In the deep night sky, the stars were dim, and only the sea surface reflected the faint moonlight, outlining the boundless, inky waves. Above this silence and darkness, a gigantic shadow swept silently across the sea at a speed surpassing any flying summoning beast, rushing toward the Land of Water.
Sayo was fully focused on the Gundam's left shoulder. The massive energy flow provided by the stable operation of the Natural Energy Core ran throughout the Gundam, and its sensing system was fully activated. Changes in airflow within dozens of nautical miles, the movement of large creatures in the sea below, and even minute Chakra fluctuations in the extreme distance were all transformed into clear data streams presented in his consciousness. Pakura sat quietly on the Gundam's right shoulder, subtle heat waves circulating around her. Her eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and she had long since adjusted her status to its peak.
After four hours of continuous high-speed flight, crossing vast stretches of sea, a massive island silhouette and a dense cluster of powerful Chakra signatures on it finally became conspicuous at the edge of the Gundam's ultra-long-distance sensing range, like a lighthouse in the dark night.
"Target island detected. Large amounts of Ninja Chakra are gathered, confirmed to be the main port and military area," Sayo's voice calmly reached Pakura's ears. "Senior Pakura, please prepare for battle. Contact in thirty seconds!"
Pakura took a deep breath. The Scorch Release Chakra around her became increasingly active, and the orange-red light faintly illuminated her cold face: "I've been ready. Let these Kirigakure scum taste the flavor of scorching!"
The gigantic wingspan behind the Gundam slightly adjusted its angle. The blue light from the Vector Thrusters grew increasingly brighter, and its speed soared again. Like a silver meteor streaking across the night sky, carrying resolute killing intent, it lunged toward the defenseless island—Bijiao Island, the second-largest island of Kirigakure!
"Enemy attack!!!"
The piercing alarm finally tore through the island's nocturnal tranquility, but it was too late!
By the time the Kirigakure sentries spotted the steel giant descending and tearing apart the night sky with their naked eyes, the Gundam had already arrived above the port like a divine punishment!
"First targets: coastal defenses, port facilities, and fleet! Open fire!" Sayo shouted in a low voice, and the Chakra Thread behind his head shone brightly!
The Multi-Barrel Senbon Launcher on the Gundam's left shoulder instantly popped out. "Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!" Countless poisoned senbon poured down like a rainstorm, precisely covering several watchtowers and ballista positions at the port. The Kirigakure Ninja stationed there were riddled with holes before they could even scream!
The right arm lifted, and the Giant Battleship-Slaying Blade was raised high. The Chakra of Wind Release: Wind Cutter violently wrapped around it, emitting a deafening shriek!
"Slash!"
Following Sayo's will, the giant blade swung down abruptly with the momentum of tearing everything apart!
BOOM—!!!
With a tremendous sound, the massive dock and the supplies piled upon it were sliced in two. The savage wind pressure ripped the roofs off nearby warehouses! A medium-sized warship moored beside the dock was easily split open like a toy, broken into two halves, and rapidly sank into the sea!
"Second target: the fleet!" The wingspan behind the Gundam erupted again. The machine performed a swift dive, its mechanical left arm extended, fingers splayed open, and the massive Chakra Condensation Device in its palm glowed with dazzling light!
"Magnet Release: Iron Sand World Method (Imitation)!"
Although it wasn't true iron sand, the highly condensed Chakra shockwave, imbued with Magnet Release power, struck the side of another large warship attempting to weigh anchor and escape the harbor, like an invisible giant hammer!
CRACK! BOOM!
The warship's keel groaned under the strain. A massive dent was forcefully smashed into its side, and seawater poured in frantically, causing it to list rapidly!
The port instantly plunged into a sea of fire and chaos! Explosions, alarms, and screams merged into a single cacophony!
"Senior Pakura!"
"Understood!"
Pakura's figure leaped out like a burning meteor, landing steadily on top of a tall building below. She overlooked the panicked port and the Hidden Mist Garrison Camp in the distance, which was lit up and clearly alarmed, and quickly formed hand seals.
"Scorch Release: Extreme Steaming Murder!"
Several orange-red fireballs, even larger than those used in the desert, appeared out of thin air, radiating terrifying heat that warped the air. Like spheres of deadly suns, they accurately smashed into the most critical targets within the port area—the fuel depot, the armory, and the remaining patrol boats clustered together!
BOOM! BOOM BOOM BOOM!!
Deafening explosions rang out consecutively, and towering fireballs illuminated half the port as if it were daylight! The fuel depot explosion triggered a chain reaction; massive waves of fire consumed everything, and the moored ships caught fire, turning into floating torches!
After completing the first wave of devastating strikes, Sayo piloted the Gundam to ascend again. Its cold electronic eyes locked onto the central area of the island—where a large amount of powerful and chaotic Chakra was surging out of the Hidden Mist Garrison Camp, clearly indicating that the main defense forces were mobilizing.
"Senior Pakura, the main force is here! According to the plan, you go to the camp and create maximum chaos! I will suppress and eliminate peripheral reinforcements and any potential elite enemies!" Sayo's voice was transmitted to Pakura's ears via Chakra vibration.
"Leave it to me!" Pakura sneered. Her figure transformed into a streak of fire, rushing directly toward the Garrison Camp!
The Hidden Mist Garrison Camp was now in complete disarray. They never dreamed that the enemy would appear directly in the island's core in this manner! The Kaguya Clan, famous for their warmongering nature and the Shikotsumyaku Bloodline Limit, was responsible for the defense of this location!
"Stop her! It's the Scorch Release User from Sunagakure!" An elite Jonin of the Kaguya Clan roared, leading a dozen clansmen out of the camp, attempting to intercept Pakura.
"Ants!" Pakura's eyes were cold. She did not dodge or evade; the Scorch Release fireballs surrounding her actively met the charge as if they possessed life!
"Gah—!"
Screams erupted instantly! The bone defense the Kaguya Clan prided themselves on was meaningless against that extreme heat! Upon contact, moisture was completely evaporated, the hard bones became brittle and shattered, and the few Ninja charging at the front instantly turned into twisted charcoal!
"Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique!" A Kirigakure Jonin, not of the Kaguya Clan, attempted to resist using Boil Release acidic mist.
However, the moment his acidic mist approached the Scorch Release fireball, it was instantly evaporated without a trace by the even higher temperature! Pakura didn't even spare him a glance; a Scorch Release fireball swept past, reducing him and several surrounding Kirigakure Ninja to ash!
Pakura was like a walking natural disaster. Where she passed, nothing survived, leaving behind only horrific dried corpses. Her target was clear: she charged straight toward the command center and the most densely populated areas in the heart of the camp. Scorch Release fireballs shot out like rapid-fire cannons, triggering massive explosions and panic! The Kirigakure defenders suffered heavy casualties and were utterly unable to organize an effective defense!
"Bastards!" A furious roar came from deep within the camp. The current Kaguya Clan Head, accompanied by the strongest elites of the clan, finally appeared in a panic. Their eyes were bloodshot as they witnessed the carnage inside the camp.
"Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Seedling Fern!" The Clan Head did not hesitate, immediately activating the powerful Bloodline Limit. Countless sharp bone spikes erupted from the ground, covering a large area, attempting to restrict Pakura's movements.
At the same time, the Gundam's massive shadow already enveloped the area.
"Your opponent is me," Sayo's cold voice resonated from high altitude.
The Gundam's Giant Battleship-Slaying Blade, tearing through the wind, slashed fiercely toward the Kaguya Clan Head! Simultaneously, the shoulder senbon launcher opened fire again. Dense poisoned needles shot toward the Kaguya elites like locusts, forcing them to focus entirely on defense, making it impossible to support their Clan Head!
The Kaguya Clan Head looked up in horror. Facing the gigantic blade that seemed capable of splitting heaven and earth, he could only frantically activate bone spikes in an attempt to block it!
BOOM!!!
The ground trembled violently, and smoke and dust shot skyward!
Sayo and Pakura, one high and one low, coordinated perfectly. The Gundam used absolute power to suppress Kirigakure's high-end combat strength and any teams attempting to reinforce, while Pakura, like a deadly firestorm, raged through the Kirigakure Camp, ruthlessly harvesting lives and destroying everything!
Bijiao Island, this crucial southern stronghold of Kirigakure, welcomed complete destruction and the arrival of despair tonight! The assault was successful!