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Meanwhile,
At the far end of the ocean, far from the coastline,
A colossal island was "slowly" moving across the boundless azure sea.
"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" ...
The ceaseless assault of the waves battered the island's edge, eroding the submerged rocks severely.
Countless creatures nestled at the island's edge, basking in the warm sunlight, appearing content and relaxed.
Upon the island,
Giant spike-like rocks soared into the sky, densely packed as if piercing the clouds.
Many seagulls and some considerably large birds circled above the island, eyeing the lush green forest below carefully.
Their gaze held caution but was also filled with a longing for quality food.
Just then!
A disturbance appeared in the sky!
"Hum..."
As a visible strange fluctuation occurred in the space, it rippled outward, revealing a deep, pitch-black void, like a terrifying beast hidden in space, opening its ghastly mouth!
The frightening scene caused the large birds circling in the sky and countless wild beasts on the island's edge to look towards the anomaly in astonishment.
"Click!"
From that pitch-black void, a white figure slowly emerged.
The figure stood high in the air, making a sound as if stepping on solid ground.
"Shh..."
The void slowly closed, and space returned to calm.
However,
The figure in white robes remained in place, not disappearing with the void.
The newcomer was Sōsuke, who had not been seen in the ninja world for a year.
A year had passed, and he appeared almost unchanged, his face as sharp and defined as ever.
Only his demeanor had become much more reserved, his expression serene.
Standing high in the sky, Sōsuke slightly opened his profound eyes, his gaze holding a tranquil intent, glancing down at the island below.
After observing quietly for a while, a smile suddenly formed on his lips!
His tranquil gaze mixed with complex emotions, he murmured softly,
"Finally... have I found it? The 'Turtle Island'... with only a faint trace of records..."
As his whisper fell,
"Whoosh!"
In the next instant, his figure vanished from the spot!
When he reappeared, he was already standing on what was called 'Turtle Island.'
This sudden scene caused the surrounding wild animals to panic and flee, then hiding in the bushes and shrubbery, they curiously watched this 'uninvited guest' of 'Turtle Island' again.
Sōsuke paid no mind to the gaze of the wild beasts.
He simply closed his eyes, gently sensing the aura of the island.
Then, opening his eyes, a sharp gleam flashed through, he looked towards the direction in front of him on the island and walked straight ahead.
Gradually, his figure disappeared from this place.
The curious beasts, left behind, wondered what kind of creature that was...
The sunlight above was splendidly bright.
Reflected through the layers of mist above the sea, the sunlight that shone on the island was exceptionally soft.
Bathed in such gentle sunlight, Sōsuke wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he walked leisurely and unhurriedly, step by step.
After a while,
As he entered a lush forest,
"Shh..."
It was as if he had entered an area radiated by a strange energy, and Sōsuke naturally felt this anomaly.
Yet, his face revealed a slight surprise.
Clearly, he hadn't expected this island to conceal such a power that he had never encountered before.
Just then!
"Boom—"
Not far in front of Sōsuke,
Dense and massive trunks, like candles in the wind, were snapped by a single slap!
A huge, ferocious-looking creature suddenly charged towards Sōsuke with great speed!
The ground trembled violently, and the plants along its path were torn to shreds!
It seemed to have locked onto Sōsuke, charging at him with rage and fury!
Seeing this, Sōsuke's face showed no panic, instead, he appeared quite interested, casually observing the massive creature charging at him.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, the ground sank into a deep pit, and the massive creature leapt into the air, its sharp claws and fangs aiming straight for Sōsuke!
Sōsuke smiled, his gaze flickering.
Just as the fierce beast nearly reached him, and its claws were about to tear through him,
"Boom—"
The space trembled violently!
"Bang!!"
The massive beast suddenly, as if struck by a heavy blow, crashed to the ground!
Its limbs seemed to break under some immense pressure, and blood started flowing from various parts of its body, yet it didn't die but couldn't make any more movements.
It could only lie on the ground, enduring terrible pain, unable to move!
Sōsuke, with a light smile, leaned forward, almost face to face with the huge beast's eyes.
"Are you in pain? It seems you can feel pain."
Sōsuke lightly observed it, softly laughing.
"Shing!"
A dazzling blade flashed!
A large chunk of flesh was sliced from the beast's downed claw, spilling blood profusely.
"Roar!!"
Feeling this pain, the beast roared mournfully, mixed with agony.
Sōsuke seemed unbothered, his eyes flickering with a sharp light, softly speaking as he observed the claw from which the flesh was sliced,
"It seems your flesh contains a strange energy... Is that why you grew so huge... Is it something in 'Turtle Island' or perhaps... a relic within 'Turtle Island' that gave you this ability..."
"Fascinating..."
Saying this, he chuckled softly, continuing,
"It seems... I overthought it... You merely saw me as prey to attack..."
"Shing!"
As his voice faded, with a dazzling white light flashing,
Sōsuke slowly retracted Kyoka Suigetsu, a faint smile on his face, and continued forward.
"Click!" "Click!" "Click!"...
As his figure slowly disappeared from this place, the wind carried his murmuring voice softly,
"It seems... 'Turtle Island' also conceals some secrets unknown to the ninja world..."
"Don't disappoint me..."
The murmuring voice gently fell.
The sprawling, ferocious beast's expression froze as if paused!
A gust of wind gently blew, and its enormous head suddenly fell off.
Blood spurted out from the neatly cut neck, a ghastly sight!