"So these are your last words, huh, Iwagakure ninja?" Jörmungandr said, looking at Ōkura Suke with a blank expression.
He found the strength of the Iwagakure pursuit force boring, except for that final combination Release Technique, which made him somewhat interested.
Aizen's expression changed slightly as he stood not far away, as if he sensed something, before returning to his calm demeanor.
"Things seem to be getting interesting again," he thought to himself.
Jörmungandr was delivering his final declaration to the Iwagakure captain before him. "Since you've run out of ways to please me, then I'm sorry, you'll die here today."
As he spoke, he raised his hand, clenching his fist the size of a sandbag, ready to deliver the final blow to Ōkura Suke. Just then, a massive Rock Fist emerged from the ground beneath Jörmungandr's feet and struck him, sending him flying.
"The battle you desire, sir, I, Butō, will gladly oblige."
After Jörmungandr away, a rugged and resolute-looking Iwagakure appeared in front of Ōkura Suke.
It was he who saved Ōkura Suke from Jörmungandr.
"Master Butō!!" Ōkura Suke, looking at Butō standing in front of him, completely changed his previous despair and resentment, and shouted excitedly. His eyes were full of respect and admiration when he looked at Butō.
Butō, former head of the Anbu of Iwagakure and current assistant to the Tsuchikage, is deeply trusted by Ōnoki and is one of the important pillars supporting Iwagakure.
Not only was he of noble status, but he was also extremely powerful, possessing unparalleled mastery of Earth Release Technique ). It was also rumored that he was skilled in Dust Release magic technique), but this news was too outrageous for many to believe.
Only a ninja of such power could inspire such respect and admiration in Ōkura Suke, who was already Elite Jonin.
What excited him even more was that it wasn't just Butō who came to his aid; more than a hundred Iwagakure appeared one after another behind him.
" Ōkura, you look so disheveled." One of the ninjas at the front of the Iwagakure's hundred-man squad teased Ōkura Suke. It was easy to tell from his teasing tone that they had a good relationship.
" Takayuki, you're here too!" Ōkura Suke called out happily to his friend.
The Iwagakure member called Takayuki Iwagakure, however, looked troubled and explained, "There's nothing I can do. Your efficiency is terrible, and the Lord Tsuchikage is very unhappy with your slow pace. That's why he sent us to help."
Then, glancing at the Butō not far away, he whispered to Ōkura Suke, "Also, have you forgotten Lord Butō's personality? He's always wanted a worthy opponent."
His friend's words reminded Ōkura Suke of the village's description of Master Butō: a fanatical, reckless fighter who enjoyed battle.
"Hey, Takayuki, what bad things are you saying about me behind my back?" Butō's voice made the two people who were talking feel a little awkward.
They all shook their heads and waved their hands to indicate that they hadn't said anything.
Unfortunately, Butō was very perceptive and clearly heard their conversation. However, Butō didn't care; he did indeed want a powerful opponent.
Butō, a standard Iwagakure Ninja, was instilled with the Will of Stone from a young age, cultivating a resolute and tenacious character.
However, unlike most Iwagakure Ninja, he loved dueling from a young age. With his outstanding talent and combat intuition, he was able to defeat his enemies one after another, and his strength gradually increased to the Kage Level through the accumulation of battles.
Even after reaching the Kage Level, he didn't stop. He frequently challenged famous strongmen in the village to duels, which annoyed those strongmen so much that they filed a joint appeal asking the Tsuchikage to restrain the Butō.
Because of this, after being disciplined by the Tsuchikage Ōnoki, his Butō calmed down, and he began to cultivate himself and develop in the direction of politics and management. However, even after becoming the Tsuchikage's assistant, his burning fighting spirit did not cool down.
Upon hearing that a powerful figure had appeared in the Land of Earth, he immediately volunteered to Ōnoki.
Ōnoki also thought that since he had suppressed Butō for so long, he should let him vent his anger, so he agreed to Butō's request. And that's how the scene that Ōkura Suke saw came about.
"As a strong person, are you ashamed to be seen? Why are you hiding in the shadows?" Butō suddenly shouted in the direction Jörmungandr just flown out, his tone laced with sarcasm.
He knew that his punch hadn't done any damage to the enemy, and he could also sense that the enemy had already stood up, but was hiding in the shadows.
The shouts of Butō also made the Iwagakure around him look ahead.
"Ah, sorry, I saw you two were having such a good time, I didn't want to disturb you." Under the watchful eyes of the Iwagakure troops, Jörmungandr slowly emerged from the sandstorm, seemingly unconcerned about the tone of his voice when he spoke to the Butō.
As Jörmungandr approached, an aura as powerful as an abyss enveloped everyone present.
"So, this is the enemy you faced before?" Takayuki looked at Jörmungandr, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes. His expression changed from relaxed to tense; Jörmungandr putting immense pressure on him.
"Yes, and he's even more terrifying now than before." Ōkura Suke was also terrified. He realized that Jörmungandr unleashing his full power now, and that he had just been toying with them before.
Thinking of this, he reminded the Butō master in front of him, " Butō Taijutsu skills are unparalleled in the Shinobi World. In my memory, perhaps only the Third Raikage of Kumogakure could rival him. Moreover, the enemy's physical regeneration is also very strong."
Ōkura Suke may not be the strongest, but he possesses the strength of Elite Jonin. Similarly, his judgment is excellent; he has never seen any other Shinobi World powerhouse reach Jörmungandr's level in Taijutsu.
Unlike the fear on the faces of his subordinates, Butō instead showed excitement.
"This is exactly the kind of powerful opponent I've been looking for," Butō murmured to himself, then instructed his subordinates, "Don't interfere in the battle. Let me handle him alone. Just keep an eye on him and his companion."
While Butō was happy to have a worthy opponent, he wasn't a complete fool who knew nothing.
He knew that the Iwagakure forces were no match for someone with Kage Level strength, especially a ninja Jörmungandr exceptional Taijutsu.
Upon hearing the order to Butō, the hundred-plus people behind him nodded in agreement, deeply trusting in Butō's abilities.
Only Okura, Jörmungandr fought Ōkura Suke before, showed a hint of worry. Judging from Jörmungandr's relaxed demeanor, he was concerned that the enemy was holding back.
However, he did not offer any warning, because he could tell from Butō's excited expression that he wouldn't listen to his advice.
"I imagine someone as strong as you wouldn't stoop to attacking someone weaker than yourself," Butō said with a hint of provocation.
"Don't worry, I'm far more interested in you than in those weaklings behind you, so I won't lay a hand on them until you fall."
Jörmungandr knew that Butō was provoking him, but he didn't care. He just wanted an opponent who could make him go all out. In some ways, he and Butō were similar in personality; they both had a battle maniac vibe.