The Second Prince did not actually know the true situation of these hunters, but looking into them seemed to be the best approach.
"Look, those hunters in the distance seem to be coming over." Uchiha Hikaru had exceptionally sharp eyes and was equally meticulous in his observations. Even from so far away, he could see them appearing before him.
Even the Village Chief seemed to have changed into a different outfit. He looked exactly like a hunter, an astonishing sight.
"My heavens, no way. I never expected the Village Chief to have such skills." The Second Prince was stunned as well. He was completely different from the kind and amiable Village Chief they had seen earlier, as though he had become another person.
"Greetings, my esteemed First Prince, Second Prince, and Uchiha Hikaru." With the Village Chief as their representative, they greeted them, seemingly prepared for every challenge ahead.
"Welcome. But I think you should know the purpose of coming here today." The First Prince spoke to them, hoping they understood what the consequences would be.
"Of course we know. No matter what challenges await us, we can endure them, and no matter the outcome, we can accept it." The Village Chief was a man who understood reason well. He knew that whether they stayed or left depended entirely on this moment.
"Are you really the same group we met earlier? Why does it feel like all of you have changed so much?" The Second Prince stared in amazement, his mouth practically unable to close.
What the Second Prince saw was indeed completely real, and the Village Chief's words constantly reminded them of exactly what position they were in.
"This is truly eye-opening. I can barely believe it—I almost don't recognize you." Though the Second Prince said this, he still