Arashi's taunt was like the most vicious curse, stabbing hard into the hearts of the Iwagakure ninja.
But more than that, they felt powerless.
They had already sent out a large number of ninja, including several elite jōnin, but before the enemy's absolute power, they all seemed so pitifully fragile.
"What is that?!"
Suddenly, someone pointed at the sky and cried out in alarm.
In the distant sky, a figure was flying over at high speed.
It was a short old man, leaning on a cane, wearing Iwagakure's Kage robes. His face was covered in wrinkles, but his eyes were sharp as a hawk's.
"It's Lord Tsuchikage!"
"Lord Tsuchikage is here! We're saved!"
At the sight of him, the Iwagakure ninja seemed to see their savior, and their morale surged.
The newcomer was none other than the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki! A powerful Kage-level ninja who wielded Dust Release, a Kekkei Tōta!
Ōnoki hovered not far across from Arashi, his aged face filled with gravity and anger.
He had just received a report saying that an unknown powerhouse had attacked the village and killed or wounded large numbers of ninja.
He had not expected it to be such an outrageously young brat.
"Who are you? Why are you attacking my Iwagakure?" Ōnoki asked in a deep voice, his tone carrying unquestionable authority.
Arashi looked at the little old man before him, and a trace of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes.
A Kage-level powerhouse! This was the opponent he wanted!
"Uchiha Arashi," he said flatly, giving his name. "As for why?" The corner of his mouth pulled into a cruel smile. "Blame the higher-ups of your Iwagakure for pissing me off."
"Uchiha?!" Ōnoki's pupils shrank. "Someone from the Hidden Leaf Village?"
"Right now, your enemy." Arashi could not be bothered to