Suddenly, a "mysterious person" appeared, claiming to be one of the three Great Saints of the Aurora Order, known as the Dark Saint.
In just one sentence, he revealed a lot of information.
Combining this with previous intel, a rough outline quickly formed in Minato Namikaze's mind.
The Aurora Order was a highly mysterious organization that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, shrouded in mystery.
Its founding date was unknown, the number of members was unknown, and its goals were unknown.
The only information currently known was that this group believed in the "True Creator," acted in extreme and bizarre ways, and resembled a cult.
The known main members included the Dark Saint, Mr. A, and Danzo!
"Lord Saint, please wait a moment longer," Mr. A said.
Holding his recently healed head, Mr. A bowed deeply like a child who had done something wrong.
Just moments ago, Mr. A had been arrogant and almost mad; now, in front of the "Dark Saint," he appeared extremely flustered. Even his tone carried a hint of deep fear, showcasing a stark contrast to his earlier demeanor, giving off an absurd feeling.
It seemed that the Dark Saint of the Aurora Order was not as easygoing as he appeared.
Noticing that Minato had quietly gripped his kunai, seemingly planning to make a sudden attack while the other side was distracted, Tobirama Senju immediately shot him a glance, forcefully stopping his actions. His lips silently moved a few times.
From his lip movements, Minato read the message: Don't act recklessly!
Clearly, even the reanimated Tobirama felt significant pressure facing the mysterious "Dark Saint."
It seemed that the Dark Saint did not notice their small gestures.
He extended his hand as if petting a pet, rubbing Mr. A's head. In a voice almost filled with pity, he softly said, "You really disappoint me."
The temperature of that hand felt entirely unnatural—cold and rigid, amplifying Mr. A's fear. Cold sweat the size of soybeans appeared on his forehead as his voice trembled uncontrollably, "Lord Saint, please give me a little more time. I promise..."
"Shh~ Don't interrupt me," the Dark Saint softly stopped him, saying coolly, "If you can't even handle such a small matter, then what value do you have?"
"I—I..."
Mr. A's forehead veins bulged as if he were enduring immense pressure, struggling to form a complete sentence.
"Since you did something wrong, you need to be punished."
The Dark Saint spoke calmly, as if it were just a casual conversation.
However, as the words fell, Mr. A's body began to swell rapidly, like an inflated balloon.
He became so bloated that he looked like a grotesque mass of flesh, his skin stretched to its limits and becoming slightly transparent, revealing his insides.
"Ah, ah, ah!"
Extreme pain twisted Mr. A's face, and fear filled his eyes, but he couldn't utter a single word.
This shocking scene once again left Senju Tobirama and Namikaze Minato stunned by the bizarre methods of the Aurora Order.
In the next moment, Mr. A, swollen to his limit, exploded with a loud bang.
Boom!
Thick, sticky blood and flesh sprayed out, staining the surrounding area for dozens of meters.
Every place touched by Mr. A's blood and flesh seemed to rot, with large patches of grass and plants withering and turning yellow. The ground cracked and dried up, as if all life had been drained away.
Looking at the blood-red area devoid of life, Senju Tobirama and Namikaze Minato, who had escaped early using the Flying Thunder God Technique, were filled with fear.
Although that guy didn't seem human, after exploding like that, he should be dead, right?
But this thought was quickly shattered.
Because Minato saw the Dark Saint holding Mr. A's head in his hand.
From a normal person's perspective, having only a head left would mean certain death. But the problem was, that guy wasn't normal, he couldn't even be considered a "human!"
Mr. A, with just his head remaining, moved his eyelids and showed a relieved expression: "Thank you for sparing me, Lord Saint!"
"This time, it was just a small lesson."
The Dark Saint, holding Mr. A's head, said calmly, "Next time, you should know what the result will be."
"Yes, yes!" Mr. A assured in terror, "There definitely won't be a next time, Lord Saint!"
After seemingly settling a small matter, the Dark Saint turned his gaze back to the two nervous figures. "Sorry for the delay; we can get down to business now."
Just as Minato Namikaze was about to make a move, Tobirama Senju raised his hand to stop him. "What does your Aurora Order want with the Fourth Hokage's body?"
Though confused, Tobirama decided to hold back his impulse to attack, trusting his instincts.
"I can't answer that question."
The Dark Saint's eyes, hidden under his black cloak, scanned them one by one. "Time is very precious, so the thing I hate most is wasting it."
Despite his calm tone, the intensity of his gaze sent a jolt through both men.
In an instant, it felt as if they were facing a mythical dragon. The immense pressure struck at their souls, making them feel a deep-seated fear.
Under the force of that overwhelming will, their minds and spirits were tossed about like leaves in a storm, leaving them trembling and frozen in place.
As the pressure grew heavier, Tobirama realized they could no longer wait. He forced himself to break free from the restraint and shouted, "Let's go!"
Using the coordinates they had set up in advance, the two of them instantly vanished from their spot.
"Water Style: Great Exploding Water Wave!"
Tons of water surged forward, creating massive waves that crashed down with immense pressure.
At the same time, using the cover of the water, Tobirama and Minato formed a pincer attack, charging in from the east and west.
"Flying Thunder God Slash!"
"Rasengan!"
Facing the two-pronged assault, the Dark Saint stood still, his eyes lowered.
Just as Tobirama's kunai and Minato's Rasengan were about to hit him, a wave of spiritual energy surged forth, exploding like a storm.
**Mind Dragon Breath!**
Like the breath of a giant dragon from a myth, it swept over the two of them in an instant.
Wave after wave of overwhelming mental impact struck, causing Minato Namikaze and Tobirama Senju to bleed from their orifices, their minds in a daze.
The pain of their minds being torn apart made it impossible to focus; everything in front of them was blurry.
In this haze, on the verge of fainting, Minato struggled to maintain his last shred of consciousness. He lifted his head to look at the approaching Dark Saint, desperately trying to open his eyes wider to see what kind of face lay beneath that black robe.
But unfortunately, until the very end, he couldn't make out the Dark Saint's features.
Before losing consciousness, the last thought that flashed through his mind was: The Aurora Order—this won't end here. I will definitely find you! I will destroy you!
The seed of hatred took root in his heart, sprouting and growing stronger!
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