Uchiha Shisui shifted slightly and instantly leaped to higher ground, his gaze sweeping across the entire forest. Chakra surrounded him in constant vigilance, not letting even the slightest unusual movement escape his notice.
Kawaki Aoba closed his eyes, spreading his sensory ability to its limit across the entire forest without daring to relax for even a moment.
Several seconds later, he suddenly opened his eyes and spoke gravely:
"Teacher, three concealed chakra signatures are approaching rapidly from three miles ahead."
"Their concealment techniques are exceptionally advanced, far beyond ordinary Chunin. All three possess Jonin-level combat strength."
"Their chakra traits are identical to Ebizo's. They are Sunagakure shinobi!"
Yuhi Shinku's eyes instantly sharpened as he shouted in a low voice:
"There are reinforcements?"
"Sunagakure truly came prepared this time. Their scheme runs deep!"
At those words, a flash of delight crossed Ebizo's eyes, and he spoke with a hint of smugness:
"Ha ha ha! Didn't expect that, did you?!"
"I was never acting alone!"
"Our reinforcements have long been lying in wait around the perimeter. The moment I gave the signal, they would close in and launch their ambush!"
"You have just gone through a fierce battle. Your stamina and chakra have both been depleted. Now that you face three Sunagakure Jonin at full strength, you have nowhere left to retreat!"
Hyuga Neji's expression tightened, and his aura tensed once more as he said in a low voice:
"Three Sunagakure Jonin... The situation has suddenly worsened."
Uchiha Shisui jumped down from above and swiftly returned to the group's side, his expression grave.
"They have been waiting at full readiness, conserving their strength while we have fought battle after battle. We are in poor condition, and a direct clash would put us at a severe disadvantage."
Yuhi Shinku quickly swept his eyes