"Sage of Six Paths, your heart is truly ruthless!"
"Even your own sons could be used as expendable pawns like this!"
Sora sighed with emotion.
Compared to the Sage of Six Paths, he considered himself merciful!
However, as a Ninja… even though Sora hadn't used the Ninja System himself so far, he couldn't help but feel genuine anger rising towards the Sage of Six Paths' actions!
Because, if all their fighting and killing was just part of a scheme...
Then what did all the sacrifices of these countless Ninja, all the dedication, all the deaths amount to?
What about everyone's emotions, experiences, memories, the countless days and nights spent honing their skills?
"Heh, Sage of Six Paths."
Recalling his own numerous past battles, a cold sneer curled at the corner of Sora's mouth.
He had decided. The Sage of Six Paths... he would definitely kill him!
Surging killing intent erupted from within Sora!
However, the killing intent potent enough to scare an ordinary person to death on the spot dissipated as quickly as it appeared!
Sora hadn't forgotten where he was!
There was still much to investigate in this strange Pure Land.
"Well, let's test it out!" Sora looked down at the Konoha's Ninja in the crater where he had initially landed.
"I choose you, come out!"
Sora released Hyorinmaru.
Using Hyorinmaru's control over ice, he directly and completely excavated the Konoha's Ninja beneath his feet!
Instantly, a rectangular ice coffin stood before Sora!
Then, Sora placed Hyorinmaru on the ice coffin and began the careful process of melting it.
However, given Sora's level, even 'careful' was relatively fast!
Soon, the Konoha's Ninja within the ice coffin was thawed out.
Astonishingly, the man still showed signs of life!
Well, if the slight rise and fall of his chest counted as signs of life!
Sora condensed a small needle of Reishi at his fingertip and pricked the Ninja's heart!
A flash of Kaido passed!
Instantly!
"Huuuu-"
Letting out a long exhale, like someone rescued from drowning, the Konoha's Ninja woke up!
Looking at the still snow-covered sky and land, the Konoha's Ninja was utterly confused: "I... I'm not frozen?"
"Not frozen?" Hearing the Ninja's words, Sora frowned imperceptibly.
'He knew he had been frozen. That meant this Konoha's Ninja was aware of the Pure Land's situation!'
'In other words, he had remained conscious for some time after arriving and had witnessed the state of the Pure Land!'
Thinking this, Sora spoke: "You were frozen. I'm the one who rescued you."
Only then did the Konoha's Ninja notice Sora beside him!
Surprisingly, upon first seeing a Kirigakure's Ninja like Sora, this Konoha's Ninja showed no hostility, instead thanking him: "Oh, I see! Thank you!"
This attitude made Sora even more intrigued!
'Judging by this Konoha's Ninja's attire, it seemed to be from one of the Great Ninja Wars.'
'During the First Great Ninja War, Kirigakure and Konoha didn't fight, but someone from that era, coming from the Warring States Period, should still be wary of everyone!'
Sora asked curiously: "You're not afraid of me. Why?"
Hearing this, the Konoha's Ninja gave a simple smile: "Hey, why would I be? In this damned Pure Land, everyone has only one identity: the dead!"
"If we don't want to be buried unconsciously beneath this frozen ground, everyone must stick together!"
As he said this, the Konoha's Ninja suddenly became tense.
"Wait, brother, we can't stay here! The Pure Land is too cold. If we stay still, we'll freeze solid!"
"Based on my experience, we have two options now!"
"One, find a place to hide from the snow for a while. Two, dig the others out and work together to build a shelter!"
"But it's just you and me here, so I suggest we find a place to hide first!"
"Wait until noon, when the temperature isn't as low, then come back to dig people out!"
The Konoha's Ninja explained.
Then he looked around and froze.
"Wait... I remember I was near a mountain? Where's the mountain?"
The Konoha's Ninja was dumbfounded.
'Had the mountain been buried?'
'If so, how long had he been frozen?'
The Konoha's Ninja fell into self-doubt.
Meanwhile, after listening to the Konoha's Ninja's words, Sora's eyes shone with interest.
After all, the Konoha's Ninja's speech was logical and well-reasoned.
Clearly, he was truly experienced in surviving in this Pure Land!
Sora was very lucky to encounter such a person right after arriving.
In that case, Sora wanted to ask him properly!
"It's fine, no need to find a hiding place," Sora said. "Haven't you noticed you haven't felt cold at all so far?"
"Ah? Now that you mention it..."
Hearing Sora's words, the Konoha's Ninja was taken aback.
Fortunately, this situation was also part of the oral traditions.
Looking at Sora's handsome face, the Konoha's Ninja began to understand.