To kill hundreds of Sand Ninjas single-handedly was a record that was nothing short of sensational.
Furthermore, these Leaf Ninjas knew that the majority of the Sand Ninjas present were Chunin and Jonin; there were none of the so-called "cannon fodder" Genin among them. Having exchanged blows with them previously, the Leaf Ninjas were well aware of just how formidable Tianyuan truly was.
"Tianyuan, staring at that Susanoo of yours is exhausting, you know?" Jiraiya remarked.
"Haha, Pervy Sage, Orochimaru Sensei, my apologies." Tianyuan laughed as he deactivated his Susanoo. The Mangekyō Sharingan in his eyes faded away as his feet lightly touched the ground.
"By the way, Tianyuan, regarding your Sharingan why did you tell Orochimaru but keep it from me?" Jiraiya pressed.
Tianyuan glanced at Orochimaru and smiled. "Pervy Sage, I was just afraid you'd worry. After all, I'm not a member of the Uchiha Clan, yet I clearly possess the Sharingan."
"What does that matter? It's not like the Uchiha Clan can force you to join them," Jiraiya countered immediately. "Besides, you have the Mangekyō, a power they don't even possess themselves. This is a massive slap to the Uchiha Clan's face. Just thinking about it makes me want to laugh."
"Forget it, I forgive you," Jiraiya added. "If you had told me sooner, it probably would have been agonizing trying to keep the secret. You only showed it now because your strength has finally reached the necessary level, right?"
"That is correct, Pervy Sage," Tianyuan admitted.
"Haha, as expected of my good Tianyuan!" Jiraiya burst into laughter. "You've done a great service this time. I wonder if that Kazekage actually died."
"Congratulations, Tianyuan. You did well," Orochimaru added from the side.
"Thank you, Orochimaru Sensei," Tianyuan replied.
"Tianyuan, I really can't see through you. Are you still hiding some of your strength?" Kushina Uzumaki looked at Tianyuan with curiosity, trying to discern something deeper.
"Oh, right, Tianyuan what happened to the One-Tail Shukaku?" Jiraiya asked curiously. The massive Shukaku had completely vanished.
"It's right here." Tianyuan opened his palm to reveal a small orb. The sphere was wrapped in countless golden chains, and inside flickered wisps of black flames. A miniature Shukaku could be seen roaring incessantly within.
It had been sealed again.
And it had been done through Tianyuan's powerful Sealing Jutsu.
Being of the Uzumaki Physique, Tianyuan was naturally proficient in Sealing Jutsu. Combined with the various techniques he received periodically through the video signals, he possessed a vast repertoire of seals.
"This seal looks incredibly complex," Jiraiya noted, staring at the orb.
"That is indeed the case," Tianyuan smiled. "There is a specific method to undo this Sealing Jutsu. If someone tries to break it by force, even if they succeed, the Mangekyō power I've stored inside is something very few people could ever hope to block."
As he spoke, Tianyuan cast a subtle glance at Orochimaru. Orochimaru's eyes flickered slightly; it seemed he understood the warning was meant for him.
"I'll leave this to you then, Pervy Sage." Tianyuan tossed the orb directly to Jiraiya.
"Careful! What if it breaks? Shukaku is no joke," Jiraiya said, catching it and stowing it away with extreme caution.
Tianyuan could only offer a wry smile. Was it even possible for his Sealing Jutsu to break so easily?
"Go and inspect the battlefield. We head back shortly," Orochimaru ordered with a wave of his hand.
"Yes, my lord!" The Konoha ninjas quickly dispersed to clear the area and see if there was any loot to be gathered.
Soon, the investigation was complete. Any useful items were collected, though it was difficult to find anything of value in a battlefield so thoroughly devastated by the Susanoo.
The scouts confirmed that neither the Kazekage Rasa nor the Puppeteer Chiyo had perished in Tianyuan's attack.
Despite their survival, Konoha had secured a magnificent victory. Tianyuan had wiped out hundreds of Sand Ninjas on his own.
A moment later.
"Return!" Jiraiya and Orochimaru commanded, and Tianyuan's group vanished from the battlefield.
Tianyuan had not only received the ultra-clear video of this battle but had also gained half of a Dragon Ball video for defeating the One-Tail Shukaku. At this moment, Tianyuan was full of anticipation regarding what these two videos would bring him.
On the other side, the fleeing Rasa, Chiyo, and their companions finally reached the Sunagakure encampment.
"Lord Kazekage! Lady Chiyo!" The Sand Ninjas immediately noticed the wounded leaders. Rasa was followed by only a dozen or so ninjas the few lucky survivors from the previous slaughter.
"Go find a Medical Ninja and have them come to my quarters," Rasa ordered with a heavy breath. He walked straight toward a large tent used for his rest.
"Yes, sir!" A Sand Ninja hurried off to fetch medical aid.
However, the truth could not be hidden for long. News of Rasa's crushing defeat and the death of hundreds of Sand Ninjas at the hands of Konoha's Tianyuan spread like wildfire through the base. The Sand ninjas were in an uproar, and their fear of Tianyuan intensified.
They spoke of Tianyuan possessing the power of a God the legendary strength of Madara Uchiha.
Later, the Sand ninjas breathed a collective sigh of relief when they learned that Tianyuan had left their battlefield to head toward the front line where the Iwa Ninjas and Konoha were at war. In that moment, the entire camp almost broke into cheers.
Through the total defeat of Rasa and the sealing of the One-Tail Shukaku, Tianyuan's overwhelming power had become known to every Sand ninja.
It could be said that Tianyuan had become famous in a single battle.
With such formidable strength, no one in the Hidden Sand Village could stand against him.
Inside Rasa's tent.
"Lord Kazekage, your external and internal injuries have been treated, but you still require several days of recuperation," the Medical Ninja reported.
"Understood. You may leave," Rasa said, dismissing him with a wave.
"Yes, Lord Kazekage." The Medical Ninja bowed and slowly exited.
Rasa's body was covered in layers of bandages used to heal his wounds.
"Tianyuan..." Rasa's expression was grim. He knew this humiliating defeat would make him the laughingstock of Sunagakure.
"I must... I must find a way..." A mix of killing intent and terror swirled in Rasa's eyes.
Deep down, Rasa already knew the truth: the distance between himself and Tianyuan was a gap he would never be able to bridge.
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