Only a few lightning-fast breaths passed between Sen's first move and the end of the battle!
His effortless composure, the terrifying lightning spear that pierced the battlefield in an instant, and his ghostlike, unpredictable finishing blow completely overturned their understanding of combat.
The Scarred Jonin who had led the provocations earlier was especially shaken. His face was as white as paper, and his legs trembled uncontrollably.
As he stared at Sen's back, not a trace of hostility or distrust remained in his eyes. All that was left was the most primal, purest fear.
He finally understood what kind of monster he had been clamoring to challenge.
Sen ignored the shock of those around him. His Sharingan's dojutsu power had already fully invaded White Zetsu's mangled remains.
Under the powerful illusion technique, the Fusion Form's will collapsed instantly.
"Speak." Sen's voice was icy, devoid of emotion.
A twisted face in White Zetsu's remains stirred with difficulty, producing a broken, incoherent voice. "The... mission... was... to replace... everyone... everyone at this outpost... with White Zetsu... find a chance..."
"Gather intelligence... disguise ourselves as Uchiha clansmen... at... at a crucial moment... ambush them or... poison them..."
Those words were like a bucket of ice water poured over every ninja present!
A chill shot from the soles of their feet straight to the tops of their heads!
They instinctively tightened their grips on their weapons and looked fearfully at their companions, cold sweat instantly soaking their backs.
Had Sen not arrived in time, they might have had their hearts pierced from behind by the people they trusted most, either in their sleep or while fighting shoulder to shoulder, before these monsters silently took their places!
Just then, a sensory ninja's expression changed drastically. He whipped his head toward several distant watchtowers and shouted in