"Uchiha Tensei, there's no need to keep trying. This barrier is designed purely for defense. It would take at least three Kage-level experts working together to break it. Since you're alone, you have no chance at all!" the first Rock Ninja said smugly.
Three Kage-level experts.
That meant he was completely trapped.
Although the situation was dire, the Rock Ninja had not gone after Senba. As long as they were delayed here, the mission would be a success. Thinking of that, Uchiha Tensei felt slightly relieved.
Seeing the subtle change in expression on the three-meter-tall man's face, the Quasi-Kage grew even more pleased.
"Heh. As long as we kill you today, our vanguard's mission will be complete!"
"With the barrier up, you can't come in. So how exactly are you planning to kill me?" Uchiha Tensei spread his hands casually.
If they entered, he could slaughter them.
If they stayed outside, they couldn't reach him.
To him, the barrier was a double-edged sword.
"Hmph. You're a trapped beast. Do you really think we can't do anything to you just because you're inside?" the Quasi-Kage of the Shadow Guard Squad said with a smile.
A group of Elite Jonin immediately moved to the north, south, east, and west sides of the barrier, rapidly forming hand seals.
"This is… could it be?"
Uchiha Tensei's eyes widened.
He suddenly remembered the scene from the Fourth Great Ninja War where the Allied Shinobi Forces attacked the Ten-Tails.
The next moment, exactly as he expected, the four Quasi-Kage raised their hands and opened gaps in all four sides of the barrier.
The Elite Jonin immediately unleashed their techniques.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Fire Release: Great Flame Bomb Technique!"
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet Technique!"
…
Dozens of Fire Release techniques surged through the openings and flooded directly into the barrier.
"Damn it! Are they trying to roast me alive?!"
Uchiha Tensei clapped his hands together.
"Wood Release: Wood Formation Wall!"
A massive wooden enclosure instantly rose around him.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Explosions erupted one after another.
All the Rock Ninja stared intently at the barrier, hoping this attack would finally eliminate the Asura of the Ninja World.
When the smoke cleared, Uchiha Tensei appeared once more.
The wooden wall had vanished.
His body was covered in burns.
Clearly, he had not fully blocked the attack.
"They still couldn't kill him?"
"He's ridiculously tough!"
The Rock Ninja were visibly disappointed.
"You filthy ants!"
Uchiha Tensei roared.
"You dare burn me? You're courting death!"
His figure flashed forward.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
His fists hammered relentlessly against the barrier.
Watching the enraged warrior, the elderly Quasi-Kage stepped forward.
"Uchiha Tensei, your arrogance is the reason you've fallen this far."
"You've always viewed everyone else as ants."
"You never imagined that one day those ants would bring you down, did you?"
"Hahaha!"
Uchiha Tensei laughed wildly.
"An ant is always an ant!"
"You aren't worthy of defeating me!"
"Chidori!"
Lightning instantly gathered around his right hand.
The Rock Ninja showed no fear.
They believed the barrier was unbreakable.
Then suddenly—
"This is?!"
The sky changed.
Dark storm clouds churned overhead as countless bolts of lightning converged.
A gigantic lightning beast took shape among the clouds.
A Kirin.
A colossal Kirin made entirely of lightning.
"Follow my command and descend with the power of heaven itself!"
"Kirin!"
The massive lightning beast thrust its head through the clouds and crashed down toward the barrier.
Crackle! Crackle! Crackle!
Terrifying lightning continuously bombarded the barrier.
Even the Rock Ninja involuntarily took several steps backward.
Under the relentless assault, cracks began spreading across the barrier's surface.
"Not good!"
"Uchiha Tensei is about to break free!"
"Maintain the barrier!"
"Don't let him escape!"
The elderly Quasi-Kage shouted frantically.
The five Elite Jonin maintaining the barrier gritted their teeth and poured Chakra into it at full force.
Meanwhile, unnoticed by everyone, the Quasi-Kage whose older brother had died years ago silently used Earth Release: Earth Dragon Submarine Technique and disappeared underground.
No one knew what he was planning.
"Condense!"
At Uchiha Tensei's command, the lightning Kirin compressed itself into his right arm.
The enormous head of the Kirin appeared around his fist.
"Break!"
He punched directly at the cracked section of the barrier.
Boom!
The concentrated force of the Kirin exploded outward.
The crack widened instantly.
A hole large enough for a person to pass through appeared.
"There's a breach!"
"Prepare for combat!"
The Shadow Guard Squad reacted immediately despite their shock.
But it was already too late.
Uchiha Tensei burst forward.
His speed was like instantaneous movement.
In the blink of an eye, he appeared before the elderly Quasi-Kage.
A giant hand shot out.
The Quasi-Kage was lifted off the ground by his throat like a helpless chicken.
"I told you before."
"Ants are always ants."
His grip tightened.
With a little more force, the man's neck would be crushed.
"Y-You…"
The Quasi-Kage struggled to speak.
Then—
Puchi!
A blade pierced straight through Uchiha Tensei's heart from behind.
"How…?"
He slowly turned his head.
Behind him stood the Quasi-Kage whose older brother had died beneath his blade decades ago.
The hand holding the elderly Quasi-Kage loosened.
"Uchiha Tensei."
"I told you long ago."
"I would personally kill you and avenge my brother."
The Quasi-Kage pulled the sword free.
"Puh!"
Blood sprayed from Uchiha Tensei's mouth as he dropped to one knee.
So this was karma.
He had killed that man's brother.
Now the younger brother had come to take his life.
"Hahaha!"
"Beautiful!"
"That sneak attack was perfect!"
The elderly Quasi-Kage, who had narrowly escaped death, laughed loudly.
"Uchiha Tensei."
"The moment you killed my brother, your fate was already decided."
"You were destined to die by my hand."
The Quasi-Kage pointed his sword at the dying legend.
Even after having his heart pierced, he still hadn't died.
The elderly Quasi-Kage couldn't help marveling at the monster before him.
"Fate?"
Uchiha Tensei slowly rose to his feet.
"I've never believed in fate."
"My destiny belongs to me alone."
"AAAAHHHHHHHHHH!"
Suddenly, he ignited every last ounce of energy within his body.
A terrifying aura erupted outward.
Cracks spread across his skin.
"Oh no!"
"He's going to self-destruct!"
"Retreat!"
"Everyone retreat!"
The Quasi-Kage fled without hesitation.
No one wanted to face the self-destruction of a Kage-level powerhouse.
"Run!"
"It's going to explode!"
"Retreat!"
The entire Rock force descended into panic.
Watching them flee, Uchiha Tensei made no effort to chase them.
There was no need.
The explosion's radius was enormous.
None of them would escape.
"Zetsu."
"I'm sorry."
"I dragged you into this."
"No need to apologize," White Zetsu replied calmly.
"We were prepared for this long ago."
Uchiha Tensei smiled faintly.
"Senba…"
"I can't continue walking beside you anymore."
"Live well."
As the energy reached its peak, his body began crumbling apart piece by piece.
Then he laughed.
"Life and death pass in an instant."
"A hero's spirit shines forever."
"Breaking through countless obstacles."
"Witnessing the fireworks of a prosperous age."
"Turning the world upside down."
"Coveting one glorious night."
"With red blood staining the yellow sands."
"With youth fading into white hair."
"I am a true hero."
"How could I fear death?"
"Hahahahahaha!"
BOOM!!!
With his final laughter echoing across the battlefield, Uchiha Tensei's body exploded completely.
The consciousness body known as Uchiha Tensei had fallen.
Yet far away, the true protagonist, Isamu, still continued forward on his own path.
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