Ch-116 Gamamura vanished.

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Upon hearing Jiryoku's acknowledgment, Gamamura couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He was well aware that Jiryoku was far from finished and was likely preparing for a powerful move. Jiryoku continued, expressing his strategy thus far.

"You know, until now, I've been fighting with my strength in reserve," Jiryoku explained. "I didn't want to waste my stamina, thinking that you might possess some potent artifact from the Sage of Six Paths. But it seems that I've been wasting my time. I assume you don't have anything bestowed by the Sage of Six Paths."

Gamamura's face darkened, as he had foreseen the nature of Jiryoku's next attack through his future sight ability. He knew it would be a formidable and extensive assault, with a range so vast that escape would be impossible. Unprepared, he'd likely face certain death. Gamamura opted to forego retreat and instead began gathering natural energy around him to create a defensive shield, covering his entire body. This shield was his only hope of withstanding Jiryoku's impending onslaught.

As Gamamura prepared his defense, the ground beneath him abruptly started descending. Jiryoku had unleashed his 'Gravity Field,' its radius encompassing an area of approximately 100 meters. Upon sensing this, ninjas from the other villages promptly retreated to avoid being caught within the gravity field's influence.

Within the gravity field, everything within a 100-meter radius of Jiryoku's position began to plummet. The immense spiritual pressure, that is 'Conquerors Haki,' was infused into the gravity field, amplifying its potency. The extent of the gravity field's strength became evident as the ground was compressed to a depth of nearly 100 meters. Gamamura struggled to remain upright, as the entire surrounding earth was pushed down, creating the scene of a colossal pit with a slender pillar on which Gamamura precariously stood.

In stark contrast, Jiryoku floated effortlessly, as this was his domain, and he reigned supreme within the gravity field.

The sight of Jiryoku's immense gravity field left Raikage A and the other onlookers in a state of horror. The power of this move was so overwhelming that it struck terror into their hearts. When considering the gravity field's sheer magnitude, they couldn't help but imagine what would have happened if there had been a large army of ninjas within its radius. In that case, they were convinced that not a single ninja would have survived, let alone thrived; they would have been crushed, much like a can underfoot.

It was at this moment that the leaders of the major ninja villages began to truly comprehend their vulnerability in the face of Jiryoku's might. They had been like larger ants in comparison to the colossal strength of Jiryoku, capable of being eliminated at his whim.

Pian turned to Itachi with a question, "When Jiryoku fought against us, did he employ such a move?"

Itachi replied, "Yes, he did use it, but the difference in the intensity of the attack is immense."

Kisame added with a shudder, "Mr. Itachi is absolutely right. Back then, although it was difficult, we could escape, but this is an entirely different scenario. I can't even fathom what would happen if I were to stand within that field."

Although unspoken, the unifying sentiment among all present was that Jiryoku was indeed a monstrous force in terms of strength.

Jiryoku addressed Gamamura with a chilling declaration, "Your future sight may have allowed you to evade my attacks numerous times, but now, there'll be no escape, not even with your future sight."

Gamamura trembled under the unbearable weight of gravity that pressed down upon him. If it weren't for the protective shield of Natural Energy he had created around himself, he would have been helplessly crushed to the bottom of the massive pit formed by Jiryoku's overwhelming gravity.

Jiryoku, not one to leave anything to chance, meticulously fortified his sword with 'Armament Haki.' He concentrated the gravity within his blade and enshrouded it with 'Conquerors Haki.' With these preparations complete, Jiryoku moved at an extraordinary speed and suddenly materialized in front of Gamamura.

In the midst of his attack, Jiryoku failed to notice a peculiar phenomenon occurring around his blade. The space surrounding the blade was distorted, and upon closer examination, it appeared as though the very fabric of space itself was being cut. This extraordinary development did not escape the watchful eyes of Orochimaru. At that moment, Orochimaru's expression bore a mix of disbelief and intense satisfaction, as though he were experiencing a euphoric revelation of unprecedented magnitude.

Orochimaru's regret was palpable as he muttered, "I wish I had implanted my curse mark on Jiryoku's body. His power has surged to such an extent."

Sasuke, standing on the sidelines, clenched his fists in frustration after witnessing the incredible strength of Jiryoku. When he had left Orochimaru's hideout to observe Jiryoku's battle, he had anticipated a significant gap in their strength, but he had never expected to be so far behind. Just like in his childhood, Jiryoku still seemed like an insurmountable mountain.

Amidst the contemplations and regrets of those watching, Jiryoku's sword closed in on Gamamura. It first made contact with the Natural Chakra barrier that Gamamura had erected as a protective shield. To the astonishment of all, this shield of Natural Chakra couldn't withstand Jiryoku's assault for even a fraction of a second. Jiryoku's sword sliced through the shield as easily as a knife cutting through butter. As the blade reached Gamamura's shoulder, the sage suddenly vanished from sight.

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