Activating the Genjutsu

The other Sunagakure Ninja chimed in. "That's right! If you kill him, you won't leave here alive! Surrender while you still can!"

Yuhi Shinku grew frustrated. Their words kept ringing in his ears, trying to shake his resolve.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down and think.

"Retreat!"

After a fierce inner struggle, Yuhi Shinku finally made his decision.

He cast a reluctant glance at the Sunagakure Ninja in his grasp, then hurled him aside and dispelled Demonic Illusion: Tree Binding Death.

The Sunagakure Ninja immediately gave chase.

Fury filled them. They were determined to stop Yuhi Shinku and his companions from escaping.

Yuhi Shinku blurred into motion, weaving swiftly through the trees.

As he ran, he cast illusions to confuse his pursuers.

Countless Yuhi Shinkus suddenly appeared around them, fleeing in different directions. For a moment, the Sunagakure Ninja had no idea whom to follow.

"Don't fall for his illusions! After him!"

A Sunagakure Ninja shouted. His experience kept him from being fooled, and he continued in the direction the real Yuhi Shinku had taken.

The others soon caught on and followed close behind.

Even as he fled, Yuhi Shinku kept attacking his pursuers.

The Kunai in his hand shot toward the Sunagakure Ninja like black lightning.

They used jutsu to defend themselves. Explosions rang through the forest, and smoke filled the air.

"Lord Yuhi, that way!"

The Konoha Ninja pointed ahead.

They were nearing Konoha's border. Once they crossed the valley ahead, they would be back on Konoha territory and could receive support.

Yuhi Shinku picked up speed and rushed toward the valley.

But the Sunagakure Ninja refused to let them go and stayed close behind.

Just as they were about to enter the valley, a Sunagakure Ninja used Puppet Technique. Several huge puppets