Snap—
The moment he landed, Naruto heard a faint cracking sound.
With his keen sensory abilities, Naruto subtly shifted his body, dodging several meters to the side.
The roof of the Raikage Building instantly shattered.
Like a ferocious beast bursting out of its lair, a dark figure shot upward.
"Brat!"
The Raikage swung his fist as he lunged at Naruto, roaring furiously,
"What do you think this place is?!"
In terms of pure physical strength, the Raikage was capable of directly brawling with a Tailed Beast.
Yet Naruto remained completely calm in the face of the Raikage's attack.
A golden light suddenly flared around his body as multiple states activated simultaneously.
He raised one hand and casually blocked the Raikage's punch.
Boom!!!
The ceiling around them exploded apart, and a terrifying shockwave spread in all directions.
Raikage A's facial muscles tightened, as though steel had fused into his skin.
He let out a thunderous roar as his strength surged even further.
Yet Naruto didn't move an inch.
Raikage A was indeed powerful.
But what if Naruto was stronger?
Do you understand the meaning of combining Lightning Release Armor, Sage Mode, Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, the Super-Lightened Boulder Technique, and the Strength of a Hundred Seal?
If the Raikage had actually landed that blow, his combat power could conservatively be estimated at over 300,000.
But clearly—
He didn't.
Naruto chuckled lightly.
"What tremendous strength. Truly worthy of the Raikage… but—"
Suddenly, Naruto exerted force with his hand.
Crack!
The Raikage's expression changed drastically as he hurriedly withdrew.
His figure landed some distance away, and he stared down at his fist.
It was almost… shattered?!
What kind of monstrous strength was this?!
The Raikage watched Naruto with extreme vigilance.
Meanwhile, large numbers of Kumogakure ninja began gathering around.
Naruto noticed the black-and-white figures swarming below.
But he paid them no mind.
He cast the Raikage an indifferent glance, then turned and leaped into the collapsing Raikage Building.
Inside the Raikage's office, Naruto activated Kagura Shingan and began searching.
Before long, he uncovered numerous documents detailing the Hidden Cloud Village's actions regarding Bloodline Limits.
Secret intelligence gathering throughout the ninja world.
Kidnapping ninja with Bloodline Limits.
Threatening Konoha, demanding the Hyūga Clan's and Uchiha Clan's younger generations.
Contacting Kirigakure to engage in under-the-table dealings.
They even had spies in Iwagakure, specifically to obtain information on explosive clay.
It seemed Kumogakure's ambitions extended far beyond Konoha alone.
Heh…
Such lofty ambitions.
After confirming the authenticity of the intelligence, Naruto felt his heart settle.
Very well.
Since you disturbed me—and since the evidence is solid—you will pay the price.
Naruto ignored the Kumogakure ninja who rushed in to "confront" him.
He bent his knees slightly and leaped into the sky.
From above, Naruto spoke calmly to the Raikage below.
"I already know about your Hidden Cloud Village threatening Konoha to hand over the Hyūga Clan's eldest daughter."
At these words, veins bulged on the Raikage's forehead.
He growled at Naruto,
"Our plan wasn't completed!"
"That isn't important," Naruto replied with a soft chuckle, shaking his head.
"What matters is that now, I will return the favor—so that you, and the entire ninja world, remember this clearly."
After today, every ninja and every faction would understand one thing.
If you provoke Uzumaki Naruto, you must be prepared.
Because Naruto would not refrain from retaliation simply because he suffered little—or no—loss.
High in the sky, sensing Naruto's intent—
Hundreds of Kumogakure ninja launched their attacks.
Ninjutsu and ninja tools surged upward like a tidal wave.
Naruto continued ascending.
The ninjutsu couldn't even reach him.
As for the weapons thrown by elite taijutsu ninja, they were all blocked by the sand of Gaara's Susanoo.
Naruto raised his palm.
A golden light gradually condensed.
Great Spiraling Ring.
A super ninjutsu once capable of destroying Konoha itself.
Now, Naruto infused it with Nine-Tails chakra, transforming it into a blazing golden vortex.
Among the crowd—
As a Jinchūriki, the Eight-Tails, Gyūki, immediately sensed the overwhelming power and warned Killer Bee.
"Bee, that attack is extremely dangerous. Make everyone retreat. Kumogakure… will cease to exist."
"What?!" Killer Bee shouted in shock. "Are you serious?!"
Moments ago, he had been rapping casually—but now, not even a single rhyme crossed his mind.
"Hurry!!!" Gyūki urged.
Killer Bee's expression hardened as he roared,
"Everyone—retreat!!!"
The Kumogakure ninja hesitated as they heard his voice.
"Was that Lord Killer Bee?"
"Should we retreat?"
"Let that brat act so arrogant above us? I can't accept that!"
"Don't defy orders. You know the consequences."
"Damn it… retreat!!!"
The ninja withdrew like a receding tide.
Naruto frowned slightly and lowered his hand prematurely.
Though the power hadn't yet reached its limit—
Naruto didn't want so many people to escape.
The golden Great Spiraling Ring descended from the heavens.
A crushing sense of catastrophe filled everyone's hearts, as if the sky itself were collapsing.
Killer Bee rushed forward, his body instantly transforming into his Tailed Beast form.
Gyūki cursed angrily,
"I told you to retreat too!"
Killer Bee began rapping again, his voice resolute.
"Yeah yeah yeah~ This is… my ninja way!"
"Sigh…" Gyūki sighed helplessly.
"Never mind. I can revive anyway. Bee… you're an interesting human. I'll remember you."
Eight massive octopus tentacles shot out, wrapping tightly around the Great Spiraling Ring.
Naruto watched the scene and clicked his tongue in admiration.
"Tsk tsk… loyalty and righteousness indeed."
For some reason, the scene felt vaguely familiar.
But Naruto didn't dwell on it.
The power of the Great Spiraling Ring was immense.
Even Naruto couldn't guarantee he'd be unaffected.
Activating the Super-Lightened Boulder Technique, he rapidly rose higher into the sky.
At the same time, he asked internally,
"Kurama, can you absorb the chakra of other Tailed Beasts?"
Kurama, who had been watching the spectacle, replied lazily,
"Normally, that would violate the rules… but your existence already breaks all rules."
"So it's possible?" Naruto asked.
Kurama laughed confidently.
"Of course. This old man now possesses nearly four times his former chakra. Other Tailed Beasts' chakra can no longer cause any trouble for me."
Naruto nodded slightly.
"Kurama… are you interested in surpassing the Ten-Tails?"
"Naruto…" Kurama said with excitement.
"Your questions are truly thrilling."
"No matter what happens—this old man will cooperate with you."
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