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There were many ways to annihilate a clan.

It did not necessarily mean killing every last man, woman, and child. That was the way of ordinary people. For ninja, the concept of clan annihilation was not so narrow; only in a very few cases was such thoroughness necessary.

"Chief, please investigate carefully. We are not on the same side as Yasuda."

Qi's killing intent filled the air, driving the Root members present into despair. This man had broken into the elite jonin rank before even reaching twenty. Now, six years later, he had reached an utterly horrifying level.

They had seen it clearly just moments ago. Pure energy-based ninjutsu vanished the instant it struck him, while every gesture he made could steal lives. This was clearly the sign of a fully realized Yang Release Inner Body. Even after the Senju Clan's return, only a handful of people had reached this realm.

Before such power, even if they all joined forces, they likely would not be enough for Qi to kill to his heart's content even once.

"Whether you are or not, my clansmen will naturally know."

Qi nodded. Though he said that, he was fairly satisfied with this man's earlier conduct. This group had indeed shown the Huiyue Clan considerable respect, unlike those others who had not even figured out what their status in Root was.

As he spoke, he summoned one of his clansmen and had him begin selecting people.

"Those who have kept to their duties over the years may leave. You will be rewarded afterward."

At those words, only some people breathed sighs of relief. The vast majority turned as pale as death.

They wanted to plead for a way out, but they knew that if they truly did so, not only would everyone here still die,