ALL NOVEL Chapter 89: 89. A Final Confrontation 2
The swirling mass of dark energy grew larger, pulsing with a sinister glow as the leader of the dark figures raised their hand higher, preparing to unleash the full force of their attack. The air around the battlefield hummed with tension, and the shinobi of the Leaf Village could feel the gravity of the situation bearing down on them.
Naruto's fists clenched as he stood beside Sasuke, his body vibrating with the power of Time energy. He could sense the danger emanating from the dark leader, and his instincts screamed at him to act.
"We can't let them release that attack!" Naruto shouted, his voice filled with urgency.
Sasuke's eyes flickered with the power of his Sharingan as he analyzed the situation. "If that energy is released, it'll destroy everything. We need to stop it before it finishes charging."
Without hesitation, the two shinobi darted forward, their movements synchronized as they closed in on the dark leader. Naruto's body glowed with Eclipse Energy as he formed a massive Rasengan, while Sasuke's Chidori crackled with Void energy, warping the space around them as they prepared to strike.
But before they could reach the leader, two of the dark figures stepped in front of them, their forms distorting as they moved with unnatural speed. They raised their hands, and a wave of dark energy shot out, colliding with Naruto and Sasuke's attacks in a blinding flash of light.
The force of the collision sent Naruto and Sasuke skidding back, their attacks dissipating into the air as the dark figures closed in, their movements fluid and precise.
"They're fast!" Naruto growled as he steadied himself, his eyes narrowing at the approaching enemies. "But we can't let them stop us now."
Sasuke nodded, his eyes gleaming with intensity. "Stay sharp. We take them down, then we go for the leader."
The two shinobi charged forward once again, their bodies moving in perfect harmony as they launched a coordinated attack. Naruto unleashed a flurry of Rasengan-infused punches, his Time energy slowing the movements of his enemies just enough to give him the upper hand. Sasuke, meanwhile, used his Void energy to manipulate the space around them, creating openings in the dark figures' defenses as he struck with precision.
The dark figures, however, were not to be underestimated. Their movements were erratic, shifting through the battlefield like phantoms, their attacks warping reality as they fought to overpower Naruto and Sasuke. Every blow they landed sent ripples through the air, distorting the battlefield and making it difficult to predict their next move.
"They're feeding off the energy of this place," Sasuke muttered as he deflected another attack. "We need to cut them off from their source."
Naruto gritted his teeth, his eyes blazing with determination. "Then we'll just have to hit them harder!"
With a surge of power, Naruto unleashed a massive Rasengan, this one infused with a concentrated burst of Time energy. The swirling ball of chakra crackled with raw power as he hurled it toward the dark figures, the energy warping the space around it as it tore through the air.
The dark figures attempted to dodge, but Sasuke was already one step ahead. Using his Void energy, he manipulated the space around them, trapping them in place as the Rasengan collided with their bodies in a violent explosion of light and shadow.
The ground shook beneath them as the energy rippled through the battlefield, sending shockwaves across the area. When the dust finally settled, the dark figures had been obliterated, their forms dissolving into nothingness.
"That's two down," Naruto said, panting slightly as he wiped the sweat from his brow. "Now for the leader."
But as they turned their attention back to the dark leader, they were met with a terrifying sight. The swirling mass of energy above the leader's head had grown even larger, its glow intensifying as it began to pulse with an overwhelming power.
"You're too late," the leader sneered, their voice filled with triumph. "This world will be consumed by the void, and you will watch as everything you've fought for crumbles into nothing."
Naruto's heart raced as he realized they were running out of time. The energy was seconds away from being unleashed, and if they didn't act now, it would be the end.
But before he could move, a figure appeared beside him, moving so fast that Naruto barely registered it. It was Anon, his body cloaked in shadow, his eyes glowing faintly with Void energy.
"You take the leader," Anon said calmly, his voice steady despite the chaos around them. "I'll deal with the energy."
Naruto blinked in surprise. "Anon, are you sure? That thing's massive!"
Anon's expression didn't waver. "I've dealt with worse. You two focus on the leader. I'll handle this."
Without waiting for a response, Anon leapt into the air, his body moving with a speed that seemed to defy reality itself. The shadows around him coiled and twisted as he ascended, merging with the dark energy above the leader's head.
Naruto and Sasuke exchanged a glance, both of them nodding in silent agreement. Anon could handle the energy. It was up to them to take down the leader.
With renewed determination, the two shinobi charged forward, their bodies moving in perfect synchronization as they prepared to unleash their full power.
"This ends now!" Naruto shouted, his voice echoing across the battlefield as he formed a massive Rasengan, this one infused with both Time and Eclipse energy.
Sasuke's Sharingan gleamed as he activated his Chidori, the Void energy warping the space around him as he prepared to strike.
The dark leader's eyes widened as the two shinobi closed in, but it was too late. With a roar, Naruto and Sasuke unleashed their attacks, the combined energy of the Rasengan and Chidori tearing through the air as they collided with the dark leader in a blinding explosion of light and shadow.
The ground trembled, the sky split apart, and for a moment, it felt as though the very fabric of reality was being torn asunder.
When the dust finally settled, the dark leader was gone, their form obliterated by the combined power of Naruto and Sasuke's final strike.
But there was no time to celebrate. Above them, Anon was still locked in battle with the swirling mass of dark energy, his body flickering in and out of reality as he struggled to contain its power.
"Anon!" Naruto shouted, his voice filled with concern.
Anon didn't respond. His focus was entirely on the energy above him, his hands moving in complex seals as he worked to stabilize the growing mass of darkness.
"We need to help him!" Sasuke said, his eyes narrowing as he prepared to charge forward.
But before they could move, a blinding light erupted from the sky, and the mass of dark energy suddenly began to shrink, collapsing in on itself as Anon's Void energy consumed it.
With a final surge of power, Anon forced the energy to implode, the darkness vanishing in an instant as the sky cleared, leaving nothing but the faint hum of power in its wake.
Anon landed softly on the ground, his expression calm as he turned to face Naruto and Sasuke.
"It's done," he said quietly.
Naruto let out a breath he didn't realize he had been holding, a smile of relief spreading across his face. "You did it, Anon. We all did it."
Sasuke's gaze remained sharp as he looked around the battlefield, his instincts telling him that this wasn't over. "This might have been one battle, but there's more coming. We need to regroup, assess the damage, and prepare for the next phase."
Naruto nodded, his expression growing serious once again. "Right. Let's get back to the village and make sure everyone's safe. We've still got work to do."
As the shinobi began to regroup, the air around them still crackling with the remnants of their battle, the sense of impending doom had not fully lifted. The war was far from over.