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From afar, Enma too stared with wide beastly pupils, incredulously witnessing the scene.
Has this child grown to such an extent...
Sarutobi... With this child, Konoha will surely become stronger...
At this moment, Enma was unaware that Sōsuke had already defected from Konoha.
"Whoosh!"
Its figure arrived at the scene, and upon seeing its arrival, the Konoha ninjas present were startled and exclaimed.
"It's Lord Enma!"
"Lord Enma, Lord Sōsuke is currently confronting the Iwagakure ninjas!"
Then!
"Boom crack——"
The ground of the entire Konoha village suddenly shook violently!
In an instant, who knows how many houses collapsed, as dust and debris rose from the ground.
The Konoha ninjas struggled to keep their footing amidst the severe tremors!
"What's happening! What's going on!"
"Could it be that the Iwagakure ninjutsu has already been released!"
...
The Konoha ninjas discussed in panic.
However, right after this intense shaking, they realized that the severe trembling of the ground in Konoha had stopped.
With this thought, they couldn't help but look towards the direction of the wall, their eyes shimmering with excitement!
Could it be... Lord Sōsuke has successfully stopped the Iwagakure ninjas!
Just when the intense bombardment noise was heard inside the thick rock wall.
The Konoha ninjas were discussing amongst themselves, but they hadn't noticed.
"Ssshhh.... "
Sōsuke's figure suddenly disappeared from the spot along with a spatial fluctuation.
At this time.
The Konoha ninjas, seeing Enma's arrival, began to look around and realized that Sōsuke's figure had vanished from the scene.
Inside the thick rock wall, the scene was chaotic.
Charred remains stuck to the rock walls, dark brown blood splattered everywhere, and black smoke rose, showing the aftermath of the Iwagakure ninjas enduring Raikōhō.
By this time, Zajūba was likely reduced to ashes under the bombardment of Raikōhō.
However, a portion of Iwagakure ninjas still struggled to survive inside the wall.
They were protected by other Iwagakure ninjas, specifically responsible for releasing the "Earth Elemental Divine Punishment" – the elite of Iwagakure ninjas.
Caught off guard, the terrifyingly powerful Raikōhō suddenly appeared among the Iwagakure ninjas, like a grenade falling into a crowd of ordinary people.
Fortunately, Sōsuke's Raikōhō was aimed at Zajūba, and they only suffered collateral damage; otherwise, even they would have surely died under Raikōhō.
Even so, they were seriously injured and unable to continue the "Earth Elemental Divine Punishment".
The ground of Konoha, which had already started to detach from the earth's crust, once again crashed back down.
As they gasped for air.
"Pat pat....."
With a clear rhythm and leisurely footsteps, the gradually dispersing smoke revealed a tall figure slowly becoming clear.
Looking solemnly at the newcomer, Tsuchigumo, half-kneeling on the ground with a slightly pale face, said in a deep voice.
"The 'Child of Konoha'... Sōsuke..."
Hearing his words, Sōsuke, who approached the Iwagakure ninjas covered with injuries, gently revealed a slight smile, his eyes twinkling as he looked at them and softly said.
"Iwagakure ANBU, it seems my previous move has indeed caused you a great burden."
Hearing his words, the Iwagakure ninjas showed angry expressions, yet felt powerless.
This guy, daring to say such shameless words, if it weren't for you, how could we have ended up in this situation.
Seemingly understanding the thoughts of the Iwagakure ninjas, Sōsuke didn't care, smiled slightly, and softly said.
"Don't show such angry looks; to me, your ninjutsu concept is really quite good."
Saying this, his eyes narrowed slightly, continuing.
"The so-called 'Earth Elemental Divine Punishment' is about using the power of Earth Release to pull out the entire foundation of Konoha village, right?"
"If you had really completed it, regardless of the outcome of Iwagakure's mission, the loss to Konoha would have been immense, equivalent to erasing Konoha village from the map directly."
Hearing Sōsuke's words, the Iwagakure ninja's expressions froze, somewhat incredulous that this person had actually seen through the purpose of the 'Earth Elemental Divine Punishment'.
Tsuchigumo's face turned sour, his eyes low as he exchanged glances with a few other Iwagakure ninjas.
His companions also understood his thoughts, subtly nodding in agreement.
Seeing this, Tsuchigumo looked up at Sōsuke with a cold gaze and asked.
"So, what do you plan to do by telling us all this!?"
"Don't tell me you plan to learn the method of this ninjutsu? Let me tell you the truth, this is a technique exclusive to Iwagakure, or more precisely, only members of our ANBU have the ability to execute it."
Saying this, he sneered and scoffed.
"Let me tell you, the underground foundation of Konoha village has already been completely severed. For us, as long as there's an opportunity, Konoha could be destroyed at any time."
Seeing Sōsuke's interested gaze, Tsuchigumo's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said in a deep voice.
"And... you go to hell!"
With a shout, he quickly formed hand seals!
"Earth Release: Antlion!"
Simultaneously, the two seemingly feeble Iwagakure ninjas beside him suddenly turned cold, flashing to Sōsuke's sides and instantly forming hand seals.
"Earth Release: Sky Cover!"
"Earth Release: Rising Rock!"
Following two cold shouts.
Beneath Sōsuke's feet, the ground suddenly turned into a black swamp mixed with countless wailing spirits, numerous black muds reaching for Sōsuke's legs.
Around him, four rock pillars suddenly rose, seemingly blocking his retreat path, and above Sōsuke's head, a huge rock fell from the sky!
As if to completely bury him here!
To this, Sōsuke's lips curved into a light smile, softly saying.
"Indeed, communicating with ants is too much of an effort."
With that, his body didn't move at all, as if indifferent to the incoming attack.
Those deep eyes merely glanced indifferently at Tsuchigumo and the others.
Felt by Tsuchigumo and the other Iwagakure ninjas under those indifferent eyes, a chill went down their spine, an uncontrollable sense of terror as a lower being facing a higher entity.
"Boom!"
The rise of the four huge rock pillars separated Sōsuke's gaze from Tsuchigumo and the others.
Immediately after, the falling rock hit hard, making a loud noise!
Seeing this, the remaining Iwagakure ninjas swallowed hard, not daring to breathe too loudly, tremblingly saying.
"Is that guy... dead?"
Tsuchigumo too was sweating profusely, his face pale.
In that brief eye contact with Sōsuke, he felt what Zajūba had felt before, that oppressive feeling of a lower being facing a higher one!
Just then!
An indifferent voice slowly rose from behind the Iwagakure ninjas.
"What exactly gives you such confidence, to think such methods would be enough to kill me..."
Hearing this voice, the Iwagakure ninjas instantly felt a chill down their spine, horrified!
One Iwagakure ninja gritted his teeth, determined, and swung a punch towards the straight figure behind him!
His right hand instantly gathered numerous rocks, appearing extremely solid!
His punch, with all his might, swung towards Sōsuke with terrifying momentum!
However, facing this desperate punch, Sōsuke slowly raised his pale palm.
"Bang!"
A terrifying air wave suddenly spread outwards, the wind howling!
The scene that appeared shocked the Iwagakure ninja, seeing Sōsuke's pale hand lightly raised, easily blocking the comparably massive rock fist!
Under the Iwagakure ninja's astonished gaze, Sōsuke's gaze remained indifferent, softly saying.
"Is this considered taijutsu...?"
"What can such ant-like strength... possibly do..."
As his voice fell, he lightly waved his hand.
"Whoosh——"
The rocky arm instantly turned to dust, and the Iwagakure ninja flew back like a cannonball, hitting the rock wall hard and dying instantly.
Seeing this, the remaining Iwagakure ninjas sweated profusely, utterly astounded!
However, Sōsuke didn't even spare them a glance, slowly turning around and walking away, coldly saying.
"Enough, it's truly a waste of time for me here."
"Compared to this, perhaps the battle between the two Kages would be more interesting to me."
"Don't worry, I have already prepared a place for you, the broken underground rock layer of Konoha will one day be used again. When that time comes, your ninjutsu will see the light of day once more."
"This... can be considered the only mercy I have for you..."
Saying this, as the Iwagakure ninjas were at a loss, Sōsuke gently raised a palm and whispered.
"Hadō #90. Kurohitsugi!"
As his words fell, several black cubes suddenly formed beneath the feet of the bewildered Iwagakure ninjas!
"Zing!"
The ominous black cubes instantly enveloped the Iwagakure ninjas, with a cross symbolizing death standing above them.
The Black Coffin slowly dissipated, and several broken bodies slowly fell out, blood flowing everywhere.
The scene was left with only Sōsuke's faintly indifferent voice.
"Hogyoku, collect the souls of those guys, remember, no slacking."