Toneri heard Sasuke take the initiative to speak to him.
He turned his head.
A gentle smile remained on his fair, delicate face.
Though he did not show it very clearly, he enjoyed spending time with Sasuke and Naruto.
"It wouldn't hurt to take a look."
"Besides, we don't have anywhere else more suitable to go."
"Maybe we'll make some new friends there."
That was not what Toneri truly thought.
To him, two friends were enough, but he knew Naruto loved lively places.
Suddenly.
Nagato, Yahiko, Konan, and the three Hyuga ninja who had remained vigilant all came to a stop as though they had sensed something.
They sharply raised their heads and looked toward the southwest of Duel City.
Yahiko's relaxed expression vanished. His brows furrowed slightly as he said in a low voice, "What powerful Chakra."
But he could not judge the other party's exact strength.
A sharp gleam flashed through Nagato's eyes. He nodded in agreement before offering a further explanation.
"It's mixed with three attributes as well—wind, fire, and lightning."
"And it all belongs to one person. It should be a composite ninjutsu."
"That level of strength has reached the standard of an elite Jonin."
Though he had not seen the situation firsthand, he had already guessed most of it.
As soon as he said that.
Konan, Yahiko, and the three Hyuga ninja all showed grave expressions.
They knew very well that under Sea Ninja Village's current ranking system, an elite Jonin was equivalent to the former Shinobi World's Kage-level existence.
Surprise appeared on Konan's cold, beautiful face.
"There are actually such powerful ninja still roaming outside?"
"I thought ninja of that caliber would have joined Sea Ninja Village long ago."
"The world is vast and full of wonders. Besides, this is Sea Star. Perhaps they're