All kinds of thoughts flashed through Qian's mind, and he flicked his hand, throwing out three kunai.
Then came several sharp clangs as he intercepted every kunai the Middle-Aged Rock Ninja had thrown.
After that, Qian formed hand seals again and cast a ninjutsu at incredible speed—Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!
His mouth opened slightly, and he breathed out over a hundred fireballs in one go. Under his control, the fireballs split into two streams.
Two-thirds of them smashed toward the Middle-Aged Rock Ninja, while the remaining third struck at Aikawa Kai, who was beside him and badly wounded.
From the other man's earlier reaction, it was clear he placed great importance on Aikawa Kai. Otherwise, he would not have protected him so closely.
Naturally, Qian was going to make good use of that.
"Damn it!"
When the Middle-Aged Rock Ninja saw what he was doing, his expression turned ugly and he cursed, but after cursing, he still had no choice but to grit his teeth and block Qian's attack for Aikawa Kai.
There was no helping it. Aikawa Kai was an up-and-coming talent of their clan and absolutely could not be allowed to die here.
That was right—the Middle-Aged Rock Ninja and Aikawa Kai belonged to the same clan.
It was precisely because of that that the other man had been the first to come to his aid.
"Water Style: Water Formation Wall!"
The Middle-Aged Rock Ninja's hands flew through seals, and before the fireballs reached him, he cast this Rank B Ninjutsu, creating a wall of water that blocked Qian's attack.
The fireballs struck the water wall, letting out a hissing sound.
Immediately afterward, a large amount of steam rose, blocking Qian's vision.
Seeing this, Qian frowned slightly, immediately formed hand seals, and cast the ninjutsu—Wind Release: