Chapter 248: Nativity of a World of Trees
Before long, more and more Kiri Ninja arrived as reinforcements, surrounding Kawakaze both inside and out.
Despite their overwhelming numbers, they hesitated as they looked at Kawakaze, his body shrouded in crackling lightning. Fear was evident on their faces.
For a moment, no one dared to make the first move.
The name Kawakaze Hatake had already spread throughout the ninja world with his many victories. He was a ninja considered comparable to, if not stronger than, a Tailed Beast.
They understood all too well that this was not an opponent who could be overcome with sheer numbers.
If they could resolve this through discussion, none of them wanted to fight.
"Kawakaze Hatake, why have you come to Kirigakure?" asked a Kiri Ninja who appeared to be in charge. His expression was solemn as he stepped forward, holding his weapon defensively across his chest, ready to counterattack at a moment's notice.
"I've come to find someone," Kawakaze said plainly. "If you move aside obediently, I'll let you live."
He knew that the Kirigakure ninjas had nothing to do with the root of this problem. Kirigakure itself had been manipulated and thrown into chaos by Madara Uchiha—they were victims as much as anyone else.
For now, Kawakaze had no intention of killing anyone.
However, to the Kiri Ninja, his words sounded unbearably arrogant.