238.Rebellious Sōsuke

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"He clashed with the Iwagakure ninja within the earth release wall that enveloped them. I didn't see what happened, but afterward, the entire wall collapsed. That guy... I hope he's alright..."

Hearing Enma's words, Onoki's gaze was filled with rage, seemingly unwilling to accept the situation, yet he glanced around, ready to leave at any moment.

Damn, did the ANBU fail to execute the 'Earth Elemental Divine Punishment'?

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen's expression became slightly grave, and he solemnly said, "Sōsuke has already become a rogue ninja of Konoha, Enma. Moreover, that kid has mastered space-time ninjutsu, so he should be fine."

Hearing Hiruzen's words, Enma was taken aback and said in a deep voice, "What happened... How could that kid...!!"

Hiruzen's gaze lowered slightly, he sighed lightly, unable to provide an answer.

At that moment, Onoki, who was looking around planning to leave Konoha, frowned and coldly looked towards a certain spot on the battlefield.

"You who skulk in the shadows, show yourself!"

As his voice fell, he clapped his hands together, and a blazing white beam of light shot towards that corner!

"Clang..."

With a crisp sound, it seemed as if a layer of camouflage rippled in the air, slowly shattering.

A tall and straight figure then appeared in front of everyone.

Facing the people on the battlefield, Sōsuke showed no fear. Instead, he smiled as if meeting an old friend.

He glanced at Onoki with a light chuckle and said, "As expected of the Third Tsuchikage, known as the 'Ōnoki of Both Scales' Your keen perception is truly sensitive."

After speaking, he looked at everyone with a hint of amusement in his eyes and softly said, "Watching a splendid battle here, truly befitting the leaders of two ninja villages. Such an exciting battle scene is indeed rare."

"But, it seems both of your conditions are not very good right now."

With a spark in his eyes, he smiled and said, "In that case... don't blame me for taking this opportunity to kill you both here..."

Despite speaking with a gentle smile, Sōsuke's words sent chills down the spine.

Hearing Sōsuke's words, Hiruzen's brows furrowed slightly, his somewhat murky eyes staring straight at Sōsuke.

Sōsuke, however, looked back with a light laugh, as if the person who had betrayed the village was someone else.

On the other hand, Onoki, after hearing Sōsuke's words, quickly grasped the situation.

After seeing Sōsuke's appearance clearly, he scoffed coldly and said, "The 'Child of Konoha' becoming a rogue ninja of Konoha, what a laughable matter."

Then, he glanced at Hiruzen and sneered, "Third Hokage, is this what Konoha's ninja are like? Utterly ridiculous!"

At that moment.

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"....

From both sides of the battlefield, several figures approached.

One side was a large group of Konoha ninja, and the other side consisted of the few remaining Iwagakure ninja.

Himiko, Gekko Shingo, and Jiraiya, among others, also arrived at the scene, their gazes filled with concern for the situation.

On the devastated battlefield, the three stood apart.

Sōsuke stood alone, his body enveloped in white feathers, wearing a light smile.

His eyes, deep as stars, held a hint of amusement, as if nothing could worry him.

Hiruzen stood with Enma, both looking seriously at Konoha's two enemies, the rogue ninja Sōsuke and the Tsuchikage Onoki.

Onoki, meanwhile, scoffed as he surveyed Sōsuke and the arriving Konoha ninja, his gaze flickering as if pondering something.

"Lord Tsuchikage, your injuries?"

An Iwagakure ninja, looking somewhat concerned, glanced at Onoki and asked in a low voice.

Onoki did not respond, his gaze fixed on Sōsuke and the Konoha ninja.

On the battlefield.

Hearing Onoki's words, Sōsuke did not get angry. Instead, he smiled with interest at everyone and softly said, "It seems the Tsuchikage has forgotten about the departure of the elder Murasaki from the village?"

Hearing this, Onoki's gaze darkened.

His heart was slightly shocked.

How could this guy know about Murasaki!?

Could there be a spy of his within the Iwagakure village?

"How did you come to know about Murasaki leaving the Iwagakure village!?" Onoki asked with a grim face.

Sōsuke simply shook his head with a smile, clearly not intending to answer his question.

Seeing his reaction, Onoki's gaze turned icy, showing anger.

"Kid, don't think that betraying Konoha means you can look down on me!"

As he spoke, he clapped his hands together!

"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"

"Zing!"

A dazzling white beam of light shot from the glowing white cube in his hands towards Sōsuke!

Everyone on the scene was slightly shocked, not expecting the Third Tsuchikage to suddenly attack!

Although Sōsuke had already betrayed Konoha, Jiraiya and other familiar companions still didn't want to see him die at the hands of the Tsuchikage.

In a moment of urgency, worried words almost slipped out.

However, Sōsuke's face showed no concern.

He slightly lifted his chin, his deep eyes full of interest as he watched the white beam shooting directly towards him, softly saying, "From my observations earlier, I've witnessed the power of this ninjutsu."

"It seems... it's a unique ninjutsu formed by mixing two or even more chakra natures, and being hit by it would likely result in being disintegrated into the smallest matter."

As Sōsuke spoke as if explaining, his body "whooshed" to a spot not far from his side, letting the white beam pass by him.

If the distance had been just a bit closer, he might have been directly turned into nothingness.

However, having easily dodged the light beam, he remained composed, with a light chuckle on his lips.

"However, such a technique is far too slow. Lord Tsuchikage, are you sure you can really hit someone with such a move?"

Seeing Sōsuke's speed, Onoki's gaze darkened, and he slowly lowered his hands, saying in a deep voice, "My ninjutsu is called Dust Release. It surpasses Kekkei Genkai, a Kekkei Tōta that exceeds the boundaries of bloodline limits!"

With that, his eyes slightly chilled as he continued, "Kid, don't think that just by relying on speed you can always dodge my Dust Release."

"Just once, only once, if you're hit by my Dust Release, you will be disintegrated into the most basic atoms from this world."

Hearing the Tsuchikage's words, the Konoha ninja present all took a sharp breath, astonished by the terrifying nature of the technique.

Yet, Sōsuke's lips curved slightly, almost scoffing at this.

Seeing this, anger filled Onoki's eyes, but due to the presence of the Konoha ninja, he did not make another move.

Sōsuke paid no mind to the concerned faces around him and looked up at the sky.

Watching the sun beginning to set, he softly said, "The sun is about to set. Well then, let's finish the matters here quickly."

With that, he took a light step forward, seemingly stepping on invisible stairs, slowly walking towards the sky.

This scene, though unheard of by many Konoha ninja present, surprised them greatly.

Onoki too furrowed his brows tightly, pondering in silence.

This guy, he can stand in mid-air!? It doesn't seem to be relying on a technique like Lightweight Rock...

Walking towards the sky, Sōsuke's gaze slightly indifferent, glanced at the people below, reaching for Kyōka Suigetsu at his waist.

"Zing!"

He slowly positioned Kyōka Suigetsu in front of him.

Looking at all the ninja on the field, he softly murmured, "Shatter... Kyōka Suigetsu..."