Meanwhile, the others were on the ground, dealing with the charging Chakra Samurai or fighting the Guardian Ninja. Shibi Aburame released his kikaichū to devour the Chakra Samurai's chakra, greatly weakening their defenses, while Hizashi Hyuga darted through the crowd, striking their meridians.
Mizuki and Uchiha Ken primarily handled the Guardian Ninja, while Fujimura Yuki supported them, using wide-ranging Earth Release techniques to keep the Chakra Samurai from forming ranks and occasionally backing up the other two.
Asuna only spared them a brief glance, never letting her attention stray completely. She was certain they would be fine for now. The only unexpected development was Tobi—Katsuya Uchiha—suddenly appearing before her.
Asuna watched Katsuya Uchiha intently, tracking his every move. He tilted his head, countless phantoms already appearing around him, seemingly ready to charge her at any moment.
"That remark from Lord Hokage certainly fits the occasion," Katsuya Uchiha said casually. The moment his words fell, the sound of something slicing through the air rang out in the night.
Katsuya Uchiha had not come alone. Carefully trained elite Chakra Samurai had accompanied him. The instant they arrived, they drew their bows, nocked their arrows, and released their bowstrings toward Asuna.
Asuna ignored the arrows flying toward her, seemingly unconcerned. She remained on guard against Katsuya Uchiha's movements. The man before her was the greatest threat. As for those arrows—
Orange flames leaped from the ground like living creatures, consuming every arrow. Even infused with chakra, the arrows were not made of actual chakra metal. Something that rare could hardly be used to mass-produce arrows; if it was used at all, it would be for custom-made personal weapons. The powerful Fire Release swallowed them with ease.
Katsuya Uchiha raised a hand, and the Phantoms around him sprang forward. Already prepared, Asuna swiftly unleashed