Chapter 918: Hashirama, Kuzan, Madara, Roger!
Ninja World Continent.
The Southern Coast of the Land of Fire.
Here, it still looked like a place where Icebergs stood tall, covered in white snow, and was freezing cold.
Perhaps the only change was the absence of that terrifying Blizzard.
But it left behind a Wood Golem Statue here, nearly a hundred meters tall, completely Frozen.
Its appearance was exactly the same as the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.
Its deep gaze seemed to be looking towards the Northern sky.
Perhaps because that direction was the direction of Konoha.
And behind it was a vast strait that also showed no signs of thawing.
The Sea Waves Ice Sculpture on the surface, lifelike and vivid, appeared crystal clear and beautiful under the Sunlight.
And right at the foot of this giant Wood Golem Statue.
The two people who had just finished a great battle were actually sitting at opposite ends of a wooden table.
It was Hashirama Senju and Kuzan.
However, even when the two sat down.
Kuzan's Body Size and Height were still much larger than Hashirama Senju's.
After all, one was 'only' 1.85 meters tall, while the other was nearly three meters tall.
"So this is the World Government..."
Hashirama Senju murmured, watching the Virtual Image in Mid-air slowly sink into Darkness.
He had just watched the latest version of the 'World Government Propaganda Film'.
What is the World Government?
What Political Affairs Departments does the World Government have, and what Military Troops?
What is the Sea Star Mainland where the World Government is located probably like?
How are the Other Worlds that the World Government has already conquered developing now?
And so on and so forth. Hashirama Senju had gained a basic Understanding of these questions through this 'Propaganda Film'.
This also laid a good Foundation for the subsequent communication.
The most important thing was that Hashirama Senju now understood.
The World Government's purpose was not destruction, but Rule.
It also let him know that the Ninja World could absolutely not be the World Government's Opponent.
Of course.
There were actually two main reasons why Hashirama Senju lost his Fighting Intent.
One was that he had already received the News that Konoha had been occupied by Aramaki.
The second was that in this battle, he was defeated.
This Admiral Aokiji's Ice Ability.
Could not only Freeze all the dust and debris on the field.
Maximizing the prevention of the Impure World Reincarnation's Regeneration Ability.
It could also make the surrounding Temperature lower and lower.
Later, it could even get so low that without the Protection of the Four Red Yang Formation.
His Wood Release would basically be instantly Frozen as soon as it was exposed to the Air.
This was even with the enhancement of Sage Mode Chakra.
So Hashirama Senju understood very clearly.
With his current Strength, including his Strength before death, it was unlikely he could defeat Kuzan.
And the longer time dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for him.
This Ice-Ice Fruit completely counters Wood Release in all aspects!
It was not surprising.
After all, how many Trees could survive during an Ice Age?
"Lord Hashirama, we actually have some Understanding of your Experience."
Kuzan gazed at Hashirama Senju, whose face still showed surprise, with a gentle Expression.
"Before your death, you were dedicated to Ninja World peace, and you opposed the situation where Children also went to the Battlefield."
"Therefore, you teamed up with the Uchiha Clan to found the Konoha Hidden Village, and you even performed the great feat of distributing the Tailed Beasts to other Ninja Villages..."
Speaking of this, Kuzan's gaze was somewhat complex.
Because even he felt that this behavior was too naive, even enough to be called foolish.
In comparison.
He actually agreed more with Madara Uchiha's idea of achieving peace by unifying the Ninja World at that time.
But even so.
Kuzan still felt Respect for Hashirama Senju.
After all, this man was truly making an Effort for the Peace of a World.
"This is truly a bit shameful. I didn't expect that the Tailed Beasts distributed to other Ninja Villages not only failed to serve as mutual checks and balances, but instead became Weapons for them to kill each other..."
Hashirama Senju shook his Head helplessly.
"The World Government can fulfill your Dream!"
"Hmm?!"
Kuzan's words made Hashirama Senju stand there stunned.
The World Government could bring peace to the Ninja World?
It sounded a bit outrageous.
After all, the World Government was currently invading the Ninja World, stirring up War and Slaughter everywhere.
But thinking carefully.
Looking at the development and changes of the few Worlds called 'Kabaneri World', 'Demon Slayer World', and 'Imperial Arms World' in the 'Propaganda Film', overall, they were indeed getting better and better.
If the 'Ninja World' were to be ruled by the World Government later.
Then the Various Nations and Ninja Villages within the 'Ninja World' would definitely not be able to arbitrarily start Wars anymore.
Also, with the Scale of the World Government, there would be no need for Children to go to the Battlefield.
As for the adult Ninjas from Various Nations being sent to Other Worlds to participate in War.
Hashirama Senju didn't really care about that.
He wasn't so saintly as to worry about other Worlds.
Moreover, didn't this just give the Ninjas a place to continue using their skills?
Thinking this way, the World Government's Invasion seemed to be a good thing...
Hashirama Senju was immediately dumbfounded.
"It seems you have understood. Then let's go."
Kuzan slowly stood up. Hashirama Senju raised an eyebrow: "Where to?"
"First, we'll head to Konoha. I imagine you must be very worried about the situation there. Afterwards, you'll return to Rōran with me, and then there will be a dedicated person to take you to see everything in the footage with your own eyes."
While speaking, Kuzan used his Ability to create a Bicycle made of Ice in front of him.
"Ararara~ I wonder if you know how to ride this?"
"A Bicycle, huh? I did ride one with Tobirama when I was a Child. I don't know if I still can..."
Hashirama Senju followed and stood up, stroking his Chin, lost in thought.
Immediately, he also used Wood Release to create a Bicycle made entirely of wood in front of him.
In the next few minutes.
Kuzan watched with a smile as Hashirama Senju practiced riding the Bicycle in front of him.
From wobbly to gradually riding steadily.
The whole process was mixed with the Laughter and Exclamations of the two people.
When Hashirama Senju and Kuzan, each riding their own Bicycle, stood side by side.
The Friendship between the two was officially established.
"Then... Depart!"
"Okay, then let's see who gets to Konoha first!"
Hashirama Senju laughed loudly.
At this moment.
It actually made him recall in a daze.
The scene of skipping stones by the riverbank with Madara Uchiha when they were Young Men.
"Madara, although I don't know where you are, if you knew about the existence of the World Government, you'd probably be very happy. Haven't you always complained about having too few opponents, you guy?"
Hashirama Senju thought to himself.
"Arararara~"
"You definitely can't beat me at this. I often ride my Bicycle across the Great Sea!"
Kuzan's Laughter rang out in the Wind and Snow.
And the back view of the two riding their Bicycles gradually disappeared into the Wind and Snow...
Perhaps.
Im's Star Gate not only connects two Worlds.
It is also connecting the fates of the people in both Worlds...
Netherworld, Pure Land.
"Madara, I won this battle, Hahahaha!"
Roger's Laughter, full of a King's Aura.
Actually somewhat drowned out the various rumbling sounds coming from afar.
On this Earth that had completely collapsed.
There was only him and Madara Uchiha kneeling on the ground in front of him.
"Hmph!"
Madara Uchiha slowly stood up.
Expressionlessly, he raised his head and looked up, no longer looking at Roger's triumphant smile.
However, there wasn't much Anger in his Heart.
Instead, he felt happy.
Just a Defeat.
Although depressed, he had gotten used to this feeling with Hashirama Senju.
So he was even more delighted to meet a Strong Opponent.
And this man named Roger is indeed very interesting.
Or rather, his Personality is a bit like Hashirama Senju's...
"But this War, it seems you lost!"
Roger's thick black eyebrows raised upon hearing this.
Subconsciously, he also looked overhead, thinking to himself.
"Indeed, Enma's Aura is chaotic, and much weaker."
"That Lord of the Pure Land called 'Sage of Six Paths', is actually this Strong?"
But Roger put away the Blade he had placed before Madara Uchiha's neck, smiling and saying:
"Not necessarily. Your 'Sage of Six Paths'' Aura isn't much Stronger either."
"Their Strength should be evenly matched, just like you and me, but the one who won in the end was me."
Madara Uchiha snorted coldly again: "Then let's see!"
Chapter 919: King Yama VS Sage of Six Paths!
Above the Pure Land Underworld.
That black hole, radiating fire and light outwards.
Still resembled a giant, pitch-black eye.
Staring emotionlessly at the Ninja and Experts from Various Realms slaughtering each other on the ground.
In fact, the battles between the Experts from the four directions of the Shinobi Sect had also concluded, just like those of Roger and Madara Uchiha.
However, unlike the 'heroes cherishing heroes' situation between those two.
Hozuki Gengetsu, the Second Mizukage on the South Side Battlefield, had already died under Rayleigh's blade, completely Soul Annihilation.
And Mu, the Second Tsuchikage, relying on the powerful Invisibility Ability of 'Dustless Bewildering Cover', escaped death and is now missing.
Although Hozuki Gengetsu also had the Invisibility ability of creating Mirages with mist, he couldn't hide his Aura and was completely exposed to Rayleigh's Observation Haki.
It was a pity for that lovable 'mustached' Uncle.
And for some unknown reason, Rayleigh didn't continue approaching the Shinobi Sect.
Instead, he moved horizontally, cutting down Ninja he encountered one by one.
On the West Battlefield.
Hatake Sakumo, Kakashi's Father, died at the hands of Kozuki Oden.
There was nothing he could do.
His Swordsmanship was too powerless before Kozuki Oden.
In every aspect, Hatake Sakumo was completely at an absolute Disadvantage.
And Uchiha Kagami, under the terrifying Pressure brought by Kozuki Oden, unexpectedly Awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan during frequent Life-or-Death Crisis.
His Mangekyo Ability was neither Amaterasu nor Tsukuyomi.
Instead, it was 'Omatsukami' in his left eye and 'Ayakashi' in his right eye.
At this moment, Kozuki Oden is fiercely battling Byrnndi World, who has Accelerated himself using the 'Momo-Momo Fruit', on the heavily damaged Kuri Earth.
In the distance, there is a flagpole with Toki's Remains hung high.
Although Kozuki Oden didn't know why this was, engulfed in Anger, he couldn't spare a thought for such things.
With bloodshot eyes, he frantically swung the Twin Swords in his hands, constantly Roaring Byrnndi World's Name.
This is Uchiha Kagami's Mangekyo Ability.
'Ayakashi' can create a Mirror Space in the Real World, depicting the scene that the Target fears the most in their Heart.
Meaning everything happening here, outsiders cannot see it, nor can they enter.
This is not an Illusion in the Spiritual Domain, but these scenes are indeed Phantasms.
And they amplify Negative Emotions such as Fear and Anger in people's Heart.
And 'Omatsukami' can replicate the object that the Target fears or hates the most in their Heart into the 'Ayakashi' Mirror Space.
However, the Strength is linked to the Dojutsu Power output by Uchiha Kagami.
Similarly, the size of this Mirror Space is also linked to the initial Dojutsu Power input.
But this is enough to make Uchiha Kagami's eyes shed Blood.
Their Souls, residing in the Netherworld, do not possess the Regeneration Ability and Chakra Recovery Ability that 'Impure World Reincarnation' provides in Reality.
Therefore, the Consumption and Injuries sustained during Combat are real.
Fortunately, maintaining the 'Ayakashi' Domain does not consume Dojutsu Power.
So, if Kozuki Oden doesn't have the Ability to cut open the Domain, then even if he defeats the 'Byrnndi World' before him, he won't be able to get out.
This point is quite similar to Uchiha Obito's Kamui Dimension in the Canon.
However, Uchiha Kagami's Mirror Space is not without Restriction.
If his Position is too far from the Mirror Space, then the Mirror Space will disappear.
As for the specific Distance, Uchiha Kagami does not yet Understand.
After all, he just Awakened the Ability and didn't have the time, nor did he dare, to do this Experiment.
What if he releases Kozuki Oden, and his Dojutsu Power is insufficient to use 'Ayakashi' a second time?
So he can only operate near the Mirror Space.
Finally, the North Battlefield.
This side was quick and decisive.
Jabba swung his Jet-Black Twin Axes, which flashed with streaks of Lightning, and used a Technique called 'Eighty Divine Fists' to cut the Third Fukurokuju and the Second Raikage into several pieces, laughing as he charged towards the interior of the Shinobi Sect.
"Hmm?!"
But at this instant, Jabba's Expression changed drastically because he suddenly felt a strong Sense of Danger in his Heart.
"This is!"
Jabba's Pupil beneath his Sunglasses suddenly contracted.
However, the Results of these four battles actually don't have a significant impact on the final Victory or Defeat of this Pure Land War.
At most, if too many Ninja die, it might make Otsutsuki Hagoromo feel a pang of pain?
At this moment, Otsutsuki Hagoromo is standing inside a blue Rhombus Crystal.
Controlling the nearly thousand-meter-tall Perfect Susanoo beneath him, and facing a powerful Figure completely formed from Magma and Flame. This Figure was about a hundred meters tall, with Three Heads, Six Arms, and held six Blades burning with Eerie Green Flame. They were engaged in a fierce battle in this Domain filled with Black Water Flow and Thick White Mist.
This is the Soul Realm near the Ninja World Pure Land.
It can also be called the Soul River, or the Underworld Sea, either is fine.
And that massive Black Hole that opened the Pure Land Gateway is suspended above the heads of King Yama and Otsutsuki Hagoromo.
One can even see the area around the Shinobi Sect, which has fallen into War and Chaos, through the Black Hole.
However, neither King Yama nor Otsutsuki Hagoromo had the spare Energy to pay attention to anything else.
Just as Roger thought before, their Strength is indeed on the same Level.
The six Blades in King Yama's hands always swing out giant Slashes that bloom with Eerie Green Light, seemingly splitting Heaven and Earth.
Although the Slashes carry terrifying High Temperature capable of melting the outer Armor of the Susanoo, his overall Combat Style is indeed that of a Swordsman.
This is not strange.
After all, King Yama was born in the World Underworld.
Given that Devil Fruit Ability cannot be brought into the Netherworld, the only directions he could choose to cultivation were Martial Arts and Swordsmanship.
This is also why King Yama favored Shimotsuki Ryuma.
Instead of swallowing him like the Past Marine Admirals and Sea Powerhouses before, he allowed the other party to remain in Yomi Hell.
After all, in the past thousand years on the World, the only people who could reach the Sword Saint Realm were Shimotsuki Ryuma and Im.
On Otsutsuki Hagoromo's side, this is naturally not his Strongest state in life.
No longer a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, it's hard to say he's still at the Six Paths Level.
The Strength Otsutsuki Hagoromo can rely on now is only the Rinnegan, Mangekyo Sharingan, Sage Jutsu, and the Truth-Seeking Ball synthesized from the Power of Five Elements and Yin-Yang.
But even so, his Perfect Susanoo also possesses the Strength to Resist the Ten-Tails head-on.
Coupled with the Sword of Nunoboko made from Truth-Seeking Ball in his hand, this allows Otsutsuki Hagoromo to subtly Suppress King Yama in terms of the Situation.
But it is only Suppression.
The Green Fire burning on King Yama's six Blades is called 'Oni Ki'.
Essentially, it is a product of Cultivation using Underworld Natural Energy.
Therefore, it is sufficient to Resist the Sword of Nunoboko in Otsutsuki Hagoromo's hand.
Coupled with terrifying Colorless Haki, Sword Saint Level Six-Sword Style Swordsmanship, and nearly Infinite Hellfire, this Fierce Battle between the two Lords of the Underworld will undoubtedly be protracted to determine a Victory or Defeat.
In the past few days, although King Yama appears slightly more battered compared to Otsutsuki Hagoromo.
But if they continue fighting like this, Otsutsuki Hagoromo actually cannot guarantee that he will be the one who wins in the end.
To be honest, the Pressure King Yama brings him is quite considerable.
If it weren't for the Sword of Nunoboko and the Divine Tool: Tengu Armor Coat of the Susanoo, he would definitely be firmly Suppressed by the opponent right now.
Because relying solely on the Perfect Susanoo, it simply cannot block this King Yama's Oni Ki Slash.
Otsutsuki Hagoromo thought to himself:
"If worst comes to worst, I can only let him step in and help."
Thinking of this, Otsutsuki Hagoromo's Rinnegan suddenly flashed with Radiance.
Immediately after, he was seen condensing pitch-black spheres in his Palm.
Like very miniature, but as many as twelve... Black Holes?
"Hmm?"
King Yama suddenly raised his head.
He immediately discovered that these Black (Haki) Balls flying towards the overhead were generating extremely powerful Gravity.
It not only affected him, but also sucked up the Underworld River Water below.
If he were trapped by a large amount of Underworld Water, even he would have to Pay a considerable Price.
Chapter 920: I'll Dig Out Your Heart!
Land of Bears.
This is a rare Nation with dense Forests in the North Zone of the Ninja World Continent.
Therefore, just like the Land of Rivers has always been the core of contention between Sunagakure and Konohagakure.
The Land of Bears is also a historically important Battlefield between Sunagakure and Stone Village.
In any case, Sunagakure is full of Interest in these Small Countries with rich Natural Resources around them.
However, the difference between the Land of Bears and other Small Countries is that there are some Canyons filled with Poison Gas within its borders.
Therefore, unless necessary, few outsiders would step into this place.
But now, the Land of Bears is incredibly noisy.
Even the hundreds of thousands of Citizens living near the Capital City could hear the Rumble of Explosions constantly coming from the Horizon.
Everyone already knew that a terrible War was happening there.
They even heard that one side wasn't Human, but Undead from the Land of Demons!
Although it was somewhat imprecise.
Overall, there wasn't much of a problem.
If one looked down from Overhead, they could see on the Earth bordering the Land of Demons and the Land of Bears.
A massive Black Army, like a mighty Torrent, was pushing forward from North to south.
Every time they moved forward, heavy Footsteps would resound.
Because their Body, as well as the Weapon and Armor on them, were composed of high-Density Stone.
This simultaneously gave them great Strength and Defense Power.
[Whoosh!!!]
The next moment, a mass of Black Dark Clouds rose from the rear of the Moryo Army.
When they reached their highest point.
They descended in a perfect parabola, amidst countless Whistling Sounds.
Falling overwhelmingly towards the front within the borders of the Land of Bears.
These 'Dark Clouds' were actually composed of Black Stone Arrows, each reaching one meter in length!
The most terrifying thing was that their Quantity was at least tens of thousands!
"Earth Release! Great Earth Flow Wall!!!"
At the same time.
Facing such a Spectacular Arrow Volley Attack.
Thousands of Ninja wearing Hidden Sand Headbands and Hidden Stone Headbands lined up and knelt on the ground, jointly using the same Ninjutsu.
[Rumble...]
In an instant, the Earth Tremorred, and a Wall nearly thirty meters high and ten meters thick rose from the ground, continuously blocking the countless Arrow Rain falling from the Sky.
Behind them.
There was another Front Line also composed of Sand Hidden Ninja and Iwagakure Ninja.
Their hands quickly formed the same Hand Seal in front of them.
"Wind Release! Great Breakthrough!!!"
As the collective shout of a thousand people resounded again.
Whirlwinds gushed out from the mouths of the Ninja.
In the blink of an eye, all the Whirlwinds combined in the air to form a monstrous Gale and Huge Waves.
While blowing back the remaining Volley of Arrows.
It also destroyed large sections of the front few rows of 'Stone Soldiers and Stone Generals'.
Seeing this scene.
Rasa and Kitsuchi, stationed in the rear, subconsciously exchanged a Gaze.
No one expected that just a few days ago, they were still Enemies fighting each other.
Now they had actually become Comrades-in-Arms fighting side by side.
At first, they were just constrained by Crocodile's Order.
But after understanding what 'Moryo' were, and personally witnessing these 'Stone Statue Army' emotionlessly destroy all Obstructions along the way.
Including the Villages and Towns within the Land of Demons, and shooting dead all Citizens within their Line of Sight, even medium to large Wild Beasts, and then trampling them into pools of Blood and mud, they no longer had any Resistance.
Because they had realized that these things were the Enemy of all Living Beings.
They absolutely could not allow them to continue to wreak havoc in the Ninja World!
"Here they come again! The Volley of Arrows is coming again!"
At this moment, Exclamations rose one after another from the front.
Rasa and Kitsuchi looked up.
Sure enough, they saw another rising 'Dark Clouds' appearing in the Sky.
Although the Ranged Attack Means of these 'Moryo Army' were very simple.
But it must be said that this round after round of Arrow Rain filling the Sky.
Still made them feel troublesome and tired.
After all, the Chakra within most Ninja's bodies is limited.
Although they could take turns here.
But no matter how they thought about it, it was impossible to outlast the opposing 'Moryo Army'.
"Kitsuchi Jonin, we need to find a Method to destroy them!"
As he spoke, Rasa stepped onto a 'Cloud Mass' of Sand Gold and moved to meet the Volley of Arrows in the air.
"Alright, I will lead the Ninja skilled in Melee Combat and the Explosion Unit to engage!"
Kitsuchi was a strong man with a large nose and a Height of two meters and seventeen centimeters.
Whether it was his Voice, Aura, or Strength, he could bring ample Safety to his own people.
At the same time.
Rasa, as the Fourth Kazekage, controlled the shimmering Gold Sand Wave to sweep upwards, engulfing all the falling Stone Arrows.
Following this, the magnificent rolling Gold Sand, like Magma erupting from a Crater.
Amidst the 'bang bang bang' Sonic Booms.
Formed columns of golden-yellow Sand with fierce Impact Force, blasting into the mid-to-rear sections of the 'Moryo Army' one after another, sending the two-meter-tall 'Stone Statues' within the range flying.
[Roar!!!]
Just as Rasa watched his Sand Gold spray out wave after wave with a calm Expression.
A large-Scale Flame, like Seawater, rose from the rear of the 'Moryo Army'.
These Flames were like a fiercely burning crimson curtain sweeping across Mid-air.
As soon as all the falling Sand Gold entered the Sea of Fire.
It quickly broke free from Rasa's Magnet Release Control.
Turning into pools of red-hot, ordinary Sand Gold with no Impact Force.
Finally, it weakly splashed onto the bodies of the 'Stone Statues'.
But it could no longer cause them any damage.
"What?!"
Rasa, flying in the air, was greatly shocked to see this scene.
He naturally knew that Fire Release could Counter Magnet Release.
But for Fire Release to Counter Magnet Release.
Then the Fire Release Level of the opposing Ninja must at least reach the same Level as his Magnet Release.
Up until now, Rasa had only encountered one person whose Fire Release had this Ability.
That was Pakura's Scorch Release.
A Bloodline Limit that produced a new Nature Transformation after combining Wind Release Chakra and Fire Release Chakra.
This had annoyed Rasa for a long Time.
But with his extremely deep Composure, he had never shown it.
And now.
What blocked the Magnet Release: Gold Dust was not a Bloodline Limit like Scorch Release.
But a Fire Release Ninjutsu that looked extremely normal.
This meant that the Jutsu User's Fire Release Level had reached a Level as high as his own Bloodline Limit!
When did such a Strong Fire Release Ninja appear in the Ninja World?
Rasa's Expression unconsciously became solemn.
It wasn't until the Sea of Fire below gradually dispersed that he finally saw the opponent's appearance.
"This is..."
He saw the opponent standing on top of a 'Stone Statue'.
Although the 'Stone Statue' was still moving forward.
But the opponent's feet were completely still, showing extremely solid Ninja Fundamentals.
The key was the opponent's appearance.
A Black Mask covered half of their face, and next to a pair of eerie green eyes was dark red Sclera.
"A Rogue Ninja from Takigakure?"
Rasa's sharp Gaze noticed the symbol on this person's Headband.
But immediately his Gaze was drawn to the two Black Monsters beside the opponent, also standing on top of a 'Stone Statue' and wearing White Masks.
"Lord, who are you, and why are you helping this group of Undead Monsters!"
Rasa couldn't recall any recent Rogue Ninja from Waterfall Ninja for a moment.
He could only sink his face and question him loudly.
But the opponent did not answer him.
Instead, they muttered to themselves in a very hoarse Voice.
"So, when Fire Release Power reaches a certain degree, it really can Counter Magnet Release..."
"But compared to that, your Magnet Release: Gold Dust is truly enviable. I wonder if This Old Man can learn it?"
"Oh, right, digging out your Heart might work..."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 921: Scarlet Blood Eyes, The Crazy Lord Jashin!
"You guy, I'm asking who you are, answer immediately!"
Rasa saw the other party speaking arrogantly, saying he wanted to dig out his Heart and even learn his Magnet Release. He immediately let out a roar of Anger. It must be said that ever since he became the Fourth Kazekage, the Aura of a Superior about him had become increasingly strong.
"Hmm, This Old Man remembers now. Your Bounty was forty million before."
"But now that you've become a Fukurokuju, it should have increased quite a bit. Referencing the prices of the other Kage, it should be around fifty million now."
However, Kakuzu didn't take Rasa seriously at all.
No.
It should be said that his Attitude was rather indifferent.
His pale green eyes kept sizing up Rasa, as if looking at Prey, or perhaps Goods?
"But you can't keep flying in the sky like this."
The next second, the Masked Monster guarding Kakuzu's left and right sides, whose Body was entirely composed of a mass of Black Line, suddenly opened the mouth of its Mask.
"Fire Release: Head Hardship!"
"Wind Release: Pressure Damage!"
In an instant, surging Fire Wave and violent Whirlwind sprayed out.
[Roar!!]
However, this time, they did not scatter to form a large-scale Sea of Fire. Instead, they compressed into a thick, long giant Spiral Fire Pillar, charging fiercely straight towards Rasa's location.
"Don't underestimate the Fukurokuju!"
Rasa snorted coldly, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, his palms heavily clashed in front of him, and he roared: "Magnet Release! Sand Gold Spear!"
A large amount of Gold Sand surged in front of his Body, compressing to form a drill-shaped Gold Spear, a full ten meters long.
[Buzz!]
The next second, this Gold Spear began to rotate at high Speed in the Air. Emitting an extremely piercing Tremor, it stirred up waves of fierce Force.
Magnet Release is countered by Fire Release; this is something that has been known since the time of the Third Kazekage. After so many years, how could they not have thought of a corresponding Method? It's precisely like this: using the Centrifugal Force generated by high-speed rotation and Air Current comparable to Wind Release to Resist the High Temperature of Fire Release.
[Roar!]
Instantly, the Collision between Kakuzu's Wind Fire Dual Release and Rasa's Sand Gold Spear occurred in the Air. The surrounding Air was like boiling Hot Water, churned and boiled, producing visible white Air Blast Cloud that swept out in all directions.
"Hmm?"
However, this time, it was Kakuzu's turn to make a surprised sound. Because he saw that his side's Spiral Fire Pillar was actually broken open from the center by the similarly rotating Sand Gold Spear.
At the same Time, the surrounding Earth also began to break through the ground in the huge Rumble of 'bang bang bang', producing wave after wave of Gold Sand, like Sea Waves. Countless 'Stone Statue Soldier' were sent flying into the Air like toys.
However, these Gold Sand, like fountain water columns, condensed in the Air into Gold Spear that looked much smaller, but each was rotating at high Speed like a drill, shooting towards him from all directions.
It must be said that although Rasa has always been called the 'Weakest Kage' by many people, when he gets serious, he actually possesses the Strength to Suppress the Rampaging Shukaku alone.
However, Kakuzu is also not a weak person. As a veteran Expert who once had a 'Fierce Battle' with Hashirama Senju, and was finally 'narrowly defeated' but successfully escaped and retreated, he would not be frightened by this seemingly Spectacular scene.
He immediately released the remaining 'Lightning Release Masked Monster' and 'Water Release Masked Monster' from his Body, standing in front of and behind him. Immediately, they each used 'Lightning Release: False Darkness' and 'Water Release: Water Formation Wall'.
forming Electric Flash throughout the sky and clusters of fierce, high-pressure water bubbles, exploding the incoming 'Sand Gold Spear' mid-air.
"Oh right, I almost forgot, This Old Man's 'Earth Grudge Fear' cannot possess your Magnet Release at all, so your Heart doesn't even have a single cent's Value." Kakuzu shook his head and sighed regretfully. This is because the Heart taken by 'Earth Grudge Fear' can only contain one Attribute of Chakra from the opponent, and 'Bloodline Limit' is the combination of two Chakra Nature. Therefore, he hasn't had a single 'Masked Beast' with a 'Bloodline Limit' for so many years.
However, regarding this problem, perhaps 'Sasori''s 'Human Puppet Technique' in the 'Canon' can be improved?
"But the Gold Sand you dug up, I can find a Method to take some away, it should also sell for a lot of money," Kakuzu said lightly.
Rasa shouted loudly with an icy Expression: "Then it depends on whether you have the Life for it!"
At the same Time, just as Kakuzu and Rasa were engaged in Fierce Battle within the Border of the Land of Demons, Kitsuchi had also led over two thousand Sand Hidden Ninja and Iwagakure Ninja. On this side of the Border of the Land of Bears, they were engaged in fierce combat with this group of 'Stone Statue Army' holding Stone Spear and Stone Knife.
For a Time, Killing Sound and shouting soared to the sky, causing Shockwave.
Most of the Iwagakure Ninja used 'Earth Release: Golem Fist Technique' to temporarily turn their fists into hard and heavy Stone, forcefully shattering the 'Stone Statue' in front of them. Or Ninjutsu like 'Earth Release: Earth Spikes', creating thick, long, and sharp Stone Spear on the Ground, specifically attacking the 'Stone Statue''s legs.
As for the Sand Hidden Ninja, they mostly used Wind Release Ninjutsu. Or they attached Wind Release Chakra to their Weapon, easily cutting open various parts of each 'Stone Statue' and the Stone Spear and Stone Knife in their hands.
However, the greatest Momentum and the greatest Destruction were caused by the Explosion Unit of Stone Village. Their mastered 'Explosion Release' combined with a large number of equipped 'Explosive Tag' could always clear out the 'Stone Statue' within a Zone by the Strength of a single person.
It's just that the Commotion was too great, and the splattering Stone were too dangerous, causing the other Ninja to subconsciously stay away from them.
However, it seemed that the Commotion caused was too great. Some scarlet Gaze also targeted every Ninja in the Explosion Unit.
"What's the Situation?" As the Captain of the Explosion Unit, Kari immediately noticed several members nearby, who suddenly stopped their movements and were easily hacked or stabbed to death by those 'Stone Statue Soldier'. Even stranger was that they didn't let out a Scream when they died. Their Expression seemed to show that they had seen something terrifying, filled with Fear, Anger, shock, and other Emotions.
"Genjutsu?!" Kari immediately realized this. Highly vigilant, he scanned the surroundings, and at the same Time quickly retreated.
Soon, his peripheral vision discovered flashing figures within the 'Stone Statue Army'.
"Red Eyes?" Because the opponent's speed was too fast, Kari couldn't see clearly, but this also made him feel surprised and suspicious: "Could it be the Uchiha Clan of Konoha!"
But the very next scene made him immediately dismiss this Speculation.
[Swish swish swish]
Accompanied By the Whistling Sound, Snake formed by Scarlet Water Flow opened their Gaping Maw and pounced over from the gaps between the 'Stone Statue' and 'Stone Statue'.
"This is Blood?!" Kari's nose twitched; he smelled an extremely strong Smell of Blood in the Air.
At the same Time, Kari gathered Chakra onto his Right Fist and swung it out forcefully, directly hitting one of the thickest and longest 'Blood Snake'.
"Explosive Release: Landmine Fist!"
[Roar!!]
Immediately, a huge Explosion appeared. All the approaching 'Blood Snake' had just turned into clusters of Blood Mist, and in the blink of an eye, they were completely devoured by the surging Hikari.
And the resulting thick Gunsmoke made the surrounding visibility conditions extremely poor. This was also done intentionally by Kari.
Compared to the previous 'Blood Snake', he was more Scruple of the opponent's Genjutsu ability. At the same Time, he was constantly thinking, what exactly were the blood-colored Eyes that flashed past just now...
On the other side, Kitsuchi was standing in the center of a small mountain of piled 'Stone Statue' Fragments. His Gaze vigilantly scanned these three 'Black Figures' wearing hooded Black Robe and holding Black Long-Handled Scythe.
The reason for calling them 'Black Figures' is because the exposed skin all over these people's Body, including their Face, was extremely black; at most, one could see some pale white stripes.
"Pierced their Chest by an Earth Spike, and they didn't even die." Kitsuchi watched with a solemn Expression as one of the 'Black Figures' cried out in pain while using his hand to pull out the Earth Spike from his belly.
"Ahhh, it hurts so much, damn it, lost so much Blood!" That person roared crazily: "But that's good too, the more Suffering, the happier Lord Jashin will be, this is fine, this is fine..."
In the Distance, one could see a group of Figures wearing Black Robe fighting together with the Ninja. However, they didn't seem to have anything special; if stabbed in a Vital Point by a Kunai, they would still die.
It's just that their Martial Arts level was quite good. They were fearless of death and extremely crazy; as long as they got close, they would even try to bite off a piece of Meat from a Ninja using their teeth.
The key is that they actually had Explosive Tag tied to their Body, and each time they would laugh maniacally and shout the so-called 'Lord Jashin' before detonating.
[Roar!]
[Roar!]
[Roar!]
# Chapter 922: The Land of Lightning and the Land of Fire!
"What did you say!!"
A roar filled with Anger echoed from within the Cloud Hidden Village in the Land of Lightning.
It suddenly resounded through the cloud-shrouded, towering mountains.
Following Crocodile's Order, Ay, who had just rushed back to the Village, heard News that shocked him immensely.
The Daimyo of their Land of Lightning was dead!
Moreover, all his relatives, the Samurai responsible for his close Guard, and the Cloud Hidden Ninja they had sent were all killed overnight.
It was said that every single one of them died having drained all their Blood.
Especially the horrifying scene in the Daimyo's room where the entire Tatami was soaked in Blood.
It was said that even the Senior Ninja who went to investigate couldn't help but vomit.
Some Maids, Officials, and other Ordinary People who witnessed it were even scared completely mad.
"Cough cough, Lord Ay, according to the Investigation, it should have been the Chinoike Clan."
"However, it's still unclear how they managed to bypass the Outer Ninja and sneak into the Palace."
"Because we found that the Daimyo and his wife were the first to die, followed by his children and relatives."
"Only then did the Samurai and Ninja, who noticed the abnormality due to the strong Smell of Blood, follow."
The Cloud Hidden Jonin, who had personally gone to the Capital City of the Land of Lightning to understand the Situation, spoke slowly and deliberately, looking at Ay and Killer B, who was still just a Young Man beside him.
"The 'Chinoike Clan'..."
Ay muttered, trying hard to recall anything about them.
However, this was a Ninja Clan from hundreds of years ago.
He wasn't the type of Personality who liked reading Historical Records and Books, so he couldn't remember.
Fortunately, the Cloud Hidden Jonin in front of him had done his homework.
"Lord Ay, the 'Chinoike Clan' was originally a Ninja Clan within our Land of Lightning during the Warring States Period."
"They possessed a Bloodline Limit called the 'Ketsuryugan'. Its specific Ability was Genjutsu comparable to the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan and the Ability to control Blood..."
"However, the Daimyo at the time exiled their Entire Race to the 'Valley of Hell' in the Land of Hot Water, and then hired the Uchiha Clan to guard them..."
After hearing this lengthy Explanation, Ay finally had a general Understanding of the Whole Story.
"So, for some reason, this 'Chinoike Clan' came out of the 'Valley of Hell' and even snuck into the Capital City for revenge, killing the Daimyo. Have their whereabouts been found?"
Ay asked with a somber Expression, secretly cursing the Daimyo of that era in his Heart for being foolish.
A Ninja Clan comparable to the Uchiha Clan was actually imprisoned for hundreds of years?
And under the baseless Crime of the 'Ketsuryugan being ominous'?
Idiot!
Of course, Ay only thought this to himself...
The Cloud Hidden Jonin replied, "The Ninja responsible for guarding the Palace on our side only managed to kill three of the enemy. The remaining four or five fled in the Direction of the Land of Demons."
"Land of Demons?"
Ay was a little surprised.
Could this 'Chinoike Clan' have some connection with the Moryo?
"Then how many people died on our side?"
The Cloud Hidden Jonin said with an ugly Expression, "Of the two Jonin Squads responsible for guarding the Daimyo, only Jonin Matsui survived, but he is severely wounded and is receiving Blood transfusion Treatment at the Hospital."
A Jonin Squad doesn't mean all members are Jonin.
It refers to a Team led by one Jonin with three Chunin.
"That means with a similar number of people, the enemy had three deaths, while we only had one survivor!"
Ay immediately gritted his teeth.
While his dislike for the Daimyo from a hundred years ago grew stronger, he also began to feel dissatisfied with the successive Daimyo since then.
For the past few decades, their Cloud Hidden Village.
Had been trying to surpass Konohagakure and become the Strongest Ninja Village in the Ninja World.
Yet these Daimyo completely ignored such a powerful Bloodline Limit family!
"Good riddance!!!"
Ay couldn't help but curse out loud.
"Big Brother, what's wrong?"
Killer B looked up at Ay in Doubt, and the Cloud Hidden Jonin in front of him also had a surprised Expression.
"Uh, I meant it's good that those three 'Chinoike' Ninja are dead!"
Ay awkwardly explained quickly, then solemnly gave an Order.
"Since that's the case, immediately transmit the Intelligence on the 'Chinoike Clan' and the 'Ketsuryugan' to the Stone Village and the Third Kazekage of the Land of Demons!"
"Yes!"
Upon hearing the Order, the Cloud Hidden Jonin quickly left the Raikage's Office.
As for how to handle the death of the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning...
No one mentioned it.
Because no one knew what to do...
And Ay, who already knew the Truth about the World Government.
Vaguely felt that it was better not to interfere too much in this Matter.
Let the future World Government decide.
"B, hurry up and get ready. We need to take three thousand people to the Land of Iron!"
"Okay, Big Brother!"
Killer B didn't ask why; he was already used to following Ay's instructions.
Land of Fire, Konohagakure.
Since it was occupied by Aramaki, many aspects have inevitably changed.
In terms of the overall Environment.
The Walls and Buildings destroyed in the Direction of the Main Gate are still in a state of Ruins.
The large rocks previously scattered everywhere have been cleared away by the Ninja.
However, the Bloodstains left by those killed by them, as well as the collapsed civilian houses, still remain in place, making the passing Citizens feel heavy-hearted.
In addition to this.
Many Army Soldiers wearing Black Military Uniforms and fully armed, and Army Officers wearing Black Coats, have appeared in Konohagakure.
They seem to have replaced the Ninja, taking Over the Patrol and security of the entire Village.
From time to time, one can see a Team of Army Soldiers walking down the street with expressionless faces.
They paid no attention to the gazes filled with Hatred and Fear hidden in the houses on either side.
Because they were used to it!
Every Time they finished a Conquest of a World, they would definitely be initially hated by the local people.
After all, those Ninja casualties and the unlucky ones who were affected.
Definitely had their own Relatives and Friends.
So this kind of thing was unavoidable.
It could only be left to the World Government's subsequent Rule Policy and Time to slowly soothe this Hatred.
The World Government was already very skilled at these things...
At this moment, Senju Tobirama stood alone in the Office on the top floor of the Hokage Residence, gazing deeply at the Sky above Rōran.
His experiences over the past few days made him feel that they were more exciting and incredible than when he was alive.
The Invasion of the World Government, the Defeat of Big Brother Hashirama, the Defeat of Konohagakure, and the News he had just received not long ago about the Moryo Army in the Land of Demons and the White Monster Army in the Land of Iron...
If he had to describe it with one word.
Chaos!
And Konoha here had divided into two Teams to deal with this Chaos.
One was a diplomatic team led by Hashirama Senju, Orochimaru, Nara Shikaku, Minato Namikaze, Kushina, Queen Sara, and two Hyuga Clan Elders.
They would go with Admiral Aramaki to Rōran for a Meeting with the World Government.
Minato Namikaze's Legs.
Had already been healed with the help of the Army Bio-Alchemist.
And the Nine-Tails, at Aramaki's persuasion, had temporarily returned to Kushina's Body, waiting for the day it would be completely released by the World Government.
In fact, Minato Namikaze was initially against this Matter.
After all, everyone knew that if a Jinchuriki had their Tailed Beast extracted, there was only one Fate: Death.
However.
After Aramaki spoke with Admiral Akainu.
He stated that the World Government had a Method to ensure Kushina would not die.
In the eyes of Orochimaru and others, this was simply incredible.
However, thinking that the World Government was a super Influence/Power that Ruled over many Worlds, they reluctantly accepted it.
It was just that Minato Namikaze's Heart was still struggling.
This was completely Gambling with Kushina's Life.
But Rationality told him he had no choice.
The only thing he could do was Pray in his Heart that the World Government was truly that miraculous...
The other Team was a Ninja Army of five thousand led by Jiraiya and Uchiha Fugaku as Commander and Deputy Commander.
Their Mission was to go into the Land of Bears.
To take Over from Fourth Kazekage Rasa and the Sand Hidden Ninja, and together with the Iwagakure Ninja, resist the advance of the Moryo Army.
At that time, Rasa would take the Sand Hidden Ninja and turn towards the Land of Swamps to Support Chiyo and Pakura.
To stop the Black Feather Demon who was merging the Soul and Body of the Moryo...