"Are you the original or a clone?"
The Kaguya Clan Leader's eyes narrowed as he asked in a low voice.
His opponent's uncanny appearances and disappearances truly shocked him and made him feel that this man would be difficult to handle.
From the first time he had met Namikaze Sui until now, he had been simulating battles against him in his mind, yet not once had he felt he had any chance of winning.
This man was unfathomable, troublesome in the extreme.
Fortunately, he could become an ally, even if mutual interests were the only thing bringing them together.
"Whether I'm a clone or the original makes no difference to you, Kaguya Clan Leader."
"As long as we achieve the same result."
River spoke with a smile.
The Kaguya Clan Leader's eyes flickered, and he said, "I'll have them assemble immediately."
"Find a larger clearing."
River said.
The Kaguya Clan Leader nodded.
A short while later, in a clearing of roughly a hundred square meters within the Kaguya compound.
The sturdy, white-haired members of the Kaguya Clan, their hair tied in braids, stood in a circle around the clearing.
Their eyes held confusion and skepticism, while some even burned with anger.
The Kirigakure ninjas' recent provocations had left them feeling stifled and furious, but what frustrated them even more was that their clan leader had stopped them, forbidding anyone from starting a war.
River stood beside the Kaguya Clan Leader, his hands clasped together and a faint smile on his face, saying nothing.
Just then, the Kaguya Clan Leader drew a deep breath and spoke loudly.
"My fellow clansmen, though this is sudden, I have an announcement to make."
"Starting now, we will leave Kirigakure and the Land of Water."
Those two statements immediately stirred up the Kaguya Clan, leaving