The others had all heard the Sunagakure ninja's confession, and they were just as furious. In this day and age, taking prisoners could not exactly be called commonplace, but attitudes had undoubtedly grown far more lenient than in the past. This policy of Sunagakure Ninja Village, however, marked a return to the customs of the Warring States Period. That was not necessarily forbidden, but it was undoubtedly hard for young people living in the present era to accept.
Everyone looked at the three Sunagakure ninja with a hint of pity. Konoha Ninja Village had no such rule. If someone had the misfortune of being captured, the village would do its best to rescue them or negotiate an exchange to bring them home. Their families would also receive preferential treatment according to the regulations.
Even the relatively isolated Amegakure Ninja Village might subject returning prisoners to strict interrogation or surveillance to prevent them from becoming spies, but it would never execute them without so much as a word.
"Lord Kagami, should we..." A Konoha ninja spoke up. He did not know what they should do with these three Sunagakure ninja. Under the principle of prioritizing capture, they ought to take them prisoner. But according to the village orders they had described, capture was equivalent to death, which meant they had no value as prisoners.
For a moment, Kagami Uchiha did not know what to do either. They had never captured anyone from Sunagakure Ninja Village before. He had assumed this was because of their unyielding fighting spirit. Though they were invaders, and their character was another matter, Kagami Uchiha at least acknowledged their strength. He had never imagined that such a reason lay behind their fierce resolve.
Masaki, if you were here, what would you do?
Kazemori Masaki's figure involuntarily surfaced