A Clash in the Blink of an Eye

Under the cover of night, a chill instantly crept into the hearts of everyone present.

Everyone stared at the scene in stunned disbelief.

With just that single slash from Aizen—so fast they could not even see him move—dozens had died in an instant. Even more ninja had likely lost the strength to fight.

Could those of them who remained withstand even a few more of Aizen's blows!?

This question filled the minds of the ninja present, and the momentum they had gathered immediately sank.

Some had even lost the courage to confront Aizen.

Even Ōnoki's expression darkened, his face grim as night.

"Spread out!"

At that moment, Ōnoki's face was incomparably solemn as he shouted loudly.

Even without him saying so, the ninja present knew they had to scatter quickly. Facing Aizen, whose casual attacks held such terrifying power, was far too dangerous if they stayed clustered together!

"Minato, prepare the previous battle strategy!"

At that moment, A suddenly shouted. As he spoke, a violent layer of lightning armor abruptly enveloped his body, surging with fierce chakra!

Seeing this, Minato's expression briefly froze before he immediately understood and nodded heavily.

Boom—

The ground beneath A instantly collapsed. Cloaked in lightning, he abruptly vanished from where he stood, turning into a streak of racing electricity that shot straight toward Aizen!

At the same time, Minato tightly gripped several kunai in both hands, bending slightly at the waist with a taut expression as he followed A's charge and hurled them toward Aizen and the area around him!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!...

In an instant, across the vast ruined battlefield, the shrill crackle of lightning mingled with violent whistling through the air, putting everyone on edge.

Minato glanced at Jiraiya beside him and hurriedly said in a low voice.

"Master Jiraiya, we'll hold Aizen