Dead

The entire village was engulfed in a frenzied clamor, screams and shouts echoed everywhere, and the scene was filled with an euphoria that seemed endless.

Especially after seeing the Ninja God, Luo Lei.

Many, without a second thought, showed an expression of unbridled worship in their eyes, and some even rolled their eyes and fainted from sheer excitement, as if they had seen a superstar from another world.

At this moment, to them, Luo Lei was not just a man.

He was a living God!

Since the Battle of Kikyoyama, everything had spiraled completely out of control.

First, he wiped out the Sunagakure army, then dominated the battlefield in the Land of Grass, and afterward, he defeated the Mizukage, who was being manipulated by Madara Uchiha, on the battlefield of the Land of Waves.

Finally, he crushed the Raikage on the battlefield of the Land of Hot Water and created a miracle by facing ten thousand ninjas alone.

Ten thousand!

Just imagining it left one breathless.

It can be said that every action of Luo Lei had left an indelible mark on the minds of Konoha.

Most importantly, Konoha had managed to win this war so easily, mainly thanks to Luo Lei.

Even the legendary Sannin: Orochimaru, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and even Minato Namikaze, known as the Yellow Flash of Konoha, were nothing but pale shadows beside Luo Lei's power.

So when they finally saw their God, Luo Lei, in front of their own eyes, they couldn't hold back the overwhelming emotion they had inside any longer.

"Hahaha, this is absolutely incredible!"

Seeing Luo Lei take a simple step forward caused a massive commotion among the crowd. It was as if the ground trembled just from his presence.

Hiruzen wore the characteristic smile of a seasoned politician on his face, a forced smile that hid the discomfort he felt. He put away the pipe in his hand and said solemnly, "Come on, it's time to greet the heroes of our village."

Sigh...!

It would be a dream come true if Luo Lei had the same loyalty as his master. How different everything would be!

"Umm.."

Koharu adjusted her expression, trying to show a smile as warm and friendly as possible, but the tension was evident in her gaze.

"Very well, let's go!"

Danzo looked at Luo Lei with tension; the fear he felt towards the man was deep. He suppressed his inner fear, straightened his back, and followed Hiruzen.

"Sure... sure everything will be fine..."

Homura took a deep breath, trying to calm the tremor in his voice. He murmured to himself, "It's strange... what am I worried about...? In front of so many people, Luo Lei definitely, even if he is displeased, won't do anything reckless in front of all these eyes..."

With this thought, he tried to convince himself and felt slightly at ease. But doubt persisted in the back of his mind, like a shadow that he couldn't entirely dispel.

However, just as he took a few steps forward...

!!!

An awful sensation suddenly washed over him. A sense of danger that he hadn't experienced in years, like that time when he and his master, the Second Hokage, were ambushed by Kumogakure ninjas.

Extreme danger!

For a moment, his entire body went into a state of frenzied alert. Every cell in his being seemed to be trembling in terror, as if he were facing imminent death...

"..."

On the other hand, the corners of Luo Lei's mouth curled slightly as he looked at the members of the Konoha Council, and finally, his eyes landed on Homura, showing an inhuman smile.

Now that he had the power to return to the village, why couldn't he do what he wanted?

If so, what good was the Homelander template he had integrated?!

And not to mention, unlike Homelander, he didn't need the people's clamor. He didn't need to be hailed or worshiped as a god.

He didn't have those chains; he didn't need to worry about the opinions of others!

This idiot Homura, from the moment he dared to betray him along with those Sand ninjas, his fate had already been sealed.

And the collapse of his superhero image? Who cares? He makes the rules now!

Fsh!

Without any warning.

Luo Lei's eyes exploded with two searing red heat beams, directed at Homura at a speed faster than the sound that reached the ears of those present.

'NO!!'

'WHY-WHY?!'

'I am the advisor of Konoha, someone above millions of people, HOW DARE YOU...?!'

Facing Luo Lei's sudden attack, Homura, who was already on alert, tried to react.

But... seeing the devastating heat vision headed his way, his pupils shrank violently in terror. He tried to perform some ninjutsu, to resist Luo Lei's attack, but realized it was too late.

"How is this possible?!"

Hiruzen also reacted and roared coldly, "Luo Lei, you're truly brave!!"

"What?!"

Koharu trembled violently, her legs rooted to the spot, paralyzed with fear.

"Damn it, did he really do it?!"

Danzo gasped, and without knowing if it was out of instinct or pure terror, he hid behind Hiruzen.

Boom!

A loud blast echoed in the air.

The advisor of Konoha - Homura's head suddenly exploded from the impact of the heat vision, and blood splattered, spraying the faces of those closest: Hiruzen, Koharu, and Danzo.

Perhaps until the last second before his death, Homura never thought. That Luo Lei really wouldn't dare to do something like this! He didn't care at all about his image or the burden of being a "superhero."

He... an advisor of high rank in Konoha. Simply died like that, in such a humiliating and senseless way!

If he had known this was his end, he would never have been bold enough to betray Luo Lei in the first place.

And with this sudden change.

Immediately, the scene fell completely silent, and time and space seemed to freeze.

Civilians and ninjas who had been cheering seconds before, their expressions turned rigid, their eyes flickered with shock, and their minds went blank.

Everything had changed in a blink.

How is this possible?!

What did they just see?!

The superhero of Konoha, the Ninja God, Luo Lei, had killed Advisor Homura Mitokado, blatantly, in front of everyone.

What is happening?!

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