S-Rank Missing-nin

As he watched the members of the Anbu Sealing Squad surround Susanoo and unleash sealing barriers, Nara Shikaku wore a confident expression as if everything were under control, but deep down, he had no idea what would happen.

Guy's terrifying strike just now had truly stunned him, while also making him worry about Houka's condition.

If he slipped up and got captured, that would be awkward.

But at this moment, he could not go easy on him, much less stop them.

One sealing barrier after another descended over Susanoo's head like an all-encompassing net, binding him tightly. But just then, Susanoo suddenly raised the Bronze Hammer and smashed it down, sending dust and clods of earth flying everywhere.

The Sealing Squad ninjas reacted as if facing a great enemy and quickly retreated, but there was no further movement from that side.

As the dust gradually settled, where was the Demon God statue?

"Not good, he got away!"

Nara Shikaku shouted grimly, though he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Chase him!"

Hatake Sakumo immediately led the Anbu ninjas in pursuit.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's body swayed, and he nearly lost his footing.

"Lord Hokage, are you all right?"

"Where are the Medical Unit personnel?!"

"I'm fine, just a little exhausted." Hiruzen Sarutobi waved a hand and ordered, "Inoichi, go count the casualties. Shikaku... immediately issue a wanted notice for Houka as an S-rank Missing-nin."

Akimichi Choza and the others exchanged glances.

"Lord Hokage, this..."

They wanted to stop him, but Houka's actions today left them with no grounds for objection.

"...Understood." Nara Shikaku nodded with a grim expression.

"Move! Let me through!!"

Sasuke struggled with all his might, trying to push away the Anbu ninja blocking his path and holding him with one hand.

But he had not even graduated from