C127 Quickly Take the Young Miss Away!

His face twisted into a cold sneer, and the words he uttered were startling.

Hyūga Spring and Flowing Twists' expressions soured immediately.

It became clear that they weren't the primary target. They were merely from the branch family, and even if captured, they could simply destroy the caged White-Eye and be done with it. They were nothing compared to the main family's princess, Hinata!

"I'm the leader of this mission. My name is Tuoba Yi. Remember it!"

Tuoba Yi introduced himself, fixing them with a steely gaze. He quickly formed a seal with his hands and launched his attack.

"Lightning Escape: Earth Run!"

A streak of lightning flashed between his hands, hurtling towards them with blinding speed, reaching them almost instantaneously!

"Such impressive Lightning Escape! Flow, get the lady to safety. We're close to the clan. Hurry and bring her within the clan's protection. These Cloud Ninja are inconsequential!"

Upon witnessing this, Hyūga Spring's eyes turned white as Chakra surged through him, his body spinning rapidly.

"Reversal of Heaven!"

A blue Chakra vortex erupted around him, spinning fiercely and sending Tuoba Yi's Lightning Escape hurtling back!

"A technique exclusive to the main family, and yet you've mastered it. You must hold significant sway within the Hyūga Clan. Ha! Killing you will surely deal a heavy blow to them, a fitting revenge for the Cloud Ninja's past grievances!"

Tuoba Yi, far from dismayed, was actually delighted. He watched Hyūga Spring, who was already making his escape after unleashing Reversal of Heaven, and a cold laugh sparkled in his eyes.

Everything was unfolding as planned. They could run, but they wouldn't escape the trap that had been laid out for them.

Meanwhile, Hyūga Flow was sprinting desperately with Hinata, but inexplicably, they seemed to be getting further away.

"What's happening? Why isn't he heading towards the Hyūga Clan? Why run in the opposite direction?"

Perched in a tree, Yang Ming watched the two Hyūga Journeyman Ninja's peculiar behavior with a growing sense of bewilderment.

Seeing Hinata unharmed and cradled safely in their arms brought a wave of relief over him. Nothing else mattered as long as Hinata was alright.

"Wait, they've been caught in an Illusion Technique!"

Yang Ming quickly realized what was amiss as he observed the two acting strangely. The Illusion Technique was an extraordinary power that had no effect on warriors but could influence ninjas.

Ninjas' Chakra, a form of spiritual energy, was susceptible to the Illusion Technique. If their Chakra flow was disrupted or manipulated, they could be ensnared by illusions, unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy. This mysterious power manifested directly in the mind and was not easily grasped by the average person.

Despite possessing the Byakugan, these two were clearly outmatched in strength. And with an Elite Ninja among the Cloud Ninja, they had fallen victim to the illusion, oblivious to their plight.

"Illusion Technique, release!"

With that thought, Yang Ming descended, formed hand seals, and channeled his Chakra to dispel the illusion.

"Huh? Is that you?"

The illusion lifted, and the pair blinked in surprise at the sight of Yang Ming, recognizing him instantly.

They were familiar with Yang Ming, having encountered him before. It was his words of comfort that had helped Hinata find her strength during a low point in her life. Such a person was not easily forgotten.

Though they were unsure of Yang Ming's allegiance, they trusted he was an ally rather than a foe; he could have easily taken Hinata before if his intentions were otherwise.

"Whether you're friend or foe, and regardless of why you've appeared now, there's no time to question it. Please, take the young lady back to the clan. With the Hyūga Clan's protection, those Cloud Ninjas wouldn't dare to make a move!"