The other party's voice was low and deep. After that, there was no further sound. However, at that moment, the sound of air being pierced rang out directly from the thick fog. The water bullet pierced through the fog barrier and shot directly towards the Hyuga clan members who were gathered together.

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Chapter 108 The Seven Ninja Swordsmen! (Please subscribe)

The enemy's attack came suddenly; after a brief exchange, they launched their killing blow.

If it were an ordinary ninja, they probably wouldn't have been able to react correctly to the previous shuriken attacks and the current water bullet attacks under this thick fog.

Unfortunately, this Mist Ninja Squadron faced enemies who were all Hyuga clan ninjas with the Byakugan bloodline limit.

The dense fog did not interfere with the Byakugan's vision. The moment the water bullet appeared, all the Hyuga ninjas scatter in unison, instantly leaving their original positions and letting the water bullet bombard the ground where they had been standing.

Although both the Byakugan and Sharingan are bloodline limits of dojutsu, these two dojutsu do have completely different focuses.

The Sharingan is all about insight. Although it can see the surface chakra like the Byakugan, its true strength comes after awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Different ninjas possess different Mangekyou Sharingan abilities, which the Byakugan does not have.

The Byakugan is a combination of the Eye of Insight and the Eye of X-ray Vision. Its vision can penetrate objects, and even some defensive barriers cannot block its vision.

They were both facing the Hidden Mist Technique of the Mist Ninja.

The Sharingan's field of vision will be greatly obstructed, but the Byakugan can penetrate this artificial fog.

"Huh?"

A surprised murmur came from within the thick fog, as if they hadn't expected this Konoha reconnaissance team to evade their attack so easily.

The strength of this squad was vastly different from the Konoha squads he had encountered before, completely exceeding his expectations.

Generally speaking, combat teams on the front lines often employ a mentor-mentee system, and both Konoha and Kirigakure suffered heavy losses of their best ninjas during the height of the Third Shinobi World War.

In recent years, those who have filled the gaps in the battlefield have all been the younger generation from the village.

A standard squad typically consists of one Jonin and three Genin. A slightly higher-ranking squad might have one Jonin, one Chunin, and two Genin. Such a squad could be considered an elite squad.

In the ninja system, genin are the vast majority, and those who can become chunin are already qualified to serve as "captains," making them a minority.

At the Jonin level, one can sometimes even influence the outcome of a battle; ninjas at this level are extremely rare.

Shinichi Hyuga's guard... had no genin at all; they were all chunin or higher-level ninjas.

The existence of the Byakugan ensures a minimum skill level for clansmen who activate it.

Even in their very first encounter, the Mist Ninja had already sensed that the team they were facing was different from others.

The Hyuga clan members dodged the attack with lightning speed, but they had no intention of foolishly waiting for reinforcements. Even though they were only from the Hyuga branch family, their pride did not allow them to do nothing in the face of the enemy's attack.

"Leave one alive for interrogation, and eliminate the rest!"

Yuta Hyuga leaped onto a large tree, surveyed the surrounding Mist Ninja hidden in the thick fog, and then gave orders to his subordinates.

Despite being surrounded by six opponents, Yuuta Hyuga felt he was the one with the advantage.

"Yes!!"

As several Hyuga ninjas agreed, the group found their opponents and charged into the thick fog. The next second, the sounds of fierce fighting came from within the fog.

At the same time, some Mist Ninja discovered Hyuga Yuuta's location and attacked him directly.

"call--"

A large sword whistled as it slashed towards Yuta Hyuga's head. Yuta reacted quickly, ducking down and leaping off the branch.

The next second after he left, the sharp blade struck the tree trunk, severing the trunk that required three people to encircle. As the broken trunk fell from the sky, Hyuga Yuta glanced up quickly and then rolled away from the spot.

"boom--"

The tree trunk hit the ground with a dull thud. Yuta Hyuga, who had just gotten up, sensed someone approaching. He quickly turned his head and simultaneously held his kunai horizontally to his side.

"Hah!" A loud shout rang out behind Yuta Hyuga, and a large sword slashed out from the thick fog, striking Yuta's kunai directly. The immense force sent Yuta and his kunai flying.

"Bang!!!"

Yuta slammed heavily onto the ground, rolled several times, covered in mud, and finally managed to stop himself.

As Yuta quickly crouched up, a solemn expression appeared on his face.

"So strong, and so fast!"

Even with his Byakugan, which allows him to see every move his opponent makes, Hyuga Yuuta still feels powerless against the enemy's formidable strength.

His strength and speed were no match for his opponent's; the person attacking him was an elite even among Jonin.

The thick fog in front of them dissipated slightly, and a figure carrying a large sword slung across his shoulder slowly emerged from the fog. The person had short, neat hair and wore a rain-shaped headband typical of Mist Ninjas. His mouth suddenly changed to have strange red lacquer patterns, and when he grinned, he revealed serrated teeth.

After seeing the enemy's appearance and attire clearly, Hyuga Yuta's pupils contracted slightly, and he finally recognized the other party.

"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, the Executioner's Blade—Juzo Biwa!?"

From the moment Hyuga Yuta discovered the enemy to the moment he faced their attack, everything happened incredibly fast. Only now did Hyuga Yuta realize who the enemy his squad had encountered was.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are renowned for their skill and reputation. Although several of them were killed by a Konoha genin a few years ago, their fame has not diminished.

These are the seven most outstanding elite Jonin of Kirigakure after the Mizukage. Their exceptional personal strength, combined with their special weapons, allows them to unleash power far exceeding that of ordinary Jonin.

Even though Yuuta Hyuga was from the Hyuga clan, he was still intimidated by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. The brief exchange he had just had made him realize that he was probably no match for them with his own strength.

Hyuga ninjas are generally known for their taijutsu (body techniques), and Hyuga Yuuta was completely outmatched by his opponent in both speed and strength. Relying solely on the Byakugan's insight, he could at most hold out against Biwa Juzo for a little longer.

Upon recognizing his opponent, Yuuta Hyuga silently changed his battle plan.

"They actually blocked it?"

At this moment, Biwa Juzo and Hyuga Yuta stood facing each other. Seeing that the other had blocked his guillotine attack with just a small kunai, Biwa Juzo was also a little surprised. When he saw Hyuga Yuta's eyes, a look of understanding appeared on Biwa Juzo's face.

"What... it's Hinata."

The Hyuga clan of Konoha Village is very famous, and seeing that his chosen opponent was also from the Hyuga clan, Biwa Juzo was somewhat relieved. He had heard of and witnessed the Hyuga clan's Byakugan and Gentle Fist techniques, so he could barely accept that the Hyuga clan members could withstand his attacks.

"I heard that the Hyuga main family was injured by a trap set by that guy Ao, and Konoha sent a large number of elite troops to escort them back to the village."

"I thought the Hyuga clan would be holed up in the fortress, but I never expected to encounter a Hyuga clan member here."

Pipa Juzo thought to himself, then swung his Executioner's Blade and charged at Hyuga Yuta once more.

His squad's mission was to intercept Konoha's supply officer. Their scouts had learned that Konoha would be transporting a batch of military equipment to the front lines, so they specially arranged for an elite squad to intercept him.

They entered the Land of Fire smoothly without any incidents, but unexpectedly encountered this Konoha reconnaissance team.

Pipa Juzo has made up his mind to get rid of all these people so that their team's whereabouts will not be exposed in the short term.

When a powerful enemy attacked, Yuuta Hyuga dared not fight back. He fought and retreated, using his kunai to desperately defend against the swiftly swung guillotine. At the same time, Yuuta used his Byakugan to observe the current situation of his other companions.

The Mist Ninja outnumbered them. While Juzo Biwa was attacking with all his might, four other Mist Ninja were besieging two Hyuga, and another elite Mist Ninja was fighting against one of Yuta's subordinates.

The besieged Hyuga clan members were at a disadvantage in every way, but thanks to their outstanding abilities, they would be fine in the short term.

In another battle, the Hyuga clan had gained a significant advantage, even managing to seal some of the opponent's arm pressure points in such a short time, and victory seemed within reach.

If the battle continues, their squad may be able to escape danger on their own without the need for other teams to come to their aid.

Juzo Biwa, wielding his Executioner's Blade, forced Yuuta Hyuga into a retreating retreat. Gaining a significant advantage, Juzo grew increasingly excited with each strike. Just as he was reaching his peak, a cry for help from a Kirigakure ninja suddenly echoed through the thick fog:

"My opponent is a member of the Hyuga clan! Help me surround him!!"

It turned out that the Mist Ninja who was fighting Hyuga one-on-one was seeing his control over chakra getting weaker and weaker, and he finally couldn't help but cry for help as he felt the death star shining.

"Hyuga clan members?"

Juzo Biwa, who was attacking Yuta Hyuga, looked at the enemy in front of him, who also had a pair of Byakugan, and his face showed surprise.

"What are you talking about? We're clearly besieging the Hyuga ninjas!"

"Is your opponent also Hyuga?"

The voices of the Mist Ninjas could be heard again from within the thick fog, followed by the clash of weapons.

The Hidden Mist Technique can not only obscure the enemy's vision, but also the vision of one's own people. Although the Mist Ninja can determine the enemy's location by relying on the chakra scattered in the air.

However, before they faced each other, they had no idea that they were actually facing four members of the Hyuga family.

"Also from the Hyuga clan?"

Hearing this, the Mist Ninja were filled with doubt. In their experience, a reconnaissance team should not have multiple Hyuga clan members at the same time.

Unless it is.....

Juzo Biwa's offensive eased slightly, a thoughtful expression appearing between his brows. If his subordinates weren't lying... then this Konoha reconnaissance team, which included several Hyuga clan members, was highly suspicious.

However, before Juzo Biwa could ponder this further, his Hidden Mist Technique had already detected more than a dozen ninjas appearing within his range, forming an encirclement around the battlefield.

In just a few breaths, seventeen ninjas had completely surrounded the battlefield.

Sensing something amiss, Pipa Juzo's heart sank to the bottom.

"Could it be..."

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Chapter 109 The Hyuga Clan's Flash! (Please Subscribe)

Sensing that the battlefield was surrounded by unfamiliar ninjas, an ominous premonition arose in Biwa Juzo's heart.

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