At that moment, Mao Yihua also sensed Hinata's predicament. She immediately rushed forward and launched a furious assault on Suikazan Fuguki, forcing him back in an instant. However, the sword in her hand was bitten clean through by Samehada during the attack, snapping into two pieces.
Hinata also managed to retreat at that moment. The group then gathered together, their faces grim as they watched Suikazan Fuguki before them.
Gui Inuzuka's expression was equally unpleasant. The moment he saw the enemy, he summoned his ninja hound. Yet after barely a single exchange, his war dog, Red Fang, had one of its forepaws severed by the opponent. It was crippled for good.
The Grass Ninja also gathered around Suikazan Fuguki. They seemingly understood that the people before them would not be easy prey. However, Suikazan Fuguki directly shoved aside one of the men blocking his path, his face filled with disdain. "Hmph, I never expected a little girl like you to last so long against me!"
"I've learned from you." Hinata took a deep breath and began treating her own injuries. However, she had very little chakra left, and healing herself was becoming difficult.
At that moment, a cold voice rang out. "Not bad, Suikazan Fuguki. It seems you've improved somewhat since our last battle."
Upon hearing Li's voice, Suikazan Fuguki's mouth twitched sharply. He abruptly spun around, only to discover that Li had already appeared behind him.
Not far away, Tsume Inuzuka and Shibi Aburame were slowly walking over. Li had already treated their injuries, and at the very least, they could move without any trouble now.
Suikazan Fuguki involuntarily took a step back, fear showing on his face. "Why are you here? According to the intelligence, I didn't know Konoha had someone—"
"Heh. If even the whereabouts of Konoha's