Chapter 1144 Post-War Reward

Despite their best efforts to dodge the mysterious man's black lightning attack, some suffered minor injuries. Naruto seized the opportunity and used the Shadow Clone Technique to create multiple clones, charging towards the mysterious man. The mysterious man snorted coldly, then appeared behind Naruto in a flash, sending him flying with a kick. Seeing this, Sasuke unleashed Susanoo, and a massive purple giant swung its weapon at the mysterious man. The mysterious man remained calm, raising his hand to form a black shield, blocking the attack.

Meanwhile, at the Kumogakure Ninja Academy, young ninjas were intensively training, anticipating the impending war and striving to improve their abilities. Just as they were locked in a stalemate with a mysterious figure, a beam of light appeared from afar. It was none other than Kumogakure's newly minted prodigy. He joined the fray, fighting alongside the others. The mysterious figure, sensing a new threat, his glare grew fiercer, and he intensified his attacks. The battle intensified, sparks flying everywhere. Could the group withstand the mysterious figure's assault? Where would the Ninja World War lead? Everything remained uncertain. Just as the mysterious figure's attacks intensified, the prodigy suddenly unleashed a never-before-seen jutsu. He rapidly formed hand seals, and the surrounding air instantly condensed, forming icy spikes that shot towards the mysterious figure. The mysterious figure dodged, but was still slashed on the arm by one of the spikes. Seizing this opportunity, Naruto rallied and, along with his clones, unleashed a Rasengan, sending a powerful surge of energy towards the mysterious figure. Sasuke also increased the intensity of his attack, manipulating Susanoo. The mysterious figure gritted his teeth, shrouded in black lightning, and forcibly broke through the attack range, charging towards the genius ninja. Just as he was about to strike, Sakura, who had been observing silently, suddenly launched a modified medical ninjutsu attack from the side, disrupting the mysterious figure's movements. Everyone seized this precious moment and launched a combined, even more powerful attack. The mysterious figure was struck by the overwhelming force, his body reeling. Just then, the dawn light appeared on the horizon, a sign that the battle was about to turn around. Though shattered, the mysterious figure did not collapse. He roared, and even more terrifying power erupted from within. Black lightning raged like raging snakes, instantly dispelling the aftermath of the combined attack. The force sent everyone back, their faces filled with shock. Just as everyone expected the mysterious figure to strike again, he suddenly stopped, his body flickering. The genius ninja's ice spikes were imbued with a special sealing technique, which had taken effect during the previous attack, restricting the mysterious figure's power. The mysterious figure glared at everyone unwillingly, but his body dissipated uncontrollably. As he vanished, the surrounding darkness gradually dissipated. The dawn light grew brighter, its warm rays bathing everyone. Naruto excitedly jumped up and shouted, "We won!" Everyone smiled at each other, exhausted yet relieved. Meanwhile, the young ninjas from Kumogakure Academy arrived, their eyes filled with admiration as they watched the aftermath of the battle. The war had finally come to an end, and a brief period of peace had arrived in the ninja world.

Things were not all smooth sailing after the war. The evaluation of military merits and the conferring of positions were all extremely troublesome issues for the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.

But he had no choice, after all, it was what he should do.