The Real Battle!

Kawaki Aoba flashed onto the wall beside him, evading the sand attack.

His gaze swept over the three Sunagakure ninja as he rapidly assessed the situation.

Though Sand Snake's Sand Release was powerful, his speed was somewhat lacking; the female ninja's control over sand was more refined, and she excelled at restraint and binding; the other Sunagakure ninja remained at the rear, gripping a short blade with a cold gaze. Clearly, he was skilled in close combat.

"Looks like I'll have to end this quickly."

Kawaki Aoba muttered under his breath, then suddenly accelerated, turning into an afterimage as he charged toward the female ninja.

The female ninja reacted swiftly, sand rapidly gathering before her into a barrier. But Kawaki Aoba's Kunai was coated in a layer of lightning, easily piercing through the sand wall and thrusting straight at her throat.

At that moment, the blade-wielding Sunagakure ninja suddenly struck. His short blade flashed coldly, forcing Kawaki Aoba to retreat for the moment.

After landing, he swept his gaze over the three of them and curled his lips slightly. "Three against one. Interesting.

But are you sure you can keep me here?"

Sand Snake snorted coldly. "Kawaki Aoba, your Lightning Release is indeed formidable, but this is Dahu City—our territory.

Do you think you can get away so easily?"

Kawaki Aoba formed another hand seal, chakra rapidly gathering within his body.

The night wind blew past, carrying a faintly murderous chill.

The atmosphere in the alley grew increasingly tense, as though even the air itself was trembling.

Meanwhile, Qingban had fled into the dense forest outside the city.

The wound on his shoulder was still bleeding. Every step sent piercing pain through him, but he did not dare stop.

The Sunagakure ninja would not let him off easily, and