The White Snake Sage looked relaxed.
She waited to follow the five Kage-level powerhouses and steamroll the Research Institute.
The next second—
"Intruders detected."
The Research Institute's broadcast echoed:
"Danger level assessment... moderate."
"Activating the automated defense system. All researchers, evacuate the central plaza immediately."
The Research Institute's walls sprang open, revealing compact chakra laser guns. Crimson infrared beams settled on the chests and brows of the five Kage-level powerhouses.
"Within three seconds, kneel down and surrender. Otherwise—"
Before the warning from the broadcast had finished, Sarutobi Hiruzen, under the White Snake Sage's control, made the first move.
His hands flew through seals, and he raised a hand to unleash a combined ninjutsu:
"Lightning Water Dragon Bullet!"
A water dragon wrapped in lightning roared as it crashed toward the Research Institute's gates.
Boom!
A massive steel plate rose from the ground. The lightning dragon slammed into it, leaving only a crack without shattering it.
Sarutobi Hiruzen raised an eyebrow slightly.
Though he was being controlled, Sarutobi Hiruzen's professionalism remained intact.
He had thrown out a combined ninjutsu, yet it had failed to pierce even a single steel plate...
He noticed the flesh constantly regenerating in the center of the crack.
This was a defensive barrier made from Hidan's flesh reinforced with Steel Release.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Steel plates two meters wide and five meters tall rose from the ground one after another. The underground mobile sealing barrier activated, surrounding the five Kage-level powerhouses who had come to launch a surprise attack.
The broadcast voice turned cold.
"Hostile intent confirmed. Lethal force authorized."
Hundreds of laser beams fired at them.
The five Kage-level powerhouses were still using their own methods to evade.
Suddenly, the White Snake Sage heard a roar from high above. She looked up—
A Sky Battleship tore through