A Shocking Instant Kill

Rogge and Tsunade charged toward the Hidden Stone Village ninjas, their eyes filled with barely restrained fury.

Rogge's heart burned with raging anger. These Hidden Stone Village ninjas had launched a sudden attack, threatening not only the caravan they were escorting but also making an unprovoked provocation.

When Rogge locked onto one of the Hidden Stone Village ninjas and prepared to attack, he did not hesitate to unleash the power of the Magma-Magma Fruit.

In an instant, blazing magma surged from Rogge's hands like a roaring flood. Its terrifying heat warped the surrounding air as though it had been scorched, making the very space around them seem on the verge of collapse beneath the dreadful temperature.

Rogge kicked off hard from the ground and shot toward his target like lightning.

He was so fast that he seemed like an uncapturable phantom.

One Hidden Stone Village ninja hurriedly formed hand seals, trying to use ninjutsu to defend himself.

"Earth Style: Rock Wall Technique!" the ninja shouted. A sturdy stone wall instantly rose from the ground, attempting to block Rogge's attack.

However, Rogge was simply too fast. Before the rock wall could fully take shape, he had already rushed right up to it.

The instant he closed in on his enemy, Rogge threw a vicious punch. His magma-wreathed fist carried bone-chilling power and searing heat.

The Hidden Stone Village ninja's Earth Style defensive ninjutsu crumbled like fragile paper the instant it touched Rogge's fist. The surging power of magma poured forth like a violent torrent.

In only a moment, the magma touched the ninja's body.

The terrifying heat took effect at once, and the magma began melting his body at an astonishing speed.

The ninja let out a shrill scream that echoed through the forest, sending chills down everyone's spine.

His body rapidly became mangled beneath the magma's erosion, as though he had been devoured by a demon.

Tsunade watched Rogge fight from the side, shock appearing in her eyes as well.

She had never imagined that Rogge was so powerful. The magma's might was so terrifying that it had driven an enemy into such desperate straits in only moments.

"Rogge, your strength is truly astonishing," Tsunade said despite herself.

Rogge showed no pride at all. His face was cold and stern, his gaze icy as he swept it over the other enemies.

"You Hidden Stone Village scum dared to attack us. Today will be your end," Rogge said, his voice cold and imposing.

The other Hidden Stone Village ninjas turned pale with fright when they saw the gruesome scene.

Their formerly confident expressions vanished without a trace, replaced by deep fear.

"Th-this guy... what kind of monster is he?" one Hidden Stone Village ninja said tremblingly.

"His power is too terrifying. We're no match for him at all," another ninja said in horror.

Rogge looked at the panicked enemies without a trace of pity in his heart.

"Since you dared to attack us, you should have been prepared to pay the price." The remaining Hidden Stone Village ninjas began to hesitate, unsure whether they should keep fighting or flee.

One ninja seemed to summon his courage and shouted, "Don't be afraid, everyone! Let's attack together. He's only one person."

However, his words had little effect.

The other ninjas were still afraid and did not dare step forward rashly.

Rogge sneered. "What? You're afraid now? Where did all that arrogance from earlier go?"

At that moment, a Hidden Stone Village ninja suddenly threw several shuriken, trying to distract Rogge.

Rogge easily dodged the shuriken, and a hint of disdain flashed through his eyes.

"Such cheap tricks won't work on me," Rogge said.

Seeing that the shuriken had failed, the ninja prepared to use another ninjutsu.

But Rogge would not give him the chance. He charged at the ninja again, moving so fast that no one could react.

The Hidden Stone Village ninjas scattered in panic, trying to evade him, but Rogge was far too fast. They had no way to escape.

Like a savage beast, Rogge darted through the enemies. Every strike carried overwhelming power and blistering heat.

"Earth Style: Earth-Flow Wall!" another ninja used an Earth Style ninjutsu, trying to block Rogge's attack.

But Rogge's magma power easily broke through the Earth-Flow Wall and swept that ninja into it as well.

"Aah!" The ninja screamed and was instantly melted by the magma.

The other ninjas became even more despairing at the sight.

They knew they might not be able to leave this place alive today.

"Surrender. You have no chance left," Rogge said coldly.

However, the Hidden Stone Village ninjas had no intention of surrendering. Though afraid, they knew that if they surrendered, they would face severe punishment upon returning to the Hidden Stone Village.

"Let's fight him to the death!" one ninja shouted.

The other ninjas responded in turn, deciding to make one final desperate gamble.

Rogge looked at the stubborn enemies, and a powerful urge to fight rose within him.

"Come, let me see what else you can do," Rogge said.

The Hidden Stone Village ninjas unleashed their strongest ninjutsu one after another. For a time, all kinds of ninjutsu intertwined throughout the forest, creating a spectacular scene.

But Rogge was not afraid in the slightest. With the immense power of the Magma-Magma Fruit and his agile movements, he easily dealt with the enemies' attacks.

"Magma Fist!" Rogge shouted as he unleashed the power of the Magma-Magma Fruit once more.

His fist, like a burning meteorite, smashed toward a Hidden Stone Village ninja.

The ninja could not dodge at all. Rogge's fist struck him directly, and he was instantly swallowed by magma.

"Earth Style: Rock Spikes Technique!" another ninja used a different Earth Style ninjutsu. Numerous sharp stone spikes suddenly burst from the ground, attempting to attack Rogge.

Rogge nimbly leaped aside to evade them, then launched another attack.

As the fierce battle continued, Rogge gradually gained the upper hand.

His Magma-Magma Fruit ability gave him an enormous advantage in battle. Though the Hidden Stone Village ninjas' ninjutsu was powerful as well, it seemed somewhat feeble before Rogge.

As the battle went on, the Hidden Stone Village ninjas fell one after another.

Their faces were filled with despair and unwillingness, but they could not change their fate of defeat.

In the end, only one Hidden Stone Village ninja remained, still resisting stubbornly.

He looked at his fallen comrades all around him, his heart filled with fear and despair.

"Y-you... who are you?" the ninja asked tremblingly.

Rogge looked at him coldly. "I'm Rogge, a genin of Konoha. Your attack was a mistake, and now you must pay for what you did."

With that, Rogge used the power of the Magma-Magma Fruit again and defeated the last Hidden Stone Village ninja as well.

After the battle ended, the forest was left in utter ruin.

Rogge and Tsunade stood there, looking at the defeated Hidden Stone Village ninjas with complicated feelings.

"Rogge, you really are ruthless. You didn't leave a single survivor," Tsunade said.

Rogge smiled. "Those Hidden Stone Village guys were just ordinary fodder. There was no real point in keeping them alive anyway."

They returned to the caravan. When the people of the caravan saw them return victorious, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

The attendants stepped forward to thank them. "Thank you, Lord Ninjas. We don't know what would have happened without you."

One attendant said this.

Tsunade smiled. "It is our duty. Let's continue onward now. We must safely deliver the medical supplies to their destination."

Rogge said nothing more and merely looked silently ahead.

When Hizashi Hyuga heard that Rogge had dealt with all the enemies alone, obvious disbelief appeared on his face. In his view, Rogge was not weak, but the idea of him defeating every enemy by himself seemed rather exaggerated.

"Lady Tsunade, I don't believe Rogge could have defeated all the enemies alone," Hizashi Hyuga said skeptically.

Tsunade frowned slightly. "Hizashi, if you don't believe it, go see the scene for yourself."

Without another word, Hizashi Hyuga immediately ran toward the battlefield.