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Aoba stood in the distance, witnessing the scene with both shock and anxiety in his heart.

The battle between Kakashi and Zabuza had reached a critical moment; any mistake by either side could determine the outcome.

The approaching Sunagakure ninja made the situation even more complicated. He had to decide quickly—should he remain hidden and wait for an opportunity, or take the risk of acting and warning Kakashi and the others? Just then, Haku suddenly moved.

She lightly leaped onto a large tree, her hands rapidly forming seals as chakra gathered around her into a frigid mist.

Aoba's Byakugan clearly saw her chakra gathering at an astonishing speed, as though she were preparing some powerful ninjutsu.

"Not good!"

Aoba's heart clenched as he realized that Haku was very likely about to attack Kakashi and the others.

He gritted his teeth and decided not to hesitate any longer.

No matter what, he had to do something, even if it only bought them a little time.

Aoba took a deep breath as chakra rapidly flowed through his body. He leaped down from the tree and silently approached the edge of the battlefield.

His Byakugan remained fixed on Haku and those Sunagakure ninja as he rapidly considered countermeasures.

Although his strength was limited, the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist and the unique advantages of the Byakugan might be able to play an unexpected role in this chaotic battle.

Meanwhile, the figures of the Sunagakure ninja in the distance grew clearer and clearer. Their chakra signatures gradually became exposed, and they had clearly noticed the commotion on the battlefield.

One of them said quietly, "The Kirigakure and Konoha people are fighting. The timing is perfect—we can act amid the chaos."

"Be careful. Don't expose our whereabouts."

Another replied in a low voice, a trace of