"Sasuke, what... what are you trying to do?"
Captured by Sasuke, Itachi, despite having his chakra devoured, did not sense any killing intent from his younger brother.
This only further confirmed that Sasuke had no intention of killing him.
He was merely absorbing his chakra.
But what use would absorbing his chakra be to Sasuke?
Sasuke smiled. "This, brother, you don't need to know. In any case, if you want to protect your Konoha, you're not strong enough as you are now!"
"You need to become stronger!"
As he spoke, Sasuke glanced at the system panel.
[Fire Release Nature Transformation (74%↑/3)]
[Fire Release Nature Transformation (81%↑/3)]
[Fire Release Nature Transformation (93%↑/3)]
In such a short time, the level of his Fire Release nature transformation was already about to increase.
[Congratulations, host. Fire Release nature transformation level has increased.]
[Fire Release (13%/4)]
And it was still rising.
It had to be said, this was Uchiha Itachi, the prodigy.
His mastery of Fire Release was exceptional, which was why Sasuke's progress was so rapid. However,
it seemed impossible to break through to the highest level.
After all, no matter how high Itachi's Fire Release mastery was, it couldn't help Sasuke increase by 200%, right?
At this moment, Naruto, who had broken free from the lightning paralysis, shot toward Sasuke like a rocket.
"Sasuke, what are you doing? He's your brother... your family!"
During Itachi's return to Konoha, Naruto had been the one closest to him.
At first, Naruto just wanted to learn more about Sasuke from Itachi.
But gradually, Naruto realized that Itachi also carried many burdens, especially when it came to his family and Sasuke. Yet, none of this diminished Itachi's love for Konoha.
So, Naruto had come to genuinely respect Itachi.
Now, seeing Sasuke treat his own brother like this, Naruto exploded.
No matter what, Sasuke shouldn't treat his brother like this!
'Shinra Tensei!'
Hum!
An invisible force erupted, repelling Naruto's fist. Sasuke turned to look at Naruto, who was struggling against the repulsive force.
"How I treat him is my business, not yours. Don't bother me!"
Boom!
As Sasuke's ocular power surged, the repulsive force instantly intensified, pushing Naruto back once again.
At this moment, Tsunade, covered in mud, the Raikage, whose Lightning Release had been weakened by the Water Dragon Bullet, and Mei Terumī, who had been injured by the Sand Binding Coffin, all broke free and rushed toward Sasuke.
Tsunade began healing Mei.
Meanwhile, the Cloud ninja, C, was treating the Raikage's wounds.
"Raikage-sama!"
C had just witnessed Sasuke's terrifying combat power. In an instant, Sasuke had repelled all four of them and unleashed a barrage of ninjutsu attacks, suppressing them.
To simultaneously use four different types of elemental ninjutsu such ability was likely unmatched in the ninja world!
And among them was even the Magnet Release from Sunagakure, which Sasuke could effortlessly wield.
What kind of monster was this?!
"This kid's power... is even more terrifying now than before!"
The Raikage frowned, his face dark.
Though he didn't want to admit it, Sasuke was no longer someone he could handle alone.
"Raikage-sama, given the current situation, we simply can't..."
As he spoke, Kimimaro and Jūgo arrived, landing behind Sasuke.
They stood guard, wary of Tsunade and the others.
"Sorry, Sasuke-sama, we let these guys slip past us!"
Kimimaro immediately apologized.
Sasuke, however, shook his head indifferently. "They flew over from the air. There was nothing you two could do. Don't worry about it. They're just a bunch of flies anyway."
Calling the Kazekage and Tsuchikage flies...
Jūgo chuckled wryly. Probably only Sasuke-sama would dare to say something like that in the entire ninja world!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, a series of footsteps echoed.
At this moment, the Raikage stood up with a smug expression.
Though he couldn't handle Sasuke alone, what about a group? A large group?
Even if Sasuke was a god, the Raikage believed they could wear him down.
Ten thousand Cloud ninja troops had arrived. Originally, the Raikage had prepared them to deal with the Five Kage.
But now, it seemed they could be used directly against Sasuke, to settle the old grudge with Uchiha Sasuke.
Mei and Tsunade exchanged glances.
The sudden appearance of so many Cloud ninja couldn't have been a last-minute mobilization. From the Land of Lightning to the Land of Iron, even if they flew, it would be impossible to arrive so quickly, let alone with such numbers.
Clearly, the Raikage had prepared this before the summit.
The only question was whether he had prepared it for Uchiha Sasuke, the Akatsuki, or the Five Kage.
"Uchiha Sasuke!"
"Today... you won't escape. Let's see how you plan to run. The debt of our severed arm, I will reclaim it today!"
With the advantage in numbers, the Raikage's demeanor became more aggressive.
He was downright arrogant.
Even if ten thousand Cloud ninja stood still and let Sasuke cut them down one by one, it would take him a while!
They could wear Sasuke out. The Raikage refused to believe Sasuke was made of iron, with an endless supply of chakra.
But he overlooked one thing: while killing ten thousand ninja would be difficult, even for Sasuke,
taking the head of one person amidst ten thousand was not a challenge for Sasuke.
However, Sasuke had no intention of wasting his energy now.
"Sasuke-sama, I'll hold off these Cloud ninja."
Kimimaro seemed ready to take on ten thousand ninja alone.
But Sasuke stopped him.
"No need, Kimimaro."
Kimimaro was puzzled. No need? What did that mean?
Sasuke slowly released Itachi, who, having had nearly 99% of his chakra absorbed, looked extremely weak.
He slumped to the ground, looking up at Sasuke.
[Fire Release Nature Transformation (78%↑/4)]
Itachi had pushed Sasuke's Fire Release nature transformation to 78%.
Only 22% remained until the breakthrough. Sasuke could complete this on his own.
So, there was no need to seek out other Fire Release users.
Moreover, the moment the breakthrough was completed, there might be some shocking effects. It wasn't something he could do in front of so many people.
So!
It was time to leave!
Sasuke was now eager to return to his base, to ignite the chakra flames and experience what it felt like to have infinite chakra.
He turned to look at the Raikage.
Sasuke smiled. "Though I'd like to experience what it's like to fight against ten thousand ninja, we'll stop here for today."
"You think you can leave?" The Raikage was stunned. He thought Sasuke was afraid.
"Do you think you can escape?"
Whether he could leave or not wasn't for the Raikage to decide.
Sasuke didn't plan to waste any more words. He took one last look at Naruto.
With one hand, he grabbed Kimimaro and Jūgo.
Then, he activated Amenotejikara!
Whoosh!
The three of them vanished...
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