The three quickly retreated into the distance.
While running away, Naruto didn't forget to use his chakra.
This urgent information was transmitted to other possible Konoha Ninja in the vicinity via a special chakra fluctuation.
However, at this point, evacuation had become extremely difficult.
Deidara's self-destruction, amplified by Nagato's life force and chakra, was like a flood bursting its banks, unstoppable.
With a hissing sound, the air seemed to be ignited, twisting and deforming.
The surrounding space rippled, as if it would be torn apart by this force at any moment.
The immense pressure was overwhelming, slowing Naruto and Sasuke's movements; every step they took felt like they were carrying a thousand pounds of weight.
Sakura was also visibly panicked, but she stayed close behind Naruto and Sasuke, trying her best to remain calm.
"Damn it, this force is too powerful! We must leave as soon as possible!"
Naruto shouted as he struggled forward.
Sasuke frowned deeply, channeling his chakra with all his might to resist the immense pressure.
Despite their desperate struggle to escape, the threat of explosion lingered, threatening to engulf them at any moment.
The surrounding environment became increasingly harsh, with howling winds sweeping in, carrying sand and gravel that lashed at the body like hidden weapons, causing excruciating pain.
" Naruto, this won't do. If the explosion happens, the area within fifty miles will probably be razed to the ground. We need to speed things up!"
Sasuke shouted, and at the same time, Susanoo reappeared, its huge figure barely stabilizing itself in the storm, trying to open a relatively safe passage for the three of them.
Naruto nodded, Nine-Tails Chakra surged forth, forming a protective barrier against the sand and gravel attack.
He then grabbed Sakura and, with the Sasuke Susanoo, charged forward with all his might.
At this moment, the other ninjas who had received Naruto's warning also panicked.
Some darted swiftly through the forest, while others attempted to relocate quickly using ninjutsu.
But panic spread like wildfire, making their actions somewhat chaotic and disorderly.
A Konoha Chunin was running when a powerful gust of wind swept towards him, sending him flying and crashing heavily into a tree, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Another ninja used ninjutsu to try and block the storm, but unexpectedly, sharp rocks hidden in the storm instantly shattered the ninjutsu.
He couldn't dodge in time and was cut in several places by the rocks, bleeding profusely.
Back to Naruto's side.
They were still a long way from a safe distance, and Deidara's body was already nearing its limit of expansion.
The light from the self-destruction grew ever brighter, like a giant bomb about to explode, and the countdown to death toll tolled in everyone's heart.
The Nine-Tails inside Naruto roared anxiously.
"Kid, if you don't run now, it'll be too late! I don't want to die with you, even if I can be resurrected!"
Naruto gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, and channeled even more chakra into his legs.
The ground beneath their feet was pounded into deep pits, and their speed suddenly increased.
Sasuke controlled Susanoo, wielding a massive weapon to cut through the boulders and thick branches blocking his path, clearing the way for Naruto.
Sakura was also standing nearby, suppressing her inner fear.
He concentrated chakra in his palms, providing temporary healing and a power boost to the two injured individuals.
"Trying to run away? Naive child!"
boom--
With a deafening roar, the earth shook violently, and a terrifying burst of light shot into the sky, illuminating the entire heavens.
The original valley was razed to the ground, the forest turned to ashes, and a huge mushroom cloud slowly rose and lingered for a long time.
At the very moment of that earth-shattering explosion.
Sakura resolutely turned away to give Naruto and Sasuke a final chance at survival.
He released all of his chakra without reservation, attempting to build the strongest defensive barrier to block the destructive power that surged in like a tsunami.
The enormous impact struck instantly.
boom--
Sakura's body was thrown out mercilessly like a fallen leaf, crashing heavily to the ground.
Blood gushed from her mouth, ears, and eyes.
Her once beautiful body was now broken and ravaged, and the radiance of life in her eyes quickly faded.
Ultimately, it was forever frozen in time on this ravaged land.
Naruto witnessed this scene, his eyes wide with rage, " Sakura— "
The cries of grief pierced the sky, only to be mercilessly drowned out by the roar of the explosion.
The aftershocks of the explosion, like the tentacles of a demon, still clung to them, seizing every opportunity to drag them into the abyss of death.
Sasuke's eyes were also bloodshot, anger and sorrow burning within him, and the light of his Susanoo flickered erratically due to the intense fluctuations in his emotions.
But at this critical moment of life and death, he suppressed the excruciating pain in his heart and did his Susanoo.
It used its already battered and enormous body to protect Naruto, blocking wave after wave of attacks.
The force of the explosion nearly displaced Naruto's internal organs, and mouthfuls of blood gushed uncontrollably from his mouth.
His skin was burned in many places, his clothes were tattered, revealing shocking wounds, and blood was flowing freely, staining the scorched earth beneath his feet.
At this moment, his legs were trembling, and he could barely support his body to stand.
But his strong will to survive made him grit his teeth and, with Sasuke's cover, struggle to hold on.
However, Sasuke wasn't much better off.
Maintaining Susanoo consumed a large amount of his chakra, leaving his body exhausted, and he was also severely injured in the explosion.
Unfortunately, misfortunes never come singly.
In Setsuna, Sasuke was struck in the back by a flying boulder, his shoulder blade fractured, and he was in excruciating pain.
His left arm was also severely burned by the flames of the explosion; the skin was charred black and emitted a pungent odor.
But he never gave up, holding the last line of defense with unwavering perseverance, supporting Naruto in this desperate situation.
The candle of life flickers in the storm, and could be extinguished at any moment.
In the temporary camp set up by Konoha in the Land of Lightning.
Kakashi was discussing the next strategic move with a group of ninjas.
Suddenly, Kakashi felt a jolt in his heart, and an inexplicable unease welled up inside him.
He suddenly stood up, gazing into the distance as if sensing something.
Just then, a ninja rushed into the tent, his face pale, and reported.
"Lord Kakashi, I just received an urgent message from Naruto."
"They encountered a powerful enemy; it seems some terrifying explosion is about to occur, potentially affecting an area fifty miles away!"
Kakashi's expression changed drastically instantly, and he gave the order loudly without hesitation.
"All personnel, listen up! Immediately organize an evacuation and move to a safe area! Quickly!"
After saying that, he rushed out of the tent and sped off in the direction where Naruto were, silently praying that they would be safe and sound.
Along the way, Kakashi saw the other ninjas fleeing in panic.
Some were seriously injured, while others looked terrified.
The wind howled in their ears, and flying sand and stones constantly pelted them!
Half an hour later.
When Kakashi arrived not far from the epicenter of the explosion, the sight before him made him gasp in horror.
The once lush and verdant valley has been reduced to ruins, with raging fires and thick smoke billowing into the clouds.
A massive mushroom cloud slowly spread across the sky, engulfing everything in its path.
" Naruto!"
" Sasuke!"
" Sakura!"
"..."