"This is just the beginning!"
When Gen'yō's cold command was clearly transmitted to the ears of every commander of the Divine Kingdom through the highest-level communication channel.
The golden barrier that stood between heaven and earth, separating the Divine Kingdom from the outside world, silently transformed into countless points of light, like molten gold, and vanished without a trace.
Behind the barrier, on that vast, vibrant land, the Divine Kingdom army, which had long been assembled, unleashed its overwhelming killing intent—a force that seemed poised to tear a hole in the sky!
"Roar!!!!"
The deafening roar coalesced into a visible plume of crimson smoke, soaring straight into the sky!
Without the slightest pause or unnecessary words, several steel torrents, led by their respective legion commanders, swept towards the Land of Land of Lightning with unstoppable force, like ferocious beasts unleashed from their cages!
The flagship " Amaterasu," the highest command center.
Gen'yō has returned to his throne.
The vast galaxy behind him, composed of countless data streams, was spinning at an unimaginable speed.
On the massive three-dimensional holographic sand table, blue dots representing the various armies of the Divine Kingdom are relentlessly penetrating and spreading across the territory representing the Land of Lightning!
Meanwhile, the red dots representing the remnants of the Kumogakure Village forces scattered and fled in all directions without any order or strategy, filled with despair and chaos.
"My lord, Lord Fugaku's ' Fire God Legion ' has taken over the eastern front and is advancing towards the heart of Kumogakure at a normal pace. They are expected to reach the first military fortress, ' Iron Wall Mountain,' in three hours."
"Lord Itachi's 'War Puppet Legion ' will advance as the main force for the assault."
" The Aerospace Fleet has taken off and is conducting strategic suppression over the entire Land of Lightning, having already destroyed thirty-seven of its major transportation hubs and communication base stations."
The mainframe, " Amaterasu," continuously reported the latest battle situation in its cold yet efficient voice.
"Very good." Gen'yō's gaze fell on the group of red lights scattering and fleeing, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes.
"These flies buzzing around are such an eyesore."
" Obito, Shisui," he said calmly.
"Your subordinate is here!"
"Boss, what fun missions are there?"
Two figures instantly appeared before the throne via holographic communication.
It was Obito Uchiha, the commander of the " Void God Unit," and Shisui Uchiha, the commander of the " Body Flicker God Unit."
"I need you to clear a clear path for the army's advance." Gen'yō stretched out his finger and lightly traced a line on the chaotic area of the sand table.
"Leave no one alive, not even a Jonin, Chunin, or Genin who fled from the Kumogakure."
"I want the entire Shinobi World to see—when faced with the judgment of the Divine Kingdom, running away is the most foolish and the most extravagant choice in the world."
Shisui's usually gentle, smiling face was now filled with a chilling intensity. He saluted, his hand on his chest, and said in a firm, resounding voice, "Yes! Mission accomplished!"
Meanwhile, Obito let out an excited, strange laugh, "Hehe, boss, don't worry! Leave it to me! I love playing this kind of 'hide-and-seek' game the most!"
The moment the words left their mouths, the two figures disappeared from the screen.
In the Land of Lightning, on its eastern border, in a forest 300 miles from the Kumogakure.
Hundreds of Kumogakure were frantically scrambling through the forest in a disheveled state.
They were among the troops remaining closest to the main battlefield, and upon receiving news of their complete annihilation, they immediately chose to flee.
Their commander was an experienced Kumogakure Jonin named Mabui. He knew very well that against such a god-like enemy, any resistance would be futile. Survival and preserving their strength were the only way out.
"Faster! Faster!"
"Once we cross that mountain, we'll enter the ' Mist Canyon '! The terrain there is complex, and the magnetic field is chaotic, which can effectively isolate us from enemy tracking!" Mabui shouted to his men behind him as he ran.
His words rekindled a glimmer of hope in the eyes of the ninjas who were on the verge of despair.
Yes, as long as they can escape into Mist Canyon, they still have a chance!
However, just as they were about to break out of the jungle...
A cynical, slightly mocking voice suddenly rang out above all of them.
"Hey everyone, where are you in such a hurry to go? Want me to give you a ride?"
Everyone suddenly looked up!
In the air in front of them, a man wearing an orange Spiral Mask and a black robe with red clouds sat leisurely on a tree branch, as if he had been waiting for a long time.
"Who are you?!" Mabui's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sharply.
He could sense an extremely dangerous and eerie aura emanating from the Masked Man!
"Me?" The Masked Man — Obito Uchiha —jumped down from the tree, shrugged, and said in an exaggerated tone, "I'm just a peace-loving artist passing by."
"However, my boss said that these 'moving landscapes' are disrupting the harmony of the image."
"So all we can do is ask you to remain 'still' forever."
The moment the words fell!
Obito's Mangekyō Sharingan, which was exposed outside his mask, suddenly narrowed!
" Kamui!"
Buzz--
Centered on Obito, the surrounding space began to distort violently, like ripples in water!
"Oh no! It's Space-Time Ninjutsu! Scatter!" Mabui screamed in terror.
But it was too late.
The distorted space instantly formed a gigantic Uzumaki, generating an irresistible and terrifying suction force!
"Aaaaaah--!"
No matter how much the hundreds of Kumogakure struggled or tried to escape using Earth Release or Body Flicker Technique, their bodies were like stars caught in a black hole, uncontrollably sucked into that Uzumaki leading to an unknown dimension!
The entire process took less than ten seconds.
As the fluctuations in the air gradually subsided, the jungle returned to tranquility.
Apart from some scattered Forehead Protector and weapons left on the ground, it was as if nothing had happened.
"Done, that's a wrap." Obito clapped his hands and whistled. "Which lucky group will be our next target?"
His figure once again transformed into a Uzumaki and vanished from the spot.
Meanwhile, on another escape route through the Land of Lightning, an even more efficient and bloodier "hunt" is unfolding.
Thousands of Kumogakure converged into a torrent, fleeing in panic along a wide official road towards the heart of the Land of Lightning.
Just then...
A streak of blue light appeared like a ghost at the forefront of the fleeing army.
He was a young man wearing light green armor and carrying two swords crossed on his back.
He simply stood there quietly, but his Mangekyō Sharingan, with its four-cornered windmill pattern, emanated a terrifying pressure that was chilling and seemed to see right through one's soul.
It was none other than " Body Flicker God " Shisui Uchiha.
"By order of our lord, I have come to see you all off."
Shisui's voice remained gentle, but to these Kumogakure, it was more terrifying than the whispers of a demon.
"Everyone, hold your ground! Form ranks! He's alone!"
A Kumogakure commander responsible for covering the rear shouted hoarsely, barely suppressing his fear.
Hundreds of ninjas instinctively stopped in their tracks, forming a seemingly solid defensive formation. Countless Lightning Release Chakra shimmered in their hands, aimed at the lone figure.
However, Shisui simply shook his head slightly.
"One person?"
"No."
"We are a legion."
The moment the words fell!
Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!
Behind Shisui, hundreds of identical spatial portals, shimmering with a cyan light, appeared out of thin air!
Immediately afterwards, a thousand elite Uchiha, all clad in identical light armor and with Three-Tomoe Sharingan, slowly emerged from the portal in perfect unison!
Each of them emanated terrifying Chakra fluctuations, at least at the Jonin level!
This is the " Body Flicker God Unit "!
A top-tier rapid reaction force of the Divine Kingdom, personally trained by Shisui, whose entire members have mastered the simplified version of the " Flying Thunder God Technique "—the " Flying Body Flicker God Formation "!
"How is this possible?!"
The Kumogakure commander Jonin the thousand Uchiha had suddenly appeared before him, at those blood-red pupils that filled him with despair, and his last line of defense completely crumbled.
"Everyone—" Shisui slowly drew the two swords from his back, their blades reflecting a cold, piercing glint in the sunlight.
His pair of large, four-cornered Mangekyo began to spin rapidly.
" Kotoamatsukami: Radiance."
An indescribable, warm, and sacred will, acting directly on the spiritual level, instantly overwhelmed the thousands of Kumogakure in front of them like a tidal wave.
The fear, anger, and despair in their eyes melted away like ice and snow the moment they came into contact with this will.
Instead, there is a deep, peaceful, and contented sense of happiness, as if one has found the ultimate destination in life.
Their expressions became incredibly devout.
They slowly lowered their weapons.
Then, under the stunned, incomprehensible gazes of viewers around the world watching this live—
They knelt down in unison before Shisui Uchiha and the thousand elite Uchiha.
He clasped his hands together and smiled.
It was as if they were welcoming the purification of the gods.
Let's send them on their way.
Shisui closed his eyes, unable to bear watching any longer.
The " Body Flicker God Unit " behind him did not hesitate at all.
A thousand lightning-cracked blades, like the scythe of death, simultaneously slashed across the necks of thousands of Kumogakure.
There were no screams, no struggles.
Only patches of warm blood stained this road leading to death.
"My lord, area A-3 has been cleared."
Shisui's voice was transmitted to the flagship " Amaterasu " via the communicator.
"Very good." Gen'yō looked at the red areas on the sand table that had been quickly "purified" and nodded in satisfaction.
"Order Fugaku to accelerate his advance."
"I don't want to waste too much time on this boring land."
"I want to be standing atop the ruins of Kumogakure before dawn."
His gaze pierced through the sand table and landed in the distance—in the direction of Konoha in the Land of Fire.
" Teacher Sarutobi, and everyone else."
"You don't have much time left to make a decision."