"It's been a long time!"
In a desolate world, a young man spoke to the First Kazekage, who had no idea what was going on, in an exceedingly weathered tone. The First Kazekage stared sternly at the youth and demanded, "Who are you?!"
"I never expected that after ten years apart, you wouldn't even recognize me. Reto, I'm truly heartbroken! It's a pity I failed to seize that tailed beast—I still regret that deeply. So, how about it? Are you willing to hand over the tailed beast?"
"Wind Release: Great Windstorm!"
The instant Mingye finished speaking, the First Kazekage unleashed a ninjutsu attack. Drawing the long blades hidden beneath his robe, he charged forward. Susanoo manifested and blocked all of the First Kazekage's attacks.
"Summoning Technique: Feilian!"
The raging wind failed to destroy Mingye's Susanoo, but it did hurl it into the air. The First Kazekage glared furiously at Mingye, his killing intent blazing. "You bastard, you dare show your face before me again? You truly don't know the meaning of death. In that case, today I'll clean house for Konoha!"
"Wind Release: Great Sickle Weasel!"
The long blades in his hands suddenly transformed into iron fans. Gale-force winds enveloped them, extending their attack range to over ten meters as they slashed toward Mingye in midair. Mingye remained utterly composed. His purpose in coming here had been to test his own strength and make plans for what came next. With his arms folded across his chest, he calmly controlled Susanoo.
"Wind Release: Great Sickle Weasel!"
The instant Mingye spoke the name of the ninjutsu, Susanoo's arm became enveloped in violent winds. Its range was even greater than the First Kazekage's, and its power stronger as well. Feilian emerged from the wind, clamped the First Kazekage in its jaws, and dodged