"The moon... exploded..."
Everyone in the ninja world stared dumbfounded at the moon as it burst apart in a dazzling display like fireworks, their mouths hanging open, their faces full of disbelief.
Worse still, some of the lunar fragments were drawn by the ninja world's gravity and fell toward it like meteors.
At the Federation Building, Kabuto Yakushi watched the scene, adjusted his glasses, and broke out in a fine sheen of sweat. "Lord Kei's handiwork is truly astonishing."
If there was anyone in the ninja world whose battle could shatter the moon, it had to be Hyuga Kei.
"What did you say?" a Federation ninja beside Kabuto Yakushi asked in confusion.
"Nothing," Kabuto Yakushi ordered. "Immediately notify the governments of every state. Prepare defensive measures, guide civilians to shelters, and deploy the chakra cannons to intercept the meteors."
"Yes!"
"Kabuto, let me handle it. It's a good chance to test my new power." Sasuke had appeared behind Kabuto at some point.
After a brief moment of thought, Kabuto nodded. "Be careful to hide your identity."
"Understood." Sasuke smiled confidently. His new power made him feel that he could shatter every meteor.
Yet Kabuto Yakushi still had people prepare the chakra cannons. On one hand, the Sound Village was the Federation's capital and could not be allowed to fall.
On the other hand, Hyuga Kei had once said that Sasuke was extremely confident and had no accurate understanding of his own strength.
The other nations and ninja villages also reacted swiftly, organizing their people to take shelter.
Tsunade of Konoha made a prompt decision. "Quickly guide the civilians into the shelters. Organize the ninja to deal with the meteors."
She herself went to Hokage Rock, preparing to face the meteors head-on.
Ōnoki of Iwagakure flew into the sky to meet