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"MUJIN!" The four elders were startled, and to their shock, they realized that all the guards outside had already been slaughtered!
One elder acted decisively, pulling out a bamboo tube and igniting it. A flare shot out, blasting through the ceiling and into the sky—but it only traveled halfway before colliding with an invisible barrier. It fell back down and exploded into a bright sphere of light.
The signal flare had clearly failed to serve its purpose.
"It's a barrier! They must have used one to isolate our senses while silently eliminating the guards. Mujin has this ability!"
The four elders rose to their feet, their expressions growing grim. The black pupil on Mujin's forehead emanated an ominous chill that unsettled them deeply.
"Mujin! You ungrateful wretch! I never imagined you'd dare bare your fangs at us!"
"Hmph, foolish brat. You truly surprised us, but your gravest mistake was underestimating the gap in power between us!"
One elder, more perceptive than the others, felt a sinking feeling in his gut. He quickly called out, "Enough talk! Let's act now!"
With that, the four vanished from sight in the blink of an eye!
In an instant, a series of explosions erupted in front of Karin, engulfing her in blinding flames!
Simultaneously, the four elders reappeared, positioning themselves at four points around Mujin, trapping him in the center.
"Hidden Grass Style Binding Technique!"
All four extended their fingers toward Mujin, linking their chakra together. In a flash, an immense force bound Mujin tightly, as if crushing him into a pulp!
Mujin's body was completely immobilized. His staff clattered to the ground, and not only could he no longer move, but even the flow of chakra within him was sealed off!
Despite the creaking sounds of his strained bones, Mujin showed no sign of pain, instead offering a chilling smile. "Impressive, the Hidden Grass Binding Technique that can restrain even a Jinchūriki. Truly, this is the most valuable technique of the Hidden Grass Village."
"What Jinchūriki are you talking about? Nonsense!"
"Enough chatter! Kill him!"
Before one elder could strike, Mujin suddenly spoke. "Actually, I've developed a new technique over the past few days—perhaps you could call it a barrier. However, it's still slow to activate and has a limited range… Have you noticed how closely you're standing together? Too late. By the way, are you familiar with delayed techniques? A jutsu that triggers at a specific time?"
"What…?"
Suddenly!
The staff on the ground erupted with a brilliant, sword-like light. In an instant, the Elder Hall was empty.
Karin calmly stepped out of the flames, glanced around the room, and then activated the portal Mujin had left for her. She, too, disappeared without a trace…
The intense light forced the elders to shut their eyes. However, their experience didn't leave them idle—they immediately launched attacks at Mujin's position. But…
There was no impact!
After a few seconds, the elders regained their vision, only to find themselves in an entirely different environment. Beneath their feet stretched barren, cracked earth, the sky was blood-red, and a grotesque demon face hung in the air where the sun should have been.
"What is this?! Genjutsu?!"
One elder made a quick judgment based on experience and began disrupting his chakra flow to break free. But to his horror, he found himself unable to return to reality!
And at that moment, Mujin and Karin emerged from the shadows.
Mujin stepped forward, gripping his staff. "Unfortunately, this isn't genjutsu—it's an alternate dimension created using Yin Release. Though its scale is still small and unstable, it's sufficient for our battle. Rest assured, whatever happens here will remain unknown to the outside world."
"Another dimension? Ridiculous! Ninjutsu can't achieve such a thing. It must be a barrier—a spatial barrier. You used that blinding light as a distraction and teleported us elsewhere!"
Mujin ignored him and shook his head. "I have no interest in explaining the mechanics of Yin Release to you."
Turning to Karin, he said, "Do as you wish."
"Mm."
Karin nodded, and in unison, both of them unleashed a burst of energy. Green chakra surged around them. "Eight Gates Unlock! Fourth Gate—Gate of Pain! Open!"
A torrent of chakra erupted, and the bones in their bodies creaked audibly!
The third gate, the Gate of Life, was the last safety line of the Eight Gates. Crossing it would cause immense harm to the body—but in return…
It granted them unparalleled strength, speed, and chakra!
BOOM!
The air roared violently, lifting rocks into the air!
As Mujin activated the Eight Gates, he also established a chakra conduit between himself and Karin. Like Naruto transferring tailed beast chakra to the Allied Shinobi Forces, he passed along Shukaku's chakra and the power of the Id Eye's Yin Release.
The combination of the Eight Gates, tailed beast chakra, and Yin Release made Karin feel stronger than she ever had before!
She extended her left hand toward one of the elders, clenched her fist, and pulled it back toward herself. With the amplification of Yin Release, she no longer needed hand seals—the ground beneath the elder transformed into a conveyor belt, dragging him swiftly toward her!
"What?!" The elder gasped, attempting to retreat, only to find his legs trapped in the earth. He was rooted to the spot!
Karin's sharp gaze cut like a blade. With a thunderous explosion, she kicked off the ground, creating a massive crater!
The gust of wind she generated resembled a typhoon as she appeared before the elder in an instant!
To the elder, Karin's fist—swollen to the size of a mountain—loomed menacingly before him. But deep down, he knew it wasn't real. It was merely an illusion created by Karin's overwhelming presence!
Panic-stricken, the elder relied on decades of combat experience to grit his teeth and cross his arms defensively in front of his chest.
The other three elders rushed to assist him, but Mujin simply tapped his staff on the ground. A shimmering barrier rose instantly, blocking them on the other side!
BOOM!!!
The elder's crossed arms twisted and snapped under the force of Karin's blow. His defense crumbled utterly.
With triple amplification, Karin's iron fist struck his chest with devastating force. The sound of shattering bones echoed as the elder was sent flying over 200 meters, bouncing several times before finally coming to a stop!
But this wasn't the end!
Karin raised her right hand and clenched it tightly. Under the surge of chakra, a colossal rock fist materialized above the elder's head!
Then, it slammed down with crushing force onto his legs!
BOOM!!!
The earth quaked, cracks spreading outward like a spiderweb. A cruel smile spread across Karin's face. "I won't let you die so easily… Huh?"
As the dust settled, she saw that the elder's chest had caved in as if it could hold a basin. Before the giant fist descended…
He had already died, his face frozen in agony!
Karin was momentarily stunned.
But fortunately…
She turned her gaze to the remaining three elders trapped behind the barrier. "There are still three of you."
"Scatter!!!"
The remaining elders fled in different directions. But Mujin tapped his staff on the ground again, and multiple barriers sprang up, trapping each of them in place!
Barrier techniques allowed users to restrain powerful opponents even if they were weaker. And now, Mujin was far stronger than any of them!
Unable to escape despite their best efforts, the three elders regrouped, their faces dark with frustration. "Stop thinking only of yourselves! Attack together! Otherwise, we'll all die!"
With that, they unleashed their most potent techniques, bombarding Karin with everything they had!
Explosions and deafening blasts rang out repeatedly around Karin. However, she was protected by three layers of defense: her connection to the earth through Earth Release, the crimson cloak of tailed beast chakra, and an invisible shield formed by Yin Release. Even with the elders' combined might, they couldn't halt her relentless advance!
The Hidden Grass Village was, after all, a minor ninja village. Even its elders paled in comparison to elite Jōnin like Asuma or Kakashi. Moreover, they lacked the secret family techniques that could allow them to fight beyond their level.
The scene unfolded eerily similar to what had come before.
Karin was drenched in blood, her fiery red hair dancing wildly under the influence of chakra.
Like a demonic god emerging from hell, she advanced steadily toward the three terrified elders…
...
After a prolonged ordeal, the agonized screams echoing through the alternate dimension finally subsided with a death rattle.
The sun rose slowly on the horizon, casting a serene glow over the tranquil Elder Hall. Its doors opened, and the four elders stepped out. They clapped their hands, summoning several Hidden Grass ANBU operatives, and issued the village's latest command.
The Hidden Grass Village…
Would officially declare war on Konoha!!!