The Fourth Raikage, renowned throughout the shinobi world for his taijutsu and speed, was sent flying by a flick of a single finger.
"Lord Raikage!"
"Father!"
Darui, Samui, and the other Kumogakure guards rushed toward the hole in the wall, their eyes blazing with fury.
But the guards from the other villages turned their gazes toward Liuyu, who hovered in midair.
Toward the man in white who still sat upon the Throne as though nothing had happened.
"Attack together!" Kurotsuchi of Iwagakure shouted, forming hand seals. "Earth Release: Rock Fist Technique!"
Thick rock instantly encased her right arm, and she lunged toward Liuyu.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!" Ao of Kirigakure followed close behind.
"Magnet Release: Gold Dust Spear!" Baki of Sunagakure shaped gold dust into a sharp spear.
"Lightning Release: Electromagnetic Murder!" Though worried about the Raikage, Omoi of Kumogakure gritted his teeth and joined the assault.
On Konoha's side, the now-grown Kakashi and Might Guy exchanged a glance, then charged without a moment's hesitation.
Even though their opponent was Uchiha Ryūha, the most renowned figure in the shinobi world in recent years.
Even though Kakashi had once received guidance from him.
"Eight Inner Gates, sixth gate, Gate of View, open!" Green vapor erupted around Guy.
"Chidori!" Blinding lightning gathered in Kakashi's hand.
More than a dozen elite jonin from the Five Great Nations attacked Liuyu from different directions at once.
Their combined assault was powerful enough to destroy a small nation in an instant.
Yet Liuyu did not even glance at them.
He merely tilted his head slightly and spoke softly to the white figure who had remained silent beside him:
"Ul."
"Here." Ulquiorra's hollow voice rang out.
"Clean this up."
"Yes."
The Fourth Espada stepped forward, placing himself before Liuyu.
Facing the ninjutsu and taijutsu hurtling toward