"I've been tracking the Uzumaki Clan's bloodline." Sora took off his glasses, revealing icy blue eyes that had already been mechanically modified. "The Time-Space Key can only be activated by royal blood. And you just happened to bring it right to me."
Sasuke tightened his grip on the Kusanagi Sword, his Rinnegan fixed firmly on Sora. "I see. You've been using us from the very beginning."
"To be precise, we've been using each other." Sora took a step forward as blue sparks began to flicker across his body. "You helped me find the Dragon Vein's core, and I'll make sure Yuki-onna receives perfect treatment. Just hand over the Time-Space Key, and everyone can get what they want."
Naruto gripped the talisman in his hand, feeling the immense energy within it. "No way! If that thing falls into your hands, the entire Shinobi World will be doomed!"
"The Shinobi World?" Sora sneered. "A world that's about to be destroyed by the Ōtsutsuki Clan—what's there to save? Better to evolve on our own than sit around waiting to die!"
He raised his right hand. Its palm suddenly split open, revealing a deep, cannon-like energy port.
"Inhibiting Wave Cannon!"
A transparent wave of energy shot toward Naruto. As it passed, the Chakra in the air was forcibly broken down. Naruto hurriedly dodged, but the wave grazed his shoulder. The Chakra there vanished instantly, and even the Nine-Tails' power was temporarily suppressed.
"What the hell is this?" Naruto stared in shock at his right arm, unable to gather Chakra.
"The Shadow Organization's latest technology, a Chakra-suppression device designed specifically to counter ninja." Sora smiled smugly. "Against a weapon like this, your so-called ninjutsu is meaningless."
Sasuke used Heavenly Hand Power to launch a surprise attack, but Sora's reaction speed was astonishing. His body suddenly