The final battleground was the area where they were located.

The only remaining fighting force on the Konoha side are four: Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, Asuma Sarutobi, and an unnamed Wood Release ninja.

As for the Konoha Jonin who was skilled in genjutsu, he was already bound by vines that appeared out of thin air, and had lost the ability to continue fighting.

That was Yakumo Kurama's masterpiece.

She is now engaging in a long-range battle with that Wood Release ninja.

"Tsk, trouble."

Zabuza Momochi, upon hearing the call, naturally understood what the other party meant.

According to its original nature, it would certainly not pay any attention to it.

After all, he was the Hidden Mist Demon who could wipe out even his own comrades!

But now...

He hoisted the heavy decapitation sword back onto his shoulder, and his bare upper body showed hardly any sweat despite the intense battle.

"You're quite good, but this place is too small to really show off your skills. Why don't you go down and have some fun?"

He looked defiantly at the silver hair in his field of vision.

That unruly and untamed attitude was something no one could easily suppress.

Not only Zabuza Momochi, but also Hozuki Mangetsu, the ninja sword genius wielding strange twin swords, stopped what he was doing when the riot broke out.

Although he didn't speak, the meaning in his eyes was just as clear.

Kakashi Hatake, after glancing at the East Stand which was now under the control of Amegakure, could find no reason to refuse such a request.

Because it is not something they want to see the fighting spread to ordinary people.

Moreover, he had already sent Sasuke Uchiha away before the group of demon ninja arrived, eliminating one point of concern.

As for the ordinary Konoha genin who had already awakened, they did not seem to be targeted indiscriminately as long as they did not resist.

"as you wish."

After glancing at the flustered Sakura Haruno, he didn't speak, but instead turned to the rogue ninja from Kirigakure who had challenged him to a duel and responded.

As a ninja, one cannot live under the protection of one's predecessors forever; these are things that must be experienced sooner or later.

At this moment, all he could do was try to finish the battle as quickly as possible and wait for the reinforcements organized by the village to arrive. That was all.

"Teacher, please allow me to be with you..."

Upon regaining consciousness from the illusion, Locke Lee, realizing his current surroundings and seeing his teacher with torn clothes and covered in blood, immediately stood up from his seat, leaning on his cane.

To participate in the battle and protect Konoha—that is his will at this moment!

However, before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by his teacher, Matt Ke.

"Li You, your teacher is still here; there's no need for you to squander your youth."

At the same time, his gaze slowly swept over the Rain Village ninjas around him who were casting cold stares at him because of Lee's slip of the tongue.

"And you, if you dare to lay a hand on my precious disciple, then in my name, 'The Proud Blue Beast of Konoha,' I will absolutely not let you off."

He coldly uttered his threat.

But this threat was quickly taken over.

"Hey, your opponent is me, what are you dawdling for?"

"If you dawdle any longer, I'll kill your disciple first."

Standing on the slender railing, Hozuki Mangetsu urged, his face showing no sign of joking.

Because of shame!

Facing a comical old man who only knew how to use physical techniques, he was actually unable to rely on his special physique to quickly secure a victory, which was simply a slap in the face!

If we can't deal with him...

Then, there's no point in you living.

Recalling Kaguya Kimimaro's words, Yu Zhi's eagerness to win grew even stronger.

No, I won't let you underestimate me!

At that moment, Locke Lee saw the person who had spoken, and it turned out to be a boy who looked to be about his age!

And it wasn't just the other party alone.

Throughout the entire area, he also found many others of similar age to himself:

A red-haired girl riding a giant cat, Yakumo Kurama casually drawing, a girl standing before everyone manifesting a blood dragon, and a skeletal boy who completely overpowers the head of the Hyuga clan!!

Meanwhile, Hyuga Neji, whom he himself considered a genius, collapsed helplessly in the corner of the arena, his fate unknown!

Is that the world of true geniuses, a dimension separate from our own?

In a flash,

A sense of resentment and helplessness was clearly revealed in his eyes.

Chapter 554 I will destroy all the obstacles standing in that lord's way!

The unfamiliar chakra that suddenly descended upon Kaguya Kimimaro's senses was like a prey companion, carrying a foul stench, intruding into his hunting grounds.

Visible and impossible to ignore.

"what?"

"You can't even handle a ninja who only knows taijutsu? What are you doing?"

"Hozuki Full Moon".

He temporarily shifted his gaze from the elderly prey before him.

Ignoring several powerful Konoha elites, he landed directly on his companion, who was hailed as a 'ninja sword genius'.

In that indifferent gaze, there was only a palpable, intense disappointment.

after all,

This guy possesses a special ability that can counter all physical techniques!

"It's so noisy,"

"I'll kill him right now and show you!"

Hozuki Mangetsu, being stared at like this, also got angry.

The row of shark teeth that appeared as he spoke could no longer diminish his cuteness; instead, it added a touch of ferocity and danger to his appearance.

Indeed, such a fierce battle has exceeded the hunting time it set for itself.

How could a washed-up old man who only knows martial arts and nunchucks possibly withstand my [Water Transformation Technique] until now?

It should be understood that there is absolute physical restraint between them!

Just like water can extinguish fire.

"Then, hurry up and do it."

"Don't let me down again."

The cold words were once again squeezed out from between Kaguya Kimimaro's lips.

This emotionless command completely disregarded the fact that they were comrades.

The words entered the ear,

But Hozuki Mangetsu ignored the other's voice and instead felt a series of urgent self-questions welling up inside him:

[Given the existence of a power imbalance, what is the fundamental reason why I consistently managed to eliminate this guy?]

Is it because my martial arts skills are not refined enough?

Was it the presence of ordinary people that limited the use of the ninja sword?

Or had I underestimated this ridiculous prey and failed to unleash my full potential?

【……】

Do not,

No,

None of these!

Finally, through a series of possibilities and instantaneous rejections, he arrived at an answer that satisfied him.

This is because,

[This guy in the ridiculous bodysuit with those thick eyebrows is anything but weak!!]

And regarding this point, it's easy to understand if you think about it carefully.

After all, in this world ruled by bloodlines and secret techniques, how could a ninja who can reach the level of a Konoha Jonin solely through taijutsu be weak?

【but,】

Perfect timing!

I have absolutely no interest in the weak!

Having cleared up his doubts, Hozuki Mangetsu truly began to face the opponent that Kaguya Kimimaro had chosen for him.

No longer as a simple Avenger,

Instead, he adopted the stance of a humble yet crazy challenger!

"Let me wholeheartedly wield these two ninja swords, Hiramekarei, for you, eager to bloom!!"

With a strange, sinister laugh, he charged towards the taijutsu master in his field of vision, the twin swords he held leaving trails of azure chakra flames in the air!

Unstoppable momentum

Those who try to stop them are like mantises!

Feeling the frenzied yet earnest will of his companions, Bai's heart was suddenly touched by a special emotion, and a surge of feelings welled up within him.

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