Chapter 50: 050: My resolve shall flood the earth! –Melammu Dingir!
"Take over the village?"
Hiruzen's eyes instantly filled with blood.
You could call him an old dog, you could say his policies were wrong, but if you wanted to take his village, take his position as Hokage,
That was no better than asking for his life.
Even though he had to step down during the Third Great Ninja War due to a major blunder and let Minato Namikaze become the Fourth Hokage,
He had never relinquished leadership. Under the guise of guiding Minato, he still firmly controlled all of Konoha's decisions.
Minato was nothing but a puppet Hokage.
"I don't care where you come from, but you won't be leaving Konoha today.
"Listen up, everyone! Focus all your attacks on this armored man."
Hiruzen roared, his hands rapidly forming seals.
"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
Intense flames cleared the way, followed by countless figures.
"Hmph~~ Mere ants trying to shake a tree, you overestimate yourselves, mongrels!
"Another ridiculously arrogant fool. In this chaotic world without a king, this King's willingness to lead you is already a tremendous grace.
"Since you are all ignorant fools, then disappear! You dirty mongrels!"
Accompanying the King of Heroes' condescending words,
Noble Phantasms, like a dense barrage of artillery shells, whistled down from the star-filled sky.
In an instant, flames were torn apart, and jutsu were deflected.
Several ANBU leaping at the forefront were blasted into mist of blood.
This scene made everyone's pupils constrict.
This Gilgamesh was clearly stronger than last time.
"Keep going, keep going, don't stop!"
"Front row, all release defensive jutsu."
"Back row, all release offensive jutsu, tear that place of his to shreds!"
Hiruzen issued a furious roar.
"Hai!"
A uniform, well-trained response resounded.
Utilizing their numerical advantage, the ANBU finally pushed the battle line back, completely destroying this area of the Uchiha Clan grounds.
Thick smoke billowed, and dust filled the sky.
Just as the ANBU's faces lit up with joy, thinking they had dealt with this madman,
Danzo's voice rang out at the opportune moment:
"Careful, this guy isn't that easy to deal with. He can fly in the air."
As if to verify his words, a luxurious and domineering Vimana burst through the smoke and dust, soaring across the sky.
"The only thing about you mongrels that is worthy of my attention is that each of you has some insignificant tricks.
"But to think you can harm this King with that is but wishful thinking."
Gilgamesh's disdainful words echoed from the sky once more.
The faces of everyone in Root darkened.
They were reminded once again of the "fear" of being dominated by this guy more than half a month ago.
His mouth was simply too foul.
They used to think that the Uchiha Clan was the most arrogant and condescending group in the world.
Yet today, they learned that there were heavens beyond heavens and people beyond people.
"Who are you? We have no prior grievances, yet you repeatedly target our Konoha.
"If you have the guts, state your name. You hide your head and show your tail, yet you dare to call yourself a king."
Hiruzen shouted towards the sky while organizing personnel to block the Uchiha's counterattack.
He had Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane lead a team to block Fugaku's approach.
At the same time, he commanded the assembling of all ninjas capable of aerial combat and preparing for takeoff.
Various bird summoning techniques were continuously performed.
"Are you questioning me? You mere mongrels dare to question me?
"You bask in the glory of being in my presence, yet you don't recognize me. Such ignorant fools don't deserve to live.
"However, before you die, I, your king, will enlighten you.
"I am the oldest king in human history, Gilgamesh! I am the only hero, above and below, worthy of the title of king. The rest are nothing but insignificant rabble.
"All the treasures in the world originated from my collection. Similarly, wherever humans stand, that is my territory.
"I gave you the opportunity to conquer this new era, this new world, with me after countless years. Yet you failed to cherish it, daring to act presumptuously on my land.
"Tell me, is this not a crime worthy of death?!"
Seated upon his throne, Vimana, the King of Heroes overlooked the entire land.
His resounding voice echoed in all directions.
The villagers, who had been instructed to stay home tonight, couldn't resist opening their windows, even their doors, to peek outside.
Everyone looked at each other, surprisingly finding his words weren't…wrong?
Even the Uchihas temporarily ceased fighting, staring blankly at the sky.
Such was the sheer charisma and dignity contained in the King of Hero's words.
"Could this guy be the reincarnation of the Sage of Six Paths?"
In their understanding, the Sage of Six Paths, the progenitor of ninjas, created ninjutsu, ending the darkest era of war and bringing a brief period of peace to the world.
The Sage of Six Paths was the supreme being in the ninja world.
Otherwise, who else could possess such confidence, such a tone, to utter those words?
Moreover, this person was undeniably powerful, single-handedly defying the number one Hidden Village, Konoha.
"No, don't be fooled. The Sage of Six Paths wouldn't be like this."
Indeed, the most distinctive feature of the Sage of Six Paths was the Rinnegan, and he was the ancestor of ninjas.
This guy hadn't even used a single ordinary ninjutsu.
All he used were bizarre yet undeniably powerful abilities.
"Sophistry! Charlatan! Don't think you can fool me, the Professor of Ninjas!"
Hiruzen bellowed, awakening everyone from their momentary daze. Simultaneously, he commanded all the summoned birds to take flight.
"Hmph, insignificant beings who dare to profane the royal authority, I will not show mercy this time. Disappear, mongrels!
"My resolve shall flood the earth! – Melammu Dingir!!!!"
Over 360 gigantic golden ripples suddenly surged in the sky.
Like a hundred moons in the sky, they illuminated Konoha as bright as day.
One after another, gleaming Seals of Divine Right, personally crafted by Gilgamesh during his lifetime, emerged from the golden ripples.
Like 360 giant cannons.
"Uchihas, stand down!
"This attack will wipe your little village off the map. This shall announce to the world the return of your king."
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