At this very moment, in the clearing within the forest.
Everyone stared intently at the blazing spectacle in the sky.
When Ōnoki unleashed the Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique, even the people from Las Noches present narrowed their eyes slightly.
"So this is the true strength of those at the pinnacle of shinobi..."
Ulquiorra's emerald eyes watched the enormous pillar of light overflowing with immense energy in the sky with faint surprise, and a trace of shock appeared on his pale face.
Not far from him, Yammy likewise stared warily at the diminutive Ōnoki.
Although, in his eyes, this elderly human's body was likely something he could crush with a single slap, there was no doubt that someone capable of unleashing such a terrifying ninjutsu was exceedingly dangerous in Yammy's eyes.
He did not believe that his Steel Skin could withstand such dreadful energy, powerful enough to break everything down!
Not far away, a group of trembling examinees lay prone atop a hill, their faces pale as they watched the terrifying, apocalyptic scene in the sky.
Even Neji, who was comparatively composed, had his mouth hanging open as he stared in astonishment at the Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique unleashed by the Tsuchikage.
Sakura beside him was no different, her pretty face utterly pale as she thought in shock.
Th-This is the power represented by a Kage...
Just as she thought that, her eyes suddenly narrowed. A figure amid the ruins instantly caught her attention, and she could not help crying out.
"Sasuke!!"
Following her gaze, amid the wreckage of the ruins—
Sasuke, his left arm wrapped in layer upon layer of bandages, was kneeling limply on the ground. He raised his head, his eyes filled entirely by the fierce battle in the sky.