"Heh heh! You really are persistent!"
Uzumaki Feng shook his head slightly, a trace of helplessness in his gaze as he watched Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yūhi before him.
Both of them looked exceptionally tense, as though they were ready to face a challenge at any moment.
"Who are you people?" Kurenai Yūhi's voice was firm and calm, yet carried a hint of tension, as if she were prepared to fight at any moment.
"Heh heh, Mr. Feng, why are these Konoha ninja in such a hurry to die?" Kisame Hoshigaki gave a sinister smile and slowly removed his conical hat, revealing his shark-like, ferocious face. A mocking grin curled across his lips.
Uzumaki Feng gently removed his own conical hat, revealing a head of fiery, brilliant red hair that danced lightly in the wind, as if telling of his passion and vitality.
His delicate features were like an unparalleled painting, impossible to look away from.
A warm smile hung on his face, soft light gleaming in his eyes as he said mildly, "You're Konoha ninja, right? We're just here on vacation. We don't want to cause any trouble... Could you move aside?"
Kurenai Yūhi's gaze was as sharp as a blade as it locked onto Kisame. "Kisame Hoshigaki, an S-rank rogue ninja from Kirigakure! How could you possibly be here in Konoha just for a vacation?" Her voice held unquestionable conviction, as if she intended to pierce through their true motives.
"Fire Style—Ash Pile Burning!" Asuma Sarutobi rapidly formed hand seals in an instant, his expression grave.
Scorching chakra gathered in his palms, and he immediately spewed out a cloud of blazing ash from his mouth.
Like a raging flame, the ash spread rapidly after hitting the ground. The surrounding air seemed to burn, bringing suffocating heat. Any enemy