A Trap

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"Enemy attack? That's great!"

Possessing the formidable physique of the Uzumaki Clan, Kushina Uzumaki possessed exceptional spiritual energy. Even before Uchiha Yue noticed the attack, she sensed an impending assault on the caravan they were protecting. However, upon learning of the Kushina Uzumaki, Kushina Uzumaki showed no sign of alarm; in fact, Uchiha Yue could see the flames of rage burning in her eyes. Clearly, Hyuga Hiashi, Hyuga Anya, and the others had thoroughly enraged Kushina Uzumaki, and she was currently looking for someone to vent her anger on.

However, the enemies who attacked the caravan this time were not ninjas, which was destined to disappoint Kushina Uzumaki.

Seeing that the attackers of the caravan were merely ragged refugees, Kushina Uzumaki showed no intention of intervening. Instead, she woke Hatake Kakashi, saying, "Kakashi, these attackers are just refugees left over from the war. You can tell from their ragged clothes that they weren't bad people before. So, as long as they give up resistance, don't kill them."

"Yes, I understand, Kushina."

Upon hearing Kushina Uzumaki's words, a hint of sympathy flashed in Uchiha Yue's eyes as he looked at the refugees.

Without a doubt, these refugees who attacked the caravan were all civilians who had lost their families in the war and had fled to the Yamanaka Clan to escape the chaos. Unfortunately, there was no food in the Yamanaka Clan to sustain them, so these civilians became refugees, and some even turned into bandits to rob passing caravans for food to save their lives.

However, even if these refugees were driven to desperation and decided to rob the caravan for supplies, when they launched their attack, not only Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi intervened, but even the caravan members could easily handle them. After all, these refugees were already skin and bones from hunger in the Yamanaka Clan; even if they picked up some iron weapons to fight, what kind of strength could they possibly have?

So, after hearing Kushina Uzumaki's words of comfort, Uchiha Yue originally intended to persuade the refugees, and if necessary, distribute some food to them to stop them from robbing the caravan. However, just as Uchiha Yue Hatake Kakashi Hatake Kakashi were about to go and stop the refugees, Hyuga Yexing appeared before them, saying provocatively, "Uchiha Yue, Hatake Kakashi, you're both from the Ninja Academy, why don't we see who kills more people!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Hyuga Yexing, without giving Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi a chance to reply, charged into the crowd of refugees.

Moreover, not only Hyuga Yexing, but also Hyuga Xiyun joined the battle, unilaterally slaughtering the refugees!

Watching the refugees being slaughtered, even though Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi were both excellent ninjas, a flicker of anger still crossed their hearts. However, their expressions remained unchanged. After all, the refugees weren't their relatives, and their main purpose was to raid the caravan. To complete their mission, Uchiha Yue Hatake Kakashi Hatake Kakashi also deal with the refugees if necessary; they simply disapproved of the Hyuga Clan Uchiha Yue 'Hatake Kakashi methods.

Then, neither Uchiha Yue nor Hatake Kakashi joined the battle, simply watching Hyuga Yexing and Hyuga Xiyun kill the refugees. However, as Hyuga Yexing and Hyuga Xiyun slaughtered the Hyuga Xiyun, the two actually ventured deep into the crowd of Hyuga Yexing. Keep in mind, there were quite a few refugees, and the two of them being surrounded by them was inevitably in some danger.

"Kakashi, will you help or not?"

With his gaze fixed on Hyuga Yexing and Hyuga Xiyun, Uchiha Yue said indifferently, "If they continue like this, they might get injured."

"Please help me."

Hearing Uchiha Yue's words, Hatake Kakashi coldly looked at the two in the battle and said indifferently, "After all, they are ninjas from Konoha. If they get injured, we might be reprimanded by their captain. Besides, I don't want to lose to those Hyuga Clan guys; they seem even more repulsive than you!"

"Alright, let's go!"

Ignoring Hatake Kakashi's subsequent words, Uchiha Yue joined the battle without hesitation.

Clearly, dealing with these ragged, emaciated refugees required no chakra from Uchiha Yue; gripping his Ghost Tiger, he could easily reap their lives. Hatake Kakashi, like Uchiha Yue, never stopped wielding his White Fang Blade. In just a few minutes, Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi had killed far more people than Hyuga Yexing and Hyuga Xiyun combined.

Moreover, at the same time, Uchiha Yue, who was observing the movements of Hyuga Yexing and Hyuga Xiyun, noticed the flaw in the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist.

That's right, the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist is very strong, and it's even very famous throughout the entire ninja world.

However, even though the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist is very powerful, its effectiveness is limited to ninja combat. For example, when dealing with these refugees, Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi didn't need to expend any chakra; they could kill the refugees simply with ordinary sword techniques. But Hyuga Yexing and Hyuga Xiyun needed to constantly deplete their chakra, using Gentle Fist repeatedly to fight the refugees. Naturally, their speed in killing the refugees couldn't compare to that of Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi.

Furthermore, don't forget that the members of the Hyuga Clan don't have particularly outstanding chakra reserves.

Therefore, as the battle continued, Hyuga Yexing and Hyuga Xiyun found themselves increasingly exhausted, forced to watch helplessly as Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi relentlessly slaughtered their enemies. As if sensing their insufficient kills, Hyuga Anya immediately attempted to join the fray to aid Hyuga Yexing and Hyuga Xiyun. However, just as Hyuga Anya was about to join the battle, Hyuga Hiashi suddenly stopped her.

Then, as Hyuga Anya cast a puzzled look at him, Hyuga Hiashi smiled faintly and explained to Hyuga Anya, "Anya, now is not the time for you to join the battle. Haven't you noticed that these refugees' attack is just a feint? If I'm not mistaken, there's definitely an unknown enemy lurking behind these refugees. So, you don't need to fight now; it's just a trap!"

"Trap?"

Upon hearing Hyuga Hiashi's explanation, Hyuga Anya frowned slightly and asked, "If it really is an enemy trap, what about Ye Xing and Xi Yun? Will they be in danger?"

"Danger?"

As soon as Hyuga Anya finished speaking, Hyuga Hiashi shook his head slightly, without answering Hyuga Anya's question.

However, at this moment, a murderous glint flashed in Hyuga Hiashi's eyes.

Moreover, Hyuga Hiashi secretly thought to himself:

"Use the lives of Ye Xing and Xi Yun to save the lives of Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi..."

"A great deal!"