Kidomaru's eyes narrowed as a sudden sense of danger washed over him.
He swiftly transformed into the Cursed Seal's second state and, without a second thought, fired an arrow at Gekko Hayate.
Gekko Hayate had yet to recover from his illness and had little strength to begin with. The fierce incoming arrow startled him.
He rapidly retreated two steps and immediately drew several shuriken!
Tayuya had just pulled out a blue kunai when Sakon and Ukon stopped her.
"I'm in a terrible mood right now. I'll handle this. You and Jirobo go find Sasuke!"
As he spoke, he transformed directly into the Cursed Seal's second state as well and charged forward alongside Kidomaru.
Seeing how aggressively they were coming at him, Gekko Hayate grew nervous. He wanted to call for help, but found himself completely unable to spare the effort.
At this hour, most of the patrolling ninja were gathered near the entrance. It would take at least half an hour for them to arrive.
He gritted his teeth and did his utmost to dodge.
Seeing him like that, Sakon and Ukon sneered and split into two people, flanking him from both sides.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Kidomaru slipped behind him and fired a deadly arrow.
Already weakened by his illness, Gekko Hayate now had to guard against attacks from three directions. Before long, he fell into a disadvantage.
"Cough, cough!"
At that moment, he could not help coughing twice.
Kidomaru seized that brief lapse in concentration and shot an arrow straight into his chest.
In an instant, blood splattered everywhere. Gekko Hayate's body was completely pierced through, swaying as though about to collapse in the wind.
Meanwhile, Tayuya had already found Sasuke and sent a signal to Kidomaru and the others.
The two glanced at Gekko Hayate, tossed