134.4 Years, Hero?

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Facing this horrifying and terrifying scene, all the Hidden Leaf ninjas inside the Leaf Village base at that time almost stopped breathing!

With vacant eyes, they stared at the enormous mountain that seemed to cover the sky!

However!

At this moment, there was a tall figure leaping into the sky!

"That... that's Captain Sōsuke!! He can actually linger in the air!!"

"What does he want to do!!?"

"There's... no way to hold on anymore... the Hidden Stone's jutsu is just too powerful..."

Seeing Sōsuke standing in the sky above!

All the Hidden Leaf ninjas looked up at him, some in astonishment, some in confusion, and some had already lost confidence in holding the base, wearing expressions of despair.

Below, Gekko Shingo also looked up at Sōsuke with a grave expression. Under the pale moonlight, his complexion appeared somewhat pale.

Sōsuke... can you create hope!?

In the sky.

Sōsuke's face still wore that mild and elegant expression, but beneath this gentle smile, there was a hint of seriousness.

The Hidden Stone Village ninjas can actually release such a vast jutsu... that's truly amazing.

I'm becoming more and more interested in the First Hokage and even Uchiha... Madara... To be able to humiliate the formidable Hidden Stone ninjas like this... How strong is your power...

But... let's solve the problem at hand first...

A glint of determination flashed in Sōsuke's eyes behind his glasses.

Sōsuke stood in mid-air, extending a slender finger and gently sketching in the empty space.

"Shijū no Saimon!"

As Sōsuke uttered a low hum!

In an instant, the sky condensed into countless hexagonal crystalline shields!

"Crackle!" "Crackle!" "Crackle!".....

Hexagonal crystalline shields filled the sky, interlocking and combining!

"Boom!" "Boom!"

With two violent crashing sounds!

Countless shockwaves and dust billowed!

It swept the thick tree trunks in the forest, causing them to bend and twist!

Before the enormous rocks that were pressing towards the forest, two majestic hexagonal gates suddenly appeared!

All the Hidden Leaf ninjas stared in amazement at the enormous gates that suddenly appeared before them!

It was as if these gates were made for ancient giants!

Such gigantic gates were truly awe-inspiring!

"Rumble, rumble—"

"Rumble, rumble—"

At this moment!

The two enormous mountains continuously collided with the massive gates!

It sounded like thunder from the heavens!

Both the Hidden Stone ninjas and the Hidden Leaf ninjas were startled by the intense noise, feeling overwhelmed!

A Hidden Leaf ninja below lifted his head, looking at Sōsuke in the sky with reverence, and murmured.

"Is this... Captain Sōsuke's power... It's truly incredible..."

Meanwhile, Gekko Shingo also looked at Sōsuke in the sky with amazement!

This kid! Has he grown to this extent already!

Maybe I was wrong... Lord Third...

Sōsuke... he has grown into a great protector for Konoha...

"Boom—"

"Boom—"

The intense rumbling continued for a while, but the gigantic rocks remained unable to crush the massive gates!

Among the Hidden Stone ninjas, several of them were painstakingly inscribing complex seals on the ground!

"It's no use!! We've been deadlocked for too long! Konoha's jutsu is unbreakable!"

One burly Hidden Stone ninja with sweat on his forehead said with a pale face.

"Quickly inform the advance team! This extermination mission is over! Our plan has failed!"

Another Hidden Stone ninja exclaimed.

Upon hearing their words, a Hidden Stone ninja waiting nearby immediately relayed the message!

Many Hidden Stone squads were initially ready to take advantage of the overwhelming power of the Earth Release: Mountain Cataclysm jutsu to launch a surprise attack on the defeated Hidden Leaf ninjas!

However, upon learning of the mission's failure, they withdrew without hesitation.

Just then!

"Rumble, rumble!"

With a deafening roar, the massive rocks began to crumble!

Several Hidden Stone ninjas were left exhausted and panting on the ground.

Seeing that the enemy's jutsu had been dismantled, the Hidden Leaf ninjas couldn't help but cheer!

Every ninja's expression was filled with excitement!

Sōsuke, upon seeing that the Hidden Stone ninjas had retreated, slowly dispelled his jutsu.

As Sōsuke returned to the ground, he was met with countless admiring gazes!

"Captain Sōsuke!! You're a hero of Konoha!"

Someone exclaimed in excitement.

"Captain Sōsuke! You're amazing!"

Another person admired.

"Captain Sōsuke is so handsome!"

Countless female ninjas gazed at Sōsuke with admiration and excitement.

Sōsuke maintained a gentle smile on his face, patiently responding with a smile to every Hidden Leaf ninja who greeted him.

At this moment, Gekko Shingo coughed lightly and approached the scene.

Looking at Sōsuke, he revealed an unusual smile on his previously somewhat aloof face. His voice had a hint of hoarseness as he said.

"Thank you, Sōsuke!"

"You're a hero of Konoha!"

Hearing his words, Sōsuke's smile became slightly more solemn, and he responded with a touch of gravity.

"Captain Shingo... in this war, there are no heroes. If there must be one, then I believe the heroes are the Hidden Leaf ninjas who sacrificed their lives for the war."

Hearing his magnetic and somewhat heavy voice, everyone present suddenly felt a sense of sorrow.

Yes... so many comrades have already sacrificed themselves in this war...

They... can no longer see the sun rising in the morning...

They can no longer taste the ramen that used to be a regular in the village...

They can no longer greet their loved ones and friends...

They... are the heroes of this war, aren't they...

Some emotionally sensitive kunoichi couldn't help but shed tears at this point, and some male ninjas also had slightly reddened eyes, their expressions solemn.

Gekko Shingo, on the other hand, gazed blankly at Sōsuke.

The two of them looked at each other for a moment.

A light breeze blew, causing Sōsuke's stray hair to sway in the wind, revealing a face that was very handsome but also somewhat solemn at this moment.

Seeing this, Gekko Shingo suddenly revealed a gratified smile.

Konoha... may truly change after having you...

I'm really looking forward to that era...

Thinking this, Gekko Shingo's eyes showed a hint of nostalgia.

Maruma... are you considered a hero...

I suppose... you are...

After all...

You've already gone to that other world...

This was the only time in four years that Sōsuke showcased his true power, but it had already shocked those who were paying attention to him!

Sōsuke's name was now admired and revered by countless Hidden Leaf ninjas.

This attack by the Hidden Stone ninjas came to an end due to the Cloud Village's surprise attack on the Hidden Stone Village.

Originally, many Hidden Stone squads were eager to take advantage of the Earth Release: Mountain Cataclysm jutsu's pressure to launch an attack on the defeated Hidden Leaf ninjas!

However, upon learning of the mission's failure, they immediately withdrew.

One month later,

Inside the Hidden Leaf Village, a huge stone monument was erected, known as the Konoha Heroes Memorial Monument.

In one corner of the monument, it was inscribed:

"Maruma Mitarashi, Hidden Leaf, 32 years, deceased..."