The azure sphere hurtled forward, creating a sharp sonic boom as it tore through the air. The short distance of several tens of meters was c
The azure sphere hurtled forward, creating a sharp sonic boom as it tore through the air.
The short distance of several tens of meters was covered in the blink of an eye.
Seeing the Wind Release Rasengan rapidly expanding in his vision, Hiruko had no chance to evade. His only recourse was to frantically channel his chakra into his hands, roaring as he did so.
"Dark Release: Inhaling Maw!"
A pitch-black vortex materialized before Hiruko, instantly colliding with the oncoming Wind Release Rasengan.
BOOM!
An immense force of suction enveloped the Wind Release Rasengan.
However, before it could be fully absorbed, the densely compressed Rasengan exploded.
Bang!
A violent windstorm erupted, causing the newly formed black hole to rapidly expand.
The next instant, it exploded.
A ferocious gale, like countless wind blades, engulfed Hiruko.
Trees, rocks, and the very ground were pulverized within a radius of tens of meters.
The sheer force of the blast caused everyone present to pale, even Orochimaru, who instinctively retreated.
He stopped a hundred meters away, his gaze fixed on the center of the storm with grave concern.
The violent chakra storm raged for several tens of seconds before finally subsiding.
A crater nearly a hundred meters wide formed, the surrounding trees and rocks reduced to rubble.
Hiruko lay amidst the devastation, his body riddled with wounds, resembling a tattered rag. Only his eyes moved; he was otherwise completely incapacitated.
This sight caused Orochimaru's face to whiten.
"He's pushed chakra transformation to its limits, compressing Wind Release chakra and combining them into a saturated, dense attack that's like countless wind blades, capable of piercing even cells," Orochimaru stated gravely.
"If hit without a means of survival, death is certain."
Ebizō nodded somberly. He had heard of Uchiha Kai, the Blood-Red Asura, but only through rumors.
Witnessing Kai's casual mastery of forbidden techniques firsthand sent a chill down his spine. His gaze towards Kai was filled with newfound respect and apprehension.
"Alright, stop staring," Kai said, glancing at the barely alive Hiruko in the crater. "I wasn't lying."
"I'll let your ambush with Hanzo slide, but your evil intentions towards those close to me are enough to warrant your death a thousand times over."
"And I did indeed use only one move. Your inability to withstand it is your own fault. Your death is your own responsibility."
You!
Hiruko's eyes widened, nearly bulging from their sockets.
If glares could kill, Kai would be dead ten thousand times over.
However, in the original storyline, Hiruko's Dark Release couldn't absorb Naruto's Wind Release Rasengan.
Even less so, Kai's enhanced Wind Release Rasengan.
After a slight twitch of his mouth, Hiruko's eyes bulged, and he spat out a mouthful of blood before dying.
His immortality was only perfected after absorbing five Kekkei Genkai.
Hiruko only possessed three, and his immortality granted him regeneration.
But against such a saturated attack, his chakra couldn't keep up with the damage. His chakra depleted, he met his end.
"Kai…" Pakura's voice broke the silence.
But Kai's hand was already approaching, his fingers touching her forehead before everyone's eyes.
"Alright, if you want to repay me with your body, feel free to tell me. But spare me the polite talk; I hold grudges even longer than you."
"And Kimimaro, retrieve Hiruko's body. Don't let his chakra dissipate. Take it as a souvenir for Sasori. He can use it as a puppet."
Kimimaro, without question, vanished into the shadows and headed towards the crater.
Ebizō's face shifted, hesitating before speaking. "Is Sasori truly under your command? Did he really kill the Third Kazekage? Where is he now?"
His questions poured forth.
Pakura's face paled, grabbing Ebizō's shoulder and signaling him to stop.
Kai rolled his eyes. "You really are incorrigible."
"But, for your sake, I'll give you some information."
"The Third Kazekage was indeed killed by Sasori. He should be somewhere in the Land of Wind."
"In the Land of Wind?"
Ebizō's face paled.
He had once considered Sasori a junior colleague, almost like a grandson.
He had taught him everything he knew about puppetry.
But Kai's words shattered his perception.
Sasori had killed the Third Kazekage.
Regardless of the methods used, Sasori had grown beyond their expectations, a true S-rank rogue ninja.
The fact that he wasn't fleeing but remaining in the Land of Wind was a ticking time bomb.
Ebizō was beside himself with worry.
Pakura noticed Ebizō's distress. After a moment's hesitation, she gritted her teeth.
"Kai, can Ebizō leave? He helped me. Please…"
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes as she stared at Kai.
Before she could finish, Kai touched her forehead.
"The saying goes, 'A woman's kindness is the hardest thing to repay.' It seems I, Kai, am destined to be a good guy."
"Don't worry, I'm not bloodthirsty. You seem determined to return to Sunagakure, correct?"
Seeing Kai relent, Pakura's face lit up, but then a serious expression returned. She nodded firmly.
"I need to find answers, even if it's dangerous. Ebizō will protect me."
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