The destructive power erupting from Naruto's fist continued unabated, transforming into a thick, pure white column of air that shot straight out in the direction the Asura Kabuto had charged from.
It pierced through and annihilated everything behind it—the tunnels, walls, isolation zones, experimental facilities, and even the mountain rock layers further back!
This created a massive tunnel, dozens of meters wide with edges as smooth as a mirror, extending all the way out of the mountain, letting in external light, and even carving a rift tens of thousands of meters long through the mountains.
This white column of air traversed the mountain ranges, soared into the sky, dispersed the vast, thick sea of clouds, directly punched through the atmosphere, and only then did its residual power truly dissipate.
The power of a single punch not only instantly killed the Asura Kabuto, but also directly created a huge "skylight" for the House of Evolution!
A breeze blew in through the tunnel, carrying away the lingering dust.
"Eliminated one Asura Kabuto, Experience +900,000 points."
"Level Up!"
"Level Up!"
"Obtained 20 free attribute points."
The Asura Kabuto in Asura Mode was even stronger than Vaccine Man, and thus yielded more experience points.
Naruto's Take-Mikazuchi Mode, which had enveloped his body, slowly faded, and he reverted to his harmless appearance.
He shook his hand, as if merely brushing off a speck of dust.
"It seems I overestimated the Asura Kabuto and underestimated the power of Evening Elephant's Fifth Gate."
"To blow up the Asura Kabuto, Evening Elephant's Third Gate or even Second Gate would have been more than enough."
The power of Evening Elephant is cumulative; each punch is faster and more powerful than the last.
The destructive power of Evening Elephant's Fifth Gate, let alone the Asura Kabuto, would likely be unstoppable for any "Dragon-level" Monster.
Inside the monitoring room, all screens were static. Dr. Genus slumped in his chair, his gaze vacant, his mouth unconsciously agape, as if his soul had been sucked out.
His life's greatest masterpiece, the ultimate dream of the House of Evolution—was it just… gone with one punch?
Mosquito Girl, embedded in the rock wall, struggled to climb out. Looking at the massive tunnel leading to the surface, the completely vanished Asura Kabuto, and then at the relaxed figure, the awe in her eyes reached its peak.
Naruto turned around, looked back at the still-functioning surveillance camera, and flashed a sunny smile:
"Alright, the troublesome big guy is dealt with. Doctor, can we talk properly now?"
Naruto's calm voice came through the monitor.
Dr. Genus looked horrified, asking with uncertainty: "Talk—talk about what—"
"Talk—about immortality."
The first word clearly came from the surveillance video, but the words "about immortality" came from behind Dr. Genus. Genus whirled around, startled to find Naruto standing behind him, having appeared without a sound.
"Im—immortality?!"
Dr. Genus, his eyes wide with shock, was captivated by the research topic Naruto mentioned.
Naruto said unhurriedly: "If I'm not mistaken, the S-Class Hero Zombie Man is your creation, isn't he?"
"Zombie Man? Experiment Subject 66 who escaped from the House of Evolution?"
Dr. Genus pushed up his glasses. The earlier frustration and terror from the Asura Kabuto's defeat had vanished, and he replied with forced composure: "That's right, but I've never leaked this information. Did Experiment Subject 66 tell you personally?"
"It must be so, since you are both S-Class Heroes."
Naruto naturally didn't explain too much to Dr. Genus. He simply told Genus: "My purpose in coming to you is very simple: to cooperate with two other people and fully research a way for ordinary people to achieve eternal life."
"There are two other people?"
As one of the genius doctors in the One-Punch Man World, Dr. Genus naturally disdained cooperating with others.
Naruto seemed to see through Genus's thoughts and said lightly: "Don't worry, one is named Orochimaru, and the other is Tamayo. Both are geniuses no less than you."
Fire Shadow World, above Konoha Village.
The clear sky was suddenly torn by a sharp whistling sound!
Dozens of uniquely shaped "Sky Ships"—flying Ninja tools crafted from a mixture of Chakra metal and resembling golden beetle wings—swept over the vast forest like a swarm of locusts, suddenly appearing above the Village.
It was the long-lost Sky Ninjas of the Land of Sky!
"Attack!"
As the Sky Ninja captain leading the team gave the order, the side wings of all the Sky Ships opened, revealing dense firing ports!
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!!!"
Countless projectiles and specially made senbon rained down like a squall, sweeping across Konoha Village's streets, buildings, and rooftops.
Powerful explosives were also dropped from the Sky Ships, detonating in Konoha Village.
Some Sky Ships even lowered their altitude, their hatches opening to reveal Sky Ninja soldiers equipped with unique Chakra armor and wielding weapons that could fire Chakra rays. They precisely targeted buildings on the streets and panic-stricken Villagers!
The sounds of explosions, collapsing buildings, and Villagers' screams instantly echoed throughout Konoha!
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
"Quickly activate the defense barrier!"
"Evacuate civilians! Hurry!"
"Organize Ninjas to counterattack!"
Piercing, shrill alarms resounded above Konoha Village. The Ninjas on guard quickly reacted, attempting to organize a counterattack and evacuation.
However, the Sky Ninjas' aerial advantage and surprise attack still plunged Konoha into temporary chaos.
Hot Spring Village, Uzumaki Residence.
Naruto's home was not empty at this moment.
Although Naruto's main body was grinding monsters in the One-Punch World, Hinata, Ino, and Karin, who had just finished her training with Tsunade, were all at home.
The sound of massive explosions and vibrations reached them, causing the three women's expressions to change.
"What's going on?!" Ino rushed to the window and saw the rampaging Sky Ninjas in the sky and the tragic situation below.
"It's an enemy attack!" Hinata instantly activated her Byakugan. Her 360-degree field of vision spread out like an invisible net, immediately grasping the chaotic situation outside. "So many strange flying Ninja tools! They're attacking indiscriminately!"
Karin also pushed up her glasses, her sensory abilities expanding: "The Chakra is unfamiliar—not common enemies!"
Just then, a low-flying Sky Ship discovered the luxurious residence in Hot Spring Village, seemingly judging it an important target, and immediately ordered nearby Sky Ninjas to attack.
The next moment, two Sky Ninja soldiers glided down using their flight wings, aiming their senbon guns at the window and sweeping it with fire!
"Danger!" Hinata cried out, her figure instantly vanishing from inside the room.
The next moment, she had already appeared on the rooftop, veins bulging around her pure Byakugan.
"Gentle Fist Art: Byakugan Palm: Heavenly Spin!"
Her delicate body spun rapidly, and surging blue Chakra instantly erupted from all her Tenketsu, forming a flawless, high-speed rotating Chakra sphere that expanded to cover the rooftop!