Extra Chapter~
With both Kira and Kimimaro, various ninja villages had already fallen under Konoha's control.
Even though the Land of Water tried to rally allies, their efforts were in vain since those potential allies had already pledged allegiance to Konoha.
Except for the Land of Iron and a few small nations, the Land of Water had few remaining allies.
The Land of Wind, the weakest among the great nations, had already been conquered by Konoha before the Land of Lightning.
Without their Kage-level strongholds, the Land of Wind's forces stood no chance against Konoha.
Mei, the Mizukage, wore a grave expression as she looked around at the gathered council members.
They all shared the same heavy-hearted mood, knowing that Konoha's forces were marching toward the Land of Water, expected to reach the borders in three days.
If the Land of Water fell, there would be no remaining forces in the shinobi world capable of stopping Konoha's onslaught.
Despite the grim odds, these leaders could not bring themselves to abandon their homes and families, even though they knew their chances of victory against Konoha were slim.
"Sealing technique?" Mei frowned deeply. "Mifune, are you certain that a sealing technique will work against Konoha's Ryujiro?"
Mifune, the leader of the samurai from the Land of Iron, responded with a serious expression.
"There's no guarantee, but it's our only remaining chance. If we manage to seal Ryujiro, we might still have a chance to win this war."
Mifune explained that the sealing technique was designed to imprison someone in a different dimension, which even someone as powerful as Ryujiro might find difficult to escape.
A sealing technique that could trap someone in an alternate space?
This was something Mei had never heard of before, indicating that the Land of Iron had hidden many of its trump cards.
Mifune's words rang true: this was their only remaining chance.
If they didn't try, there would be no other opportunities. Mei reluctantly agreed to the plan, knowing they needed every possible edge.
"The sealing technique requires preparation time," Mifune cautioned. "It can only be used once. If we target the wrong person, we won't get another chance."
The atmosphere grew even more solemn as the group understood the gravity of the situation. This was a matter of their village and nation's survival, and they could not afford any mistakes.
The shinobi world was shrouded in a metaphorical dark cloud, the pressure bearing down on everyone.
People wondered what the world would look like if Konoha unified the shinobi world. Would they all become slaves under Konoha's rule?
Many believed this, as rumors and misconceptions painted Konoha as a nation of demons that destroyed homes and lives.
However, the truth was that those under Konoha's rule were living better lives than before.
Konoha's governance was gradually improving, and even the villagers from conquered territories were willingly integrating into Konoha, proud to be part of a stronger village.
On the frontlines, two figures stood in the sky—Ryujiro and Hinata.
Ryujiro noticed the preparations being made by the Land of Water and smiled faintly.
It seemed they had found some allies, but in the face of overwhelming power, such allies were nothing more than paper tigers.
Through his heightened senses, Ryujiro detected something peculiar within the Land of Water.
His smile widened with interest. It seemed they had prepared something special for him.
On the Land of Water's fortress walls, countless shinobi watched Konoha's advancing forces with growing dread, their palms sweaty with fear.
Among the advancing troops were not only Konoha ninjas but also former shinobi from Stone, Sand, and even Cloud Village.
These were shinobi who had once fought against Konoha. Why had they now joined forces with their former enemies? Did they not harbor any resentment?
Mei's face darkened as she noticed that these former enemies now wore Konoha's headbands.
They had become part of Konoha and the Land of Fire.
She didn't realize that these shinobi had had their wills rewritten, now believing Konoha and the Land of Fire to be their true home.
Some had even chosen to join Konoha willingly, eager to witness history in the making.
"Mizukage-sama, we haven't spotted Ryujiro of Konoha," Mifune reported, frowning.
Mei's brow furrowed as well. "If he's not with the main forces, where could he be?"
Suddenly, she remembered something and looked up sharply. A young man floated in the air above, watching Mei and Mifune with a teasing smile.
Mei's heart sank. The rumors were true—Ryujiro of Konoha could fly.
"Mifune!" Mei shouted.
Mifune looked up and immediately saw Ryujiro. His eyes contracted, and he yelled, "Sealing Squad!"
At Mifune's command, the shinobi prepared for the sealing technique sprang into action.
With a thunderous noise, a barrier-like structure enveloped Ryujiro. He frowned as he sensed the spatial changes around him.
"What's this? A sealing technique?" Ryujiro muttered, feeling something amiss.
The next moment, a blinding white light engulfed him, and in an instant, Ryujiro's figure vanished.
The shinobi of the Land of Water and their allies watched anxiously as the barrier contracted.
This was their only chance—if they failed, neither the Land of Water nor their allies would stand a chance against Konoha's forces.
A sharp cracking sound echoed as the barrier shattered like glass. Ryujiro's figure had disappeared.
For a moment, everyone was stunned. Then, the shinobi of the Land of Water and their allies erupted into cheers.
They had succeeded!
They had successfully sealed the demon!
Even Mei could hardly believe it. They had actually done it.
Inside a void-like space, Ryujiro frowned as he surveyed his surroundings.
"An alternate dimension? This is strange," Ryujiro mused, realizing it was the result of the sealing technique.
As he pondered, a bright light obscured his vision, and an elderly figure appeared before him.
Ryujiro's eyes widened in shock. "You are?!"
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