Chapter 227: Dying from a Hole Pierced Through Your Chest—Surely This Fulfills Your Wish!

"Bankai Shinsatsu Sōgun: Dance!"

Hiss—

Kakuzu's pupils contracted sharply as his heart was instantly pierced through!

Earth Spear, broken?!

When exactly did he strike?!

His eyes bulged wide as he looked down at his chest, where a conspicuous hole had appeared without anyone noticing.

Kakuzu looked at Ichimaru Gin again, his gaze fixed not only on the short blade in his hand.

After piercing his heart, it retracted?!

Filled with deep confusion, Kakuzu fell straight to the ground with a thud.

The crowd before the projection instantly fell silent,

their eyes blank, not even knowing what had just happened.

Wasn't Kakuzu at an advantage just moments ago?

Wasn't Ichimaru's God Spear unable to break through Kakuzu's defense?

How did the situation suddenly reverse?!

In the blink of an eye, a hole was punched through Kakuzu's heart?!

Sarutobi Hiruzen's hand holding his pipe trembled slightly.

The speed of the God Spear was even faster!!

This is Ichimaru Gin's Second Release?!

He took a deep drag from his pipe, his gaze profound,

All along, Ichimaru Gin had only ever used his First Release to kill, leading him to believe Ichimaru possessed no Second Release,

but it turned out that previous opponents simply never required him to unleash his Second Release!

Sarutobi Hiruzen's face clouded with worry.

The good news was that he had obtained new intelligence on one of the Land of Whirlpools' Captains.

The bad news was that even with this intelligence, he could not immediately think of any method to counter it.

The speed is too fast!!

He recalled the scene he had vaguely perceived just now.

He only felt a gray pillar of light flash by.

A hole was punched through Kakuzu's heart, yet the God Spear seemed not to have moved at all, remaining in that same posture, quietly held in Ichimaru Gin's hand.

It even made one doubt whether the attack just now was truly delivered by the God Spear.

No, it should be called Shinsatsu Sōgun now!

One extra character; who knows what significance it holds.

But one thing is certain: Ichimaru Gin has become stronger!

I wonder if the Five-Layered Rashomon left behind by Lord First can withstand this strike.

Sarutobi Hiruzen shifted his gaze to Kakuzu, who was already lying on the ground.

He silently sighed in his heart.

Even a legendary figure who once attempted to assassinate Lord First could not survive a single blow from Ichimaru Gin...

Come to think of it, how did Kakuzu manage to assassinate Lord First back then?

Why is there not a single detailed record of the process in the intelligence reports?

Land of Earth, Iwagakure.

Tsuchikage Ohnoki's eyelids drooped slightly.

Ichimaru Gin's strength once again forced him to update his assessment of the Land of Whirlpools' power.

But he was unsure whether his old age had dimmed his vision to the point where he couldn't see Ichimaru Gin's attack, or if the attack was truly too fast for him to perceive?!

If it was the latter...

"It seems I must deepen my research into defensive Ninjutsu."

Land of Wind, Sunagakure.

The Third Kazekage was momentarily stunned.

Such inconceivable speed!!

It truly sends chills down one's spine!

If one were to encounter Ichimaru Gin outside, one would likely have to constantly worry about him suddenly stabbing you in the kidneys.

Without constant vigilance, there is no way to react in time!

No!

Even with vigilance, reacting in time would probably be impossible!

The Third Kazekage's brows knitted tightly.

In that case, isn't Ichimaru Gin's attack unstoppable?

No, there must be some method to counter it.

It's just that current intelligence is insufficient to analyze that sword's weakness.

His gaze grew profound as he sank into deep thought.

I wonder if my Sand Iron can withstand this strike.

It should be able to, right?

Regarding his Sand Iron, the Third Kazekage remained quite confident.

Land of Whirlpools, Silent Spirit Court.

Ichimaru Gin restored his normal smile.

Stepping forward, he kicked Kakuzu's corpse and whispered softly, "It seems it's over..."

Ichimaru Gin turned his head, exposing his back to Kakuzu's swollen corpse, and prepared to leave.

Just then, a fierce wind suddenly whistled up behind Ichimaru Gin!

Whoosh—

A whip-leg kick shot toward Ichimaru Gin's temple!

The sudden change within the projection startled everyone!

What is happening?!

Kakuzu is actually not dead?

His heart was clearly pierced with a hole; how is this possible?!

But the scene inside the projection no longer gave them time to ponder.