A New Wound!

On the other side of the battlefield, Yuhi Shinku and Temari's battle had also reached a fever pitch.

Temari's Wind Release was incredibly fierce. Every sweep of her fan stirred up violent gusts that shredded the surrounding trees into pieces.

Though Shinku's genjutsu was exquisite, Temari's relentless assault made it difficult for her to use it to its full potential.

She gritted her teeth and said quietly, "Shino, cover me!"

Shino Aburame nodded, and Kikaichū surged toward Temari like a tide, forcing her to fend them off with her fan.

Seizing the opportunity, Shinku swiftly formed hand seals. A red glint flashed through her eyes as she shouted, "Illusion Technique: Forest of Mist!"

The air around them seemed to warp as a thick mist rose from nowhere, enveloping Temari.

Temari frowned and swung her fan, attempting to disperse the mist, only to hear faint whispers drifting through it that gradually slowed her movements.

"Damn it, it's genjutsu!"

Temari clenched her teeth and tried to focus on breaking the illusion, but Shinku had already taken the chance to close in, driving a Kunai straight toward her abdomen.

At the critical moment, a figure suddenly burst from the mist and knocked Shinku away.

Shinku focused her eyes and saw that it was Baki, another Jonin from Sunagakure.

"Temari, fall back!"

Baki said in a deep voice, his cold gaze sweeping over Shinku. "

Konoha's genjutsu specialist truly lived up to her reputation.

But today, none of you are leaving!"

Shinku's heart sank as she felt an unprecedented pressure.

Baki was far stronger than an ordinary Jonin. His appearance had made the situation even more complicated.

She took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Shino, Aoba, we need to end this quickly. Otherwise, things will only get worse!"

Hearing Shinku's