[Buzz—]
[Just a fleeting moment.]
Onoki then completed the fastest Dust Release technique of his life.
[The Dust Release cube turned and enveloped most of the complete Susanoo.]
Even Naruto Uzumaki was caught in it.
[Whoosh—]
[Done.]
Onoki's chakra is running low.
[Even though he was still relentlessly and frantically refining chakra.]
However.
It still couldn't hold on.
Fortunately, the Fourth Raikage has retained his full strength.
[Below the complete Susanoo.]
Mei Terumi's Lava Release is continuously reducing the ascent speed of the Wood Release: Tengu Armor.
[soon. ]
[Above the sky.]
The Fourth Raikage then landed with Onoki on his back.
[boom--]
Even at the moment of landing.
Onoki used Earth Release: Super Light Heavy Rock Technique.
But it was too fast.
[It too must fall like this.]
The Fourth Raikage grimaced in pain.
[It doesn't seem like anything's wrong.]
The vibrations made my whole body go numb.
[Onoki is slightly better.]
[The Earth Release: Super Light Heavy Rock Technique is primarily intended to be used on him first.]
Otherwise, this old body would probably fall apart.
"Initially, it was to overthrow the Land of Whirlpools."
"But the Land of Whirlpools is far too powerful."
"And I also felt somewhat uneasy."
"The ninja alliance has been approved."
"In addition, the powerful and influential figures of the five major powers are all issuing orders."
"Left with no other choice, I joined the Allied Shinobi Forces."
"Afterwards, he became the commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces, and his mindset changed."
["Now."]
"We, fighting side by side."
"Along the way, I've changed a lot and developed many feelings."
"My impression of bad boys isn't so bad anymore."
"Hmph!" The Fourth Raikage snorted coldly.
But the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned.
"Same to you," said the Fourth Raikage.
Onoki smiled slightly.
"Now, I wish to assume the role of the Third Tsuchikage, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces."
"And similarly, we, who were once divided, should now become a whole."
"The Land of Whirlpools is a very good example."
Onoki paused, his speech faltering slightly.
The Fourth Raikage didn't interrupt either.
His gaze also became much calmer.
Mei Terumi looks the same as always.
However, her beautiful eyes kept glancing around.
[Perceiving.]
[Melting away.]
The effect was not significant.
[And that Wood Release: Tengu Vine Armor technique did not slow down at all.]
[Obviously.]
All three of them knew.
What's the current situation?
Onoki took a deep breath.
"Everything is changing for the better."
"Whether it's the Land of Whirlpools or us, it doesn't matter."
"Everyone is aware of this."
"You all heard what Naruto Uzumaki said earlier, right?" Onoki looked at the Fourth Raikage and Mei Terumi.
Mei Terumi nodded slightly.
[His expression was natural.]
It seems she didn't care about the content of her words.
The Fourth Raikage, however, appeared somewhat somber.
[because. ]
[The Raikage and the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning.]
Unlike other countries.
The Fourth Raikage took a deep breath.
"Perhaps it won't be as bad as I think."
"But it's a force you can't resist, a will you can't change."
"It's absolutely infuriating."
"Therefore, I cannot simply resign myself to fate and let others slaughter me."
"Your ideas are detrimental to unification," Mei Terumi said calmly.
The Fourth Raikage scoffed and shrugged.
"That's just how I am."
"We in Kumogakure are the same."
The Fourth Raikage's words made Onoki shake his head.
["So."]
"This is because of us, our ancestors..."
"The rules of the ninja world, which have bred countless grudges..."
"Perhaps this is also an opportunity to make a change."
"It might even be completely eliminated."
["The Land of Whirlpools..."]
"To be honest."
"Even a single national village cannot withstand it."
"They did a really good job."
"This young ruler of the Land of Whirlpools—Naruto Uzumaki."
"She is also an excellent child."
"From any perspective, the rise of the Land of Whirlpools and the unification of the ninja world have become an inevitable trend."
"To be honest, quite a few people from our village have already gone there."
"We did not stop them from doing so."
"And some people also brought back intelligence."
["to be honest."]
"If the Allied Shinobi Forces hadn't appeared, perhaps I wouldn't be here right now."
"I also want to see what the vibrant ninja world is really like."
"Our ninja world is indeed terminally ill."
The Fourth Raikage remained silent.
Mei Terumi felt that she should express her thoughts.
After all, that's what the elderly person said.
"That's what I think too."
"However..."
"I am the Mizukage, the Fifth Mizukage."
"Although I don't want to waste my precious time on these things."
"But as the Mizukage, I should represent Kirigakure."
"So, from beginning to end, it was Kirigakure's decision, not mine, the Fifth Mizukage's decision."
["hateful!"]
"I knew it!"
The Fourth Raikage glared fiercely at Mei Terumi.
"I've had a feeling something was off for a while now!"
["Hahaha~" Onoki suddenly laughed.]
Even the Fourth Raikage could see it.
How could that old man not see it?
"Your wishes will come true." Onoki smiled, but his eyes welled up with tears.
Such is the general trend.
Any force will appear insignificant in the face of a powerful trend.
The Fourth Raikage and Mei Terumi both wore faint smiles.
["alright."]
"Since that's the case."
"Then the three of us should make a clean break."
"Just like you said, Mizukage."
"Those in a position must fulfill their duties."
"We represent, and also the old era."
"The Old Era, and the New Era."
"It's time for this to come to an end."
"The end of everything, a new beginning."
"Let's eliminate the resentment that has persisted to this day and move forward together..."
[Onoki suddenly paused.]
Look up at the sky.
A hint of reminiscence appeared on his face.
"This Susanoo... reminds me of Madara Uchiha."
"We are just like all our ancestors."
"It brought countless hatred to this ninja world."
"Years of war."
"It has left cracks in people's hearts."
"This is a responsibility that none of us can shirk."
The Fourth Raikage stretched his neck.
["alright."]
"You're being too verbose, Onoki."
"This battle."
"Regardless of who wins or loses, the outcome will be much the same."