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This monster, born of fear and destruction, actually caught up with the retreating Iwagakure!

The Box of Bliss devoured everything in its path, and amidst the panic and fear of the countless retreating Iwagakure ninja, Go's ear-piercing, sinister laughter grew ever more rampant...

"What should we do? What kind of monster is that?!"

Inside Iwagakure, Onoki felt as if the sky was about to collapse.

Originally, with the addition of Kumogakure, the balance of power on the entire battlefield had completely shifted in Iwagakure's favor. But no one could have imagined that things would turn out this way.

“Wu followed us all the way with the Box of Bliss. Our losses continued to increase. The frontline ninjas didn’t even dare to retreat back to the village. They could only tug at the monster in the desolate areas within the Land of Earth.”

Holding the latest intelligence, an advisor elder spoke in a deep voice: "Moreover, no one can guarantee how long Wu will follow us like this. Once it abandons our ninja forces and turns its attention to other cities in the Land of Earth, it will be a disaster for the entire Land of Earth!"

"What about sealing techniques? What about barrier techniques?"

Another advisor elder said unwillingly, "Is there really no other way?"

"Third Hokage, this can't go on! We need to think of something!"

"I know I know!"

Onoki looked like he had a headache.

He had fought that monster before, and it was because of that that he understood just how troublesome it was.

Even Dust Release couldn't touch that guy, let alone sealing techniques or barrier techniques.

The Box of Bliss will not stop devouring unless Wu is killed.

It can sense malice and read people's minds; it can't even touch a trace of someone, let alone kill them.

Even if he suffers a minor injury, he can restore his power by connecting with the Box of Bliss.

No wonder that Box of Elysium was called the ultimate weapon during the time of the Sage of Six Paths.

Faced with such an almost insurmountable, even shameless, power, unless Satoru were to run into it and commit suicide, who could possibly defeat him!

The enormous Tsuchikage's office fell into a deathly silence. These people, who controlled Iwagakure and even the Land of Earth, and stood at the pinnacle of power in the ninja world, were now utterly helpless.

"Humph."

A sudden sound rang out in the Tsuchikage's office.

Everyone present, including the Third Tsuchikage Onoki, felt a chill run down their spines as a figure dressed in a pale haori appeared in the Tsuchikage's office.

As the Tsuchikage, Onoki reacted with incredible speed.

Although he didn't know how this guy got here, that didn't stop him from making the right judgment.

Without even needing to form hand seals, his large hand landed, and the ground beneath the office suddenly rose up, with heavy rock-dust spears rising from the ground and attacking the figure.

But then something surprising happened.

Just as the rock-crusted spear was about to strike him, it was shattered by an invisible force and fell to the ground.

Onoki's gaze sharpened, and he instantly gathered his hands together, unleashing a small Dust Release technique that blasted towards the pale figure.

However, faced with the Bloodline Elimination technique, which could separate everything into atomic states, the pale figure simply raised his palm, and the Dust Release was completely absorbed by him, leaving nothing behind.

"The Box of Elysium?!"

The scene before him immediately reminded Onoki of the time he had used Dust Release to attack the Box of Bliss.

This guy actually possesses the same power as the Box of Bliss; is he the owner of the Box of Bliss?

No, that's not right, it should just be a method of absorbing chakra!

Dust Release may be powerful, but it is still a ninjutsu at its core. As long as the chakra within it is absorbed, the technique will break down on its own.

Although this power is rare, it does exist in the ninja world. Many secret techniques, and even bloodline limits, can achieve this.

The 'Dark Release' that Onoki knew possessed this kind of power.

Having only exchanged blows once, Onoki wasn't sure what kind of power this guy possessed. However, after absorbing Dust Release and refraining from making any rash moves, Onoki didn't launch another attack. Instead, he carefully examined his opponent and asked in a deep voice.

"Who are you, and what is your purpose?"

"As expected of the Third Tsuchikage, he was able to calm down so quickly." Shisui spoke calmly, his altered voice sounding rather unpleasant.

Onoki snorted coldly: "I don't have time to beat around the bush with you. Just tell me your purpose."

"Naturally, I came for the Box of Bliss."

"I can tell you who activated the Box of Bliss, and I can even help you get rid of this thing that's causing you so much trouble, as long as you're willing to pay a price."

"what?!"

Shisui's voice was very calm, but it struck a chord with Onoki and the others.

The Box of Bliss has caused Iwagakure far too much trouble. Its appearance not only caused Iwagakure to lose the victory that was about to be in its grasp, but it has also brought about the destruction of Iwagakure and even the entire Land of Earth!

"Why should I believe you!" Onoki retorted sharply.

Shisui's expression remained calm: "I believe the Tsuchikage will believe me. After all, the Bliss Box is currently destroying Iwagakure and the entire Land of Earth. And I am probably the only one who can help the Tsuchikage resolve all of this."

"…What do you want?"

"The chakra ratio of Dust Release."

As soon as he finished speaking, Onoki and the other advisors and elders present all changed their expressions drastically.

They were prepared to be asked for an exorbitant price, but they never expected that the other party would be so ambitious as to directly ask for the secret of Iwagakure's most powerful weapon!

"This is impossible! I can't possibly hand over Dust Release!" Onoki roared.

"So, even if Satoru destroys the entire Hidden Stone Village and the entire Land of Earth, the Tsuchikage will still be indifferent?"

"You threaten me!"

"This is not a threat, but a reminder, after all, I was not the one who released Wu."

Shisui calmly said, "Dust Release is indeed very strong, but merely revealing the specific chakra ratio doesn't mean that Dust Release has been leaked. After all, in the entire Iwagakure village, apart from you, Tsuchikage, there is no one else who possesses Dust Release, is there?"

"Using some data that can hardly be considered a loss to stop a catastrophic disaster is clearly a profitable deal no matter how you look at it."

"..."

Ōnoki fell silent.

Although Dust Release is a bloodline limit above bloodline limits, this power can be learned and mastered.

He inherited the mantle of his teacher, "Mu," and thus mastered this immense power. And just as this mysterious man said, during his decades in power, he also tried to select people with the three chakra natures of wind, earth, and fire to learn Dust Release, but without exception, they all failed.

Clearly, to master Dust Escape, one needs not only to understand its various difficulties, but also absolute talent.

Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens.

The ninja world is never short of geniuses. Once he reveals the secret of Dust Release, someone in the ninja world will surely be born who can master this power.

By then, Iwagakure will lose its advantage in Dust Release.

The most terrifying thing is that if, after his death, Iwagakure still doesn't have anyone who can master Dust Release...

"Lord Tsuchikage, everything you're worried about is based on the premise that Iwagakure still exists, isn't it?"

"If Iwagakure cannot even overcome this calamity, what is the point of all your concerns?"

Chapter 124 The Seireitei's First Appearance, Uchiha Shisui's Bankai!

Shisui's words were like a bucket of cold water, chilling Onoki to the bone.

Yes.

If Iwagakure, if the entire Land of Earth were to perish at this moment, would the secrecy of Dust Release still matter, or even be important?

The first Tsuchikage, who pacified the chaotic world and established Iwagakure, enshrined a stone that symbolized the village. However, he could discard the enshrined stone without any regret and find another one as a replacement.

Because what matters is never the stone itself, but the 'will to stone' within one's heart.

Dust Release is indeed very important, but for Onoki, what's truly important has never been Dust Release, but the village!

The village is the foundation of everything, the thing that Onoki is determined to protect with his life.

Dust Release was merely a tool to protect the village.

"I understand……"

Onoki slowly raised his head and looked at Shisui: "I can give you Dust Release, but please keep your promise and help us solve the Elysium Box!"

"in addition……"

"I want to know, who exactly used the Box of Bliss on Iwagakure!"

"Isn't the answer obvious?"

Shisui calmly asked, "In the opinion of Tsuchikage-sama, who is the biggest beneficiary of Iwagakure's defeat?"

Onoki's expression changed slightly.

Hidden in the clouds?

Konoha has not yet shown signs of complete defeat. At this time, Iwagakure has faltered, and the combined strength of Kumogakure is simply insufficient to defeat Konoha.

They had been lying low for a long time, and finally decided to join the battle at its climax, all in order to use the power of Iwagakure to wipe out Konoha and get a big piece of the spoils.

As a result, Iwagakure, their greatest ally, has fallen before they could deliver a fatal blow to Konoha, which is not in Kumogakure's best interest at all.

Then, it's only Konoha left!

"In order to alleviate the pressure of war, they have resorted to using such forbidden weapons?"

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, you're something else!"

Onoki clenched his fists, his gaze extremely gloomy.

After a long while, he looked up at Zhishui, took out a scroll, and tossed it to him.

"This contains not only the chakra ratio of Dust Release, but also my training insights. I don't care what your organization is or what your purpose is. If you can solve the Bliss Box this time, then we will have a basis for cooperation."

"You will gain the friendship of Iwagakure, one of the Five Great Nations, my friend!"

"Seireitei is happy to be a friend of Iwagakure."

Shisui accepted the scroll: "Then, Lord Tsuchikage, please await good news."

After saying that, his figure disappeared from the spot.

The advisors and elders around watched the empty space where Shisui had left, and finally shook their heads: "There was no fluctuation of chakra, and the surrounding barrier was not triggered at all."

"Space-time ninjutsu, huh..."

Onoki's expression was grave. Such a terrifying force had emerged silently in the ninja world, and they, as a great nation, had not heard a thing about it.

Has the constant warfare numbed their senses?

"Third Hokage, this man is incredibly strange. Do you really believe what he says?"

Onoki shook his head: "We have no choice. The Box of Elysium is too terrifying. Just as he said, we have no choice but to believe them and choose them."

"Besides, it's just a mere Dust Release technique. If they want it, then let them have it! As long as the village still exists, we might be able to master a power even stronger than Dust Release, right?"

"But Hiruzen Sarutobi..."

Onoki's gaze turned cold.

We are not done with this!

……

"Hehehe, cry, scream, and then die!"

Wu's sinister laughter was like a vengeful ghost from the deepest hell, howling across the sky.

He spread his jet-black wings and flew slowly through the air, toying with the fleeing Iwagakure ninja below.

These frail humans were a treasure trove. Not only did Wu absorb a massive amount of fear from them along the way, but he also had a good time in the Box of Bliss.

Especially those two Jinchūriki.

The Tailed Beasts' rampaging chakra is like a buffet for the Box of Bliss—not only is the quantity plentiful and the quality high.

What could be happier than enjoying a massive amount of chakra, experiencing extreme fear, and toying with foolish humans all at the same time?

"Whoa!"

Black feathers rained down like a storm, and as he watched the humans scatter, scream, and die in agony, Wu let out another piercing, high-pitched laugh.