Chapter 589: Elsewhere

Elsewhere.

Inside the council hall of Konoha Village.

Kuchiki Senya sat upright and proper, his gaze indifferent as he looked at the ninja around him.

The Konoha ninja beside him all regarded him with faces full of reverence.

What exactly is the current situation in Konoha?

Kuchiki Senya asked.

Though his voice was calm, everyone present could feel a terrifying pressure from within it.

Our men were ambushed by the Shankou Group. Right now, we've already suffered heavy losses, but fortunately, we still have the strength to strike back.

The Shankou Group—we'll wipe them out as soon as possible!

A ninja said.

Is that so? That's good then!

Kuchiki Senya nodded slightly and said, "You 787 go on with your tasks first. Leave this place to me to handle!"

Hearing this, the crowd said deferentially, "Then your subordinates take their leave."

Wait a moment.

Kuchiki Senya called them to a halt.

Does Konoha still have other ninja?

Yes!

Then tell me all of their names!

Yes, Kuchiki-sama!

The crowd answered in unison.

Also, the villagers of Konoha must be protected well—don't let the Shankou Group have their way!

Kuchiki Senya continued to instruct.

Yes!

Three days later, atop a desolate earthen mound to the southeast of Konoha Village.

This mound had already been abandoned by Konoha Village, but because of the intense vengeful spirits within, ordinary ninja were unable to approach it.

Moreover, even if one entered the mound's range, it was very difficult to see the mound's condition clearly.

And at this moment, within that mound.

Two youths were facing off against each other.

One was a Konoha youth wrapped all over in blood-colored bandages, the other a thin and frail-looking boy.

Who are you?

And who are you?

The Konoha youth stared coldly at the boy.

Kuchiki Qingfeng.

The boy replied flatly, a hint of contempt in his tone.

Oh? So you're from the Kuchiki clan!

Still, if you want to defeat me, you're far too green!

The Konoha Qingfeng said with a cold laugh.

Hearing Konoha Qingfeng's words, Kuchiki Senya also smiled faintly.

You're wrong (bccb)—not just you, but the people of your clan as well, it's the same!

Kuchiki Qingfeng was taken aback.

How do you know that?

Of course I know, because on this stretch of land, no one has ever dared to speak to me that way. My very existence means your clan will perish!

Is that so?

Hmph, you overestimate yourself far too much!

Konoha Qingfeng let out a cold laugh.

I'd like to see whether I wipe out your Konoha first, or Konoha wipes out you first!

Arrogance!