Chapter 274: Special Sublimation Route: Scarlet Skull (3K+)
The "world will" or "inhibitory force" that Reincarnators speak of is actually an existence that cannot be directly observed.
But such a thing undoubtedly exists in almost all derivative worlds.
If the Infinite Dimensional Space is the deployer of Reincarnators, then the world will is the true BOSS that Reincarnators face in a broad sense.
Reincarnators operate within a world, affecting it, and the Space harvests special "information" called singularity points. The world then repairs these timeline changes to keep functioning.
And in all derivative worlds, because the existence of characters like "World's Child" and "Protagonist" occupies almost the largest amount of "information," Reincarnators suffer the most intense backlash from the world will when performing irreversible operations like influencing or killing such individuals.
They are almost always subjected to the highest level of targeted suppression.
Passing top-tier powerhouses, revived special creations—as long as they are characters that can exist on the worldline, the world will can make those existences appear with extremely coincidental probabilities, provided the worldline and timeline do not become chaotic.
So when Bai Cangshu previously considered this golden law descent event, his hypothetical enemies were the truly top-tier powerhouses that would appear in the later stages of this world—Six Paths Level.
But now, he realizes that the Naruto derivative world, due to its special setting, means the Ōtsutsuki Clan are not indigenous to this planet.
Although Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo founded the "Ninja Sect" and taught the method of Chakra cultivation, contributing greatly to this world under the name of the "Six Paths Sage."
In essence, however, the Ōtsutsuki Clan is still a cosmic colonial race that wants to plant a Divine Tree on this planet and harvest all living beings.
To the will of this planet, the Ōtsutsuki Clan is no better than the supreme will currently eyeing it covetously.
Therefore, the Ōtsutsuki Clan will not receive special treatment. Ōtsutsuki Toneri, who possesses the Tenseigan, Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, who has combat power, and even Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, who only appears in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, will not appear!
Orochimaru watched as Tao Bai Bai's terrifyingly large body once again revealed that smile of everything being under control. Although he didn't know what had happened before, he still breathed a sigh of relief as Tao Bai Bai's almost frantic, terrifying aura dissipated.
He then mocked himself for this thought.
He hadn't expected that one day, he too would be affected by another existence's overly "intense" consciousness.
"What do you want to do now? The Land of Lightning won't completely submit by just destroying one Land of Lightning Daimyo's Residence…"
Uchiha Itachi also tilted his head, wanting to hear Tao Bai Bai's answer.
But to his disappointment, or perhaps vague sense of expectation, Tao Bai Bai said,
"One Land of Lightning Daimyo's Residence isn't enough, then the entire capital. If one city isn't enough, then two… Heh, the Fourth Raikage has already been severely wounded by me. I imagine Pain will soon complete an unprecedented feast of fear in the Land of Fire. All we need to do next is a little… despicable ninja trick, and those terrified maggots will obediently submit…"
Bai Cangshu smiled freely. He knew very well that for the great nobles who truly controlled most of a country's resources, nothing was more important than their lives and the continued possession of wealth.
And these things, once a group of completely uncontrolled ninjas appear, are destined not to be theirs to keep.
All they can do is—beg.
Bai Cangshu didn't give Ping Zhongshi and Pingzhong Hua time to reminisce. He forcefully carried the two of them back to the Land of Lightning's capital. Takiya Horikawa, who had been waiting for a long time, lowered his head. He saw the looks in the eyes of the people around him, hesitated repeatedly, but still stepped forward and whispered,
"Some Cloud Village ninjas just arrived and said that the Raikage will be here soon…"
Clang!
Bai Cangshu suddenly raised his hand, and two shuriken nailed into his arm, making a sound of metal clashing. The next moment, two people in the crowd ignited with Blazing Flame.
Bang! Bang!
Two smoke bombs exploded, and the two individuals' Transformation Technique dispelled due to the damage. But at the same time, they immediately used the Substitute Technique to create distance and extinguished the flames on their bodies.
These two Cloud Village ninjas, seeing Tao Bai Bai appear first and the Fourth Raikage not yet returned, both had a bad premonition.
Just as they were about to retreat, their gaze met a pair of scarlet Three Tomoe Sharingan.
Uchiha Itachi's killing became more brutal. Since he had firmly chosen to see Tao Bai Bai's so-called unified future, then before that, he could accept any sacrifice.
Moreover, these Cloud Village ninjas had long been portrayed as enemies of Konoha, so he felt nothing when killing them.
Puff!
Amidst spurting blood, several figures emerged from the crowd. Orochimaru also attacked simultaneously, and Ping Zhongshi, unsure how to face his wife, naturally stepped in front of her.
Golden light shone on his body.
Clad in heavy armor and relying on prayer, ordinary ninjutsu found it difficult to break through his defense.
The light of ninjutsu continuously exploded, and the surrounding commoners and nobles were in a panic.
Only Takiya Horikawa, held in Bai Cangshu's hand, though pale, could only feign composure because he couldn't struggle free.
As he watched this giant-like Tao Bai Bai, with just a casual grab, crush the neck of a Cloud Village ninja who had instantly appeared behind him, he finally completely let go of the worries in his heart.
He glanced at his relatives in the crowd, knowing that his choice was correct.
"Very good, you will be the Land of Lightning Daimyo from now on."
Bai Cangshu didn't even remember the other party's name before handing him the position of the Land of Lightning Daimyo.
To Bai Cangshu, a puppy that knew how to wag its tail at its master and bark at others was enough.
After all, he wasn't some benevolent ruler. Long-term stability was meaningless to a Reincarnator like him, who only stayed for thirty days.
Destruction is always simpler than construction.
Takiya Horikawa was incredulous, his heart pounding so hard that his vision almost blurred. He immediately disregarded his composure and publicly knelt before the giant.
"Thank you for your grace, but my clan is of humble strength, and I fear we cannot command respect…"
Bai Cangshu looked at a figure forced back by the golden law Greatsword and pointed a finger through the air.
Hum!
A golden light shot through the air, and the next moment, it pierced through the ninja who was forming hand signs.
"Command respect?"
"Who are the 'respectable'?"
"You give the names, and those two ninja adults will naturally help you eliminate dissenters. Don't worry, the Land of Fire has already submitted to us. All you are doing is preventing the Land of Lightning from suffering the same severe damage as the Land of Fire."
Bai Cangshu explained casually, and seeing two elite Jonin escape due to their excellent strength, he did not pursue them.
The fall of the five nations was just an event he triggered, not his primary purpose for coming to this world.
He came to this world to eat, to kill!
Slaughter, to increase Killing Intent Ripple;
Predation, to enhance Gourmet Cell!
Beyond that, only the pursuit of special trials and S-rank evaluations remained.
After learning that the Ōtsutsuki Clan was highly unlikely to appear, Bai Cangshu had found his true goal.
He suddenly lifted the newly appointed Daimyo of the Land of Lightning and asked,
"I ask you, what do you think I should do now to be considered perfect benevolence and supreme goodness?"
Takiya Horikawa was puzzled, but could only rack his brains. Finally, after thinking for a moment from his perspective, he said,
"To show leniency to the resisting samurai, display your magnanimity. In this way, I believe the people will also acknowledge your benevolence…"
Hum!
A golden aura whistled sharply, and the next moment, a laser beam pierced through the group of samurai still holding katanas outside the collapsed Land of Lightning Daimyo's Residence. As his finger moved, the terrifying aura instantly passed through the bodies of all the samurai.
Puff, puff, puff…
Bodies were severed at the waist, and the smell of blood assailed the nostrils.
Takiya Horikawa watched this scene, and his stomach instantly churned.
Bai Cangshu, however, put him down and said,
"Very good, now there are no resisting samurai."
Indeed, the remaining samurai all dropped their swords and knelt on the ground, trembling.
Bai Cangshu was still not satisfied and spoke to someone behind Takiya Horikawa.
"I ask you, what do you think benevolence is…"
This person was Takiya Horikawa's bodyguard, and by this point, he had almost been scared senseless by the previous scene. He subconsciously knelt on the ground and stammered,
"Money, sir, I think if you could bestow money upon us to rebuild our destroyed homes, that would be benevolence…"
Bai Cangshu was not satisfied with this choice, but still waved his hand.
"Go. As for the wealth in the Land of Lightning Daimyo's Residence, whoever can snatch how much today can keep it for themselves."
The bodyguard almost doubted if he had heard correctly, and even Takiya Horikawa, who had been appointed the new Daimyo, hadn't expected this monster to not want the wealth in the Land of Lightning Daimyo's Residence.
Seeing the bodyguard look at him, he quickly waved his hand.
"Everything is to be done according to His Excellency's command."
These words instantly stirred up the people around who had heard the previous conversation. A few were eager to try, and Bai Cangshu simply said,
"Within today, everyone can search for the wealth they desire."
Several bodyguards finally couldn't hold back and walked towards the collapsed Land of Lightning Daimyo's Residence. Many onlookers were also drawn in and walked towards it. As the group walked, their speed increased, eventually turning into a frantic rush.
Bai Cangshu then looked at the crowd still remaining there.
Before he could speak, one person knelt down and said,
"Sir, the benevolence I believe in is for you to grant me a free identity, to escape the servitude of the Horikawa clan!"
This person was sallow and emaciated, but not without courage. Without Bai Cangshu needing to speak, Takiya Horikawa quickly nodded.
As the most pragmatic noble, he had vaguely realized that this adult seemed to be instigating a riot. He didn't understand why, but he could only cooperate.
Subsequently, several more people knelt down, and one of them even pointed at a samurai in the distance.
"Sir, that man killed my brother. The benevolence I want is for my great revenge to be avenged!"
Puff!
Bai Cangshu merely flicked a finger, and the force of the wind shattered the throat of the samurai who hadn't even reacted.
At this, the surrounding crowd completely erupted. The panic in everyone's eyes began to dissipate, and that completely unrestrained "bestowal of grace" began to turn into a fervent riot.
Pingzhong Hua fearfully retreated to the side of her summoned beast. She looked at the fanatical people of the Land of Lightning, not understanding why, even though people were being killed, they weren't afraid, but instead grew more and more fanatical.
Ping Zhongshi, on the other hand, felt a large amount of life energy draining away. The Golden Tree was perhaps absorbing this life energy to grow.
But with those dazzling flashes of crimson, he began to hesitate, unsure if he should be happy about Tao Bai Bai's actions.
He could only console himself that all of this was for the Golden Tree Era that would eventually arrive, that everything was worth it… wasn't it…
No one could answer Ping Zhongshi.
[Great Sin Sequence Synchronization Rate Update: Great Sin of Tyranny Synchronization Rate: 100%]
[Culprit Reincarnator · EX051, it has been detected that you have simultaneously achieved 100% synchronization rate in the Great Sins of Arrogance, Greed, and Tyranny, unlocking the Special Sublimation Route: Scarlet Skull (Hidden)]
"Ha, it appeared…"
Bai Cangshu's massive figure stood surrounded by a large number of fanatical citizens of the Land of Lightning, like a great demon spreading chaos and ruin.
He was delighted that his guess had been confirmed. The sublimation of Great Sin was indeed not singular; satisfying multiple Great Sins simultaneously would grant a more powerful sublimation route.
perfect benevolence and supreme goodness… If benevolence is not restrained, it too can fall into chaos, ultimately crowned as a demon king in the name of benevolence.