"Swish, swish, swish..."
Just as the battle between Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy and Uchiha Itachi's group of three was heating up...
Seven or eight ninja rushed to the scene, naturally led by Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage. All the others were ANBU members.
Some of Konoha's other ninja were also hurrying over.
If the battle continued, it might not be long before Itachi's group of three was surrounded by Konoha ninja.
Although the outbreak of war had sent many powerful ninja to the front lines, plenty remained in Konoha, including some formidable figures.
"Surround them!"
"Yes!"
The ANBU members immediately surrounded the entire area covered in mist, leaving no gaps.
As for Tsunade, she had already charged into the mist.
"Lady Fifth!"
"Lady Tsunade!"
"What..."
The ANBU members were dumbfounded. How could a Hokage be so impulsive?
The death of the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi in battle had already brought considerable blame upon the ANBU. If anything happened to the recently appointed Fifth Hokage now, none of them could expect to live.
Tenzo made a hand signal, instructing everyone to maintain the perimeter, then led two ANBU members into the mist.
"What a complete mess."
Up in the clouds, Shihōin Naraku could only make a speechless complaint.
Although thick mist shrouded the ground, his Observation Haki let him see every battle taking place within it.
"Zabuza's Hidden Mist Technique is a lot stronger than before. Is it because he's beside a river? Or has he grown stronger in the Akatsuki?"
The thick mist on the ground had not dissipated after Zabuza took a hit. Instead, it showed signs of growing even thicker.
This did not quite match Zabuza's original strength. Clearly, it was either because he had grown stronger, or because he had gained some benefit or training in the