same time, ninja from elsewhere in the base continued rushing over, but Xing Ruyu's orders stopped them from entering.
After all, the space here was limited. Too many people coming in would only be detrimental, and Senju Hashirama's replicas were kept in containers along both walls. It would be troublesome if they were damaged.
Xing Ruyu? I've never heard that name before. White Fang silently assessed the situation. It was obvious that dragging this out would be unfavorable for him; the enemy's ninja would only continue gathering in greater numbers.
The instant he made up his mind, he struck first. A streak of white light tore through the air as his short blade shot straight for Xing Ruyu's fair neck.
During the Warring States Period, the Hatake Clan had dominated through its powerful swordsmanship. Their formidable combat strength had been renowned at the time. If not for their lack of ninjutsu, they might even have been able to contend with the Hyuga.
Later, the Hatake Clan was exterminated by Uchiha Shin. The few survivors were sheltered by the Senju of that time, and after Konoha was founded, they no longer had any chance to take revenge. The matter was eventually left unresolved.
After all these years, the Hatake Clan had taken root in Konoha, but unfortunately, their numbers had never increased. Instead, they dwindled further and further. By White Fang's generation, only