Chapter 499
The entire Konoha was stirring with renewed urges.
Some Konoha residents who had been observing the situation have now made up their minds.
They began their escape from Konoha.
Soon, people began to appear at the entrance to Konoha.
They carried their luggage and quickly took a detour.
This intermittent scene continued for half a day.
The Akito stood still, quietly waiting for time to pass.
There are 36 hours left until Konoha is destroyed.
An ordinary-looking man appeared on the scene.
He glanced at Akito and declared loudly, "I am Konoha Jonin, Konoha Kōtō."
Clearly, in the half-day following Gekko Hayate's death, the Konoha High Command had made new arrangements.
Gekko Hayate's death spurred many Konoha Ninja.
At this point, someone with sufficient authority is needed to guide and release everyone's emotions.
And Mokume Kōdō would be a very suitable candidate.
Because he was a senior figure among the legendary Sannin.
Now over 57 years old, his health is starting to decline.
He was a man who went from his most glorious moment to his desolation.
In other words.
Even if he were to die today, he would die at the most heroic age.
Dying on the battlefield is always the best fate for an older ninja.
At this moment, Mokumo Kōdō appears to be an ordinary Konoha Ninja.
Despite his ordinary appearance, he exuded an astonishing aura.
It was a kind of fanatical fervor that disregarded life and death.
"Are you in such a hurry to die?"
The Akito glanced at him.
The countdown on the TV clearly showed that there were less than 36 hours left.
"It wasn't a death in vain."
Mokumu Kōdō shook his head.
"Wherever leaves dance in the air, fire will burn. The fire's shadow will illuminate the village and cause new leaves to sprout. When one wants to protect those they cherish... that's when a ninja's true power is revealed!"
Kōdō delivered the Third Hokage's teachings.
This is also the true essence of the Will of Fire, known to many Konoha Ninja.
In this context, it symbolizes that you can kill me, but the ninjas of Konoha will keep coming one after another, endlessly!
Because of Kōdō Mokume's speech.
The eyes of the Konoha Ninja watching on television, and those civilians who refused to leave, couldn't help but well up with tears.
The flame of their determination to fight Emperor Amegakure to the death, their resolve to die a heroic death, burned fiercely in their hearts.
That makes some sense.
The Akito nodded.
"However... your Konoha only has less than 36 hours to live. When that time comes, I will destroy your entire Konoha!"
If Konoha is gone.
The legacy of the Will of Fire you mentioned has been severed.
The idea of one after another sacrificing themselves is useless.
You're welcome; you're the last generation.
Upon hearing this, Mokume Kōdō sneered, "Emperor of Amegakure, I admit your strength is enough to earn you the title of the second God of Shinobi, but our Konoha is not without skilled shinobi and hope. When you attempted to destroy Konoha single-handedly, your defeat was inevitable!"
"You've got quite the nerve. Gekko Hayate couldn't last a single move against me, and neither can you."
Akito said calmly, his eyes filled with disdain for the wooden sword.
The next moment.
Kime Kōdō draws his sword.
Buzz!!
Chakra Flow and ignited on the katana.
The faint blue light appeared ordinary, but it was actually a terrifying Chakra Flow that surpassed A-rank difficulty and reached S-rank.
To be cut by such a knife.
Ordinary katanas and Kunai can be sliced apart in an instant, like a blank sheet of paper.
"Drink!"
As Mumu Kōdō leaped up, he slashed.
He unleashed the pinnacle of his skill with a single strike, unleashing astonishing brilliance.
This strike already hinted at the style of White Fang of the Leaf.
As a contemporary of White Fang of the Leaf, it's clear that Mokume's swordsmanship is exceptional.
However, this astonishing strike was stopped silently.
The Akito raised his index finger and placed it against the front of the blade.
The people watching on television were immediately shocked by what they saw.
Unharmed...
Not even the slightest trace was left.
[80] The physical body, enhanced by power, has become incredibly strong.
It can be said that...
The Akito stood still.
99% of ninjas in the ninja world cannot break through its defenses.
When Mokume Kōdō saw his strongest attack blocked by his opponent's thumb...
A moment of surprise and realization struck me... and I realized my mistake.
Hearing something is one thing.
Seeing with your own eyes is one thing.
Experiencing it firsthand is another matter entirely!
After experiencing the emperor's blatant violence firsthand.
The fear that had been suppressed by passion resurfaced.
My heartbeat, my breathing... everything started to become chaotic.
"It's my turn."
The Akito spoke slowly.
Immediately afterwards, on the television screen, Kōdō's head shot into the air, exploding into a spray of blood.
Blood gushed into the air like a fountain, and the corpse collapsed to the ground.
Because of the television frame rate.
It's impossible to record the movements of the Akito Dynasty figures.
With an attack speed of 8 times the speed of sound, almost no one can see it clearly.
Most people didn't even realize that Akito had made a move; Mokumu Kōdō's head was chopped off by Akito's hand strike.
The death of Mumu Gongdao.
This once again plunged the entire room into silence.
Regardless of whether Konoha responds or not.
The countdown to destruction continues its relentless march forward...
420. Despair, bit by bit
"Too fast... I could only catch a fleeting glimpse of His Majesty's attack."
Hanzō sighed.
The others nodded in agreement upon hearing his statement.
Even Demigod say they can only see a blurry image for a fleeting moment.
Others wouldn't even be able to notice.
--Aside from Hizashi, who has the Byakugan, and Neji, who has a sharp mind.
"His Majesty's attack speed has exceeded eight times the speed of sound. This power is beyond words."
Hizashi Hyuga's precise positioning made everyone realize the true level of Akito's power at that moment.
"That's about right."
The Akito glanced at the time.
He gestured for everyone to wait where they were.
Then, with a light leap, he jumped into the air.
The Ming Akito, openly floating in the air, quickly became the focus of everyone's attention.
The residents and ninjas of Konoha immediately began pointing and whispering about the Akito in the sky.
"I am the Amegakure Emperor, Amakawa Akito."
As Akito spoke, his voice resounded throughout the entire surface of Konoha.
"Konoha has 35 hours left, and I will completely destroy it. From the Hokage Rock to the Hokage Building, all the streets, houses, and even the city walls, I will destroy them all!"
A massive wave of sound rolled in.
They surged in all directions.
Every Konoha resident could clearly hear what Akito was saying.
"Perhaps some people still harbor illusions. That's fine. You're welcome to challenge me anytime. I won't launch a village-annihilation attack before the 35-hour countdown ends..."
After Akito finished speaking, the entire Konoha erupted in excitement...
"Hateful!"
Tsunade stood in front of the window of the Hokage Building conference room, looking at the figure in the sky with resentment.
This open declaration eliminated any possibility of Konoha manipulating public opinion.
Now, anyone can directly receive Amakawa Akito's message.
All the higher-ups watched helplessly as Akito spoke freely, unable to stop him at all.
Their faces were ashen and filled with resentment, but they could only wait for the countdown to end, hoping to give Naruto more time to train.
The deaths of Gekko Hayate and Mokumo Kōdō had already accumulated a great deal of hatred.
Before the next combatant is sent.