"This is..."
Through her practice with the souls of the deceased Uzumaki clan experts summoned via Reanimation, Karin had acquired significant knowledge regarding sealing arts. She instantly recognized this as a technique modified from the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing.
Unlike the standard version, this jutsu incorporated the concept of a barrier, ensuring that the target would be completely locked within a hermetic space the moment the technique was activated, leaving no room for escape. Furthermore, as the Four Symbols Sealing contracted, the target inside the barrier would eventually be completely sucked into the seal.
"Dammit!"
Seeing this, Sasuke immediately drove his Susanoo to its full potential, frantically battering the surrounding barrier. Yet, no matter how he attacked, the black, translucent wall remained motionless, showing not even the slightest sign of a crack.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, the "Second Young Master" spoke with frantic urgency, "What now? We're trapped!"
"Heh, so this is the trump card Konoha specially prepared for me?"
Allen raised a hand and lightly tapped the barrier, which seemed to sever the very fabric of space. Instead of showing fear, his face was filled with curiosity.
"That's right! This is a sealing jutsu developed specifically for you! You were too arrogant, too conceited, brat. Even with your space-time abilities, don't expect to escape. From the moment the barrier formed, the inside and outside became two entirely different worlds," Tsunade declared from beyond the seal, her voice dripping with triumph.
Allen nodded with a smile. "I see! I'm truly honored. But you know, every barrier has an upper limit of endurance. When the offensive power exceeds that limit, the entire barrier shatters instantly. For instance... like this."
As the black barrier continued to shrink until it spanned less than a few dozen meters, Allen finally drew his bow and revealed his first trump card. He poured his black Nen aura wholesale into the bow.
Instantly!
An aura of total annihilation radiated from the arrow!
But he didn't stop there. Allen then infused a massive amount of Yin-Yang Release chakra into it, turning the entire shaft into a pitch-black hue identical to a Truth-Seeker Orb.
The moment his fingers released the string…
A brilliant, incomparable light burst from the arrowhead, causing the sun in the sky to pale in comparison. Before the Konoha shinobi could even process what was happening, a deafening roar and explosion completely obliterated their perception of the world.
BOOOOOM!!!!!!
A pillar of white light pierced through the heavens and the earth!
The entire landscape trembled under this terrifying power! Rocks, trees, and soil were reduced to indiscernible dust by the energy shockwave.
When the dust finally settled, the black sealing barrier had vanished without a trace, leaving behind a massive crater that looked as if it had been struck by a meteor.
Except for the central patch of ground where Allen, Neji, Sasuke, and Karin stood, everything in the vicinity had been wiped out. Whether it was the four members of the Barrier Team or the surrounding Konoha shinobi, they had all vanished during the energy release; not even their corpses remained.
"The power of my arrows seems to have increased quite a bit again..."
Allen glanced at the scale of the destruction with a satisfied expression. Without a doubt, he hadn't gone all out; he had only used about sixty percent of his power. Yet, even that was not something ordinary shinobi could withstand. Those closest to him had been torn apart and vaporized instantly.
"This is the power you possess?!" Sasuke stared with his crimson Sharingan, seemingly unable to believe the reality before him.
Strong! Too strong! It was an invincible might!
When combined with his Mangekyō Sharingan ability, Guaranteed Hit, he truly couldn't imagine anyone in this world surviving such a shot.
"It seems the Hokage-sama does not intend to accept my goodwill."
Allen ignored the "Second Young Master's" shock, turning his gaze toward the stunned Tsunade and the nearby Might Guy, who was now missing an arm. It was obvious that Guy had used his arm to block a fatal blow at the critical moment. Had he not, Konoha would already be looking for their next Hokage.
"You... you actually broke the Four Symbols Sealing?!" Tsunade's voice trembled slightly.
A barrier was designed specifically to withstand immense external impact. Yet this sealing jutsu, which they had placed all their hopes on, had been scrapped after failing to endure even a single hit. Furthermore, at least a hundred Konoha shinobi caught in the shockwave had been killed instantly, without even a chance to dodge. If such an attack landed in the center of the village, the entire place would vanish in an instant.
"There's nothing to be surprised about. Every ninjutsu has its limits, especially sealing arts which rely on contracts, summoning, and space. However, I am curious: what gave you the delusion that this thing could kill me? Have you forgotten? I have five Tailed Beasts sealed within me, and I am the world's strongest Nen user."
As he spoke, Allen stowed his bow and began to advance step by step.
Seeing this, Kakashi and Might Guy immediately stood in front of the Fifth Hokage, flanking her. Though they knew their strength was nowhere near enough to stop this terrifying young man, they did so without hesitation. Guy was even prepared to open the final Gate to take his former disciple down with him.
Ultimately, Tsunade chose not to let her subordinates pay for her mistake. She held them back and stood boldly at the front. "Come then! Kill me! I gave the orders; it has nothing to do with the others."
"Oh? Should I say 'as expected of Hashirama's granddaughter'? But unfortunately, I have no interest in killing you. I only want Neji to talk with the Hyuga Main House. As for the grudge between the Senju and the Uchiha, you can settle that yourselves. Sorry, Sasuke, you'll have to handle the rest on your own."
With that, Allen ignored everyone else and sat down right where he was, assuming the posture of a spectator.
Neji then walked boldly past the remaining Konoha shinobi to stand before Hiashi Hyuga. In a toneless voice, he said, "Clan Leader! Come with me. I need to speak with you privately regarding the future of the Hyuga clan."
"Very well."
Hiashi was no fool; he could clearly feel that Konoha's momentum had collapsed. He followed Neji and disappeared into the depths of the lush forest.
His departure left the remaining shinobi with a chilling sense of desolation, like a falling tree scattering the monkeys that once sought its shade.
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