Li took several steps forward. By now, Bafeng Riyue's lackeys no longer dared to clash with Li in any way. Bafeng Riyue's fate had already chilled them to the bone, not to mention that if they made a move against Li now, the Jonin outside, along with the Uchiha clan's men, would rush in and tear them to pieces.
At the end of the valley stood a cave. If Shinnosuke had run here of his own accord, Li would not have believed it even if ghosts swore it to him. This valley was a dead end—who would flee into a place like this?
And hiding inside a cave on top of that—what else could that be but idiocy?
The moment Li entered, he smelled an inexplicable scent of blood. The cave was exceptionally cold; an ordinary person likely would not be able to endure even half a day here. Even an average ninja probably could not remain inside for long. This chill would rapidly freeze most of the body's meridians, ultimately leaving behind numerous lingering aftereffects that would be difficult to cure.
"Bafeng Riyue, have you come again?" A weak, powerless voice rang out. It was Sarutobi Shinnosuke's voice.
"Captain Sarutobi Shinnosuke, it's me, Li!" Li walked over softly. Only after passing several bends did he finally see Shinnosuke.
"Cough, cough... Li, I truly didn't expect you to come here. But since you're here, then Bafeng Riyue..." Sarutobi Shinnosuke sighed, his face filled with desolation.
"Trash like Bafeng Riyue isn't worthy of fighting me. Danzo lost this time. He lost thirty Jonin, and Bafeng Riyue was captured alive by me," Li said slowly. "And now everyone knows the truth. Unless he intends to formally go to war with Konoha and the Uchiha clan, he has lost completely."
"Bafeng Riyue was