Kawaki Aoba suddenly understood. "So that's how it is. It seems observing an enemy's weaknesses during battle is extremely important.
"Yuhi Shinku-senpai, you're amazing. I'll definitely learn more from you in the future."
Shinku patted Kawaki Aoba on the shoulder. "You're very talented. As long as you practice diligently, fight more battles, and gain experience, you'll definitely become stronger than me someday.
"But remember, in battle, you can't rely solely on strength. You also need to know how to use strategy. Sometimes, strategy is even more important than strength."
Kawaki Aoba nodded earnestly. "I'll remember that, Shinku-senpai."
The two chatted as they walked, and before they knew it, they had already covered half the journey.
Just then, three Sunagakure ninja suddenly appeared ahead. Upon seeing Shinku and Kawaki Aoba, they immediately drew the short blades at their waists and blocked the road.
"Yuhi Shinku, Kawaki Aoba, don't think you're getting away!"
The lead Sunagakure ninja sneered. "
"We were ordered by our lord to wait here for you, all so we could avenge the puppet master from before!"
Shinku and Kawaki Aoba exchanged a glance, both with a flicker of wariness in their eyes.
Shinku stepped forward and looked at the lead Sunagakure ninja. "The three of you think you can stop us? Aren't you overestimating yourselves?"
The lead Sunagakure ninja snorted disdainfully. "Yuhi Shinku, don't think you're so impressive just because you defeated one puppet master. The three of us are far stronger than that puppet master.
"Today, we'll make sure you die here!"
Kawaki Aoba drew the short blade at his waist and looked at the three Sunagakure ninja. "If you want to stop us, you'll have to get past me first!"
Shinku glanced at Kawaki Aoba. "Aoba, be careful. These three Sunagakure ninja don't look ordinary. Their