Beacon Fires of the Shinobi War, Hope at the End of the Tunnel!

Finale: Almighty Push!

Because Nagato had cast this technique from outside the Land of Wind, its range had failed to cover the entire country... the destruction had been halved as well. Even so, over a hundred million lives had become sacrifices to Nagato's ideals!

By now, the number of people Nagato had personally killed was nearing one billion!

Gazing at the endless black abyss below, Nagato muttered, "Next should have been the Land of Water, but because Uchiha Riu has repeatedly challenged the authority of God, I have decided to change the order. At this time tomorrow, I will raze the Dark Hidden Ninja Nation to the ground!"

Whoosh!

He vanished beyond the horizon.

The tragedy in the Land of Wind did not affect the progress of the Shinobi War.

The Shinobi Alliance was still locked in fierce combat with the White Zetsu Army.

On the battlefield of the Third Division, facing the White Zetsu Army's overwhelming Wood Release, the shinobi could only huddle behind Earth Release trenches, not daring to show themselves...

Sage Art: Wind Release: Ultra-Big Ball Rasenshuriken!

Boom!

The Ultra-Great Ball Rasenshuriken falling from the sky erupted into a fierce hurricane, forcibly clearing out an open space within the Wood World...

"W-Who is that!? A new enemy!?" The shinobi shielded their faces against the raging wind, then opened their eyes to look!

Before them stood a gleaming golden figure. Turning his face slightly, he said, "Sorry... I'm late!"

"T-That's Naruto!?" Neji recognized Naruto's voice and activated his Byakugan. "This Chakra... is that really Naruto!?"

"Yo, Neji. Long time no see!" Naruto said with a smile as he looked at Neji.

Neji walked over and spoke with Naruto.

The shinobi in the back began murmuring among themselves.

"Who's Naruto? That name sounds familiar!"

"Uzumaki Naruto, the Fourth Hokage's