Thunder echoed through the towering mountains of the Land of Lightning, where rivers converged, their waters flowing through winding coastlines into the sea.
Yet at this moment, fierce battles were erupting along the shore, with scattered ninja spreading the battlefield across various locations.
Beside the coastline, a dragon-like torrent fell from the sky. Yugao dodged like a startled swan. Immediately afterward, a great waterfall technique surged forward, tossing her body in the raging currents. Her body emitted a bright chakra glow as she drove her ninja blade into the sand, anchoring herself firmly in place. If she were swept away, continuous attacks would overwhelm her without end.
Several Mist ninja cruelly watched the scene unfold, smirking mockingly. One said, "She's still holding on, huh?"
Their leader coldly remarked, "Enough playing. Send her to hell."
"Yes."
A buzzing sound accompanied a sonic boom, growing louder as it approached, moving too fast for the naked eye to track.
"Shooo—"
Six brilliant streaks of sword light, like shooting stars, shot forward and pierced the group preparing jutsu. The piercing sound of blades cutting through air echoed continuously across the void. Under overwhelming pressure, the Mist ninja didn't even have time to react before their throats were pierced.
[The Supreme Blade], [Sword Manipulation Art].
The leader among the Mist ninja barely avoided death, realizing he was no match for his opponent. He turned to flee.
A flash of lightning zipped by, and Anya's figure crossed paths with his. With [Sword Art: Draw Technique] already primed, it struck faster than sound, instantly ending his life.
"So fast..." the dying ninja muttered before dropping dead.
Anya, who had saved Yugao, remained outwardly calm, but deep inside, his killing intent surged. The Blade of Indifference seemed to sense his intent, letting out a resonant hum, almost as if responding to his inner turmoil.
Anya fixed his gaze on Yugao and asked, "Where is Haku? Why can't I sense her presence? Tell me."
"Big sis Haku..." Yugao's Anbu mask was already shattered; her pale face bore a look of deep sorrow. "She was hit into the sea by these Mist ninja while saving me. Her fate is unknown."
Though Anya had already sensed something was wrong due to the [Division Technique], hearing the truth still felt like a sharp knife to the heart, leaving a hollow ache within. Yet his resolve was stronger now. He steadied himself and asked calmly, "When did it happen? From where did she fall?"
"Here. She fell not long ago," Yugao promptly pointed in the direction.
Just then, a large group of ninja noticed the commotion and gathered around, a sea of enemies closed in, their killing intent crashing like waves upon him.
About to use the [Spirit Transformation Technique] to enter the ocean in search, Anya narrowed his eyes coldly and whispered, "You come here to join her? Fine. I'll send you all down to keep her company."
"An endless surge of black chakra enveloped Anya's entire body. Alongside a colossal phantom-like figure, the black Susano'o reemerged into the world. The Demonic Blade wielded by Susano'o shimmered with a blood-red glow, as if already stained with blood. The boundless oppressive force compelled the approaching Mist ninja to retreat several steps.
Under the influence of madness, Anya's aura of killing intent became tangible, transforming everything around him. The seawater and sand churned violently. Then they froze midair before shattering completely into endless fragments that dissipated into the air. Centered on Anya, his surroundings became utterly dark and lifeless, a scene resembling the apocalypse.
Numerous ninja witnessing this terrifying sight screamed in various tones of horror: 'What kind of jutsu is this? It's too terrifying! He's beyond our ability to handle. Run, quickly!'
[Eternity.]
Inside Susano'o, Anya activated the dojutsu of his left eye. Wherever his gaze fell, all the ninja lost their ability to move. Their consciousness remained clear, but their bodies were completely paralyzed, locked in that very instant forever.
[Annihilation.]
Anya's unique Susano'o technique was unleashed. The densely packed ninja were instantly reduced to fragments, just like the earlier tangible matter—shattered into nothingness as if they had never existed. At the moment of annihilation, time seemed to halt, breathing ceased, and all surrounding figures and objects drained of color, leaving only dark shadows that spread like ink dripping into a pure white bowl, layering outward. Although it lasted only a fleeting instant, everything was reduced to nothingness.
'Pu.'
After releasing Susano'o, Anya felt a sweetish taste in his throat, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Crimson blood slowly slid down his mask as he squatted halfway to the ground.
'Captain.'
Yugao went over and supported him, her eyes filled with shock. This was the first time she had truly witnessed Anya's power.
After spitting out the blood, the pain in Anya's chest actually eased somewhat. He removed his mask and used the Spirit Transformation Technique again, countless dark souls surging out from within him, plunging into the endless ocean.
At Kannabi Bridge, Minato arrived at the appointed location with Kakashi and Rin Nohara.
The three of them followed the pre-planned route, scattering Explosive Tags in various spots across the bridge. Once everything was ready, they exchanged glances, preparing to initiate their plan when a voice suddenly reached all three: 'Yellow Flash of Konoha, your legend ends here.'
Minato's eyes turned cold as he looked up. 'Tsuchikage, you appearing here—how is Night?'
After Minato arrived just in time to save Kakashi and learned of Obito's death, there was only one possible explanation for their dire situation despite Anya's protection: Anya must have encountered an opponent and been held back. From Iwagakure, the only one capable of stopping Anya was the Tsuchikage himself.
'Night?' Onoki understood suddenly, laughing loudly. 'You mean that little brat with the blade? He's already died beneath my Dust Release. You're next.'
'Impossible,' Minato refused to believe it completely. 'Even if you are the Tsuchikage, you couldn't have killed him.'
"
Enough talk, Onoki," a loud voice interrupted. "We meet again, Konoha's Yellow Flash."
"It's you," Minato recognized instantly. This was Daichi, the son of The Third Raikage. They had clashed multiple times on KUMO'S BATTLEFIELD. With Killer Bee by A's side, Daichi had never managed to gain the upper hand. Overall, Minato had the subtle advantage — after all, Minato had been fighting two opponents at once.
The situation was dangerous now that the Tsuchikage and Raikage had joined forces. Minato asked, puzzled, "A, your father died in an attack by ten thousand Iwa ninja. I never imagined you'd be able to put that hatred aside and form an alliance with Iwagakure village."
"I haven't forgotten his vengeance," A said, giving Onoki a meaningful glance. A surge of anger filled his voice: "But the real culprits are you from Konoha. If it hadn't been for your undercover agents in our village stirring things up, my father would never have walked straight into a trap. Compared to that, your actions disgust me even more."
"Talking is pointless. Let's fight!" The Tsuchikage couldn't wait any longer to eliminate this 'genius star' of Konoha.
"Kakashi, Rin, from now on you'll have to rely on yourselves. Promise me — you must survive!" Minato glanced at his students with concern and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to send them out of danger.
"Come on, let me see where your speed reaches its limit."
Now, A's body crackled with lightning energy as the Raikage launched the first attack.
Minato's eyes burned with steady determination. Holding his custom-made kunai, he replied, "You'll find out soon enough."
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