"I... I know, Lord Mirai. Father died to protect us, so I... we... I'm sure I won't die here!!!"
The group agreed and began to move. Akai, Ebisu, and Xuan worked in a team of three. Konan, Nagato, and Yahiko formed another team of three.
"With visibility this poor, it looks like we can only deal with them using barrier tactics! Toad Ksan!"
"Oh! Got it!"
Mirai leaped onto the toad's head. His long white hair spun counterclockwise, and a white halo expanded from its center!
"This halo... what is it, Mirai?" Yahiko asked.
"Don't worry, Yahiko. This is my barrier ninjutsu, Day Cover Technique! As long as the enemy intrudes even slightly, I can sense their exact location."
"Oh? That's incredible... As expected of something Mirai copied. In this situation, the enemy's mist is useless..."
"Don't let your guard down, Yahiko. The enemy specializes in blades—seven men. Even if I can sense them accurately, we can't underestimate them. Have you forgotten what I taught you? No matter who your opponent is, you must never be careless..."
"Ah, I remember, Mirai..."
"They're here... at the four, eight, and twelve o'clock directions! One enemy for each of us!
Damn... they unexpectedly chose to attack from three sides. Under these circumstances, it'll be hard to look after all six children by myself. In that case..."
"Shadow Clone Technique!"
"Poof! Poof!"
To protect Konan and Akai, Mirai created two shadow clones. Although his power was divided, it could at least ensure the children's survival.
"Hey, hey! Fuguki, that guy doesn't seem simple. Damn it, we actually ran into nothing but experts today. I'm afraid I can't use the secret of the mist to assassinate them. Next, let Samehada do its work... After all, we've already seen Dai's three men make meaningless sacrifices..."
"Shut