The moment the Uzumaki Elder entered the vicinity of Kumogakure, a squad patrolling the ground detected an unfamiliar presence.
The Kumogakure Ninja instantly drew their blades, their eyes fixed on the elder's glaring crimson hair. Their expressions changed dramatically.
The Jonin leading them demanded in a low, wary voice, "Who are you?!"
"The Uzumaki Clan?! What do you want, barging into Kumogakure!"
Faced with their questions and guarded stances, the Uzumaki Elder remained expressionless. Only cold killing intent filled his eyes, and he offered no response.
He simply raised a hand slowly, gripped the hilt on his back, and drew his blade.
The blade was straight and sharp, its guard engraved with the spiral pattern of the Land of Whirlpools. A faint, dark-red glow flowed along the entire weapon.
The instant it left its sheath, the surrounding air froze, and a chilling murderous aura swept in every direction.
The elder's voice was hoarse and icy, devoid of emotion. Every word cut deep. "Back then, you took part in the assault on Uzushio Village and slaughtered my clansmen."
"Kumogakure Ninja... you truly deserve to die."
The moment he finished speaking, every member of the squad felt their scalp prickle. They instantly realized they were in grave danger!
Though they had not lived through that war, they knew Kumogakure had taken part in the campaign against the Uzumaki Clan. The village had never intended to hide it.
The squad captain dared not hesitate. With a sweep of his hand, someone immediately raised an arm to send a distress signal and contact the village!
"Send the signal! Alert the village! Enemy invasion!"
But it was already too late.
With an indifferent gaze, the elder said softly, "Binding chains, Whirlpool Prison."
Hummm!
A faint tremor rang out. The dark-red blade in his hand instantly