The Sage Chakra seemed stable on Ryujiro's body.
However, only those who truly understood natural energy knew the terrifying power contained within the Sage Chakra surrounding him.
In an instant, before the group of stone shinobis even realized what had happened, the violent energy contained in the Sage Chakra engulfed and tore them apart.
A tremendous roar sounded as buildings collapsed like paper under the mighty force.
Nearly thirty shinobis had no chance to resist.
Even the earth flow walls they raised crumbled instantly under the attack, with countless cracks appearing in a flash.
Ryujiro didn't want to waste energy.
Only by demonstrating overwhelming power could he crush their will.
Swish—
Boom!
Another slash was unleashed, its momentum as unstoppable as a primordial beast.
The slash, nearly thirty meters high, towered above their buildings, distorting space.
Under everyone's gaze, the slash struck the defensive wall of Stone Village.
This wall, built with immense resources, was effortlessly cut through, creating a smooth plane.
In an instant, the fifty-meter-high wall collapsed, filling the village's outskirts with endless dust.
The arriving Kurotsuchi was stunned by the scene.
Before this overwhelming power, she felt everything was futile.
No matter how they resisted, the outcome was already determined—they were not on the same level as Ryujiro.
Ryujiro's power was unmatched. Stone Village had already lost their Tsuchikage, and their mental defenses were on the verge of collapse.
Witnessing Ryujiro's strength, their fighting spirit was drowned in fear.
Seeing the dazed shinobis, Ryujiro knew he had achieved his desired effect.
They no longer had the will to resist, saving him the effort of dealing with them.
At this moment, Ryujiro noticed the approaching Kurotsuchi.
Kurotsuchi... Known for her long legs and black stockings, she was indeed quite alluring.
But Ryujiro had no such thoughts now.
As Onoki's granddaughter, if she still had the will to fight, the shinobis of Stone might continue to resist.
Seeing her dazed expression, Ryujiro knew his worries were unfounded.
Soon, a shocking news spread through the shinobi world.
The Land of Earth had been annexed by the Land of Fire, causing widespread fear.
In the shinobi world's long history, wars between great nations were common, but annexation was unprecedented.
This news meant the Five Great Shinobi Nations had become four, with Konoha possessing absolute power to launch further offensives.
The entire shinobi world was in an uproar, the balance shattered.
If Konoha's intent was merely revenge, they wouldn't have gone this far.
The fact that they annihilated the Land of Earth hinted at a terrifying ambition.
The most anxious was the Land of Lightning.
Their defenses were weak, and Cloud Village, still rebuilding, was in disarray.
With the Fourth Raikage in a coma and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki missing, they feared being Konoha's next target and sought an alliance with the Land of Water.
The Land of Water had similar concerns. As a great nation, they couldn't sit idly by while Konoha threatened them.
The annexation of the Land of Earth was just a prelude to Konoha's unification of the shinobi world.
After the Land of Earth declared its fall, it became a vassal, turning into the Rock City of the Land of Fire, with Orochimaru appointed as its governor.
Contrary to expectations, there were no uprisings in Rock City under Konoha's rule.
The villagers and shinobis lived as usual, seemingly accepting their fate.
It was all too strange. In reality, Ryujiro had rewritten everyone's will using the power of the Tenseigan, preventing any unrest.
Under Konoha's rule, Ryujiro believed Rock City would thrive.
With Orochimaru as its governor, even an attack by Kage-level enemies posed no threat.
On a mountain peak, Ryujiro looked down at the bustling Rock City.
Behind him, a terrified Kurotsuchi trembled.
"You... You're a demon!" she shouted in anger.
Ryujiro had rewritten everyone's will except hers.
Even Kurotsuchi couldn't understand why, but Ryujiro's methods filled her with despair.
"A demon, huh?" Ryujiro said calmly.
"Perhaps in your eyes, I am. But everything I've done is for the future of the shinobi world."
"That's a lie!" Kurotsuchi retorted.
"Konoha is just pursuing its ambition, destroying peace. You're the enemy of everyone in the shinobi world!"
Ryujiro's gaze turned cold.
"Destroying peace? Has there ever been true peace in the shinobi world? Great nations never cared for the small ones.
When you waged war against Konoha, did you think of peace? If Konoha wasn't strong, it would be the one suffering now."
"You feel victimized, but did you consider the harm you've done to others?
Maybe you felt guilt at first, but eventually, you discarded it."
"Just wait and see. Under Konoha's rule, a new era will dawn."
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