Outside Las Noches, while Shimura Kazumi was wracked with worry.
Not a single person within Las Noches seemed worried in the slightest. On the contrary, all their attention was focused on Minato in the arena.
"This... power..."
"It truly is astonishing..."
For some reason, a hoarse voice slowly sounded beside Aizen. Aizen did not turn to acknowledge the speaker; his deep eyes reflected Minato's figure in the arena, and the corners of his lips lifted in a faint smile.
Standing beside him was Orochimaru, who had yet to show himself until now.
A white, bone-made little snake coiled around Orochimaru's arm, its tongue flicking as its crimson-yellow eyes stared curiously at Hyuga Minato in the arena.
It seemed puzzled as to how this human could possibly emit such a powerful aura.
Below, among the residents of Kaguya Palace, Gin Ichimaru's narrow eyes narrowed slightly. A delighted expression appeared on his face as he chuckled softly.
"As expected of the human who had followed Lord Aizen from the very beginning..."
"Simply controlling such terrifying energy was already beyond what could be described as talent..."
Even Lilynette, standing beside Starrk, unconsciously edged closer to him and said quietly.
"Starrk, that guy's power... is strong..."
Hearing her words, Starrk gave the other party an unusually serious look and nodded lightly, though an additional trace of gravity had appeared in his eyes.
At this very moment.
The most shocked person in the arena was undoubtedly Uchiha Tokino beside Sakuya. His expression was grave beneath his cold exterior, while his heart was filled with astonishment.
How could this be...
The Hyuga Clan can actually wield such powerful strength... Did Minato make a breakthrough, or... was the Byakugan's power inherently superior to the Sharingan...?
After all, none of them understood the Tenseigan yet. Thus, upon seeing