Afterwards, standing lightly atop a mountain peak, Sora looked towards Kumogakure before him.
And the altitude of Kumogakure was even more extreme than the high altitude ordinary people found hard to adapt to!
Because Kumogakure's ancestors discovered long ago that people living at high altitudes, due to the strengthening of their cardiopulmonary functions, would naturally be stronger and healthier.
Therefore, to become stronger with each generation, they built peaks upon peaks!
From a distance, the entire Kumogakure looked like an ice cream cone!
Below Kumogakure was a naturally occurring mountain peak, which served as the foundation supporting the village's base.
Above this mountain peak was the first layer of Kumogakure's foundation: a massive sphere reinforced with Sealing Techniques.
Upon this sphere rested three great bridges connecting to the surrounding peaks.
The bridges served two purposes: one for transportation, and two to provide additional support for the spherical foundation!
With such precarious passage conditions, it was no wonder Kumogakure was considered the most difficult of the Five Great Ninja Villages to attack!
However, such man-made natural chasm defenses were still not enough for the reckless and naturally martial Ninjas of Kumogakure!
Above the foundational sphere, for the development of the village, they added two more layers of construction!
Above the sphere was an even larger, flattened spherical structure!
Above this flattened spherical structure was an artificial forest spreading out in all directions!
This was why Sora thought Kumogakure resembled an ice cream cone!
However, while the ice cream cone analogy might sound amusing, even though Sora now possessed strength unmatched in the Ninja World, he could not laugh!
Because this was something created by the wisdom of humanity, built collectively!
Regardless of stance, at this moment, Sora sincerely offered praise to human ingenuity!
It's just a pity, as a famous figure once said: Expecting humanity to remain forever rational is a luxury!
No matter how dazzling the wisdom of Kumogakure's humans might be, it could not change the folly of provoking Sora!
"Kumogakure, Raikage, I wonder what gave you the courage to provoke me. Was it these man-made chasm defenses? Or ignorance? Or perhaps that entity X that has always been opposing me?"
"But, it doesn't matter anymore!"
Grasping the hilt of Hyorinmaru at his waist, Sora's indifferent eyes looked towards the Kumogakure before him.
"Bridges spanning mountain peaks, defenses where 'one man can hold the pass against ten thousand'?"
"If they are so strong, then let me experience them firsthand!"
With a single Shunpo, Sora disappeared from the mountain peak where the Garganta had deposited him.
The next second, he appeared at the far end of the bridge leading to Kumogakure!
"Ahhh! What the hell?"
Seeing Sora suddenly appear, the merchants on the bridge preparing to enter Kumogakure were startled, causing the long line to fall into chaos!
Seeing this, the leader of the merchant group, a tall, burly man tanned and darkened from years of traveling the Kumogakure route, looked over with a hostile expression!
Seeing Sora's young face, a flash of contempt passed through the big man's eyes.
He had seen too many young Ninjas like this, thinking a little Ninjutsu made them special, liking to appear and disappear dramatically. They didn't realize that knowing some Ninjutsu was useless!
In this world, the thing that lets you travel everywhere was never strength, but money!
"Miki, go, teach that kid a lesson, explain the rules to him!"
"Really, doesn't he know this is a major traffic artery? If the pack animals get spooked and the supplies for Kumogakure are delayed, let's see how he handles it?"
After speaking, the big man turned his head away, no longer paying attention to the situation.
In his view, his request was reasonable, and this was indeed Kumogakure's rule!
Under military management, Kumogakure's rules were extremely strict, and they emphasized rules. No one would fault him for this small request!
"Yes!" Hearing his boss's order, the guard named Miki looked at Sora with a ferocious smile.
As a guard, it was quite difficult for him to get a chance to act out freely!
This situation was perfect for him to vent his destructive desires!
However, when Miki looked at Sora, an expression of confusion appeared on his face.
He wondered if he was seeing things.
Otherwise, why would there be a young Ninja wearing a Kirigakure's forehead protector here, at Kumogakure's main base?
Also, that appearance, a long sword at the waist, a pure white haori, a handsome, almost feminine face… why did it seem so familiar?
Miki instinctively halted his steps, and this saved his life!
Thanks to Kumogakure's years of military management, Miki had not let his guard down even while working as a guard.
Therefore, he quickly remembered.
'This man before me, so handsome he was almost feminine, exactly the type those nobles and wealthy liked… wasn't he the most renowned Ninja in the current Ninja World, the Fourth Mizukage, Yuki Sora?'
Instantly, a shivering sensation spread throughout his body. Fine goosebumps appeared on Miki's tanned skin.
He really wanted to turn around right now and demand of his boss, 'You want me to teach him a lesson?'
However, Miki didn't dare turn around.
Because he was terrified, terrified that any large movement would attract that man's attention!
A single grain of dust from the era could feel like a mountain falling on a person!
Moreover, the man before him was the era!
Before such a powerful individual, perhaps a mere glance could make his liver and gall burst from fear?
Miki felt despair in his heart.
However, sometimes, the thing you least want to happen is exactly what happens!
Seeing Miki take no action for a long time, the big man turned his head again, wanting to ask.
At that moment, as if noticing the commotion, Sora's gaze shifted from Kumogakure's main gate towards them!
Seeing this, Miki's eyes widened, nearly scared out of his wits!
The next second…
Squelch!
The sound of a blade piercing flesh rang out!
It wasn't Sora who had acted, but Miki!
By the time Miki regained his senses, his kunai was already deeply embedded in the leader's heart, and he was still twisting it forcefully!
Scorching hot blood soaked his hand!
Before him, the leader's eyes, wide open in death, stared fixedly at him, clearly unable to understand why Miki had killed him!
Seeing the situation here, chaos spread!
But Miki could pay no attention to any of that now!
As a guard, he had undoubtedly committed a grave crime!
However...
"Heh!"
A light laugh came from behind.
Then, that man, whose mere presence seemed to make it hard for Miki to breathe, walked past him lightly from behind.
The crisis was over!
He had survived!
Realizing this, Miki was drenched in sweat, collapsing to the ground as if hauled out of water!
Behind him, the sound of Kumogakure's attack alarm being sounded had nothing to do with Miki anymore!
Because of Miki's actions, Kumogakure had noticed Sora calmly walking towards the main gate!
The moment they clearly saw this man's identity, a tidal wave of voices erupted!
"Yuki Sora, has come!!!!!"