Darui could very well be the future Raikage.
Hideki had managed to stay undercover in the Land of Fire for so long, and he was also the leader of the group that ambushed Genya and the others.
It seemed that talking to these people might bring unexpected results.
After all, Atsukara was about to make his appearance, and it was time to set longer-term plans in motion.
"If you want to take me away, then it depends on your strength. You just fought Killer B—let's see if you still have enough chakra to continue!" Darui had long wanted to strike Genya.
As he spoke, his body was already covered in lightning.
This was the power of a lightning-style chakra ninja, able to refine lightning chakra and the body to its peak. This was why the Land of Lightning was so powerful.
A Raikage's mastery of lightning chakra and Taijutsu could even stand against a tailed beast.
"Still want to fight me? Interesting," Genya said, narrowing his eyes, a sharp gleam crossing his face.
Then,
Two figures flashed forward.
But the next moment, Darui was already on the ground, his arms hanging limply, clearly unable to fight.
"So strong…" Darui realized Genya's power for the first time. A simple exchange had already crippled his arms. If Genya had wanted to kill him, he would already be dead.
Facing Genya, he even felt that the Uchiha had surpassed the Raikage himself.
"Genya, don't kill him! There's something we can talk about!" Hideki shouted, his voice pleading.
He hadn't properly investigated. Uchiha Genya was this strong?
It was terrifyingly strong. No… Genya had deceived everyone. Even Konoha's Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, would not be his match.
"I just want to talk to you about something. If I wanted to kill you, you wouldn't even have a chance to run!" Genya said.
Though harsh, it was the truth—he was not sparing Darui or Hideki.
Neither Darui nor Hideki said anything further.
In the next instant, Genya lifted Darui, and before Hideki could react, he appeared in front of him, one hand resting on Darui's shoulder.
A low hum filled the air.
The space trembled. Hideki and Darui felt their vision blur, and when it cleared, the scene had completely changed.
The familiar battlefield came into view, and there was the trapped Killer B!
They had run for so long, only to return here once again.
"Space ninjutsu… you can use space ninjutsu? Flying Thunder God?" Hideki stared at Genya in disbelief, his expression almost numb. "No… wait, it doesn't feel exactly like Flying Thunder God?"
He wasn't sure what kind of space-time ninjutsu Genya was using, but the first thing that came to his mind was Flying Thunder God.
After all, when thinking of Konoha, the Flying Thunder God technique was famous throughout the ninja world, especially after the Fourth Hokage had perfected it.
Now,
it was very likely that Genya was using a version of the Flying Thunder God technique—but different. There was no mark in the air like the original; perhaps Genya had modified it.
It was insanely powerful. One member of the Uchiha clan, Genya Uchiha, was enough to revive their entire clan!
Hideki couldn't help but feel awe in his heart. It seemed that Hiruzen Sarutobi had really messed with the wrong person.
Soon… Konoha's entire landscape might change.
Space ninjutsu?
Space ninjutsu?
Darui, though his hands were crippled, still wore an expression of shock mixed with numbness. Who exactly was Genya, and how could he possess so many twisted and terrifying techniques?
Just now… Genya had used a space-time ninjutsu?
Kurenai, Hinata, and Shino all looked at Genya in astonishment. They had only seen him disappear in an instant and, after a few breaths, reappear to bring back the fleeing Hideki and the others.
Space-time ninjutsu!
Too strong.
"Genya, what exactly do you want?" the Eight-Tails sighed, despair lacing its voice.
Right now, the Eight-Tails' chakra was nearly exhausted. To fully recover, it would take at least a month.
"I told you already," Genya said calmly, smiling faintly at them. "I yearn for peace… peace! Why don't you understand?"
Hideki looked at Genya and asked directly, "What do you want us to do for you?"
He was the sharpest among the three present and the quickest thinker.
Genya looked at Hideki and smiled. "It was the right choice not to send you to the Pure Land. These two don't understand my meaning. Help me translate it so they get it!"
Hideki paused, speechless.
"Then why not just say it clearly yourself!" Darui said, frowning.
Genya ignored them and turned to the few people behind him, including Kurenai. "Sensei, you go ahead. I'll talk with some friends from the Cloud Village and catch up with you later."
"All right, we'll go first then!" Kurenai didn't ask what Genya was planning. It was probably something important, but not something they could take part in.
Then Kurenai left with Hinata and Shino.
"Sensei, we're just leaving like this?" Hinata asked. Even after witnessing Genya's strength, she still felt uneasy leaving him alone.
"Hinata, don't you understand? Genya wants us to leave because he has something to discuss with those people, and it's not something we should know," Shino explained calmly as they walked ahead.
At this moment, Shino had realized just how far Genya's power exceeded theirs. Genya had only been toying with them before.
Although puzzled, he was more excited than anything else.
A few days ago, Genya had discussed the evolution of the insect with him. Shino had high hopes for the future of these insects, and now…
The more he thought about it, the more excited Shino became.
"All right. Today's events must stay secret. Don't tell anyone in Konoha!" Kurenai said, looking at Shino and Hinata, emphasizing the need for secrecy.
This was Genya's secret. If the Hyuga or Aburame clans found out, it could disrupt certain arrangements.
Since Genya chose to conceal his strength, he must have his reasons. As their Sensei, Kurenai hoped to support Genya and help his plan succeed.
Even the Sarutobi clan and other groups close to them might face changes because of this.
The Uchiha clan would shine brightly in Konoha!
No one knew how long the Uchiha clan had been planning this.
Hinata Hyuga and Shino Aburame listened to Kurenai's words and nodded seriously, deciding to keep this matter to themselves without telling anyone.
"Actually, it wouldn't matter if you told others," Genya's voice rang out as they were talking. "It might affect some of my plans, but the outcome is already set. Even if my abilities are exposed, it doesn't matter!"
"But the process might be a bit troublesome!"
Huh?
Genya?
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