Strong Enemies

Daisy pulled her up and led Mariko towards Yashida Shingen's direction, where wealthy individuals and officials were gathered. She thought that the Yakuza wouldn't go too far in that area.

However, she was wrong. Suddenly, several ninja-clad figures appeared on the temple eaves. They drew their bows and arrows, and with synchronised movements, the sound of arrows flying through the air echoed. Three sharp arrows were aimed at her.

Their coordination was impeccable, making it impossible for her to dodge in any direction without getting hit.

Shooting arrows with a handgun required precise marksmanship and vision. While Daisy's vision was keen, her marksmanship fell short.

Rather than dodging, Daisy pulled Mariko behind her and picked up a dead body with three holes poked in it by Wolverine, using it as a shield.

Raising an adult man with a single hand required considerable strength. Mariko's mouth slightly agape, showing her surprise.

All three arrows were blocked by the human shield. Afterwards, Daisy continued to lead Mariko away.

At that moment, Mariko's steps halted, and Daisy followed her gaze.

On the roof eaves, along with the hostile ninjas, was a young man. When they looked over, they saw that the man's body was covered in wounds, dripping blood, and he was being cut up like a bloodied figure. The man didn't possess close combat weapons; there was only a bow and arrow at his side. He was struck down by several ninjas in close combat on the roof eaves, then rolled down and fell into a pool of water.

Ignoring the danger, Mariko ran towards the pool.

Daisy looked to the side, and the situation was extremely dire. Yashida Shingen had personally taken the field, displaying impressive swordsmanship as he wielded his katana with precision.

However, the number of ninjas and gang members attacking him was overwhelming, and he could only barely hold his ground.

"Mr. Logan, please protect Mariko" Yukio, who was in danger, urged Wolverine to help her friend.

Wolverine, also seeing Mariko in distress at the same time, naturally preferred to protect an attractive lady rather than the stern middle-aged Yashida Shingen. With a single move, he took down several gang members who were attacking Yukio. Afterwards, he stood by Mariko's side, protecting her. Mariko seemed like the female lead from a romantic drama, clutching onto the body of the young man and sobbing uncontrollably.

Daisy swept a glance, not knowing the name of the young man. She remembered that he was Mairiko's childhood friend. As adults, they had drifted apart due to their different paths, and he looked unimpressive with his mousy features. He had been secretly observing Mariko's movements for quite some time.

This guy was one of Madame Viper's subordinates. He shouldn't be dead by now. Clearly skilled in swordsmanship, he ended up with a bow and arrow. He didn't even manage to showcase his own combat skills before he met his demise.

The temple grounds were chaotic like a pot of porridge, with multiple factions engaged in battle. Even the shrine dedicated to the deceased old dead man was cleaved into two halves.

Lastly, red-clad ninja emerged, each silent and wordless. They were killing anyone and everyone, whether government officials or gang members.

The gang members were attempting to capture several key figures from the Yashida family, and their attacks were directed at Yashida Shingen and Mariko.

With such a diverse resistance force, there were bodyguards protecting government officials, Yashida family guards, as well as Daisy and Wolverine who had unexpectedly joined the fray.

The storyline had completely fallen apart. Daisy couldn't guarantee that Yashida Shingen wouldn't die on the scene. For the sake of various interests, she had to save this middle-aged man.

Daisy quickly expended her Glock ammunition, not having time to reload. She picked up a katana from the ground. Relying on her powerful physical abilities, she swung left and slashed right, cutting a bloody path through the crowd.

Finally, they reunited with Yashida Shingen.

This master swordsman had also sustained some minor injuries, but his kill count on the scene was only second to Wolverine and Daisy.

"Lord Yashida, we need to leave here first!" Daisy, using three moves to kill a ninja, shouted loudly to him.

Yashida Shingen didn't care about those relatives anymore, and Daisy could care even less.

Together, the two of them ran towards Mariko's direction.

There was some father-daughter sentiment between Yashida Shingen and Mariko, but it was his appreciation of Wolverine's bravery that weighed more.

In this timeline, Wolverine wasn't influenced by Viper, his own abilities being intact. With adamantium alloy as his skeleton, enhanced healing capabilities as support, and the addition of alloy claws, he disregarded all kinds of weapons. When enemies stabbed him, he stabbed them back with his claws, and if the enemies ended up dead, he remained unscathed.

Reliant on this brutal fighting style, completely foregoing defence, Wolverine was an absolute powerhouse on the scene. As long as Yashida Nobunaga's eyes were intact, he knew how to make the right choices.

"Break through! Quickly, break through!" On the way, Yashida Shingen reunited with several guards. Together with Wolverine, Daisy, and the others, they charged outward.

Not only was the temple narrow, but there were also ninjas shooting arrows down from the roof eaves. Apart from Daisy's group of quick responders, whoever they aimed at was dead. The situation was very passive, and they had to break out.

Covered in blood, they fought from the courtyard to the main hall, and then from the main hall towards the gate.

Daisy discarded the katana because she realized her temporary teammates were all melee fighters who didn't bother with picking up firearms. Naturally, she was relieved, following Black Widow's example by taking two handguns and supplying some backup firepower for her melee companions.

Yashida Shingen's martial skills were indeed impressive. He was wielding a long sword made of adamantium alloy, which in ancient times might have earned him the title of a swordmaster. However, his efficiency in killing was slightly lower than that of Wolverine.

With two killing gods leading the way, Mariko and Yukio, both relatively weak in combat power, in the middle, and Daisy holding the rear, the five of them stuck together and charged out of the temple.

"Swoosh, swoosh," the sound of bowstrings resonated continuously.

At least thirty ninjas at the entrance were shooting arrows at them. The angles of the arrows were tricky, and their archery skills were exquisite.

Yashida Shingen's sword danced like a windmill, but he still got hit by an arrow. Wolverine, relying on his tough skin, wanted to brute force his way out, but he didn't anticipate that the arrows were poisoned, greatly slowing down his healing process.

Daisy fired several shots in rapid succession, but her results were meager. While she could dodge bullets, well-trained ninjas could also predict the trajectory of bullets, which decreased their effectiveness at this level.

"Fall back, fall back!" she shouted loudly.

Wolverine still wanted to fight to the death, but she forcefully pulled him back.

The group retreated to the front yard. With obstructions in front and pursuers behind, it felt like doomsday was right before their eyes.

Daisy cursed inwardly. Amidst the shocked expressions of the others, she opened a passage of pale blue light. "Everyone, get in!"

The group wasn't foolish; on the contrary, they were all sharp-minded. Mariko reacted the quickest, immediately rushing inside.

Just as this happened, a faint voice reached Daisy's ears, starting from a distance and getting closer. The tone and accent were distinct, a unique style of Mandarin. "Little girl, you've made it quite easy for this old man to find you."

With a face like withered tree bark, leaning on a cane, as if she might kick her legs any second, the elder woman walked in from outside the gate. Upon entering, she also noticed the blue light door. Her gaze narrowed slightly. Reacting quickly, she shouted loudly. In an instant, Daisy saw a pale golden energy hit her own teleportation.

The vibrating bowstring was interrupted, and the energy backlash didn't just pull her in; it also dragged Mariko and Wolverine, who had been beside her, into it.

Before she could observe the surroundings upon landing, Daisy felt as if a steel rod had been shoved into her brain, stirring and stirring. Half-kneeling on the ground, she exclaimed, spitting out a mouthful of blood.