Chapter 366: Oh, Sunagakure Is Gone? Well, That’s That

Chapter 366: Oh, Sunagakure Is Gone? Well, That's That

The eerie glow of the Moon's Eye appeared before everyone's eyes.

That light seemed to carry an irresistible power, instantly enveloping the entire battlefield. Everyone was stunned by this sudden phenomenon, their minds involuntarily drawn toward it.

Under the illumination of this glow, the entire world seemed to become an illusion. The clouds in the sky twisted, and even the ground trembled slightly.

An inexplicable sense of fear spread through everyone's hearts, making it difficult to breathe, as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping their throats.

"What… is this?" a trembling voice asked from among the Allied Shinobi Forces.

"The Sharingan? Or the Rinnegan?"

"The Rinnegan… but it also has the Sharingan? What in the world…"

Nagato gazed down at the crowd with an indifferent expression. Seeing several people charge toward him, the Truth-Seeking Orbs behind him automatically intercepted them.

Boom!

The Second Raikage's fist struck heavily against a black Truth-Seeking Orb, sending ripples through the air with its immense impact. However, the moment he saw his arm beginning to disintegrate upon contact, a look of surprise flashed across his face.

"So this is the Truth-Seeking Orb they were talking about?"

He didn't seem too concerned about his vanishing arm, instead looking at Nagato with a hint of emotion. "Just a few decades, and the shinobi world has changed so much. A technique combining all seven chakra natures… truly terrifying."

Nagato noticed the traces of Edo Tensei on his body, realizing the Raikage hadn't submitted to Hyuga Fuji yet. Having no interest in conversation, he swiftly commanded the Truth-Seeking Orb to form a hemisphere, engulfing the Second Raikage and reducing him to ashes bit by bit.

Hozuki Gengetsu and the others, aware of the Truth-Seeking Orbs' power, didn't dare approach recklessly and instead launched ranged ninjutsu attacks from a distance.

But the orbs blocked them with ease.

"Enter Sage Mode."

The Second Mizukage, Third Kazekage, and Second Tsuchikage exchanged glances, quickly activating Sage Mode before launching a fierce assault on Nagato in the sky.

Nagato smirked coldly. With a seemingly casual wave of his Truth-Seeking Staff, a slash of terrifying power cleaved through the air.

A sharp beam of light flashed, slicing through space itself. The Third Kazekage's Iron Sand Technique, once a source of immense pride, was torn apart like fragile paper under this overwhelming force.

"This… this is impossible!" The Third Kazekage's eyes widened in disbelief. His Iron Sand, his ultimate technique, had been effortlessly destroyed.

Yet, Nagato's assault did not end there. His staff swung again, sending a powerful shockwave crashing toward them.

Hozuki Gengetsu reacted swiftly, forming hand seals to summon a massive water wall in an attempt to block the attack.

Boom!

The water wall shattered upon impact, sending the Second Mizukage stumbling backward with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Seeing this, the Third Kazekage frowned and quickly formed hand seals.

"Magnet Release: Iron Sand World Method!"

Countless grains of black iron sand rose from the ground, swiftly coalescing into a massive cube that surged toward Nagato.

Nagato arched an eyebrow. With another wave of his staff, a surge of chakra-infused force slammed into the iron sand cube.

Boom!

The structure began to collapse under the pressure, but the Third Kazekage refused to give up. Gritting his teeth, he poured all his strength into maintaining its form, trying to crush Nagato beneath its weight.

Hmph!

With a cold snort, Nagato vanished in an instant, reappearing right beside the Third Kazekage at an incredible speed.

Several black rods shot out, piercing through Hozuki Gengetsu and the Third Kazekage.

Hozuki Gengetsu attempted to liquefy his body to counterattack, but the rods moved too fast. He had no time to react.

Thud!

The black rods sank deep into his flesh, instantly severing his chakra flow.

His body went numb, and the energy he had gathered dissipated like a receding tide. The jutsu he had been preparing was cut off before he could unleash it.

At the same time, the Third Kazekage suffered the same fate. He tried to manipulate his iron sand for defense, but the rods' speed and piercing power far exceeded his expectations.

Thud!

The black rods stabbed into him with deadly precision, cutting off his control over the iron sand. Without chakra to guide it, the iron sand collapsed from midair, falling to the ground with a clattering sound.

With both Hozuki Gengetsu and the Third Kazekage pinned down, their movements were completely sealed. The once-fierce battlefield seemed to freeze for a moment—Nagato's overwhelming assault had stunned everyone.

Nagato swept his gaze over the immobilized duo, his lips curling into a mocking smirk.

Raising his hand slowly, he prepared to finish them off—when suddenly, a silent white beam of light streaked toward him!

"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World!"

Nagato couldn't dodge in time. His right shoulder disintegrated into dust as he turned in shock.

"The Second Tsuchikage?"

He hadn't even sensed the attack?

Had the enemy bypassed his perception?

"Looks like even a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki can't detect me when I merge with nature."

The Second Tsuchikage lowered his hand, staring at Nagato with a solemn expression.

Even with a perfect ambush, the results were underwhelming. The power gap between a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and ordinary shinobi was simply insurmountable.

"Oh? So your invisibility technique has evolved?"

Nagato's wound healed instantly. He studied Muu with interest, his Rinnegan quickly analyzing the situation.

He understood now.

Muu had infused natural energy into his Dustless Maze Technique, shifting from simple invisibility to blending completely with nature. No matter how sharp one's sensory abilities were, without knowledge of senjutsu, they'd never detect him.

"He's not the only one who has improved."

Swish! Swish! Swish!

The sound of water bullets whistled through the air. Having learned from his earlier mistake, Nagato didn't let his guard down. The Truth-Seeking Orbs expanded around him, shielding him completely.

Below, Hozuki Gengetsu—who had been pinned to the ground just moments ago—stood up with a grin.

Seeing his attack fail, he didn't seem too bothered. "Your strength has certainly improved, but don't underestimate us."

Nagato nodded slightly. "Unlike most so-called Kage, your abilities do live up to the title. But allow me to personally bury you all."

Meanwhile, the Third Kazekage, who had been effortlessly pinned down by the black rods:

"…"

Wait a minute, Nagato, what do you mean by that?

Are you saying I don't deserve the Kage title?

I'm the strongest Kazekage! If not me, who else in Sunagakure could possibly deserve it?

Oh, right.

Sunagakure… no longer exists.

Strictly speaking, he could no longer be called a Kage.

…Well, that's that, then.

Nagato and the others ignored the Third Kazekage's silent despair and resumed their battle.

In mere moments, the desert was left in ruins—pockmarked and utterly devastated.

(End of Chapter)