Outside, everyone watched Qian inside the barrier unleash one ninjutsu after another against the barrier wall to no effect, and their reactions varied.
Uchiha Tekka and the other Leaf ninja all grew tense, their faces grave, while Snow Wind and the other Mist Ninja on the field showed looks of delight.
At the same time, a trace of relief appeared deep in their eyes.
Finally, when the white mist filled the barrier again and blocked everyone's view, Snow Wind and the other Mist Village jonin who had just fought Qian withdrew their gazes and all looked toward Uchiha Tekka and the others.
Then, without wasting words, they gave the order. "Kill!"
Because Uchiha Tekka and the others had stopped in the middle of their retreat, the Mist Village ninja had already closed in on them. Trying to disengage now would be far from easy.
Thus, it was easy to foresee that what came next would be a brutal battle.
However, just as the Mist Village ninja were about to move, the barrier wall behind them suddenly vanished.
"What's going on?"
Snow Wind and the other Mist Village jonin's expressions changed drastically at the sight, and they hurriedly looked toward the four Mist Village Anbu.
Then they saw Qian snap the neck of one of the Mist Village Anbu.
Looking at Qian, who had suddenly appeared outside the barrier, everyone's minds went blank for a moment. They had absolutely no idea what had happened.
Seizing the chance, Qian formed hand seals, mobilized a large amount of Chakra, took a deep breath, and then unleashed a ninjutsu—Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!
As it happened, because of the earlier delay, the vast majority of the Mist Ninja had already moved in front of him, making it the perfect position for him to cast the