"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
A massive water dragon instantly took shape out of thin air, carrying astonishing momentum and crushing wind pressure as it slammed toward the Konoha ANBU in the center.
One of the ANBU reacted immediately, forming hand seals.
"Earth Release: Double Earth Flow Wall!"
Two earthen walls rose from the ground in succession, abruptly standing before the water dragon.
The surging water dragon and the earthen walls perished together, but it also consumed a considerable amount of that ANBU's chakra.
"Damn it..."
The Konoha ANBU gritted their teeth. They had suffered severe losses in the first two waves of explosions. Though the few of them had escaped in time, they had still sustained significant injuries.
Now, they were merely hanging on by a thread, completely unable to withstand the Mist ninja's unceasing waves of attacks.
Once their chakra ran out, their deaths would come.
"Lightning Release: False Darkness!"
Thunder roared across the battlefield as a sharp spear of lightning suddenly formed, dazzling electric arcs scattering in every direction.
It then shot forth fiercely, shattering the air and creating a vacuum passage. Fast as lightning, it vanished in a flash.
In the blink of an eye, it crossed the distance and reached the edge of the Konoha ANBU formation.
"It's over."
It was too fast. Already exhausted, they had no way to defend against such a thunderous strike. A trace of despair appeared in the eyes exposed beneath their masks.
There was also a hint of relief. Since there was no hope in sight, there was no need for pointless struggle.
Whoosh!
A streak of light seemed to flash by as Ryōken abruptly appeared before that ANBU.
Watching the lightning spear hurtle toward him, his gaze remained calm and unruffled.
Starry Night left its sheath. With