"Careful!"
Snap--
The moment Wuyan sensed something was wrong, he shoved his younger brother aside with one palm while simultaneously reaching for the ninja tool pouch at his waist!
Yet Wunan was still completely dazed, having had no time to react to what was happening, when a brilliant flash of blade-light appeared before his eyes!
Swish--
The dazzling blade-gleam descended from the sky, brushing nearly against Wunan's body. If not for his older brother giving him a shove, that slash would have absolute split him in two!
Wunan was pushed into a stagger, his footing unsteady as he retreated to the side. Before he could even collect his senses, a sudden pain flared in his chest, and his entire body arched like a boiled shrimp as he flew backward through the air!
Right at that moment, countless ninja swarmed out from the surrounding area, rapidly charging at the ninja of Yugakure. Caught completely off guard, an uncontrollable chaos instantly erupted!
Seeing the scene before him, how could Wuyan not realize he had fallen into an ambush? Yet before he could even stabilize the situation, he abruptly sensed a fierce gale striking from above!
Clang--
Wuyan raised his kunai, blocking the incoming longsword with all his might. The instant their weapons collided, Wuyan's expression changed abruptly!
Such heavy blade-work, an expert!
Wuyan gritted his teeth, holding his ground against the longsword, his eyes fixed dead on the unfamiliar man before him as he squeezed three words out from his throat, "Who are you?"
"Dead men don't need to know too much."
Huo He did not bother exchanging any more words with him. As he raised his hands, the blade-wind raged like rain, bringing forth a murderous intent amid the flashing swords and glinting blades!
On the other side, Wunan had been