Shinnō's expression stiffened.
The other man had actually told him to get lost with such contempt. It was a tremendous insult—after all, he had opened the Seventh Gate, the Gate of Wonder.
His strength and speed were close to the limits of human potential.
In this state, he felt that he could even take on one of the Five Kage!
So, after a brief moment of surprise, he said coldly, "Since we're in the same organization, I'll let you off with just a lesson today. I'll teach you to watch your tone when speaking to a comrade!"
"Tch!"
The Akatsuki Organization member in the hooded Red Cloud outfit spat dismissively.
"You bastard!"
Shinnō was thoroughly enraged!
Whoosh!
He said no more and lunged straight at the Akatsuki Organization member.
In the dim glow of the evening twilight, he was so fast that his figure left a long afterimage.
A sharp whistle accompanied him!
It was only an ordinary attack, yet it sent shock waves rippling through the air like a cannonball!
"What!?"
Neji, Kiba, and the others who had been knocked down were all so shocked by the sight that they held their breath.
They were still young, and couldn't begin to imagine that anyone could wield Taijutsu to such an incredible degree!
Boom!
Just then, Shinnō's blow, carrying a wave of air with it, struck the Akatsuki Organization member head-on, unleashing a deafening roar.
Neji, Kimimaro, Kiba, and Shino, who had been knocked down, as well as Shinji, Haku, and Karin's Shadow Clone, who had retreated far to the side, all covered their ears in unison, their faces contorted in pain!
The shock wave alone made their blood surge and left them dizzy, with their ears ringing!
A moment later, the dust stirred up across the battlefield gradually settled.