Kusagakure Annihilated (1)

Amid the hundreds-of-meters-long ruins, shattered and ravaged by fierce sword energy, Uchiha Kuo stood firm like an immovable mountain.

Expressionless, he stood upright with a sword in one hand, his gaze cold and profound, as though the entire world had nothing to do with him.

With steady, resolute steps, he slowly made his way toward the Kusagakure building.

With every step he took, the many Kusagakure ninjas who had surrounded him instinctively retreated a step. No one dared launch an attack rashly.

Quite a few of them swallowed hard, their scalps tingling and cold sweat streaming down their faces as they stared at the handsome Uchiha Kuo before them.

The horrifying scene from just moments ago remained vivid in their minds—one slash had obliterated every incoming ninjutsu!

Such terrifying strength made the low-ranking ninjas present instantly realize that the man before them was not an opponent they could contend with.

The only thing they could do now was wait for reinforcements.

Otherwise, any rash action would only lead to needless casualties.

However, among this group was a seasoned Jonin who had not panicked. He made a swift decision and immediately signaled for others to rush to the Kusagakure building and relay the crucial information to Grass Awn, the village chief who was gathering the ninja forces.

Meanwhile, he personally stepped forward, intending to stall Uchiha Kuo with words.

"Just who are you? Young ninja, Kusagakure has no grievance against you!"

"You dared to brazenly attack Kusagakure. Aren't you afraid of violating the rules established by the entire Ninja World?"

"You're only one man. If you make an enemy of the entire Ninja World, you definitely won't meet a good end." He spread his hands, trying to display his "goodwill," as though making it clear that he had no intention of