Before long, Uchiha Wildfire was wounded by Ao and fell into the sea.
Ao immediately activated his Byakugan, trying to locate Wildfire and deliver a crushing blow.
Suddenly, his expression changed drastically, and he retreated at full speed.
Hiss, hiss, hiss...!
An enormous wave surged skyward, its droplets turning into a rain of arrows that shot toward the rapidly retreating Ao.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Blood sprayed as the droplets struck Ao like arrows, leaving him badly wounded on the spot.
An uproar swept through the battlefield. The rain of arrows had come so suddenly that many Kirigakure Ninja were caught in it.
Yet that was not the most frightening part. In the distance, a figure was rapidly gliding toward them.
Ordinary ninja concentrated energy beneath their feet to walk on water, but this man was actually gliding across it.
"Captain!"
At that moment, Uchiha Wildfire poked his head out of the sea. Though wounded and deathly pale, he could not hide his excitement.
"Captain!"
With Yechen's arrival, the Konoha Ninja seemed to have found their anchor, and every one of them was thrilled.
On Kirigakure's side, some recognized Yechen as well. Their faces went ashen with fear; the name Flame Demon Yechen was all too renowned.
"He's Flame Demon Yechen?"
Mei Terumi looked over, her eyes gleaming, though no one knew what she was thinking.
"Are you all right?"
Yechen came to Wildfire's side and asked softly.
"I'm fine. Just a scratch."
Uchiha Ye Chen tried to act tough, but the moment he exerted himself, he began coughing violently.
"All right, leave this to me. Go help the others."
Wildfire did not argue and withdrew at once. He knew that as long as his captain took action, this battle would soon be over.
Seeing Yechen distracted, Ao thought, *A perfect