Chapter 82
As soon as the ten-minute mark was reached, the intense battle came to a close. Tsunade decisively ordered a retreat. Neiki did not try to stop them, standing still and quietly watching them leave.
Tsunade was the last to board the ship. As she looked at Neiki, standing silently as if mocking them with his silent presence, she clenched her fist and shouted:
"Don't get too cocky, Neiki. The Flying Thunder God Technique is not invincible. We'll make you pay someday!!"
The Flying Thunder God Technique is indeed not invincible.
There is no strongest jutsu in the ninja world, only the strongest ninja.
Konoha's defeat by Neiki was due to their lack of information and preparation for both Neiki and the Flying Thunder God Technique. Once they return to Konoha and fend off the attack from Kumogakure, it will only be a matter of time before Konoha formulates tactical plans to counter Neiki based on the combat data gathered from this encounter.
"I look forward to it," Neiki replied calmly.
When the last person boarded the ship, Tsunade took a deep breath and, before climbing the gangplank, gave Neiki one last look, etching his image into her mind. She then said, "The fight isn't over. Konoha will survive this crisis. I hope you can last until the day we find you."
Neiki responded with a strange smile, answering meaningfully, "The battle is far from over…"