"He fought the Rock Ninja inside the Earth Release walls. I didn't see what happened, but afterward the walls collapsed completely. That guy... I hope he's all right..."
At Enma's words, Ōnoki's eyes blazed with anger. He seemed unwilling to accept what had happened, but kept glancing around, ready to leave at any moment.
Damn it, had the Earth Core Detachment failed to carry out Earth Phenomenon Divine Punishment!?
Hearing this, Sarutobi's expression grew slightly grave. He spoke in a low voice.
"Sosuke is a rogue ninja of Konoha now, Enma. And that child has mastered Space-Time Ninjutsu. He should be fine."
Enma was taken aback by Sarutobi's words. He said gravely, "What happened...? How could that child...?!"
Sarutobi lowered his eyes slightly and sighed. He couldn't answer.
Just then, Ōnoki, who had been scanning the area and preparing to leave Konoha, furrowed his brow. His gaze turned cold as he fixed it on a spot in the field.
"Quit hiding, you skulking bastard! Get out here!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, he brought his hands together. A blazing white beam shot toward the corner!
"Clink..."
With a crisp sound, something in the air, like a ripple in a disguise, slowly shattered.
A tall, straight figure appeared before the people in the field.
Facing them, Sosuke showed not the slightest fear.
Instead, as though he'd run into old friends, he let a faint smile curl his lips.
He glanced at Ōnoki and chuckled. "As expected of Lord Tsuchikage, the Third of the Two-Scale. Your perception is truly keen."
Then he looked at them with a hint of amusement and said softly, "I've just witnessed an excellent battle. I suppose that's to be expected of the Kage of two great ninja villages. A spectacle like that is a