The ones who suddenly appeared and restrained Kidomaru were the Hidden Jun Village Jonin players who had come to provide support.
Corpse Bearer and Bullfighting Master.
Neji Hyuga hunched over, barely managing to steady himself before saying breathlessly:
"You're finally here."
Corpse Bearer held Kidomaru firmly by the back of his neck and said:
"Young man, you need emergency treatment. Don't stand on ceremony with us."
"Bullfighting, go help him find medical personnel. I'll keep things under control here."
Bullfighting Master nodded and prepared to walk toward Neji Hyuga.
Pale-faced, Neji Hyuga clutched his chest, his breathing growing ever more rapid as he said:
"No, I'm fine. You should focus all your efforts on dealing with the guy you've got there!"
"He might be much harder to deal with than you expect. If I stay here, I can still help you find his weaknesses."
Corpse Bearer and Bullfighting Master exchanged a glance, but neither replied.
Instead, Kidomaru, still held firmly by the back of his neck, let out a chuckle.
"Hehe... can I take that as a compliment?"
Though the back of his neck was restrained, Kidomaru's eyes remained fixed on Neji Hyuga.
Neji Hyuga did not want to waste his strength arguing with Kidomaru.
After being "outwitted" by Kidomaru, Neji Hyuga had clearly grown much more cautious.
Neji Hyuga sharply drew a breath and used the White Pupil Secret Technique again, searching for weaknesses in Kidomaru.
Corpse Bearer and Bullfighting Master had previously received Neji Hyuga's "guidance" by "chance."
As such, both still felt grateful to Neji Hyuga.
Since Neji Hyuga insisted on staying, neither urged him to leave.
As for Neji Hyuga's warning that Kidomaru was "hard to deal with," they merely smiled.
They did not believe that, with Kidomaru firmly held by the vital point at the