The Ninja Academy's Incredible Legend (26) The Legend Stands Before You, Yet You Don't Recognize It

The pressure Sea Monk exuded was immense. Just judging by its size, it was on a completely different level from a few children.

"Miyuki, what's going on?"

Even the rather bold Futaba Tsumugi felt somewhat afraid.

"I don't know either."

More than fear, Miyuki was worried about the safety of baby bear Urashima.

"Isn't Sea Monk your summoned beast? Hurry up and make it listen to you!"

"I haven't formed a contract with Sea Monk yet. Urashima isn't a summoned beast either—he's a battle companion."

Although Urashima had been born for several months and had grown several times larger, he still had not reached the point where he could understand human speech.

"Then we should run."

Makoto Ito glanced at Nagi Gekko, who was trembling as she held her sword toward Sea Monk, and cautiously suggested it.

Miyuki looked at Sea Monk, which was gradually becoming more and more menacing, and made up her mind.

"Let's get out of here quickly. This big guy isn't something we can handle."

Just as the four little ones were preparing to retreat, Sea Monk suddenly extended a transparent long arm and enveloped them all within it.

Sea Monk was not a mindless beast. Though its intelligence was rather hazy, it could still make basic judgments. Rather than directly attacking the children, it tried to restrain them.

At that critical moment, waves of chakra ripples suddenly appeared in the sky, gathering into an enigmatic barrier symbol.

Konoha's protective barrier sensed the abnormal chakra fluctuations and automatically activated its defensive mode.

A row of lightning blades descended from the sky, severing Sea Monk's extended arm outright.

The lightning did not disperse. Instead, it formed six pillars of lightning that surrounded Sea Monk at the center.

The four rescued children fell to the ground, coughing painfully.