"Of course, Fujiwara Kirito. You Akatsuki are going around capturing Jinchūriki and disrupting the peace of the ninja world. Today, the Five Kage are here to apprehend you. And of course, don't even think about escaping, that Uchiha brat over there,"
Ōnoki spoke first, his arms folded as he floated in mid-air, his shoulders parallel to Tsunade, Mei Terumi, and the others, his face proud.
"And us samurai," Mifune stepped forward. "Fujiwara Kirito, I'm grateful you spared those samurai down there, but Uchiha Sasuke behind you has killed many of our Iron Country this time. Don't even think about escaping."
As soon as Mifune spoke, the fleeing Suigetsu quickened his pace.
With Kirito watching, if he didn't hide now, when would he?
"Disrupting the peace of the ninja world?" Kirito ignored Suigetsu's movements and swung a sword flourish.
Once he made sure everyone's eyes were on his Zanpakutō, he silently chanted, 'Shatter! Mirror Flower, Suigetsu!'
He shrugged, spreading his hands and retorting, "Has the ninja world ever been peaceful?"
"The First Ninja World War, the Second Ninja World War, the Third Ninja World War. Even without Akatsuki, when has the ninja world ever been peaceful?"
"If there's only one place that can be considered peaceful, it's the Iron Country, a relatively powerful neutral nation without ninja."
"The reason is ultimately this sick ninja system."
"Ninjas don't produce anything; they earn money by completing missions to sustain the development of their villages."
"And missions mean unrest. Without unrest, no one would spend the money to hire ninjas, and war would follow."
"Ōnoki, it's just like when Uchiha Madara made you and the Second Tsuchikage kneel down and submit to Konoha."
Before Kirito could finish his words, the old man, stung by the pain, clasped his hands together and opened a cube-shaped transparent barrier between his palms, covering Kirito.
"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"
Kirito smiled, his blade hand extended, striking first.
Amidst the horrified gazes of the crowd present,
it was also a cube-shaped transparent barrier.
The only difference was that Ōnoki used two hands, while Kirito used one.
The two barriers collided, exploding with endless light and heat, a violent explosion. Concerned about not harming their "companion," both sides restrained their Dust Release.
Even so, everything between them was completely atomized.
A massive gaping hole was blasted through the entire building, seven floors from top to bottom.
Wind and snow poured down,
causing the once warm building to plummet in temperature, adding a chill.
"This is... Dust Release!"
Ōnoki was old after all. Even though Kirito used a Dust Release of equal power, the latter was still knocked back several meters by the impact of the blast, barely stabilizing himself thanks to Akagi's shield.
Kirito smiled and said, "Of course it's Dust Release. After all, you know I'm obsessed with ninjutsu and the pursuit of power. How could I not dabble in a Kekkei Tōta, something with such powerful offensive power?"
"Asshole, where on earth did you learn that?"
Ōnoki's voice trembled. He knew Kirito could freely use powerful Five Element Release techniques, pushing the properties and transformations of the five chakras to their limits.
Even if he combined the five chakra properties and developed several Kekkei Genkai, he wouldn't be surprised.
But Dust Release was different.
It was a Kekkei Tōta.
A higher-level existence than a Kekkei Genkai, formed by the fusion of the three elements of wind, earth, and fire, it is the culmination of the efforts of generations of Iwagakure, starting with the First Tsuchikage.
Even if Kirito were truly a genius, it would be impossible to complete the fusion of the three elements of wind, earth, and fire without knowing the training method.
This technique has been passed down orally by successive Tsuchikage and their successors, making it impossible for outsiders to learn.
Could it be that the other party possesses a copying eye more powerful than the Sharingan and learned it with just a glance?
If so, it would be too terrifying. Ōnoki looked at Kirito across from him, sweating profusely.
"That's a long story," Kirito said, exasperatingly. "If you give me the Super Weighted Boulder and the Weighted Boulder, perhaps I'll consider answering your question."
"I'm quite interested in these two Earth Release ninjutsu that can increase or decrease the weight of an object."
Before Ōnoki could reply, Kurotsuchi beside him raged, clenching his fists and cursing, "What are you talking about, you bastard? It's not enough that you've secretly learned Dust Release, yet you shamelessly ask for the Weighted Boulder and the Lightened Boulder."
"Leg Shadow... Oh no, Kurotsuchi, you're being dishonest again." Kirito glared at Kurotsuchi.
"Don't call me Leg Shadow." "I
'll give you one last chance."
"What am I..." Meeting Kirito's gaze, Kurotsuchi's tone softened, his body instinctively retreating to hide behind the Tsuchikage, like a frightened kitten.
This made Mei Terumi and Tsunade frown. Could something have happened between them?
"Alright, enough idle chatter. I've crippled one of the Five Kage, and I've scared the hell out of the old man with the strongest attack. That leaves me with a young Kazekage and two beautiful women. Honestly, I can't bring myself to attack you. Even if I win, it won't mean much."
Kirito formed a symbolic seal with his right hand, and a stone chair materialized from the ground. He crossed his legs and sat down.
With his right hand resting on his chin, he looked across at the crowd and said, "White Zetsu, your spore jutsu is no longer necessary. Come out and call Obito... oh no, our beloved Madara-sama. Doesn't he need to speak to you?"
The Five Great Nations and the Iron Country were suddenly startled. Madara?
"It's better to take precautions. Who knew you were so strong? I've already sent a clone to notify Obito."
The previously deceased White Zetsu emerged from Kirito's side. The one who died was only a clone.
Now with Kirito around, it no longer had to worry about its original body's safety.
Aside from the four beauties, Tsunade, Chinatsu, Mei Terumi, and Haku, swellings resembling those of the White Zetsu appeared on the bodies of the others, enveloping them completely.
"Ah, what is this?" Kurotsuchi screamed first. The others, each using their own strengths, grimaced, each trying to free themselves from the White Zetsu clones.
Then, they killed them.
Meanwhile,
at Naruto's lodgings,
Obito, trapped by Yamato's Wood Release, remained calm and engaged in a heated conversation with Naruto, surrounded by Team 8, Team Gai, Karin, and Sakura.
Their topic revolved around the Sage of Six Paths' two sons, who had inherited the Sage's body and eyes, and Sasuke and the extermination of the Uchiha clan.
When he was talking about the Eye of the Moon Plan, White Zetsu's clone arrived, "Obito. No, Madara-sama, it's time over there."
Obito's eyes still didn't move away from Naruto: "How's the situation over there?"
"Sasuke failed. He actually tried to challenge Kirito with the second form of Susanoo, but was easily defeated. Kirito didn't kill him." White Zetsu said: "Kirito's strength is even stronger than imagined."
"The Raikage was once again easily killed by Kirito's newly developed ninjutsu, and the Tsuchikage's Dust Release was useless against Kirito because Kirito had already mastered Dust Release."
"Now the Five Kage are so scared by Kirito that they dare not act rashly. Haha."
(End of this chapter)