Kuroai's body flew backward under the impact of the violent Ninjutsu, crashing heavily onto the ground.
A sharp pain shot through his chest, his internal organs feeling as if they had been shattered.
The moment he opened his mouth, blood mixed with fragments of flesh gushed out.
His eyes were bloodshot, and his fingers clutched the ground.
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stand up.
"Hmph."
The enemy's arrogant face appeared in his vision.
A Shinobi from the Hidden Sand Village, wearing a Sunagakure forehead protector, looked down at his opponent on the ground.
He didn't deliver a finishing blow.
Because there was no need.
This person was already beyond saving.
Killing him would only be a waste of his own time.
The Sunagakure Shinobi quickly turned and rejoined the battlefield.
"Cough, cough…"
A weak roar escaped Kuroai's lips.
Gradually, his breath grew weaker and weaker, and he could barely keep his eyes open.
"Kuroai!"
A familiar face appeared in Kuroai's vision.
It was… Iron Hail!
A faint smile appeared on Kuroai's face.
Iron Hail didn't hesitate for a moment, immediately picking up Kuroai's body and placing him in front of Haruki, who was hidden behind a rock.
Haruki's hands immediately pressed onto Kuroai's chest, and a green light emanated from his hands, enveloping Kuroai's wounds.
Curse Power quickly repaired Kuroai's wounds, which were so severe that his organs were visible.
Kuroai slowly opened his eyes and looked at Iron Hail in front of him: "You're still here? How unfortunate, Iron Hail!"
Iron Hail's face darkened: "Look again!"
Before Kuroai could lower his gaze, he felt a sharp pain, and he frowned, wondering how a dead person could still feel pain.
Realizing something was wrong, he looked at his chest.
His damaged organs were perfectly repaired, and the bloody wounds gradually healed.
Kuroai stared dumbfounded at Haruki in front of him.
It was like a bolt of lightning striking his head.
Kuroai instantly blurted out the name of the child in front of him: "Haruki!"
Haruki glanced at him and smiled: "Don't worry! I'll heal you!"
He hadn't expected to be so famous among the Shinobi of the Amegakure.
Kuroai recalled what Lord Hanzo had said.
Initially, he had doubts about a child possessing such miraculous Medical Ninjutsu, but now…
A miracle was happening right before his eyes.
[Ding!]
[System detected Kuroai's Gratitude Value +5000]
[Ding!]
[Your Curse Power spirit Land God's Rank has increased to 52%]
Coming to this battlefield was truly worth it!
"Alright!"
Haruki withdrew his hands and said to Kuroai: "I need your help."
"Okay!"
Kuroai said decisively.
Even if it meant going through mountains of blades and seas of fire, he would do it!
This life was originally saved by Haruki!
"There are many other Shinobi injured; help me bring them over."
Haruki said to Kuroai with concern.
Kuroai's body trembled, and he suddenly thought of something, asking: "How did you get to the battlefield?"
Haruki didn't speak, lowering his gaze.
Kuroai looked deeply at Haruki.
To save people, a child dared to come to such a dangerous battlefield alone…
[Ding!]
[System detected Kuroai's Affection Value +1000]
[Ding!]
[Your companion Curse Power spirit Rika Orimoto's Rank has increased to 50%]
Haruki hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise!
Kuroai's face was smiling, and his eyes gazed softly at Haruki: "I will definitely protect you!"
Such a strong and brave child!
He was the future of their Amegakure!
Haruki: "…"
It was hard to say who would protect whom.
Kuroai left the hidden rock and went to the core battlefield, where Ninjutsu was flying chaotically, to retrieve bodies.
Iron Hail stayed behind to protect Haruki.
Haruki couldn't bear to see him idle and urged: "You go save people too!"
Iron Hail remained unmoved: "I need to stay and protect you!"
Haruki stared at him, earnestly persuading: "But if you bring one more person, I can save one more person, and they won't have to die! I don't want any Shinobi from the Amegakure to sacrifice themselves! No one will find me hiding here!"
Iron Hail couldn't help but recall the pain and despair he felt when he was in a life-or-death situation.
If possible, he didn't want his comrades to experience that feeling.
Iron Hail wavered.
Haruki pressed on: "Once there's danger, I'll run out, and you'll protect me!"
Iron Hail looked around; no Shinobi noticed them here.
"You must be careful!"
Iron Hail cautioned Haruki.
Haruki nodded.
Iron Hail looked at Haruki with lingering concern, then turned and left from behind the rock.
His figure swiftly moved through the battlefield.
After Iron Hail left, the black mist swirling around Haruki's ring grew denser.
[Ding!]
[System detected Tsuchigumo's Killing Intent Value +5000]
[Ding!]
[Your Curse Power spirit Ryomen Sukuna's Rank has increased to 31%]
A dark shadow enveloped Haruki.
"The Amegakure actually has such a powerful Medical Ninja hidden away!"
"What a pity!"
"Kid, who told you to be from the Amegakure?"
The dripping blade reflected Haruki's exceptionally calm eyes.
The Sunagakure Shinobi, Tsuchigumo, moved his wrist, and the long blade immediately slashed towards the child's neck.
Boom!
The long blade was caught by a pale blue giant claw.
Tsuchigumo's pupils slowly moved upwards, his body stiff.
Rika's figure emerged from the ring.
A deafening shriek erupted from Rika's blood-filled mouth, lined with sharp teeth.
Tsuchigumo's body exploded into a mist of blood before Haruki's eyes.
Haruki: "…"
Too violent, Rika.
Haruki looked to his side; Kuroai and Iron Hail were each holding an injured Shinobi, looking warily at Rika Orimoto in front of him.
"Rin! Don't move!"
"Leave it to us!"
Kuroai and Iron Hail put down the Shinobi they were carrying, gripped their weapons tightly, and their murderous gazes fell upon Rika.
Haruki reached out to Rika, and Kuroai and Iron Hail's pupils contracted; they immediately rushed towards Haruki, wanting to shield him.
The next second, Rika obediently allowed Haruki to pat her head, then transformed into black mist and returned to the ring.
Kuroai: "…"
Iron Hail: "…"
What happened?
"Quickly save them!"
Haruki said to Kuroai and Iron Hail.
Only then did the two remember their dying comrades and carried them to Haruki.
A green light glowed in Haruki's hands.
He explained to Kuroai and Iron Hail, who were staring at him intently: "That was my fiancée, Rika Orimoto."
Kuroai: "…"
Iron Hail: "…"
Was it an illusion?
Or were their ears malfunctioning?
Iron Hail rubbed his ears.
Haruki's mouth twitched, noticing his action, and he simply explained: "After Rika died, she stayed by my side in that form to protect me."
Protect?
Kuroai blinked; the scene just now looked like the monster was trying to kill Rin.
Iron Hail's gaze fell to the ground; he picked up a long blade, his expression tense: "Someone just attacked you?"
Haruki nodded: "It was a Shinobi from Sunagakure, but Rika already killed him."