Sosuke finished his chant.
Countless dazzling blue rays spread from the square ring of light gathered in his hand, flowing into various channels.
"Minato, Tokino, Kinnara, I've left Konoha."
"If nothing unexpected happens, our operation is about to begin. Finish the tasks I assigned you as soon as possible."
Sosuke's lips curled slightly as he looked at the square ring of light before him and spoke softly.
After he finished speaking, the amusement in his eyes only grew stronger.
Meanwhile.
Within the Land of Rain.
Beneath the dark, oppressive sky, rain fell in a gloomy, endless curtain.
A team of more than a dozen Rain Ninja marched through the forest in the torrential downpour without a care.
"Pat!"
The young ninja leading the group suddenly froze.
He stopped atop a tree branch.
His black hair was already soaked through, and the cold rain had left his face deathly pale. His narrow eyes seemed to always carry a teasing smile.
"Lord Kinnara! What's wrong?"
Several Rain Ninja hurried to his side and asked respectfully.
Although this lord looked very young, his strength was terrifying!
He wasn't even intimidated by Lord Yando, whose reputation had endured for years, and he seemed to have Lord Hanzo's deep trust!
Rumor had it that some fools had offended Lord Kinnara and disappeared from the village the very next day. Even Lord Yando, who had flown into a rage over the matter, had been stopped by Lord Hanzo!
The members of the Rain Ninja squad wouldn't dare offend such a talented, powerful young man with such influence. They had always treated him with the utmost respect.
Hearing the Rain Ninja's question, Kinnara shook his head lightly and replied nonchalantly.
"Nothing's wrong. Let's go. Split the team into three groups. I'll go alone."
Then he vanished from