Lee wouldn't do things like using Shadow Clones for diversionary attacks like Naruto.
But his speed was fast.
So fast that the enemy could hardly react.
Especially when the enemy's attention was mostly on Naruto and Neji.
"Konoha Whirlwind!"
Lee appeared behind the enemy like a phantom, spinning his body and sending the enemy flying with a powerful kick.
"Damn it!"
The enemy flew backward but still managed to control his shuriken, leaving several wounds on Lee.
Fortunately, the shuriken weren't poisoned. Although Lee was injured, it didn't affect his combat.
"Just you left."
Neji's gaze turned to the only enemy remaining.
His brow furrowed immediately.
He had always found this enemy's appearance strange, and looking at him now, it felt even more bizarre.
His companion had been sent flying, yet this guy still stood there with a weird smile, impossible to understand.
"..."
Neji felt something was definitely wrong. He recalled that when he activated his Byakugan earlier, he had indeed seen Chakra Pathways in him.
But nothing is absolute.
He clearly remembered a mission he had gone on with Takumi before.
Facing a former member of the Seven Shinobi Swordsmen, there was someone who was once a boy but now a girl, with a unique Kekkei Genkai that could not only create illusions with Chakra Pathways but also had an extremely broad field of vision.
This girl, named Ranmaru, was currently still living with the Hyuga Clan.
So, Neji knew that what the Byakugan observed was not absolute.
There were surely abilities in the world he didn't know about that could mislead the Byakugan.
And this bizarre enemy before him probably had that kind of ability.
But if the enemy in front was just an illusion, then where was the real enemy?
"Damn it!"
Neji suddenly startled, quickly turning around, and saw Sakura collapsing softly.
Behind her was the hidden true form of the four-person team leader, Kusuna.
"Realized it?"
Kusuna saw Neji turn and couldn't help but smile. "Too bad, you're too late."
The twin blades in his hands were already pressed against Shion's neck. With one light swipe, he could kill Shion.
Neji's pupils contracted sharply. He was about to rush over when he saw the enemy's head suddenly disappear.
In one instant, Kusuna was intact; the next, he had lost his head.
And his body was still behind Shion, but his movement could never continue.
"Emergency situation, I couldn't hold back."
Takumi's voice reached Neji's ears, and he suddenly snapped back to reality, realizing Takumi had somehow appeared on Shion's other side.
Neji stared blankly at Takumi, taking a long moment to recover. "Your speed..."
"I originally wanted to capture him alive for information, but it seems I'll have to give up now."
Takumi was a bit regretful. After dealing with Gitai and Shizuku, he returned to find Shion about to die at Kusuna's hands.
He had to rush over as fast as possible.
But this also meant he couldn't control his strength, and one punch made Kusuna's head disappear.
"By the way, there should be one more enemy, right?"
Takumi looked around. "Where are Naruto and Lee?"
"They went to deal with that enemy."
Neji came to his senses and said with a wry smile, "I didn't expect your speed to be this fast."
"I'm a Jonin, after all."
Takumi patted Neji's shoulder and smiled.
'I've seen Jonin, but none with such exaggerated speed!'
Neji thought to himself but didn't say it aloud.
Takumi had never ceased to amaze him.
He thought he was used to it by now, but it seemed he was still too inexperienced.
Soon, Naruto and Lee returned, looking a bit worse for wear.
Sakura had also woken up under Takumi's treatment and was now lying in his arms, her face full of both happiness and guilt.
Lying in Takumi's arms naturally made her extremely happy, but she felt guilty because her negligence had almost caused the important VIP to die.
This mission was of utmost importance. If her mistake caused it to fail, she would never forgive herself.
"Alright, no need to feel guilty anymore. It's fine now, isn't it?"
After comforting Sakura a bit, he supported her by the shoulders and pushed her away, looking at Naruto and Lee. "What about the enemy?"
"That guy was really tough! He could even transform!"
Naruto exclaimed. "But in the end, he was no match for me, Uzumaki Naruto! I finished him off with a beautiful Rasengan!"
"Dead?"
Takumi shook his head regretfully.
Neji and Sakura also sighed.
"Huh?"
Naruto, not getting the cheers he expected, was dumbfounded.
"What are you talking about, Naruto?"
Lee was a bit dissatisfied. "It was clearly my powerful strength after opening the Eight Gates that defeated the enemy!"
"But the final blow was my Rasengan!"
Naruto immediately pressed his forehead against Lee's, refusing to give an inch.
"But he was weakened entirely thanks to my performance!"
Lee was even less willing to back down; he didn't know what retreat meant.
"Alright, stop wasting time."
Takumi said. "Let's rest here for a while."
"Huh?"
Shion looked up sharply. "Why not continue?"
"Don't worry, the enemy won't come again for a while."
Takumi waved his hand. "At least until we reach the Land of Swamps, we won't be in too much danger."
"But..."
Shion frowned. "If we stay here, Taruho will..."
"If you're worried about that guard, I suggest you give up."
Takumi turned to look into the distance. "He's already here."
Shion quickly turned to look, and sure enough, she saw Taruho holding a bow and arrow.
Beside him was another group of people.
"It's the Director uncle and the others!!
Naruto shouted in surprise.
"Tch!"
Sakura couldn't help but pout when she saw Koyuki among them.
After the group assembled, the Director came up to Takumi and said with emotion, "As expected of Takumi-kun, contributing another grand scene."
"Not at all."
Takumi smiled. He had confirmed through Observation Haki that the Director and his group would appear nearby, which was why he deliberately stopped.
Of course, he had also foreseen through Observation Haki that the enemy would attack them there.
It was quite a coincidence.
The timely arrival of the Director had captured the entire process of Takumi releasing the massive fireball that engulfed the water dragon.
The subsequent clean and quick battles were also recorded one by one.
Grand scenes were no longer lacking.