Divine Departure!

A great crimson cross lit up the sky.

Kazan advanced through the storm, wild lightning filling the sky behind him and casting the land into gloom.

"Fist Bone: Impact!"

A sharp sonic boom erupted overhead. Kazan shot forward and appeared above the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

Then his fist came down with crushing force.

Haki and Chakra erupted together, bearing down on everything below.

Rumble!

A massive explosion tore through the area. The earth shattered, and a violent shockwave swept in every direction.

Might Duy had reacted fast enough to scoop up the three children and flee at once.

Even so, the shockwave hurled them backward. Like a lone boat at sea, he fought to withstand its force!

"So this is Kazan now!"

Guy stared, dumbfounded, from his father's arms as Kazan descended from the sky.

That soaring figure, and the word Justice on his cloak, etched themselves into Guy's heart.

The friend who had once trained with him on the playground after school had now pulled ahead of everyone, becoming a top fighter renowned throughout the Shinobi World!

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were unharmed. They had dodged the blow immediately.

But they were far from comfortable. Flying rocks had struck several of them, leaving them battered and disheveled.

"The Ghost of Konoha!"

"Why is he here?"

All seven recognized Kazan. The spectacle surrounding him was unmistakable.

Their faces turned grave. None had fought Kazan personally; they had only heard the rumors that his strength rivaled the First Hokage's.

But anyone who had seen that last blow knew the rumors were no exaggeration.

The Ghost of Konoha had strength to rival the First Hokage. He was one of the strongest Ninja of this era—perhaps the strongest, period.

The seven lost their composure. They gripped their