The silence along the corridor was broken by the sudden footsteps and the corridor was immediately filled with death vibes. Both Jack and Mr. Ward looked in the direction of the stairs as someone started to push open the stairwell doors.
That person was slow, deliberate, and exuded extreme confidence. He was dressed as a ninja with a face mask revealing only his determined and focused eyes as he walked nonchalantly along the corridor.
Then the ninja walked deliberately toward Jack and Mr. Ward as he raised his right fist to his heart and declared, “I’m Iga Ninja Lord Iga TobiKou. I’m here to end your life.”
Although he walked slowly and spoke politely, his entire body exuded an undeniable ferocity and threat that made both Jack and Mr. Ward shudder.
Ace! Both Jack and Mr. Ward came to the same conclusion.
Jack smiled bitterly as Iga TobiKou walked towards him and said, “I’m curious. I have not done anything to offend the ninjas. Why are you all trying to kill me?” Jack had not figured out why this shadow organization wanted to kill him.
Jack could understand if the Kool family, who had been decimated, to have a blood feud with him or the Hughes family. But for the Bloody Angel and the now the Ninja Iga Shu, they had no obvious reasons for wanting to kill Jack. There were no prior dealings with these organizations.
Perhaps there was a misunderstanding.
“No comments.” Iga TobiKou simply said.
Jack shrugged, “It’s easy to kill somebody but can’t you let me know before you kill me?”
“The Iga clan wants you dead. So I’m here.” Iga TobiKou said softly and was five meters from Jack and Mr. Ward when he spoke.
“What a waste of breath.” Jack pursed his lips.
Whoosh! Before Jack finished saying, Iga TobiKou drew out a long katana and the atmosphere in the room immediately exploded. Mr. Ward’s first reaction was to step forward but Jack grabbed him from behind and said, “Mr. Ward, return to the patient’s room. Leave him to me.” Jack spoke calmly.
Mr. Ward was shocked, looked at Jack, and remarked, “Master…”
“I’m fine, all I need is to delay him and soon Brent and the others would be here.” Jack smiled confidently as Brent and Daisy were downstairs and would be up very soon. Even if he were to fight with Iga TobiKou, all he needed to do was to hold him off until Brent and Daisy came back.
“But…” Mr. Ward hesitated as he knew that as a servant, it was his duty to protect his master, especially in a life and death situation.
Jack replied confidently, “It’s okay Mr. Ward, I’m stronger than before and don’t need you to protect me anymore.”
Mr. Ward came to his senses and realized what Jack meant. Suddenly, he was overwhelmed with emotions and said, “Yes, Master is no longer as we first met.”
“Guard the door and ensure Amber and the other’s safety,” Jack ordered.
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