Xuandou tossed it forward.
The black sphere instantly unleashed a powerful gravitational pull.
It grew larger and rose higher, finally shining with an unfathomable light in the sky.
"What is that?"
The watching Jōnin cried out, their legs trembling, almost ready to flee.
Streams of black electricity carrying enormous amounts of energy surged into the black sphere along with the magnificent buildings of the Daimyō's Imperial Palace, sealed away inside it completely.
Eventually, a massive sphere of rock formed five hundred meters in the air, averting a crisis that had nearly destroyed more than half the city.
All that remained below was a stretch of bare ground and the Lightning Release Four-Man Squad, whom Xuandou had deliberately spared.
This was the Ultimate Sealing Jutsu the brothers Hagoromo and Hamura had used to seal their mother, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.
The legendary Ultimate Ninjutsu that had created the moon-
Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei.
Now, Xuandou had used it here to seal an S-rank Lightning Release Secret Technique Ninjutsu, merely a small demonstration of its power.
"Lord Xuandou!"
"Xuandou..."
"Father!"
The ninja came forward, gazing at their leader in admiration.
This was the leader of their Hidden Xuan Village, the invincible Lord Xuandou!
"Lord Xuandou, Lord Orochimaru sent word that he has captured Chiriku."
"However, the Daimyō of the Land of Fire accidentally fell into the water and drowned while fleeing..."
An Anbu Ninja arrived from afar with Orochimaru's orders and leaned close to whisper in Xuandou's ear.
What? Drowned?
So decisive. That really is just like you, Orochimaru!
The corner of Xuandou's eye twitched. He did not know what to say.
The Land of Fire consisted of hills and plains, its soil renowned for its fertility. There were no major rivers within its borders, mostly just streams and small rivers.
It had never