Chapter 232 : Danzo's Final Stubbornness!!

They turned their heads in horror, catching sight of Kazuhiko who had noticed them.

Kazuhiko stood within the God of Light, and even through the shimmering particles of light, they could discern the ruthlessness and indifference in his eyes.

Purple ripples, akin to the most arcane incantation, noble yet menacing, resonated within Kazuhiko's pupils.

"I warned you, once you've glimpsed into my eyes, your demise is imminent today. None of you shall escape!"

Kazuhiko appeared like a deity, devoid of mercy or empathy towards all living beings.

Fear once again gripped their minds.

Before they could even contemplate, Kazuhiko had already raised his right hand, the ripples in his pupils faintly vibrating.

"Universal Pull!"

Suddenly, an endless suction force emanated from behind them, as though someone was dragging them backward, drawing them towards Kazuhiko's direction.

In the midst of Kazuhiko, countless figures unconsciously surged towards him, all feeling the potent attraction centering around him.

Those nearest to Kazuhiko were instantly drawn in without any resistance.

The formidable suction dragged them closer, but as they approached Kazuhiko, they were cleaved by the blade of light.

Their cries of pain and despair echoed as they were torn apart, their blood staining the ground.

"No, what kind of power is this? What is this intense suction force?"

Many individuals hastily unsheathed their short swords and thrust them into the earth, bracing against the force pulling from behind.

Even though their legs felt weightless, as if a fierce tornado was dragging them backwards, they clung desperately to anything within reach, refusing to be pulled in.

Countenances flushed, blue veins bulging on their cheeks and arms, they fought against the irresistible attraction.

"Hold on! If we get sucked in, we're done for!"

Upon witnessing the imminent opening of the Four Purple Flame Formation, hope surged in their hearts as they clung fiercely to whatever they could grasp, refusing to yield.

"Whoosh...!!"

Meanwhile, further away, Danzo and the others fared slightly better. Most of them stood firm, channeling chakra tightly beneath their feet to anchor themselves to the ground.

The powerful suction behind them billowed their clothes, propelling them towards Kazuhiko.

"Faster! Faster!!"

Danzo's voice, hoarse with urgency, urged the personnel outside the Four Purple Flame Formation.

At that moment, most of them were also enveloped in blue chakra, utilizing it to withstand the relentless suction pulling from behind.

"Alright!"

With the Four Purple Flame Formation barrier in place, those outside couldn't sense any suction and focused on dismantling the formation.

Their excitement surged as they worked to seal it.

"Four Purple Flame Formation, unlocked!"

Amidst the joyous gazes of everyone, the barrier of purple flames gradually dissipated.

"The formation is broken! We... we can make it out alive!"

In an instant, a renewed sense of hope flickered in their eyes. It was as if life itself was within reach!

Kazuhiko noticed their newfound optimism.

"We're almost there. There are only a hundred of you left. It won't matter if this formation is undone! 99"

"It won't be that easy to escape!"

In a flash, the turbulent chakra within Kazuhiko surged once more, intensifying the suction that had been present before. This time, no one could halt its force!

"Universal Pull!"

"No!!!"

"Ahhh! Ahh!!!"

The next moment, the spark of hope that had just been lit vanished once more as they were abruptly pulled back by the suction. This time, they offered no resistance. If the previous suction was akin to someone pulling them desperately from behind, then this time, it was as if a colossal force, like that of an elephant, dragged them instantaneously—unstoppable!

In an instant, the remaining Konoha Shinobi were lifted into the air, one after another, swiftly swept towards Kazuhiko as the epicenter. He stood amidst the chaos, resembling the eye of a tornado, with the other Shinobi encircling him.

"Perish, all of you!"

As a figure hurtled towards him, Kazuhiko showed no mercy with the blade in his hand.

Amidst the desperate cries of the crowd, they were torn and cleaved by the blade's gleam, reduced to pieces that scattered in the air before landing on the grass.

Blood had become the dominant hue in the vicinity, its traces staining everything.

"Ah... Ahhhh!!"

One by one, individuals succumbed to the overwhelming suction, their voices echoing helplessly in the air. They could only watch in despair as they collided with Kazuhiko's blade, as though meeting their own end.

As Danzo remained distant, he had not yet fully aligned himself with Kazuhiko.

However, it was only a matter of time before he and his staunch followers gravitated toward Kazuhiko's side.

In this moment, Danzo expected fear and desperation to consume him, yet a steely resolve gleamed in his eyes.

Aware that escape was futile now, pulled inexorably by Kazuhiko's formidable force, and watching helplessly as his subordinates were mercilessly cut down by the light blade.

Desperately maneuvering in the air to face Kazuhiko directly, Danzo saw life after life extinguished by the blade's merciless strokes. Despite appearances, it seemed as if those beside Kazuhiko deliberately met their end upon his blade.

For a moment, blood rained down, casting a pall over the entire scene as if the very venue recoiled in horror at the deluge of flesh and blood.

Yet, Kazuhiko's countenance remained unchanged – indifferent and merciless, even as lives slipped away at his hands.

Only when he witnessed Danzo's onslaught did a flicker of something unfamiliar pass through his eyes.

In that instant, Kazuhiko ceased the indiscriminate swings of his light blade, raising it in readiness to face Danzo head-on.

As Danzo charged toward him, it appeared as though Danzo himself sought this confrontation.

"Allow me to offer you a dignified demise," Kazuhiko intoned coldly.

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