But why does this man's strength seem endless, changing almost every day?
It was enough to give anyone goosebumps.
"The Hidden Mist Village was defeated just yesterday—how could you possibly be here now?!"
Kirigakure was not far from here.
The Third Raikage had originally intended to have a proper fight with Konoha before Aoyama Ryūun arrived.
But why did he arrive so quickly?
Qingshan Liuyun, however, looked at him as if he were an idiot when faced with such a question.
"Have you forgotten? I can fly!"
"…I honestly forgot!"
Yes, that lion in front of them could fly!
"Besides, if there's someone I want to see, of course I'll come quickly!"
As he spoke, Aoyama Ryūun turned toward Tsunade's direction.
The sound of the Green Hills and Flowing Clouds wasn't loud, but everyone on the battlefield could hear it.
If she weren't still in the battlefield, Tsunade probably would have run straight to him.
"The person you want to see? Could it be me?!"
Yugito, having already exited her Tailed Beast form and being restrained by the Rock Stream, suddenly paused.
Because her position was close to Tsunade's, she assumed Aoyama Ryūun was addressing her.
For a moment, Yugito's eyes glazed over.
After smiling briefly at Tsunade, Aoyama Ryūun noticed Yugito staring at him in a daze.
"What the hell?"
Some doubts arose, but he didn't dwell on them.
Just then, an enormous rock floated down from the sky.
On the rock stood Hyuga Hiashi, Uchiha Fugaku, and others whom Aoyama Ryūun had brought along.
"Lord Liuyun's abilities are truly extraordinary!"
"Very strong!"
Hiashi and Fugaku had excellent judgment. The ability to control rocks while flying was immensely powerful. To control rocks as weapons on the battlefield was nearly unbeatable.
With these reinforcements, the number of Konoha ninjas soon surpassed that of the entire Hidden Cloud Village several times over.
Aoyama Ryūun turned to the Third Raikage with a mocking gaze.
"So… do you want to continue playing?"
"…So annoying!"
The Third Raikage didn't care about anyone else; what frustrated him most was the Green Mountain Flowing Clouds before him.
At that moment, the Raikage's assistant and A. Yotsuki teleported to his side.
The Cloud Village ninjas all turned to him. Even knowing victory was impossible, if the Third Raikage refused to retreat, they were willing to die alongside him.
These were the warriors of Kumogakure.
They sighed repeatedly as they observed Jiraiya and the others.
"These ninjas from Kumogakure are reckless, but surprisingly loyal!"
Tsunade bluntly replied, "Wasn't our Konoha like this before? Things seem different ever since Sarutobi-sensei took over."
Orochimaru smiled in agreement.
"You…"
Jiraiya rolled his eyes helplessly. He knew they were unhappy with Sarutobi-sensei, but they didn't need to be so direct. Unfortunately, neither Tsunade nor Orochimaru cared.
The Third Raikage admired the fearlessness of his subordinates.
Yet because of it, he couldn't let them die in vain. He glanced around at the ninjas before focusing again on the Green Hills and Flowing Clouds.
"My Hidden Cloud Village! Defeated!"
As he spoke, the Cloud Village ninjas who had appeared fierce now silently lowered their heads. They had been defeated.
"By the way, what about the two Jinchūriki from my Hidden Cloud Village?"
Although defeated, if Aoyama Ryūun wished to take Killer Bee and Yugito, the Third Raikage might have fought to the death.
In response, Qingshan Liuyun smiled faintly and waved his hand.
Killer Bee and Yugito, trapped by the rock flow, were brought before Aoyama Ryūun and the Third Raikage.
With a wave of his hand, the rocks restraining them dissipated.
"Call!"
The Third Raikage was relieved. At least the Jinchūriki were unharmed.
"All right! Everyone…"
"Hey, are you just going to let me go like this?"
The Third Raikage waved, about to lead all the Cloud Village ninjas away.
Then they heard Yugito's surprised voice.
Aoyama Ryūun gave her a curious look.
"So… you want me to take you away?"
"…Well!"
Yugito fell silent. She noticed that not only Aoyama Ryūun, but also her Third Raikage and others were looking at her strangely.
It certainly sounded like she wanted to be taken away by him.
"No, no!"
Yugito's cheeks burned.
The Cloud Village ninjas departed, and the Konoha ninjas erupted in cheers once more.
This cheer was louder and more enthusiastic than any before.
They knew the Third Shinobi World War was truly over.
"It's over! The war is over!"
"I can finally go home!"
"Long live Lord Liuyun!"
"Long live Lord Golden Lion!"
The battlefield echoed with cheers for Golden Lion Green Mountain Flowing Clouds.
Every ninja present understood that the war's swift conclusion was largely due to Aoyama Ryūun's efforts.
"Lord Liuyun! It's been a long time!"
The three members of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio approached, faint smiles on their faces.
Just as Qingshan Liuyun was about to respond, a familiar figure suddenly appeared, running toward him.
Without a word, she jumped forward.
Aoyama Ryūun caught Tsunade mid-air as she leapt toward him.
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