Whoosh!
The cold, sharp blade stuck deep into the wall with a thud.
"Lord!"
Guren saw Sarutobi Ryo standing in the doorway, her face lighting up with surprise and happiness.
Everyone else in the room also turned to see who it was.
A heavy, suffocating Killing Intent filled the air, aimed directly at Pakura. The ordinary thugs in the room trembled with fear, their minds and breathing becoming hazy.
"I just got back," Sarutobi Ryo said.
He pulled back his Killing Intent, and the others felt a wave of relief wash over them.
"So, I heard you were looking for me?" he asked.
"Heh…"
Pakura turned slowly, looking Sarutobi Ryo up and down. She didn't seem affected by his Killing Intent at all. After confirming that it was really him, and not some trick, she nodded.
"You hurt my student," she said. "I have to ask you why." Pakura explained that she couldn't ignore what happened to her most beloved student.
"Then let's fight," Sarutobi Ryo replied.
Suddenly, he spun around and threw a punch behind him.
No one else had noticed, but several Sunagakure Anbu had appeared in the shadows. They were worried about Pakura and had secretly followed her back.
In the hearts of all Sunagakure ninja, Pakura was deeply respected. Some even thought that after the Third Kazekage disappeared, Pakura should be the next leader--not Rasa.
The four Sunagakure Anbu saw Sarutobi Ryo's punch coming so fast they barely had time to react. They were elite ninja, skilled enough to be Pakura's bodyguards. But now, against Sarutobi Ryo, they couldn't even block a single blow.
Since gaining his fourth Kekkei Genkai, Sarutobi Ryo's physical strength had exploded, reaching an unbelievable level. Only true powerhouses, geniuses, and Jinchuriki could stand a chance against him. Others were just easy targets.
"!
His punch was incredibly powerful, and the force shook the very air. The Anbu ninja only had time to throw a punch of his own before Sarutobi Ryo's fist slammed into it.
Bang!
The sound was deafening. The Sunagakure Anbu felt himself flying through the air, completely out of control.
Boom boom boom boom boom...!!!
He crashed through several walls, collapsing a nearby warehouse in a cloud of wood, dust, and rubble.
With a single punch, a Jonin-level ninja had been taken out of the fight!
The Sunagakure Anbu lay in the ruins, coughing up blood. He tried to get up, but he couldn't move. He wasn't dead, but he was helpless. An ordinary person could easily finish him off.
Everyone around was stunned by what they had just witnessed.
"Retreat! " Pakura roared.
She raised her fair arm, and two Scorch Release fireballs appeared in her palm.
Boom!
The fireballs danced and crackled, scorching the air. The temperature in the hall shot up.
Seeing this, Guren immediately ordered his men to run. This place was about to become a very dangerous battlefield.
Pakura was furious, like a volcano about to erupt. She loved her village and her comrades, and she wouldn't let anyone hurt them. This protectiveness was why she was so respected.
Pakura controlled the two fireballs and sent them flying towards Sarutobi Ryo.
He had no intention of being roasted alive, and quickly dodged out of the way.
The three Sunagakure Anbu rushed into the ruins to rescue their fallen comrade.
Boom! Boom!
The two Scorch Release fireballs exploded on the ground, leaving behind small craters.
Sarutobi Ryo frowned, sensing danger.
Pakura raised both hands high above her head.
The wind began to pick up, and the clouds swirled. Flames started gathering above her. The entire hall flickered with light and shadow.
The fireball was over a meter wide. When it exploded, it would destroy everything around it.
This was a Scorch Release technique that only Pakura could use.
Sarutobi Ryo felt like he was standing next to a furnace. His mouth was dry, and he felt dizzy. He realized that Pakura's move wasn't just gathering flames, but also sucking the air out of the room. When the fireball exploded, it would be twice as powerful.
This move, like Pakura's simple background, had a simple name.
"Scorch Release: Great Fireball!"
This one move set Pakura apart from other strong ninja, like Minato Namikaze.
The Great Fireball was a huge, indiscriminate explosion! Everything within range would be turned to ash. The blast would shatter everything! It also had the added effects of Wind Release cutting and Fire Release burning. Even if you dodged the center of the explosion, you would still be hurt as long as you were close enough.
With this one move, Pakura could turn the tide of battle and wipe out a group of enemies.
"Ice Release!"
Without hesitation, Sarutobi Ryo made hand seals and activated Ice Release.
Boom...!!!
A sun seemed to rise from the ground. Compared to Kotsuchi, Onoki's son, Pakura's destructive power was on a completely different level.
The entire hall was instantly destroyed, flattened by the explosion. The bright white light blinded everyone.
When the explosion died down, the area around Pakura was a crater, like one left by a meteorite.
Pakura stood in the center, unharmed. This wasn't just because of her chakra control. Pakura herself had been caught in the Great Fireball.
But…
Her Scorch Release Kekkei Genkai allowed her to absorb and resist heat and wind. This was why she wasn't afraid of Guren's Fire Release. It was also why she could live in the Land of Wind for so many years without her skin becoming dry and cracked. Her skin remained firm, fair, and smooth.
The Scorch Release Kekkei Genkai had completely changed her DNA.
Whoosh!
A figure burst out of the dissipating smoke and dust. It was Sarutobi Ryo. He was battered, his body cut and burned by the wind and fire chakra. But his eyes were bright.
Using the No Sign Body Flicker Technique, he appeared directly in front of Pakura.
Her attack had made one thing clear. He couldn't let her create distance between them. Otherwise, she would use that move again.
"Heh… Foolish!"
But fighting Pakura up close was also dangerous.
Pakura waved her hands.
A barrage of fireballs shot from her hands. She could control each one of these fireballs, making them fly in unpredictable paths. And there were so many of them that she could attack from all directions.
Anyone hit by this move would become dehydrated in seconds, turning into a dried-up mummy.
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