"I understand..."
Hatake Sakumo was not someone who hesitated. Besides, he had already done everything he could. Unfortunately, Chuan Jie's body could not hold on long enough to return to Konoha.
After Uchiha Yū finished speaking, Chuan Jie seemed to have received the message and quietly fell asleep.
"We still couldn't save him."
There was no time for those present to grieve. Though the man was dead, a great deal of information was still stored in his mind. Hatake Sakumo immediately sealed the corpse into a scroll, then said to those beside him:
"During the breakout, a group of ninja was behind me. For some reason, they didn't follow us. We need to head for the coast as quickly as possible."
Everyone looked grim. Thinking of the assassination attempt, Uchiha Yū pondered for a moment before saying:
"After you left, I encountered Hiruko. He is a Konoha rogue ninja. He attacked me for my bloodline limit, which is why I didn't wait for you at the original location."
"So, aside from being wary of the pursuers behind us, we must also watch out for Hiruko lurking in the shadows. His ability is Swift Release, which gives him a natural advantage in speed."
This was not good news. Hatake Sakumo's already heavy mood turned even grimmer. In the end, he nodded and said:
"On the way back, no one is to leave the group. Swift Release is most terrifying because of its speed, but as long as we stay together, I have a way to block his attacks."
Hatake Sakumo's strongest skill was close-quarters combat. Countless ninja had died beneath his blade.
As the captain, when danger arose, Hatake Sakumo had to protect his teammates' safety in addition to completing the mission.
With Hatake Sakumo in the group, Hiruko, lurking behind