Meanwhile.
In what was once the main district of Konohagakure, now a barren desert, Sōmi's true body stood, gazing into the distance toward the Land of Wind.
If one were to look down upon the shinobi world from high above, they would see that most of the Land of Wind was now enveloped by a layer of purple light.
Moreover, the surface of this purple membrane was gradually covered by an inky black liquid, as though coated with a layer of lacquer.
However, if a Six Paths-level shinobi were to sense this, they would be shocked to discover that this black lacquer was, in fact, composed of Truth-Seeking Orbs created using Yin-Yang Release!
Even for a Six Paths-level individual, producing enough Truth-Seeking Orbs to cover the majority of the Land of Wind would be an unimaginably colossal and arduous task.
This was why, even with the aid of a sealing array and numerous shadow clones, it had taken Sōmi nearly half a year to complete.
"Hmph!"
"A bunch of clowns..."
Thanks to his extraordinary sensory abilities, Sōmi could clearly detect several shinobi who thought they were hiding "perfectly" in the shadows, cautiously observing his every move.
Sōmi was well aware of the newly formed Anti-Wind Alliance in the shinobi world.
However, in the face of absolute power, the so-called Anti-Wind Alliance wasn't even worth Sōmi's personal attention—it was nothing more than a gathering of feeble, insignificant creatures.
Whoosh!
Sōmi's figure suddenly ascended into the night sky, rising rapidly toward the bright moon.
Before long, he came to a halt high in the air. From the ground, it would appear as though Sōmi had reached the very edge of the moon.
Raising one hand in a sword seal, Sōmi closed his eyes and channeled the Tailed Beast Chakra within him into the Gedo Statue sealed in another space. The statue, nourished by the Tailed Beast Chakra, quickly took root and transformed into a towering Divine Tree.
At that moment.
When the transformation of the Divine Tree within Sōmi's sealed space was complete, a Rinne Sharingan with nine tomoe suddenly opened on his forehead, at the location of his pineal gland.
"Infinite Tsukuyomi!"
Sōmi's cold voice resounded.
The surface of the bright azure moon instantly reflected the pattern of nine tomoe, and before anyone realized it, the blue moon had turned into a blood-red moon.
Zing!
A blindingly intense light shot out from the blood moon, illuminating the entire planet!
"Huh?"
"What is this?!"
"This light!"
"Quick!"
"Record this information immediately and use Heavenly Sending Technique to relay it back to headquarters!"
"Move now!"
"Wh-what's happening..."
The shinobi hiding in the shadows no longer cared about maintaining their cover. The leader, a dark-skinned middle-aged man, quickly began issuing tactical commands.
However, the commotion soon came to an abrupt halt. Under the illumination of the light, their eyes transformed into the pattern of the Rinnegan.
The Land of Water, Kirigakure.
The leaders of both major and minor shinobi villages had gathered here, along with individuals dressed in attire resembling that of shrine maidens and onmyōji.
"Mizukage-sama!"
"Look outside! The light!"
A young man with a forehead protector engraved with the kanji for "shinobi" burst into the meeting hall, his face pale with terror as he pointed outside.
Seated at the center of the round table was a voluptuous and alluring woman.
Her emerald-green eyes sparkled, and her long auburn hair fell in elegant curls, covering her right eye. Her curvaceous figure was accentuated by a blue strapless dress, which revealed a deep cleavage beneath a black fishnet underlay. Paired with her pink lips, she exuded an irresistible, mature charm.
Upon hearing her subordinate's report, her expression turned serious as she quickly turned her gaze outside.
Sure enough, a radiant white light shone brilliantly outside, so dazzling it was impossible to look at directly.
The leaders of the various nations had previously decided to form a "Shinobi Alliance." Otogakure and Kumogakure had even planned to gradually relocate their populations overseas, using the natural barrier of the sea to delay Sunagakure's advances.
They believed that the resources of the continent would keep Sunagakure occupied for many years. During that time, if the "God of Shinobi," Sōmi, were to meet with any misfortune, the Shinobi Alliance would rise up and reclaim their lost lands.
After all, the legendary God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, had also passed away not long after reaching the peak of his power.
The leaders could only pin their hopes on such an uncertain "curse of the strong."
By gradually relocating civilians and shinobi to overseas islands, each nation could preserve its "seeds." When the time came, they could reignite the flames of resistance.
After all, they thought, no matter how ruthless Sōmi might be, he couldn't possibly slaughter every civilian from every nation.
But Sōmi had no interest in individually exterminating the civilians and shinobi he saw as mere ants.
Unfortunately for them, Sōmi possessed a technique akin to an "ant extermination spray," capable of wiping out all the ants on the planet in one fell swoop.
"Hmm?!"
"This light... Something's wrong!"
"Quickly—"
The mature Mizukage waved her hand with authority, preparing to issue a command.
But in the next instant, her movements froze. Her pupils had transformed into the pattern of the Rinnegan.
She wasn't the only one. Everyone in the meeting hall, now bathed in the intense light, wore the same vacant expression.
Suddenly.
A deep, resonant voice echoed as if it were coming from the heavens above the planet.
"Divine Tree World Descent!"
Crack-crack!
The floor of the meeting hall was abruptly pierced by a massive tree root. Pale green roots spread rapidly, extending in all directions across the land. Buildings cracked open as roots burst through, sending tendrils snaking outward.
Soon, the roots unfurled long, pale green vines, resembling endless lengths of fabric. These vines wrapped themselves around everyone bathed in the light.
The first to be ensnared was the alluring Mizukage. The vines coiled tightly around her slender waist, circling several times and accentuating her already ample chest. Even the black fishnet underlay was completely obscured, revealing faint pink hues beneath the pressure.
Before long, more vines descended, enveloping the Mizukage's entire body.
Clearly, this "cocoon" was the most prominent, likely providing the Divine Tree with the richest nourishment.
The same fate befell not only humans but all living creatures—including those in faraway Mount Myōboku.
Countless massive roots had already destroyed the mystical springs and forests of Mount Myōboku. Frogs, tadpoles, and every other creature were wrapped in the descending vines, suspended midair as their Chakra was drained completely.
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