Half an hour later, Sakai Nagaka and Mino Mayu suddenly became alert.
Hundreds of tiny, needle-like spikes suddenly began to form on the cave walls. Realizing the danger, both immediately made Hand Seals. They both used Water Release: Water Sphere Barrier Technique.
Immediately, two layers of water sphere barriers surrounded them. The outer layer was formed by Sakai Nagaka, and the inner layer by Mino Mayu.
There was also some water flowing on the ground inside the sphere. Hundreds of stone needles rained down on the two barriers.
Many needles successfully pierced through both barriers. Terumi Honzo and Kenkyu Shajun moved in front of Sakai Nagaka and Mino Mayu, defending with kunai.
They successfully blocked most of the sharp needles, but a few still managed to wound them. However, no one suffered a fatal injury.
Sakai Nagaka and Mino Mayu desperately poured more Chakra into their Ninjutsu. Honzo and Shajun also made Hand Seals.
Honzo slammed his hands heavily on the ground. Four rock shields appeared around Sakai Nagaka.
Meanwhile, Shajun released an electric spark that hit Mayu's water sphere barrier.
The current began to flow through the barrier, slowing down most of the stone needles that pierced the first barrier and hit the second, rendering them harmless.
The four Hidden Mist Ninja finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, just then, a silent earthen spear quickly rose from the ground beneath Terumi Honzo.
His attention was focused on the rain of stone needles, and he didn't notice the earthen spear beneath him. The earthen spear pierced through his lower body, 貫穿 his body, and emerged from his head!
He screamed in pain but couldn't move. This startled his three teammates, who turned to look at him.
They were terrified! Their teammate's body was impaled by an earthen spear!
Sakai Nagaka immediately shouted.
"Jump, run towards the exit!"
Mino Mayu and Kenkyu Shajun immediately followed Sakai Nagaka's lead and jumped. Earthen spears also formed beneath them and began to rush towards them quickly.
All three kicked the sides of the earthen spears, propelling themselves towards the exit.
Sakai Nagaka made several Hand Seals, performing Water Release: Water Prison Technique.
As the three moved out of the protection of the double-layered water sphere barrier, another water sphere enveloped all of them.
As they left the underground, the water sphere was continuously struck by stone needles. A few pierced the water sphere, but their speed was greatly reduced due to the water's resistance.
They defended with kunai and successfully broke out.
As they left their hiding place, Feng Zheng, Hodaka, and Mieko sensed them.
Realizing they had burst out, Feng Zheng immediately made several Hand Seals, preparing the Vacuum Bullet Technique, while thinking.
"Three people. One has Jonin-level Chakra. One is Chunin-level, and the last one is probably an Elite Chunin. A Jonin is difficult to kill, I'll deal with the Elite Chunin."
Soon, Sakai Nagaka led them out of the underground. They appeared about twenty meters from where Renjiro and the others stood.
As soon as they appeared, Feng Zheng fired a Vacuum Bullet at Mino Mayu.
Although they were in a dangerous situation, Sakai Nagaka's Water Prison Technique still gave them a sense of security.
So, even though they expected an attack as soon as they left, they still hoped they could at least fight back.
However, just as they left the underground, a Vacuum Bullet hit the Water Prison.
The Vacuum Bullet pierced the Water Prison with extreme ease, accurately striking Mino Mayu's heart! Her eyes wide, she collapsed to the ground in disbelief and died!
Sakai Nagaka and Kenkyu Shajun were shocked again. First, Terumi Honzo was unexpectedly killed, and now Mino Mayu.
To make matters worse, Mino Mayu was their only Sensor Ninja. Without her help, it would be extremely difficult to safely leave the Land of Fire.
Without giving them any time to grieve, Mieko, Hodaka, and the other three Chunin attacked them.
Sakai Nagaka immediately spewed a large amount of water, forming a water wall between the two groups, which blocked them.
Just as they were about to go around the wall to attack, Sakai Nagaka shouted.
"Stop, we surrender, we don't want to fight Konoha!"
Hearing this, the five of them stopped. The water wall quickly dissolved into water. Before Renjiro could speak, Sakai Nagaka said.
"We haven't committed any crimes, yet we are being hunted by our Mizukage. In the course of our escape, we accidentally entered the Land of Fire, and we have no intention of being your enemies."
Renjiro knew the situation in the Land of Water. He nodded and asked.
"Alright. But why didn't you surrender earlier?"
Sakai Nagaka replied.
"We were afraid of being mistaken for being with the people who are hunting us."
Renjiro thought for a moment and said.
"Okay, you turn around, raise your hands, and we will arrest you for illegally entering the Land of Fire. If you are innocent, Hokage-sama will meet with you and make further decisions."
Sakai Nagaka found this command a bit strange. It was the first time she had heard such a thing.
Sakai Nagaka and Kenkyu Shajun turned around and raised their arms.
As soon as they finished, Renjiro made a Hand Seal, then slammed his hands heavily on the ground.
However, before he could violently swing his hands, Sakai Nagaka grabbed Kenkyu Shajun and jumped up.
Thick earthen spears immediately appeared below. Feng Zheng, Hodaka, and Mieko all sneered.
Feng Zheng immediately fired another Vacuum Bullet at Kenkyu Shajun in the air. Mieko threw several Shuriken at the two, while Hodaka attacked Sakai Nagaka with Vacuum Palm.
Sakai Nagaka's attention was mainly focused on Renjiro and Feng Zheng.
As soon as Feng Zheng fired the Vacuum Bullet, she pulled Kenkyu Shajun away. However, the Vacuum Bullet was extremely fast. It grazed the side of his abdomen, leaving a deep wound.
While pulling Kenkyu Shajun, she was also pulled towards him. This ensured that the Vacuum Palm did not hit her heart.
However, the Vacuum Palm still hit her right lung. She coughed up blood while blocking Mieko's Shuriken.
After landing, she glared fiercely at Renjiro and cursed.
"Renjiro, you bastard! Why are you attacking us?"
Renjiro snorted and said.
"Your killing intent was well hidden, but unfortunately, I could see it in your eyes."
Renjiro suddenly became enraged and shouted.
"Do you think you can deceive me?"
He roared, and his killing intent was also released. Kenkyu Shajun felt it and took a step back!
Of course, Renjiro's anger was fake. He spoke like this only to give his disciples enough time to prepare for a new round of attacks.
His three students did not miss the opportunity. Feng Zheng made Hand Seals, preparing to use the Air Bullet Technique, and Body Flickered towards Sakai Nagaka and Kenkyu Shajun.
Hodaka and Mieko also Body Flickered at the same time.
Feng Zheng suddenly appeared on their left, firing 5 Air Bullets at Kenkyu Shajun and 2 at Sakai Nagaka.
At such a close distance, Sakai Nagaka couldn't perform Ninjutsu in time to defend. And Kenkyu Shajun was still intimidated by Renjiro's killing intent.
Sakai Nagaka immediately pulled Kenkyu Shajun back.
She dodged two Air Bullets, but Kenkyu Shajun couldn't dodge two of them. One pierced his left thigh, and the other pierced his right lung.
Without giving them any chance to breathe, Hodaka appeared behind Sakai Nagaka, striking a pose to use Eight Trigrams Sixteen Palms.
He attacked her. At the same time, Mieko also Body Flickered in front of them, throwing multiple Shuriken at Kenkyu Shajun at close range.
The other three Chunin, realizing they were slow, also stepped forward to attack.
Sakai Nagaka looked at Hodaka with a heavy expression. He had already successfully hit her once. If it happened again, she would become an easy target for Renjiro to kill.
She shifted all her attention to Hodaka, blocking his palm strikes and preventing him from hitting her.
However, the injured Kenkyu Shajun was powerless to resist. He was hit by multiple Shuriken.
After blocking Hodaka's attack, Sakai Nagaka pushed him behind her and looked at Kenkyu Shajun.
Unfortunately, the sight that met her eyes brought her no comfort. Five Shuriken were embedded in his body.
To make matters worse, Feng Zheng was right next to him, swinging his sword at his neck. Sakai Nagaka's face turned fierce. She decided in her heart.
"You want to kill him? Fine, kill him. But I'm going to skin all three of you!"
She made a Hand Seal. Hodaka and Mieko were about to attack when they saw Feng Zheng's Chakra flowing into his sword. They immediately retreated.
The three Chunin who were running towards them also stopped when they saw them retreat.
Sakai Nagaka also noticed this. But like the three Chunin, she thought they were retreating because of the Ninjutsu she was preparing.
With only one target in front of her, Sakai Nagaka performed Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique, spewing hot, corrosive steam at Feng Zheng and Kenkyu Shajun.
At the same time, Feng Zheng's sword slashed at Kenkyu Shajun's neck, severing his head.
Sakai Nagaka watched this scene, her eyes filled with rage. She hoped Feng Zheng would scream in pain from that Ninjutsu.
However, her eyes widened. After Feng Zheng cut off Kenkyu Shajun's head, a flying slash formed in the air and rushed towards her.
The flying slash was accompanied by wind, dispersing the steam. Sakai Nagaka recognized this as a samurai-like attack.
She immediately jumped up. However, the distance between them was too short.
The flying slash hit her legs above the knees. Both of her legs were severed! The wind accompanying the slash caused multiple wounds on her thighs and abdomen!
Sakai Nagaka stared wide-eyed at her severed legs! She couldn't believe she was defeated so easily!