When Konan's consciousness returned once more...
Hyuga Sho's attack was also nearing its end.
"Water Release!"
A booming sound like a cannon blast marked the final conclusion of the Water Release Ninjutsu among the five elemental transformations.
"!!"
Before Konan could react, the Water Release sent her flying.
However... there was one thing worth mentioning.
Because Konan was leaning against the wall,
she was merely jolted violently before being firmly pinned against it, stopping her backward momentum.
The Water Release struck Konan and crushed her so thoroughly that she could not move at all.
Because she was submerged, Konan was at a loss.
Drowning! Suffocation!
...The weakness of primates!
"Ugh~!"
Gurgle, gurgle...!
Bubbles churned.
Very soon,
Konan's abdomen swelled rapidly as she drowned, growing as large as a watermelon.
Splash!
Finally...
The water flow dispersed, and the Water Release ended.
Konan slid down from her standing position against the wall and collapsed limply onto the floor.
Because she had been struck by the powerful Water Release, Konan's entire body ached horribly, and she even began twitching instinctively.
"A wise choice."
Only then
did Hyuga Sho slowly speak.
He was referring to... the matter Konan had agreed to.
Relying on herself, she had no way of rescuing Nagato.
The only person she could trade with right now... was him!
"Mm..."
With her head tilted and her back against the wall, a trace of vitality reluctantly returned to Konan's eyes.
The White Devil's terrifying strength had exceeded her imagination.
Hyuga Sho had displayed his power for the sake of intimidating Konan.
He wanted her to understand how terrifying he was.
"You're too weak."
Hyuga Sho stared coldly at Konan, the contempt in his voice completely undisguised.
Without preparing Six Hundred Billion Explosive Tags, Konan's strength was nowhere near enough to stand against