Seeing Hanzō's murderous gaze, the Tsuchikage and Ōnoki sneered disdainfully.
"Looks can't kill," the Tsuchikage sneered.
Hanzō spat blood, his consciousness growing hazy. Damn Rock Ninja. You'd better not let me survive.
Just then, Ōnoki saw a group of Land of Rain ninja run back and take their stances, ready to fight the two Kage-level experts.
The Tsuchikage wasted no words at the sight, preparing to end the battle with a blast of Dust Release. He had no reservations whatsoever. "Do you think you're Konoha too? Honestly, if you dare kill our people, you'd better be prepared to pay the price."
The Land of Rain ninja trembled at the knees, cold sweat pouring down their bodies. Yet none of them showed any intention of retreating even half a step.
"Then go to hell with your leader!" the Tsuchikage sneered. A beam of light shot toward them. At that critical moment, Uchiha Hanyue blocked the Tsuchikage's attack with an energy shield.
The Tsuchikage narrowed his eyes and said unhappily, "What does Konoha mean by this? Are you trying to meddle?"
Realizing they were still alive, the Land of Rain ninja all breathed sighs of relief and thanked him repeatedly.
"My apologies, Tsuchikage," Uchiha Hanyue said. "A younger member of my family received help from the Land of Rain. I have to repay that favor!"
"They merely held back in the arena. How does that count as help?" the Tsuchikage asked.
Uchiha Hanyue spread his hands without saying anything.
Then he turned to Hanzō. Seeing that half of Hanzō's body was gone, he could not help sighing.
Hanzō forced himself to stay alert. He managed a "Thank you" before coughing up another mouthful of blood.
Uchiha Hanyue took out a Senzu Bean and fed it to Hanzō, then said, "Remember, your Land