After being resurrected, Anya's sword techniques had surpassed the original Eight Great Sword Techniques. With every casual movement, he could unleash different sword arts designed to eliminate various ninja.
Take for example the Third Raikage—Anya killed him with a Single Blade Strike.
Of course, this was also because the reincarnated Third Raikage via Impure World Reincarnation wasn't as powerful as before, lacking the strength from his life force. Back then, the reason Anya struggled against the Third Raikage was due to the massive difference in physical strength—enough to pierce through defense, but insufficient to deliver a one-hit kill.
If the peak version of the Third Raikage were here, just one slash might not necessarily result in death.
This was probably also why Kabuto didn't reincarnate Might Duy. Otherwise, with a ninja capable of endlessly opening the Death Gate of the Eight Gates, the so-called Allied Forces would never stand a chance.
After defeating the Third Raikage, Anya finally felt some relief from the tension in his chest. At that moment, Inoichi's voice chimed in appropriately: "Captain, you're still human, right?"
Anya couldn't help but feel like those words were meant as an insult.
"Just incredibly strong," Inoichi marveled. "The number of White Zetsus had sharply decreased, and those fighting against the Allied Ninja Forces had started retreating too. It seems our enemies had been scared out of their wits by your slaughter."
Anya was not surprised at all. If the Third Raikage could fall with one slash, no one else stood a chance.
Soon—the person Anya had been waiting for—Naruto—would finally appear.
Thinking thus, Anya said to Inoichi, "I'm tired today. I'll rest first."
"Yes, Captain."
Above Turtle Island—the living island shaped like a colossal turtle—a translucent humanoid figure appeared in midair, murmuring while watching the slowly moving island below: "Never would've guessed—an island like this is actually a giant turtle. No wonder it can move freely."
"But now it ends."
Suddenly, a huge serpent emerged from beneath the sea and bit into the turtle's tail.
The turtle roared in pain as the serpent bit down, shaking the entire island. The enormous snake coiled its colossal body around the turtle, flipping it over on the ocean's surface.
"This is the chance. Now I'll take control of both jinchuriki."
Just as the transparent humanoid was about to take action, his gaze suddenly shifted toward a certain direction.
"It truly ends here. [Dust Release, Atomic Dismantling Technique.]"
"You've survived quite long, Onoki. [Dust Release, Atomic Dismantling Technique.]"
Almost simultaneously, two identical techniques launched attacks.
Two radiant beams of light surged toward each other and met midair. With a blinding flash, everything at the point of impact was reduced to dust, vanishing without a trace.
Onoki already knew exactly who the opponent was. He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "So this is the legendary Dust Release power indeed as spoken of old. You're still as mighty as ever, Mū."
Mū replied coldly, "Onoki, though I don't know what purpose Zetsu has in reincarnating me, you must act quickly to stop me. Against someone possessing Dust Release like me, numbers hold no meaning whatsoever. The only one capable of stopping me… is you."
With a heavy expression, Onoki solemnly replied, "Understood."
"There's something else too. I've sensed chakra of many different types converging together. Are those ninja forming an alliance? Don't forget how things work after victory — once a battle ends, allies will turn against each other fighting for the spoils of war. Only the winner holds the power to decide everything."
The serious-looking Onoki sighed helplessly just now: "Young people these days are getting stronger and stronger. Even if I wanted to do that, I probably wouldn't have the chance."
"Alright, you talk too much."
Another voice escaped Mū's lips. By then, he had already been fully taken over.
The two Tsuchikages began battling midair. Mū, who possessed both invisibility and sensor-type abilities, held the absolute advantage. A single onslaught sent Onoki fleeing without pause, never knowing where the next Dust Release would strike from.
Just then, a furious shout echoed from midair: "Rasengan!"
A golden figure appeared from behind Mū, launching an attack toward him.
Mū actually seemed prepared in advance and dodged at the crucial moment.
"Watch out! Mū is a sensor-type ninja."
Acting on that intel, Naruto created countless Shadow Clones midair. Using the springing force between his clones, he maneuvered through the air, yellow light suddenly elongating his reach right before the Dust Release could be launched.
"[Whirling Rasengan Barrage]."
Struck midair, half of Mū's body vanished as he immediately used the invisibility technique and disappeared completely.
"What the heck just happened?"
Naruto activated Sage Mode. His acute senses allowed him to understand everything. The battles of the Fourth Great Ninja War replayed in his mind like scenes from a movie.
"Why is this happening? My father had just arrived and sent me here to train, but why… why has war broken out all around us?" Naruto questioned angrily.
"Ahhh, looks like Minato didn't tell you anything." Seeing Naruto in Sage Mode, Onoki realized he already knew everything and spoke plainly: "Madara has started this war. His goal is to collect all the tailed beasts and merge the world with himself. That's why you and Killer Bee must be protected at all costs."
Confused, Naruto asked: "My comrades are all struggling on the battlefield. Why should I be hiding here alone?"
Onoki sighed helplessly again: "Didn't I just tell you? The purpose of this war is precisely to protect you. If Madara obtains both the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails, the entire world will be destroyed."
Naruto frowned and closed his eyes, pondering briefly before opening them again, determinedly stating: "I'll end this war myself. All the pain, all the hatred — I'll bear it all on my shoulders. This is my destiny."
"I see. So you've finally made up your mind." Looking seriously at Naruto, Onoki continued: "However, your father is currently the commander of the Allied Forces. Your decision still needs his approval."
Touching the seal on his abdomen, Naruto smiled confidently: "He definitely will approve. From the moment I was born, he passed this burden onto me. My father is the light that shines in my heart."
Understanding, Onoki responded: "Is that so?"
What an enviable father-and-son duo. Alright then, I won't stand in your way anymore," he said.
Naruto grinned happily. "Haha, thanks, short old grandpa."
Onoki's temple throbbed with fury. "I am the Tsuchikage!"
Meanwhile, Minato had already learned about Naruto's return. He immediately gave orders to Jialiu, saying, "Anya has eliminated a portion of the White Zetsu already, and the toll on her must be considerable. Since Naruto has decided to join the battlefield, with him and Nine-Tails working together, they'll be able to sense the hostility from the White Zetsu and identify them easily. Assign this mission to him."
Jialiu sighed, muttering as he began issuing the order, "Sigh… You really trust your kid *that* much? Aren't you afraid this might be exactly what the enemy wants?"
Minato, wearing a confident smile just like Naruto usually did, said, "As a father, the only thing I can do is believe in my son—completely. Naruto… he's got this."
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