Beforehand (Continued)

She understood, but it was already too late.

Still, she had no regrets. Her opponent's abilities were simply terrifying.

Besides, she felt somewhat relieved that the thing she feared most had not truly come to pass.

So no matter what they intended to do to her next, she would have no complaints.

In the final second before she lost consciousness, the last thing she seemed to hear was, "This one's pretty tenacious. She actually held on for so long."

After that, she did not move again.

By then, Hinata and the other four had gathered around, looking at the unconscious Natsuhi lying on the ground.

Winter Rain smiled and said, "Mutsu, you're amazing. You took down a jonin-level powerhouse so silently and effortlessly."

Kurama Mutsu said, "It's nothing, really. My Kekkei Genkai, Sense Manipulation, controls a person's sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste."

"But it's already more than enough against ordinary people."

"However, to successfully use my Genjutsu against opponents at the jonin level or above, there is one necessary condition."

"They need to have some sort of flaw in their mental state, no matter what it is. Only then can my manipulation target them specifically."

"Actually, I can affect anyone to some extent, but my control over sight and taste still isn't up to standard."

"But mastering them is only a matter of time. After a while, those shortcomings will naturally be made up for."

The group did not continue discussing Kurama Mutsu. They all had a fairly clear understanding of one another's abilities.

The problem now was that they had taken her down, but what came next?

Hinata frowned. They had been too hasty.

Although the mysterious woman before them still wore a mask, Hinata naturally knew who she was.

That was why someone like her was not