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Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Calm Retreat

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Bijiao Island had completely transformed into a burning purgatory. Thick smoke billowed from the port, and towering flames illuminated half the night sky, while the wreckage of destroyed warships continued to explode with dull, heavy sounds. The main garrison area was even more ghastly, with scorched corpses, melted and deformed Ninja tools, and ground vitrified by the high temperature of Scorch Release visible everywhere. The air was filled with the pungent smell of burning and the stench of death.

Sayo and Pakura, two powerhouses whose strength surpassed that of ordinary Elite Jonin and touched the Kage-level threshold, showcased their destructive capabilities to the fullest in this meticulously planned raid.

Especially for the Kaguya Clan, who specialized in close-quarters Bone Blades combat, Pakura's Scorch Release was a natural counter and an absolute nightmare. Their famed Shikotsumyaku, the Corpse Bone Pulse, was as fragile as dry branches before the extreme heat that warped the air. Kaguya Ninja attempting to approach often lost all their moisture and were turned into charcoal before they even got within ten meters of Pakura, their hard bones crumbling into brittle pieces. The Kaguya Clan Head, facing the savage slashes of the Gundam's gigantic Ship-Slicing Blade, which was wrapped in Wind Release, could only barely defend himself with an endless torrent of bone structures. He was covered in blood, utterly defeated, and had no time to spare for anything else.

Furthermore, the Gundam's destructive power against fixed installations and fleets was unparalleled. Its massive size, terrifying strength, and precise firepower coverage reduced targets like coastal defenses, warehouses, and docks to ruins in a short time. The shuriken, Kunai, and even large crossbow bolts fired by the surviving Kirigakure Ninja merely sparked against the high-strength alloy armor, unable to leave even a scratch.

What made the Kirigakure even more desperate was that this island served as an important Ninja tool production site and material reserve for them, storing a massive quantity of metal Ninja tools and unprocessed iron ore scattered everywhere. For Sayo's Magnet Release, this was simply an inexhaustible ammunition depot and weapon field!

Sayo didn't even bother to manipulate the iron sand from the desert; with a slight shift of thought, he activated his full Magnet Release force field! "Magnet Release: Iron Sand Drizzle!"

In an instant, it was as if all the metal on the entire island was responding to his call! Countless shuriken, Kunai, senbon, and even large chunks of raw iron ore, scattered on the ground, blasted out of warehouses, or still held by Kirigakure Ninja who hadn't had time to throw them, were seized by an invisible giant hand. They floated up, converging in the air into a dense, dark torrent shimmering with deadly metallic luster!

The next moment, this death storm, composed of countless pieces of metal, surged forth as if alive, following Sayo's will toward any Kirigakure squad daring to gather or attempt a long-range attack!

"Quick, dodge!"

"Damn it! Those are my Kunai!"

The Kirigakure Ninja scattered in terror, but the metallic storm covered a vast area and moved extremely fast! Countless Ninja tools rained down like a tempest, piercing flesh, shattering bone, and triggering a chorus of miserable screams. This was quite literally a massacre composed of their own weapons!

"Strategic objective achieved! Pakura Senior, retreat!" Sayo's voice, transmitted via Chakra vibration, reached Pakura, who was causing chaos in the main camp.

Upon hearing this, Pakura did not hesitate. The Scorch Release fireballs surrounding her suddenly expanded outward, performing an indiscriminate, violent burn that forced back the remaining Kirigakure Ninja. Then, her figure flashed, and after a few bounds, she returned to the massive mechanical palm extended by the Gundam.

Sayo piloted the Gundam as it ascended again, its cold electronic eyes scanning the devastated island below. He did not leave immediately, but instead did something that left all surviving Kirigakure Ninja dumbfounded.

The Gundam's huge mechanical hand grasped at the void, and a powerful Magnet Release force field once again enveloped a large area. The metal Ninja tools that had just been unleashed and were now scattered across the ground, embedded in corpses and buildings, along with the large amount of raw iron ore remaining in nearby warehouses, were forcefully extracted as if time were reversing. They converged toward the Gundam like a black iron sand whirlwind!

Sayo quickly pulled out an extra-large Sealing Scroll and, with the Gundam's assistance, unfurled it. The enormous metallic torrent was efficiently compressed and stored within the scroll, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea! These were valuable resources; bringing them back to Sunagakure would allow for the creation of a large number of standardized Ninja tools, greatly alleviating the village's material pressure!

"Bastard! He... he's stealing our supplies!" An Elite Jonin of the Kaguya Clan was so furious he coughed up blood, yet he could only watch, utterly unable to stop the theft.

In mere tens of seconds, the massive flow of metal was completely collected, and Sayo put away the extra-large Sealing Scroll with satisfaction.

"Mission complete, and the haul is considerable. Time to go!" Sayo chuckled softly, operating the Gundam's gigantic wingspan to fully extend, as the Vector Thrusters behind it erupted with the fiercest light!

Boom—!

The powerful thrust allowed the Gundam to instantly break the sound barrier, transforming into a silver-blue meteor. It rapidly climbed, tearing through the clouds, and sped away in the direction it came from. Within a few breaths, it became a tiny speck in the sky, finally vanishing completely into the vast night.

They arrived suddenly and departed calmly.

All that remained was the scorched, fire-lit Bijiao Island, and the Kirigakure survivors—shaken, heavily defeated, and filled with endless fear and humiliation.

This cross-sea assault not only responded to the Kirigakure's shameless demands in the most forceful manner but also used absolute military strength to declare Sunagakure's resolve and—that terrifying new power—to the entire Ninja World!

Sayo and Pakura, piloting the miracle named "Gundam," embarked on their journey home. But the shock and subsequent ramifications they brought were only just beginning to unfold.

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