Resistance

Under the pale moonlight.

Nawaki lowered his gaze, his eyes sweeping over the Konoha group not far away as he retreated from the Rock Ninja forces, as if contemplating how to open the conversation.

After all, he had been away from Konoha for far too many years.

While lost in thought, he walked slowly toward the Konoha ninja, flanked by the jagged, deep ravines and massive trees that had scarred the earth.

Before he could speak, a trembling voice drifted from the front.

"May I ask... who are you, and why did you help us?"

Captain Dajiu looked at the approaching Nawaki, his tone complex as he asked the question.

The surrounding Konoha ninja also looked at him with anticipation, eager to learn his identity.

Hearing this, Nawaki paused slightly. His brown eyes flickered, lost in thought for a moment, before he finally looked up at the group and said calmly.

"I am Nawaki of the Senju Clan."

As his words fell, the Konoha group, including Captain Dajiu, froze in shock before whispering in astonishment.

"He's a descendant of the First Hokage's family! No wonder..." someone exclaimed in surprise.

"If I recall correctly, didn't Lady Tsunade once have a younger brother named Nawaki? Could it be him!?"

After pondering for a long time, someone's eyes suddenly lit up, and they spoke in amazement.

Others voiced their doubts.

"Didn't Lady Tsunade's brother die in the war? Could there be a mistake?"

Hearing their hushed discussions, Nawaki glanced at them calmly and said softly.

"Tsunade is indeed my sister, and I did not die."

Captain Dajiu waved his hand gently, signaling the ninja behind him to be quiet. He turned to look at Nawaki, his face filled with joy and respect as he said in a deep voice.

"Regardless, we must thank