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As the One-Tail, Shukaku, was finally resealed, the gathered Konoha shinobi couldn't help but wear expressions of relief and joy.
It wasn't just because they no longer had to face the calamity-level threat of Shukaku, but also because without it holding them back, Jiraiya would soon return to the village to lead everyone in eliminating the remaining enemies.
With both the Third Hokage and Orochimaru occupied elsewhere, there was no one who could stand against Jiraiya at this moment!
Might Guy deactivated the Eight Gates, his body trembling as he landed heavily on the ground. Even with his extensively trained physique, sustaining the Sixth Gate had taken its toll on him.
Not far away, upon seeing that Shukaku had been sealed, Manda—the colossal snake summoned by Orochimaru—didn't hesitate for a second before dispelling itself and returning to Ryūchi Cave.
This battle was nothing more than another transaction between Manda and Orochimaru.
Why risk its life unnecessarily?
After Manda's departure, Gamabunta, battered and covered in wounds, also returned to Mount Myōboku. The only reason it had endured so long was due to its close bond with Jiraiya.
At this point, a Konoha jōnin approached Jiraiya. "Lord Jiraiya, please leave this place to us. The village is counting on you."
"Hmm! Leave it to me!" Jiraiya took a deep breath and immediately turned to rush back toward the village.
But!
Just then!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Dozens of colorful fireworks erupted high above the Hokage Tower, their vibrant hues intertwining like an elaborate painting.
The shinobi engaged in battle paused, unsure of what was happening, and cautiously looked around.
Meanwhile, at the entrance of the Hokage Tower, Karin finished her hand seals and pressed her palms firmly onto the ground.
"Earth Style: Stone Pillar Jutsu!"
RUMBLE! RUMBLE!
Like an earthquake, the earth suddenly began to shake violently. A massive stone pillar rose beneath them, lifting both Mujin and Karin high into the sky.
Cloaked in shadows, with his hood obscuring his face, Mujin stepped forward so that all could see him. He tapped his staff lightly on the ground, and a ripple of energy spread outward, amplifying his voice so that it echoed throughout every corner of Konoha.
Taking a deep breath, Mujin declared...
"Fellow warriors! The age of great destruction has arrived!!!"
"Ten years have passed since the Third Great Ninja War. Every village has been preparing for war, every ambitious ninja yearns for wealth and power! This world has remained stagnant for far too long! Now, I shall unveil the beginning of this new era!"
"Fellow warriors! Polish your armor! Sharpen your blades! Spread the word far and wide—the vortex of war has begun to spin! Go forth and tell your spouse that you will march onto the battlefield to claim everything you desire! Tell your parents or children that you will fight to uphold your beliefs until your dying breath! Heroes, valiant warriors, schemers, and dreamers—all those who seek to seize everything, all those who wish to protect everything—this is the best of times! This is an era where all desires can be fulfilled! This is the long-awaited, most magnificent chaos we've been waiting for!!!"
"Now, listen closely! The times are calling out to us!!!"
Karin, also cloaked in a hood, placed her hand on Mujin's shoulder. A surge of chakra instantly flowed into his body. Mujin formed several hand seals, and the black pupil in the center of his forehead slowly opened, emitting radiant beams of darkness!
He then brought his hands together and slammed them down, shouting, "Barrier Technique: Heaven and Earth Reversal!!!"
The moment his words rang out, everyone froze in shock as they realized...
The once-clear sky was abruptly shrouded in dark clouds. A fierce gale swept through the entire village of Konoha!
Lightning flashed within the ominous clouds, and thunderbolts descended from the heavens, obliterating countless buildings and igniting raging fires!
A pitch-black sky illuminated by roaring lightning, a crimson earth consumed by roaring flames!
The sudden cataclysm left everyone trembling in fear. But then...
BOOOOM! BOOOOM! BOOOOM! BOOOOM! BOOOOM!
Ear-splitting explosions erupted, and blinding flames engulfed the massive Hokage Monument in an instant!
The ground began to quake violently, collapsing inward as enormous sinkholes appeared across the area, swallowing everything above them whole. Gigantic fissures radiated outward from beneath the Hokage Monument, stretching hundreds of meters in all directions. Every building in their path crumbled into ruins!
Shinobi from Konoha, Sunagakure, and Otogakure alike screamed in panic, running in every direction…
The earth quaked! Howling winds screamed through the air, thunder roared deafeningly, and raging flames devoured everything in their path!
They had never witnessed such an apocalyptic scene!!!
After what felt like an eternity, finally—the winds died down, the clouds dispersed.
Bright sunlight spilled over the land once more. Bewildered survivors looked around, only to find that few buildings remained intact. And as they turned their gaze toward Mujin—the source of this devastation—they froze in sheer terror upon realizing...
Behind him, the massive Hokage Monument, one of Konoha's most iconic landmarks...
Had completely collapsed!
All that remained was a jagged, broken wall!
The Hokage Monument—a symbol of Konoha's glory and the pride of generations—was gone. Each Hokage carved his likeness into it, representing the village's legacy and serving as a beacon of faith for every Leaf shinobi.
But now, that monument was no more.
"What have you done!!!"
KABOOM!!!
The ground suddenly exploded beneath them. An enraged Jiraiya shot forward like a cannonball, hurtling straight at the duo!
Jiraiya... Mujin quickly assessed the situation in his mind. This was an opponent they absolutely could not defeat—at least not yet.
He was a legendary ninja who had survived countless battles. The gap between them was nearly insurmountable across every metric.
But.
Only nearly.
Mujin's lips curled into a smirk. Even against someone like Jiraiya, they still had... no, Karin at least possessed one aspect where she didn't fall short.
That was her immense chakra reserves—courtesy of the Uzumaki lineage!
Just as Yamanaka Yakumo represented the pinnacle of her clan's abilities, Karin's physique stood out even among the Uzumaki, renowned for their vast chakra pools. Her strength was extraordinary, even by their standards.
"Go ahead," Mujin said softly, "and show them what it means to be an Uzumaki."
As soon as he finished speaking, Karin completed her hand seals. Vast torrents of chakra surged within her before channeling into the stone pillar beneath her feet.
"Earth Release: Earth Rising Spears!"
It was nothing more than a basic ninjutsu—but amplified by Karin's colossal chakra reserves, it transformed into something far beyond its original scope!
Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!!!
Thousands of stone spears erupted from the ground, blotting out the sky and casting enormous shadows. They converged on Jiraiya with deadly precision!
In mid-air, Jiraiya twisted his body, narrowly dodging the initial barrage. With a flurry of punches and kicks, he shattered over half of the incoming spears.
But immediately afterward, hundreds more sharp stone spears pierced the air, relentlessly targeting him once again!
Wave after wave, no matter how many spears Jiraiya destroyed, countless others took their place!
Forced back to the ground by the endless onslaught, Jiraiya found himself cornered. At that moment, Karin slammed both hands onto the earth once more.
"Earth Release: Stone Rain!"
The spears piercing upward abruptly exploded into fragments, transforming into a rain of razor-sharp shards!
The sun was blotted out as the sky darkened. Hundreds of meters wide, the storm of spikes descended like a torrential downpour, leaving no room for evasion!
Jiraiya clasped his hands together and shouted, "Ninja Art: Needle Hair Shield!"
Instantly, his white hair grew explosively, cocooning him entirely.
Ding! Ding! Ding!!!
The sharp stone shards shattered upon impact, unable to penetrate the protective barrier.
Mujin pointed his staff into the void, and two chains of glowing runes erupted from the ground, binding Jiraiya's legs tightly!
Unlike Morino Ibiki, who had been trapped motionless, Jiraiya simply gave a mighty tug, snapping the chains effortlessly.
However—whoosh! whoosh! whoosh!—dozens of additional rune chains surged forth, re-binding his legs and pinning him firmly to the ground!
Simultaneously, Mujin placed a hand on Karin's shoulder. The black eye of Ido shimmered with dark energy, transferring Yin Release power directly into her body.
Karin extended her arm toward Jiraiya, her muscles trembling under the strain. Then, with a fierce clench of her fist—
"Earth Release: Heavenly Collapse!"
Yin Release merged seamlessly with her overwhelming chakra reserves. Together, they created a miracle beyond anyone's wildest imagination!
With a sudden rush, the clouds above parted violently as a colossal object emerged—a meteorite over two hundred meters in diameter appeared out of thin air, plummeting downward with unstoppable force!!!