"Were you looking for me?"
The voice seemed to ring directly in the depths of their souls, devoid of even the slightest emotion, yet carrying a supreme authority that could make heaven and earth tremble.
The instant the envoys from the four great Shinobi Villages heard that voice, an irresistible chill shot from their soles to the crowns of their heads, and even the blood throughout their bodies seemed about to freeze.
They jerked their heads up. Above the ruins inside the village, the black-clad youth they had discussed countless times was slowly rising from the crowd. He hovered in midair, gazing down at them indifferently as though looking at ants.
Behind him were that world-destroying vortex of thunderclouds and tens of thousands of Konoha worshippers prostrating themselves in fervent adoration!
At that moment, he truly was... like a god descending in person!
"Gulp."
The envoy from Kumogakure swallowed with difficulty. His earlier arrogance and haughtiness had long since given way to boundless fear. His legs buckled, and, completely unable to control his body, he dropped straight to his knees with a thud.
"L-Lord... Shengu Xuan..."
His voice shook uncontrollably, and his teeth chattered.
"We... we mean no harm! We were only... only following Lord Raikage's orders to come... come pay our respects!"
"Pay your respects?" An utterly cold, mocking smile curled Shengu Xuan's lips. "Why did I hear someone call me a 'bullshit god' and say I was just a 'slightly stronger bug' before the Raikage?"
Boom!!!
The Kumogakure envoy felt as though a thunderbolt had struck his brain, leaving his mind completely blank.
H-he heard us?
From so far away, he could actually hear our whispered conversation clearly?!
This was beyond the realm of strength. This was nothing short of the authority of omniscience and omnipotence!
"No! That's