The two ninja wearing cat masks, standing in front of and behind Ruri, ignored his question and went straight to what they had to say.
"Are you Ruri Hyuga? Please come with us. Lord Danzo wants to see you!" the cat-masked ninja standing in front of Ruri said.
"Oh? Really? Lord Danzo wants to see me? I'm very sorry, but I don't know any Lord Danzo. Please move aside. You're blocking my way!" With that, Ruri walked straight around the cat-masked ninja blocking his path.
Ruri still had some impression of Danzo. Having read the original story, he understood this character better than anyone: the leader of Konoha's Root organization, ruthless and unscrupulous in everything he did, with a deeply scheming mind. He was an absolute old fox, even more cunning than the Third Hokage.
Unless there was something in particular that required it, Ruri really did not want to get involved with such a troublesome character now.
However, the two Root ninja clearly would not let Ruri leave so easily. Just as he took a step or two, they blocked his path again.
"Oh! Looks like you're not giving up! Do you absolutely have to take me back?" Ruri said, looking at the two Root ninja blocking his path again.
"This is our mission. We have to complete it! If you keep resisting, don't blame us!" one of the Root ninja said.
"Really? What will you do if I refuse to cooperate?" Ruri asked, the corners of his mouth lifting as he looked at them.
"Then don't blame us. Pardon the offense, but we'll have to knock you out and take you away!" As he spoke, the Root ninja in front of Ruri pulled an extremely sharp Ruowu from his sleeve. The ninja behind him immediately drew a long