As if sensing something, Sosuke let out a quiet "Oh," then turned his interested gaze toward the Earth Core Detachment.
His deep, dark eyes seemed as though they could see right through them.
Several burly Rock Ninja inside the Earth Curtain Light Barrier were looking slightly flushed, as if they were struggling to endure something.
Just then.
"Shrrr..."
At the sound, a line of ninja could be seen working busily at the edge of the barrier.
They held Art Seals, one hand pushing against the opposite arm while the other rested lightly against the barrier.
Dark green Art Seals spread from their hands and crawled across the barrier, each one accompanied by a "sssss" sound.
It was as if a slab of butter had been placed on a red-hot iron.
Suddenly!
"Rumble!"
A deafening crash rang out across the battlefield.
The barrier had shattered!
At the sound, excitement spread across the faces of the Konoha Ninja. A cold glint entered their eyes as they glared fiercely into the barrier.
Though smoke shrouded the area, the Konoha Ninja didn't hesitate. They immediately formed Hand Seals.
"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"...
Countless dazzling Ninjutsu rained down into the barrier like shooting stars.
However, at that very moment...
A terrifying sound suddenly rose from deep underground!
"Rumble—"
Unlike an ordinary noise, it traveled up from far beneath the earth, a muffled, oppressive sound.
"Crack—crack—"
As the second rumble sounded, the entire ground beneath Konoha Village began to shake violently!
It was as if an earthquake had struck!
Even Sarutobi, who was facing off against the Third Tsuchikage, couldn't focus entirely on the battle. His attention involuntarily shifted to the Earth Core Detachment.
Feeling the violent shaking and tremors beneath his feet, he furrowed his brows slightly.
He glanced toward the disturbance, considering how to break