"Your speed was too slow!"
Because Pakura's Bloodline Limit was so powerful, her fighting style had naturally been developed around supporting that ability, leaving her with certain weaknesses and preventing her from becoming a truly well-rounded Elite Jonin.
Of course, her age was also a serious weakness. At the very least, it would take until the later stages of the Third Shinobi War for her strength to transform through battle and for her to become a true powerhouse!
Bang!
Uchiha Yuu's kick reached Pakura in an instant. At the last moment, she raised both hands to block his flying kick, but the terrifying force did not disappear just because she had blocked it. Instead, she was sent flying by the sheer power of his kick.
"Pakura! Go save her!"
"Forget the Konoha ninja in front of us. I recognize him—it's Konoha's Poison Ninja, Uchiha Yuu! You absolutely must not fight him at close range."
"Get out of here! Don't get near Uchiha Yuu!"
Someone in the Sand Ninja squad recognized Uchiha Yuu. At times, the Poison Ninja was even more terrifying than famous ninjas, because his killing power was simply too great. The deaths among the vanguard troops back then had dealt Sunagakure a devastating blow. Many people's relatives had died at Uchiha Yuu's hands.
"Damn it."
Pakura, who had been kicked away by Uchiha Yuu, was filled with humiliation. It was the first time someone had sent her flying head-on. Feeling the pain shooting through both arms, she said with a twisted expression:
"Don't come over. His taijutsu is powerful. If he really wants to chase us, we won't be able to escape!"
"Find a way to break out first. Don't worry about my safety!"
Now that she knew he was the Poison Ninja and possessed terrifying taijutsu, Pakura