"That brat is Light Release Xuanhui?"
All seven men's expressions grew grave.
Even among Kage-level fighters, there were differences in strength. Facing an opponent like this, the seven of them were naturally better off being cautious.
After all, they were old dogs who had come out of the Bloody Mist Village, each shrewder than the next!
"A man who defeated the Third Kazekage? Then we'll have to fight you seven against one. Don't call us underhanded!"
Holding half of the Kubikiribōchō, Juzo Biwa joined the others as they surrounded him.
"Oh? Fair enough."
Xuanhui formed a hand seal.
"Light Release: Three-Legged!"
Specks of light began seeping from his body.
He leaped lightly, landing outside their encirclement.
A brilliant light flashed before their eyes. When they could see again, none of them could smile.
Xuanhui had created forty-eight clones in one go!
Including himself, that made seven for each opponent, surrounding the Seven Ninja Swordsmen without leaving a single gap!
"This is seven against one too. You're the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, so don't call me underhanded!"
The six men's expressions turned ugly. The other five glared resentfully at Juzo Biwa, wanting to abandon him and flee.
The unnamed, spiky-haired man pinned into the ground had barely raised his head before he jumped in fright!
Seven clones had surrounded him alone!
"Damn it! I'll take you down with me!"
He unleashed Hiramekarei: Release, then spun in a sweeping slash, cutting through all seven clones.
Yet the clones did not disappear as expected, because they had all dodged his swing.
Instead, a clone knocked him flat with a single kick.
"Done throwing your tantrum? Then it's my turn."
Xuanhui coated his fist in light release chakra and slammed it into Juzo Biwa's face!
A huge mark immediately appeared on Juzo Biwa's face! The