In the Shinobi World, the Weak Were the Greatest Original Sin!
As soon as Hagoromo stepped out of the room, she saw Elder Ibu flying in the sky.
Although it flies by relying on smoke, but--
Are flying ninjas really that worthless now?
However, now is not the time to think about that. Hagoromo slightly bent her knees and then charged towards Elder Ibu's location.
Boom--
The entire house collapsed with a tremendous sound, causing Elder Ibu had originally intended to kill Muta, to look over involuntarily.
That is--
The position of clan leader!
Before they could react, a figure appeared directly in front of Elder Ibu.
Hagoromo clenched his right fist, gathering Chakra in his hand.
As a massive amount of Chakra condensed, a Chakra flame burst forth from Hagoromo's fist as if it were a tangible substance.
Hagoromo glanced at the Chakra flames on her fist and thought to herself, "So that's how it is."
He then punched Elder Ibu directly in the chest.
Thump--
A Chakra shockwave, almost tangible, erupted out, and Elder Ibu's figure flew away like a tattered rag.
Even Muta, trapped in the smoke cage by Elder Ibu, witnessed this scene from below.
The Kakuzu twitched involuntarily.
Because he had just witnessed Elder Ibu's chest collapse the moment he was hit.
Rumble--
The moment he landed, Elder Ibu crashed into the building, then tumbled rapidly like a cannonball.
After a long while, until the noise stopped, the entire canyon also became quiet.
Hagoromo lightly touched the ground with her toes and shook off the bloodstains on her right hand.
"Phew, I'm saved--"
Muta also let out a deep breath; he hadn't dared to breathe at all while inside the smoke cage.
I'm worried that the smoke might contain toxins.
"Is it still possible?" Hagoromo asked, looking at Muta.
"Yes, Lord Hagoromo!" Muta nodded hurriedly, this was an opportunity he couldn't have missed to earn military merits.
Hagoromo nodded and then joined the battle.
The Ibu Clan, already being hunted down, now began to retreat like stray dogs.
Looking around, there wasn't a single member of their tribe in sight.
This inevitably stirred a sense of despair in the hearts of the scattered Yibu people.
The Ibu Clan was wiped out!
With this idea emerging, the Ibu people, who had been putting up a stubborn resistance, began to flee towards the exit.
Hagoromo, who had been waiting there, slowly rose as she watched the Ibu tribesmen who had been the first to escape.
The man, who had thought he could escape, gaped in astonishment upon seeing Hagoromo.
His face was filled with despair as he shouted at Hagoromo:
"Why--"
Why can't you let us go!
Looking at the Eevee tribesmen who were on the verge of collapse, Hagoromo remained calm.
He formed a hand seal with one hand, then exhaled Wind Release.
"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"
In the Shinobi World, there is no such theory as "no one is innocent."
If it were Konoha that was attacked today, they would fight back with all their might, instead of asking these questions here.
What is the greatest original sin?
That weakness is the greatest original sin!
Besides, the Ibu Clan's past is anything but clean!
Do they really think that relying on this canyon, not engaging in production, and having the entire tribe as soldiers is a sign of capability?
Resources, necessities—what of them did the Ibu Clan obtain without plundering?
Hagoromo doesn't have any so-called saintly heart, after all, she hasn't become strong enough yet.
He lived in the same constant fear and anxiety, while the Ibu Clan only experienced this feeling today, after their extermination.
It's better to reserve empathy and compassion for those you care about.
--
The night wind howled.
Hagoromo looked at the canyon in the distance, where flames were raging. The explosives that the Ibu Clan had prepared for war over the years were being ignited at this moment.
"That's good, at least there was a grand farewell ceremony."
They turned to look at the Konoha Ninja had already treated their wounds and were replenishing their energy.
In this battle, two of the twenty ninjas brought by Hagoromo were killed. Both were Chunin who died from injuries caused by Elder Ibu's smoke and the poison taking effect before they could receive treatment.
Fortunately, everyone present was a veteran, so their emotions didn't fluctuate much.
War is inherently accompanied by death, and we are prepared for it before we go out.
"Lord Hagoromo, the body has been properly prepared for burial."
"I just sent a message to Choza as well."
Hagoromo nodded. For now, she could only rest where she was, and at the very least, she needed to find out where Choza was.
Only then can we get there and meet up.
Hopefully, Choza has already located the Sea Serpent Group.
Otherwise, the remaining time--
It was too late to complete the task Kakashi had assigned.
When the time comes, regardless of whether they succeed or not, they will have to head to rejoin Kakashi's main force.
Thinking of this, Hagoromo went alone to a tree, closed her eyes, and took a short rest.
He hadn't slept for two whole days. Although he wasn't tired, he still needed to rest.
--
After an unknown amount of time, a series of hurried footsteps approached, Hagoromo immediately opened her eyes.
Muta quickly knelt down in front of Hagoromo and said to him:
"Lord Hagoromo, we just received news that Lord Choza has located the Sea Serpent Gang's position."
What time is it now?
Hagoromo Yi asked.
"You've only rested for less than half an hour, and Lord Choza also said to wait until you've rested before we meet up."
Hagoromo stood up, shook her head, and said, "No, the mission takes priority."
Is everything ready?
Hagoromo turned around and asked the group of people who were looking at him.
"Ready!"
Upon hearing the question, everyone stood up straight and responded loudly.
Hagoromo smiled and said softly, "Alright, I'll treat everyone to drinks when we get back."
Everyone laughed when they saw the Hagoromo in front of them. To be invited to a banquet by the closed-door disciple of Hiruzen master.
From now on, he'll be someone people look up to in the village.
"Let's go, let's set off!"
"Yes!"
Hagoromo turned around, took a step towards the location she had just learned, and rushed out.
Swoosh--
The dozen or so ninjas behind her followed in Hagoromo's footsteps, heading towards where Choza was.
--
Splash--
The waves crashed onto the shore, and Choza, who was resting in the dense forest behind the beach, let out a deep breath.
Even with the information provided by Shikaku, they were determined to find out the location of the Sea Serpent Group.
Choza also went through a lot of trouble to find it.
"These guys are really cunning—"
As Choza spoke, he looked towards the surging sea. Who would have thought that the Sea Serpent Group would be hiding in such a place?
Keep in mind that even Konoha's Anbu have passed through here several times.
But they didn't even see a shadow of them.
If Choza hadn't found it strange, he might not have been able to find it before the time ran out.
Night.
On the distant sea, the seawater suddenly spread outwards, and a submarine that looked like it was made of steel slowly rose to the surface.
On the hard shell, an opening slowly opened.
A man wearing a protective mask slowly emerged from the cave entrance, looking at the deserted sea.