The terrifying torment of the Caged Bird made a Jōnin drop to his knees and beg for mercy. One could only imagine how dreadful this seal was.
Muzan looked coldly at Xihe, who was kneeling on the ground. The man's trembling expression was like that of a clown. But when Muzan noticed that Hizashi was still standing and had not begged for mercy, a faint smile appeared on his face.
This was the bearing a member of the Twelve Kizuki should possess. If he were a coward like Xihe, Muzan would have to consider whether letting such a person join the Twelve Kizuki had been a mistake.
The facts proved that Muzan had not misjudged him.
Hyuga Baiyuan formed several hand seals, and Xihe's Caged Bird immediately activated. The terrifying pain made him kneel on the ground and howl, yet even so, Hyuga Baiyuan had no intention of sparing him.
Watching him writhe in agony, it was obvious that their purpose was to intimidate the Branch House.
The Branch House could never resist. The moment the Caged Bird was carved onto them, their fate had already been decided.
"Hizashi, you're next!"
As though he were being tried, they gave him no chance to defend himself and directly activated the Caged Bird mark on his forehead.
But before he could anticipate it, a pair of palms arrived at his chest.
Bang!
Hizashi held nothing back. A Gentle Fist strike landed squarely on the man's chest.
Hyuga Baiyuan spat out a mouthful of blood. A dent appeared in his chest, and the pain of his broken ribs pierced his heart.
The agony made him scream before he fainted on the spot. Several people behind the Great Elder snarled furiously:
"Great Elder! What are you doing?!"
"Quick, capture this traitor! He committed such