"You Uchiha brat, put Roshi down, and I'll allow you to retreat," Ōnoki lowered himself slightly, his voice carrying over.
Kagami Uchiha's lips curled upwards, and he tightened his grip on Roshi.
"Ōnoki, your Dust Release is renowned throughout the world. The moment I let go of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, you'll definitely blast me with it."
"Don't talk about a Kage's credibility. I don't believe in that stuff."
Ōnoki frowned. "Brat, didn't Sarutobi Hiruzen teach you any manners?"
"Even Stone Hidden Ninja use honorifics when addressing the Hokage."
Kagami Uchiha remained unmoved. "Names exist to be called. Honorifics are meaningless."
"If kneeling and begging for mercy could make you give up the Four-Tails and let us leave, I'd kneel for you right now."
"Heh." Ōnoki let out a cold laugh.
"Your First Hokage was the one who knelt and begged us to take the tailed beast back then."
As soon as this was said, the expressions of the Konoha shinobi turned grim.
Kagami Uchiha grinned brightly. "Is that so? Then how long did you and the Second Tsuchikage kneel when Uchiha Madara beat you to a pulp?"
Ōnoki's eyes narrowed into dangerous slits, and the oppressive aura grew heavier.
"Losing to Uchiha Madara is no disgrace. The reasons are no longer important."
"It's just that, brat..."
Ōnoki thrust his hands forward, and a pure white cube gradually formed in his palms.
"Roshi will have you, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, as his escort. Stone Hidden won't be at a total loss."
"Ōnoki, get something straight."
Among those present, only Kagami Uchiha showed no respect towards Ōnoki, which was the basic standard for diplomacy.
Negotiations could only continue if both sides were on equal footing.
"If you dare to unleash Dust Release, I'll have Minato use the Flying Thunder God Technique to bring me and the Four-Tails back to Konoha!"
"A mere Four-Tails doesn't have the qualification to perish with me!"
Minato glanced silently at Kagami Uchiha, then walked over and placed a hand on his shoulder, his actions speaking louder than words.
He couldn't abandon his comrades, but he couldn't show it at this moment.
Ōnoki maintained the hand seal for Dust Release, but didn't unleash it.
Dust Release was indeed powerful, arguably the strongest offensive ninjutsu in the ninja world... but it had to hit its target.
How could he not know about the Flying Thunder God Technique? He had clashed with Senju Tobirama several times and couldn't even touch him.
"Brat, state your objective."
At this moment, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki and others also arrived, eyeing them menacingly, awaiting Ōnoki's command.
"Swear before these Stone Hidden Ninja that you won't invade the Land of Fire's border for half a year, and I'll return the Four-Tails to you. Quite a bargain, wouldn't you say?"
Ōnoki was angered to the point of laughter.
"You've got it wrong. Roshi is your hostage, yes, but what you should be asking for is for all of you to leave here alive!"
"Do you really think I wouldn't dare use Dust Release! How many people can the Flying Thunder God Technique take away?"
"I haven't got it wrong."
Kagami Uchiha spoke unhurriedly, "We have never crossed the border. We are merely guarding the Land of Fire's border here."
"Don't hide behind grand pronouncements, Ōnoki. Your purpose in coming here is nothing more than to test Konoha and wait for an opportunity to invade."
"Therefore..."
Kagami Uchiha clenched one fist and declared loudly:
"My comrades can die. They will not die because of my decisions, but to protect the Land of Fire, to protect Konoha, and die by your hands, an invader!"
All the Leaf Ninja were shaken to their core, their Will of Fire burning fiercely.
Even Fugaku's blood boiled with passion.
"That's right! You detestable invaders! Even if we die! I will never let you set foot in the Land of Fire!"
"Yeah! What's death! A mere Tsuchikage! Do you think we Leaf Ninja are afraid of you!"
"It's just death! Lord Jing will surely avenge us!" Xuanhuo roared, "Ōnoki, you will bear the wrath of the Uchiha Clan!"
That's what I said, and I do indeed want to invade the Land of Fire...
But...
This looks like the Land of Grass...
Doing this, have you considered the feelings of the Grass Ninja?
Ōnoki suppressed his anger.
"Sharp-tongued brat..."
"Dust Release - Primal World Severance Technique!"
A massive white beam of light, with the aura of destroying everything, descended with a roar!
Ōnoki would not be held back by Roshi, nor would he be fooled by the actions of Kagami Uchiha and Minato.
This old man doesn't believe that a youth who can use the Flying Thunder God Technique can teleport the Four-Tails Jinchuriki and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!
Die, all of you!
Under Dust Release, all beings are equal.
Apart from the same Kekkei Tōta, no one has ever been able to withstand Dust Release head-on!
Not even Uchiha Madara!
"Brat! You're far from threatening me!"
Under the terrifying pressure of Dust Release, no one could even muster the thought of resisting.
Minato was about to use the Flying Thunder God Technique, to save as many as he could, but Kagami Uchiha shook him off.
Throwing Roshi to the ground, Kagami Uchiha smiled.
In this suffocating moment, it inexplicably felt strange and terrifying.
Tailed Beast Chakra surged out, burning his skin.
From Tailed Beast Cloak mode to partial Tailed Beast Transformation, few human features remained.
Four giant tails thrashed behind him, the terrifying impact pushing Minato and the others back.
It hurts so much, the erosion of Tailed Beast Chakra is indeed severe.
It's so scorching, as if it's about to burn all the air away!
However...
This feeling of immense, overflowing power also intoxicated Kagami Uchiha.
All desires in the world are nothing more than a craving for power!
As long as one possesses power, anything can be obtained!
He clenched his fist tightly, black and red lightning dancing wildly, pulverizing the splashing gravel into dust.
"Those who have experienced Black Flash and those who haven't are worlds apart in their understanding of the energy core."
Sukuna watched from within his seal, arms crossed, a chilling smile on his face.
"Your Black Flash is completely different from those in the Curse World. Can this body of yours withstand such violent power?"
"Don't worry, if you die..."
"I'll avenge you."
"I'll kill every single ninja in this world!!"
"Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!"
Outside.
Kagami Uchiha was not disturbed in the slightest.
Focusing on one point.
Reaching the pinnacle!
"Black Flash!!"
A black and red lightning dragon erupted from the ground, directly confronting the indestructible beam of Dust Release!
A colossal roar, almost shattering everyone's eardrums.
The earth cracked, space distorted.
The exploding lightning stirred up a hurricane, tearing everything apart!!
"Brat!! Die!!!"
Ōnoki roared, continuously pouring in Chakra.
As the energy continued to climb, the light grew more intense, illuminating the entire battlefield.
In an instant, a shockwave spread outwards, the earth trembled, and the winds and clouds changed color.
Brilliant light and violent power intertwined, as if tearing the world apart!!
"A relic of the old era, don't come out and embarrass yourself!!"
ROAR!!!
Black Lightning shattered space, climbing layer by layer!
Crack--
Ōnoki, who had exerted too much force, heard a crisp snap from his waist and immediately felt something was wrong.
This is bad!!
In this single moment of faltering strength, Black-Red Thunder completely gained the upper hand, crushing the light pillar with overwhelming force!
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