Facing a strike that seemed capable of destroying heaven and earth, Anyo felt neither sorrow nor joy. He activated the Mangekyō Sharingan in both eyes, and as the blade-shaped pupils spun, black chakra rose from his body. A black phantom gradually began to take shape.
Susanoo was the ultimate power dwelling within the Mangekyō Sharingan, and it was also Anyo's only choice at that moment.
Just as Susanoo was about to take shape, Anyo's gaze shifted. Relief flashed across his face, and he dispelled it.
Rumble...
With a tremendous crash, a massive explosion erupted where Anyo stood. Afterward, the ground was utterly bare. Even the walls that had stood there had vanished into thin air, as though they had never existed.
Everyone who saw it was stunned. Was this the strength of a Kage-level fighter? It was terrifying. The morale of Konoha's ninja plummeted.
Haku, who had been watching, felt a wave of dizziness and stood frozen, unable to breathe.
Just then, Inoichi's voice sounded in their minds. "Don't worry. The captain is fine. I can sense his chakra."
Sure enough, the moment Inoichi finished speaking, two voices rang out beside the Tsuchikage at the same time.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
The enormous fireball rapidly expanded with the wind's aid. Raging flames spread their claws without restraint, engulfing the Tsuchikage in midair. A scorching heat filled the air as the towering blaze swallowed him completely.
He actually survived. The Tsuchikage was astonished, scarcely able to believe it. A thick earthen wall blocked his front as he swiftly flew upward.
"Hmph, trying to leave? Minato, help me!" Anyo snorted.
"Coming!"
A kunai appeared out of nowhere in front of the Tsuchikage. Then two figures flashed past, and a dazzling blade swept toward him, carrying the stillness