Chapter 1020 - 22: Union of Heaven and Earth?
Chapter 1020 - 22: Union of Heaven and Earth?
Mikuma couldn’t find the words to say anything at that moment, as he desperately needed a member of the Akatsuki Organization to take the blame in dealing with the Hidden Cloud Village.
"Lord Tsuchikage, can the Akatsuki Organization member you captured..."
Before Mikuma could finish his sentence, the Tsuchikage interrupted.
"This is a rogue ninja of the Iwagakure Village, and it needs to be adjudicated internally by Iwagakure Village. What, Mikuma, are you planning to interfere with the internal affairs of Iwagakure Village?"
Being accused of attempting to interfere with Iwagakure’s internal affairs was a serious accusation, and Mikuma was ’shocked’ into silence.
Realizing Mikuma could say no more, the Tsuchikage looked at Obito. He clearly understood that among his group, Danzo obviously intended to hold his position steadily, the Kazekage was too young and while decent, lacked political acumen, and as for the Mizukage, the Hidden Mist Village was dealing with its own troubles and hoped to avoid complications. Therefore, he was the most suitable to negotiate with ’Uchiha Madara’.
"Though it’s astonishing that Uchiha Madara is still alive, why do someone like you continue to work in such a roundabout way? With your power, you can carry out any plan as you wish, can’t you?"
The Tsuchikage recalled a scene from his past when he was just a young man. For unknown reasons, Uchiha Madara invaded Iwagakure Village, nearly unstoppable. Their Jinchuriki had no power to fight back in front of Uchiha Madara and were instead controlled.
Such was the strength of Uchiha Madara back then that saying he swept through Iwagakure Village would not be an exaggeration.
"After battling the First Hokage, I was severely wounded, and my strength has greatly diminished. Now I am just an empty shell."
Obito knew Uchiha Madara well, so no one could expose his lie.
"What exactly is your goal?"
The Mizukage couldn’t hold back any longer. She was eager to know the Akatsuki’s plan. If it had nothing to do with the Hidden Mist Village, she would withdraw from the matter immediately. The internal strife in the Hidden Mist Village had just calmed down, and now it needed to recuperate, not wage war.
"Let me sit down and speak slowly."
While speaking, Obito indeed sat at the conference table, seemingly indifferent to the presence of the Four Shadows in the room. His attitude clearly indicated that the Four Shadows were juniors.
Just then, footsteps approached, and a figure entered the conference room. It was Su Xiao, with Bubu Wang and A Mu following behind him.
"Capture him!"
The Tsuchikage shouted, and a square, transparent shield appeared in his hand, about the size of a Rubik’s Cube, emitting a faint white light. It was the Dust Shield!
The attack power of the Dust Shield was nearly abnormal, capable of decomposing most substances into molecular form, causing irreversible damage.
"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"
The Tsuchikage’s hair and beard fluttered, exuding a natural authority. He was launching a Big Move, given Su Xiao’s notorious feat of defeating the Raikage.
"If you don’t want to die, put your hand down honestly."
A fiery red sphere appeared in Su Xiao’s hand, about the size of an apple. As he squeezed the red sphere, a terrifying wave spread.
At that moment, the Tsuchikage, Kazekage, Mizukage, and even Danzo felt their hair stand on end. If the sphere in Su Xiao’s hand exploded, the entire tower would turn to ashes.
This fiery red sphere was none other than Apollo. The might of Apollo was such that even the Shadows dared not provoke it.
The Dust Shield in Tsuchikage’s hand vanished, and the Shadow Guards retreated in front of the Shadows. Danzo, who had stood up, sat down again, his eyes fixed on the Apollo in Su Xiao’s hand, seemingly desiring it. Danzo appeared quite interested in Apollo.
Su Xiao tossed Apollo in his hand while sitting at the conference table where Obito was.
"Everyone, listen carefully to what Madara has to say. If the thing in my hand explodes, everything within a radius of five kilometers will not survive. You may try to see if I dare activate it."
Su Xiao pulled out a cigarette and placed it in his mouth, holding up Apollo to light the cigarette using a high-temperature spot on Apollo.
Seeing this, the Tsuchikage’s eye twitched. He clearly perceived how berserk Apollo was, and daring to use it to light a cigarette showed that this guy was either a madman or an extremely violent desperado.
And upon hearing the keyword of a five-kilometer blast radius, the Four Shadows were apprehensive about the potential devastation if it were thrown into the Ninja Village—it was undoubtedly a disaster.
In reality, the Four Shadows overthought it. Apollo’s blast radius was not as terrifying as five kilometers, only one kilometer. While a one-kilometer explosion radius was terrifying, it wasn’t as horrifying as five kilometers.
Initially, Su Xiao considered claiming ten kilometers, but after some thought, he realized it would insult the intelligence of the Four Shadows.
"Everyone, sit down and listen. I’m naturally timid, and if you all stand, I’ll inevitably feel nervous."
Saying this, Su Xiao squeezed Apollo forcefully again, and the wave became even more terrifying.
The Four Shadows exchanged glances and simultaneously leapt onto the conference table behind them, each assuming a different posture, but they were all prepared to spring into action.
Temari sat behind Gaara, gazing at Su Xiao and Obito, and couldn’t help but think of them as live villains.
Seeing the situation in the room, Obito’s lips curled under his mask. Previously, he threatened the Four Shadows using the identity of Uchiha Madara, but that was a verbal threat. Now, with Su Xiao holding an unknown weapon, it was a real threat.
Unlike Obito’s disguised Uchiha Madara identity, which was merely a false reputation, Su Xiao’s weapon was displayed openly in front of the Four Shadows—the deterrent level wasn’t even close.
"Previously, you inquired about my plan. Now, let me explain it in detail. My plan is...to become the complete entity where heaven and earth are united."
As soon as Obito finished speaking, Bubu Wang, squatting beside Su Xiao, turned its body to face the wall, trying its best not to burst into laughter. Having heard Obito’s phrase ’heaven and earth united,’ Bubu Wang immediately thought, "Is Obito planning to become an immortal?"
Bubu Wang nudged Su Xiao with its paw, leaving Su Xiao puzzled as he turned to Bubu Wang. Seeing Bubu Wang’s contorted dog face, its eyes seemed to ask Su Xiao, "Master, do you think Obito wants to become an immortal? Even heaven and earth united? That’s hilarious."
Understanding Bubu Wang’s meaning, Su Xiao’s lips twitched slightly.
"Becoming heaven and earth unified? What do you mean?"
The Tsuchikage seemingly didn’t understand what Obito meant.
Obito’s eyes narrowed, his voice slightly low as he said, "Uchiha..."
"Pfft~"
Bubu Wang, facing away, couldn’t hold back and made a noise, interrupting Obito’s words,
Su Xiao glared at Bubu Wang, as if to say, "We are about to declare war on the Five Great Shinobi Villages, be serious, and just quietly watch Obito put on a show."
Bubu Wang turned around, sitting upright, its eyes fixed on Mizukage Mei Terumī. At this moment, Obito ’understood’ Bubu Wang’s previous behavior. Obito knew Su Xiao had a grudge against Mei Terumī, and as for the relationship between Bubu Wang and Su Xiao, Obito also knew well. It seemed this dog was trying to suppress his inner killing intent.
If Bubu Wang knew Obito’s thoughts, it would definitely tell Obito that "Yes, you are right. Continue picturing my personality this way. The prefix in my data is Ripping Space Evil Dog, very hungry, very hungry indeed."
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