Seeking Death

Baki stood with his arms crossed, his gaze icy as he looked at the three children. "Run. Why did you stop running? Did you really think you could outrun me?"

Naruto clenched his fists. Though afraid, he still stood in front of Hinata. "Don't come any closer! We're Konoha ninja! If you dare lay a hand on us, the Jonin from our village will never let you get away with it!"

Baki sneered. "Konoha's Jonin? Your village can barely save itself now. Who would come rescue you? Come with us quietly, and perhaps we'll spare your lives."

"We're never going with you!"

Kiba Inuzuka gritted his teeth and drew a Kunai. "

"If you dare come any closer, I'll fight you to the death!"

Baki shook his head, his tone full of contempt. "You little brats? You're not even enough to fill the gaps between my teeth. Since you refuse to cooperate, I'll have to do this the hard way."

As he spoke, Baki raised a hand, chakra gathering at his fingertips. He was clearly preparing to use a ninjutsu.

Naruto and the others turned even paler, huddling tightly together, not knowing what to do.

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared before them, blocking Baki's line of sight.

It was Kawaki Aoba, who had rushed over.

"Oh? Another little brat from Konoha?"

Seeing Kawaki Aoba, Baki's eyes turned cold. "

"What, are you planning to stop me too?"

Kawaki Aoba ignored Baki and turned back to Naruto and the others, asking calmly, "Are you alright?"

Naruto froze for a moment. Looking at Kawaki Aoba's back, though he did not know him, he still shook his head. "We're fine, but this guy is really strong. You..."

"Don't worry. Leave this to me."

Kawaki Aoba cut Naruto off, then turned to Baki.