Aoba's Predicament!

Kawaki Aoba and Shinku quickly split up and began circling the summoned beast.

Kawaki Aoba continuously used Wind Release ninjutsu, trying to obscure the summoned beast's vision.

Meanwhile, Shinku searched for the summoned beast's weakness from the side.

Asuma continued fighting the tall man. Only by dealing with him first could they better handle the summoned beast.

In the fierce battle, Kawaki Aoba noticed that the summoned beast's abdomen seemed relatively soft. It might be its weakness.

He gave Shinku a meaningful look, and Shinku immediately understood.

The two charged at the summoned beast's abdomen at the same time.

The summoned beast noticed their intentions and swiftly turned, sweeping its tail toward them.

Kawaki Aoba and Shinku nimbly dodged, then launched another attack.

Seizing the moment while the tall man was distracted, Asuma lunged forward and drove his weapon into the man's shoulder.

The tall man let out a miserable scream, and his attacks slowed.

Kawaki Aoba and Shinku seized the chance and thrust their kunai into the summoned beast's abdomen at the same time.

The summoned beast let out a pained roar. Its body swayed a few times before it collapsed to the ground.

Seeing the summoned beast defeated, the tall man was horrified.

Knowing he was no match for Asuma and the others, he turned and tried to flee.

How could Asuma let him escape so easily? He quickly gave chase and kicked him to the ground.

"Talk. Who exactly are you people? Why are you bullying the villagers here? And are you connected to the villagers' disappearances?"

Asuma asked coldly.

The tall man hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "We're... spies sent by another ninja village. Our purpose was to create chaos here and prepare for later operations.

"We were also behind the villagers' disappearances. We