In the smoke, Wolf was the first to form seals. "Earth Release: Earth Binding Prison!"
The ground instantly heaved up into earthen walls, forming a square prison. The walls were covered in fine chakra threads; the moment anyone touched them, they would trigger a paralyzing current.
Turtle followed with another seal. "Earth Release: Hardening Technique!"
The hardness of the earthen walls instantly rose to a level comparable to steel, while dozens of earth spikes extended from the top of the walls, sealing off the air above.
Eagle stood outside the prison, his hands forming seals in a blur. "Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves!"
Dozens of wind blades, compressed to the limit, shot into the prison like a downpour. As the blades rubbed against the air, they gave off a sharp scream, powerful enough to cut through an ordinary earth wall.
Bee pressed one hand to the ground and chanted in a low voice. "Genjutsu: Temple of Nirvana Technique!"
Invisible genjutsu ripples enveloped the entire prison, trying to make Lan fall into a false "safe illusion" and interfere with his judgment.
The four ninjutsu connected seamlessly, from restraint, defense, and direct assault to genjutsu interference, forming a complete tactical loop.
This was the coordination of Anbu jonin. No words were needed; with only looks and gestures, they could link their ninjutsu together. It was "silent cooperation" tempered through countless life-and-death missions, and it was also the core advantage that set the Anbu apart from ordinary ninja units.
Lan, however, stood in the center of the prison, the corner of his mouth curling into a cold smile beneath his mask.
He did not activate his Sharingan. He merely slowly rolled his neck, his bones giving off soft cracking sounds as the blood in his body began to boil.
The feeling of being