BOOM!
Explosions of air thundered across the sky.
The pitch-black, ink-like leaden clouds massed high above the heavens had been split in two by a single slash.
They crazily rolled back in all directions, forming a massive chasm in the sky.
Everyone's hearts trembled.
Even Uzumaki Naruto, the Seventh Hokage, and Second Pillar were no exception.
They had known that Uchiha Qin Yu was powerful.
However, as members of the new generation—especially those hailed as legendary figures of this era—
it would have been a lie to say they had no pride.
In Uzumaki Naruto and Second Pillar's eyes, Kakashi and the others held Uchiha Qin Yu in the highest regard.
Yet they still believed they had ways to defeat him.
However, that casual slash just now, with its heaven-rending might, had shaken their convictions.
With such a method, let alone members of their new generation, even Itachi Uchiha and Obito would likely find it difficult to match.
Of course, that was only when judging one aspect alone.
If the two of them resorted to their desperate, trump-card techniques, they could still achieve a certain degree of power.
But could a trump card compare to a casual strike?
"As expected, Qin Yu has grown even stronger. Thankfully, we haven't ended up on opposing sides this time." Itachi Uchiha swept a silent gaze over Naruto and Sasuke.
As a senior and also the Sixth Hokage, he naturally knew what these two juniors were thinking.
However, after living through that era, Itachi Uchiha had long understood one truth.
Being unruly and arrogant came at a heavy price.
"No, if he can do it, then we can too. We still have that power." Uzumaki Naruto came back to his senses, clenched his fists, and encouraged himself.
Sasuke said nothing at the side, but