Chapter 1043

Who would have thought that, facing Hatake Sakumo's vigilance, the Kirigakure ninja only let out a sneer.

Because the Kirigakure ninja was wearing a mask, Sakumo could not see his face clearly, but he could still clearly see the mockery in the Kirigakure ninja's eyes.

It is understandable; as the Anbu Commander of Konoha, the world-renowned Kage-level powerhouse "Konoha's White Fang."

He actually knew less about his own village's mission than people from an enemy ninja village.

It must be said, this is indeed ironic.

"How pitiful..."

"Since that is the case, I will be merciful and tell you."

The Kirigakure ninja first let out a faint sigh, then continued to speak to Sakumo with feigned generosity.

"Listen well."

"What you are holding in your hand is a 'tool' carefully crafted by the Konoha leadership."

"An 'experiment' that fused the First Hokage's cells and awakened that legendary Kekkei Genkai."

The Kirigakure ninja spoke in one breath, loudly revealing the answer to Hatake Sakumo.

And upon hearing the Kirigakure ninja's words, Hatake Sakumo felt as if a thunderclap had exploded in his mind.

In this instant, all previous doubts vanished into thin air in Sakumo's mind.

No wonder "Hai," who existed in the Root, would be called an "experiment."

No wonder the Third Hokage would be vague about the existence of "Hai."

No wonder Sarutobi Hiruzen would delegate such a task to him, a person of his stature.

Everything had only one reason—Wood Release!!!!

This sudden information disrupted the originally calm lake of Sakumo's heart; at this moment, his face looked somewhat pale.

Hatake Sakumo was born at the end of the ninja world's wars and grew up in the era of the First and Second Hokage.

Regarding the power of the First Hokage and Wood Release, Hatake Sakumo had an extremely profound understanding.

Likewise, he also understood very well the importance of Wood Release to Konoha and the Land of Fire.

For Konoha, the First Hokage's cells and Wood Release being obtained by ninja from other countries was absolutely an intolerable thing.

Even if what the other party obtained was only an "experiment."

In an instant, Hatake Sakumo immediately understood the crux of the matter.

No matter what, he must ensure the safety of "Hai"!!!

"Hahaha!!! Long!"

Just then, the Kirigakure ninja on Sakumo's side let out a deafening laugh.

This laughter sounded particularly strange, not only carrying a bit of mockery but also a bit of sorrow and numbness.

"So you understand now."

"We must obtain Wood Release, and you must die!!!"

"Attack, kill him for me!!!"

Soon, the Kirigakure ninja's tone suddenly turned cold, and icy malice vented toward Hatake Sakumo without any concealment.

Following his order, the Kirigakure ninja also launched an attack directly at Hatake Sakumo.

Hatake Sakumo did not sit and wait for death; he held the still-unconscious "Hai" in his arms, gripped his short blade tightly, and began to face the enemy. ===== CHAPTER 1045 =====