The Konoha group was trying to persuade Sosuke.
Hearing their words, Sosuke gave a faint, wry smile.
Meanwhile, almost all the Sunagakure ninjas had gathered in this corner of the village, their faces stern as they watched Sosuke and his group.
"What a terrifying man. For Konoha to have raised someone like you is truly remarkable!"
"But it's a shame. This is as far as you'll get!"
A cold, heavy voice rang across the field. As the dust slowly cleared, it revealed the Third Kazekage, staring at Sosuke with a grave expression.
Hearing the Third Kazekage's chilling words, the Konoha ninjas were taken aback. They all realized that what came next would likely be even harder to deal with.
Just then.
"Tap!"
A crisp footstep rang out. At the sound, the Konoha ninjas stared in surprise and hurriedly looked toward the tall figure.
Sosuke was slowly walking toward the Sand Ninja.
"Sosuke!"
Behind him, Tsunade watched him in confusion and called out in a trembling voice.
Sosuke paused, then continued walking forward.
The Sand Ninja across from him watched in confusion, too. The Third Kazekage furrowed his brow slightly and murmured,
"Could that guy still have some hidden trick!?"
"Whoosh—"
A gust of wind swept mercilessly across the field, carrying countless grains of sand.
"Tap!" "Tap!" "Tap!"...
As a series of slow, light footsteps rang out, Sosuke gradually came to a stop before the countless Sand Ninja. The wind ruffled his brown hair, and a few stray bangs obscured his eyes.
Facing the countless Sand Ninja, he curled his lips into a faint smile and slowly drew Kyoka Suigetsu from behind him, holding it before himself.
Seeing this, the Sand Ninja began whispering among themselves.
"What's that guy planning...? He's actually drawn a Ninja Blade!? Does he mean to take