234.Divine Punishment

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Located at the site of a shattered barrier, one could see the physically imposing Rock ninjas staring coldly at the Leaf ninjas present, with a hint of disdain at the corners of their mouths.

Surrounded and protected by the Rock ninjas, a group of them sitting cross-legged with their eyes closed had a slightly serious expression on their faces.

A dense chakra was pulsating from their bodies non-stop, as if they were preparing some kind of ninjutsu.

In the unfathomable darkness beneath the Leaf village.

Layers of rock were crumbling apart due to some unknown force!

"Boom crack crack——"

"Boom crack crack——"

....

The dull sound was hidden underground, and by the time it reached the surface, the sound had already dissipated to a very light degree.

However, the layers of rock continued to crumble and disintegrate, and it was uncertain what would happen if this continued.

Perhaps, the entire Leaf village would collapse.

Feeling the vibrations from the ground becoming stronger, a beautiful woman on the field slightly furrowed her brows.

But currently, several of the Leaf village's Jonin on the field were unable to achieve success in their recent attacks.

Whether it was ninjutsu attacks or physical attacks, all were blocked by the groups of three Rock ninjas.

The strength of the Rock ninjas present was no less than that of a Jonin, astonishingly powerful.

It was hard to imagine that the Rock village really dared to execute such a plan, with the Tsuchikage leading so many elite Rock ninjas to attack the Leaf.

After all, most of the ninjas in the Leaf village were currently concentrated on the battlefield with the Sand ninjas, with only a few remaining in the village.

This sudden situation caught the Leaf village off guard.

"We can't wait any longer, the large-scale ninjutsu that the Rock ninjas are preparing might cause great harm to the Leaf village, we must act immediately!"

A pair of beautiful eyes coldly stared at the Rock ninjas inside the barrier, she said coldly.

At this moment, she was not in her root uniform, but had changed into a combat suit, perfectly outlining her slender figure.

Hearing her words, the Leaf ninjas beside her eyes slightly sank, and they nodded lightly.

In this situation, even if stopping the opponent required the loss of more than the expected living force, they had no choice but to act!

If they really waited for the Rock ninjas to successfully release that unknown large-scale ninjutsu in the Leaf village, the harm suffered by the Leaf village would likely be even greater.

Just as the Leaf ninjas' eyes turned cold, ready to rush up even at the cost of their lives to obstruct the Rock ninjas' actions.

"Pat pat pat!" "Pat pat pat!" "Pat pat pat!"....

Suddenly, a slow pace of footsteps resounded on the field.

Hearing this sound, everyone present was stunned.

Even the Rock ninjas, who had a hint of a cold smile at the corners of their mouths, slightly frowned upon seeing the newcomer, thinking to themselves that it was troublesome.

This guy... is "'Child of Konoha'"...?

Seeing the newcomer, the beautiful woman's eyes narrowed, thinking to herself.

This guy... hasn't left the Leaf yet? Does he plan to join the group attempting to destroy the Leaf at this time!?

If that's the case, then it would be troublesome...

Sōsuke, with his hands in his pockets, was slowly walking towards them, a curve at the corner of his mouth, his deep eyes seemingly carrying a hint of a smile as he looked at the Rock ninjas at the barrier position.

Seeing him, the Leaf Anbu who had previously followed the Third Hokage to blockade him all made a cautious move.

This action, however, caused the surrounding Leaf ninjas to be somewhat puzzled, showing curious looks, not understanding what had happened.

Some Leaf ninjas who had not noticed these details, upon seeing Sōsuke's arrival, were all showing joy, whispering.

"Great! It's Captain Sōsuke!"

"It's not just Captain, now Sōsuke-sama is the Fourth, we should call him Lord Fourth!"

"That's right, you're correct, it's Lord Fourth!"

"But... why did Lord Sōsuke take off his glasses, although he looks handsome now, it... somehow feels less gentle than before..."

"That's right... Now that you mention it, I do feel the same way..."

Hearing the various discussions, Himiko's brows slightly furrowed, her beautiful eyes intently staring at Sōsuke, obviously feeling somewhat irritated.

At that moment.

Sōsuke arrived, looking very comfortable, and upon seeing Himiko's complex expression on her cold and proud face, he slightly raised the corners of his mouth and chuckled lightly.

"Don't worry, Himiko, I won't make a move at this time. You can lower your guard."

Hearing these words, the people present who were paying attention to this exchange were slightly stunned, not understanding why Sōsuke would say such a thing.

Could it be that there was some discord between Lord Sōsuke and Captain Himiko?

Upon hearing Sōsuke's words, Himiko finally relaxed completely.

Years of interaction had made her accustomed to trusting Sōsuke's words very much.

At the same time.

The expressions of the Rock ninjas opposite changed, and their eyes brightened.

"Tsuchigumo, is the jutsu complete?"

A bald Rock ninja guarding in front of the Rock ninjas asked in a low voice.

Hearing his words, the Rock ninja sitting cross-legged in the center, with his eyes closed and forehead covered in sweat, said in a deep voice.

"Just a little more, very soon... It will be completed!"

In the unfathomable depths beneath the Leaf village, if someone could see through it, they would find that the underground rock layers within a radius of several thousand meters were as if encircled.

Following that circle line, the rock layers were breaking apart layer by layer.

It was just a little bit more until the entire rock circle would be completely fractured.

Hearing Tsuchigumo's response, the bald Rock ninja's mouth revealed a cruel smile, his face gleaming with ferocity as he excitedly whispered to the Leaf ninjas present.

"Very soon, we will let these Leaf folks witness the power of our Rock ninja secret technique 'Earth Elephant Divine Punishment'!"

"This seems to be the first time we can use a ninja village as a target for release, I can't wait to see the Leaf folks' faces begging for mercy in panic!"

Although he spoke very softly, unbeknownst to him, Sōsuke, who was at a distance, heard every word clearly without showing it.

Having his own unique path of cutting, Sōsuke could easily sense the minutest details within a kilometer radius.

Hearing the bald Rock ninja's words, Sōsuke's mouth slightly curved into a light smile, murmuring.

"Earth Elephant Divine Punishment, huh?"

Seeing Sōsuke suddenly muttering to himself, Himiko was a bit puzzled and coldly asked.

"What are you talking about?"

Ignoring her question, Sōsuke gently closed his eyes, his whole person as if feeling something.

Seeing his actions, Himiko was taken aback, then her pretty face cooled slightly, and she whispered coldly.

"You... look down on my strength that much, huh..."

But in her heart, she was silently thinking.

Or is it... that you have always believed in me...

Sōsuke, with his eyes closed, was immersed in a world of black and white, sensing very clearly everything within a kilometer radius.

"Seeing" the dense chakra in the underground rock layers and the huge circle that was about to close.

Feeling the terrifying sounds coming from it occasionally, he couldn't help but reveal a light smile.

So that's the purpose of the so-called "Earth Elephant Divine Punishment"?

In that case... then let the rock circle's fracturing stop once it's completed...

But don't worry... As those who have succeeded in being reincarnated from the Pure Land, you will come back again in the future to complete this jutsu...

This is also my last promise to you...

Thinking this, Sōsuke slightly opened his eyes.

Although his mouth was still slightly curved in a smile, his deep eyes were somewhat indifferent, his whole demeanor suddenly changing, as if a god high above was looking down on the ants below.

His gaze slowly turned towards the Rock ninjas at the barrier location.

This change made Himiko beside him startled, feeling a chill down her spine.

And at the barrier location, while the bald Rock ninja was excitedly sneering and looking around, his gaze suddenly met with Sōsuke's.

In that moment, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, his back breaking out in a fine cold sweat.