Chapter 1033: A Brutal Battle
Chapter 1033: A Brutal Battle
Six Paths Level!
Compared to the Ultra Shadow level, it represents a significant leap in terms of life force.
Although they are only one level apart, this single level surpasses the gap between a lower-ranked ninja and an Ultra Shadow.
If the Sage of Six Paths were merely an Ultra Shadow, he would have died countless times by now.
It is precisely because he is a Six Paths Sage that, even after being injured while sealing Kaguya, he can still severely wound Hyuga Aikotsuki and kill numerous Sunfire warriors, showcasing an awe-inspiring level of strength.
Well... Naruto and Sasuke, those two pretenders, don't count.
Even Madara, who ascended with the power of the Ten-Tails, couldn't demonstrate the true might of the Six Paths.
It can be said that only the Sage of Six Paths truly revealed to the world what it means to be a Six Paths Sage, a clear distinction between a 'Sage' and a 'Human'.
Facing such a formidable enemy, how could Uzumaki Budou possibly hope to rely on TenTen's long-range firepower to defeat him?
No matter how powerful the attacks, the opponent is, after all, a Six Paths Sage. He isn't sealed and helpless, so it's certain he'll survive, but the question is how much damage he'll sustain.
Soon, as the mushroom cloud dissipated, a figure emerged with a barely intact body. Only his heart and head remained intact, while the rest of his body was shattered, held together solely by the power of the Six Paths.
Yes, the Six Paths Sage, already in a dire state, faced an unchivalrous onslaught from the Reiyo Country and met a tragic end.
Severely Wounded!
Just by looking at his appearance, one could tell how terrible his condition was.
Moreover, due to the previous Kongsha Huihu, his recovery ability was greatly limited, making it impossible to heal quickly.
At this moment, the Sage of Six Paths, Hatake, felt extremely frustrated.
If he had known about the Reiyo Country's intelligence beforehand, he would never have ended up in such a predicament.
Especially Sasuke's betrayal, which caught him completely off guard.
Now, as he calmly reflected, thanks to the iron fist of the Reiyo Country, he realized that it seemed as if someone had orchestrated these events to lure him out.
He maintained his composure because the Reiyo Country's iron fist had jolted him awake. With careful consideration, he could piece together much of what had transpired.
Before this, even though Hatake had sensed something amiss with the Reiyo Country, he had started gathering intelligence. Still, it was already too late.
"From now on, I will treat you as equals!"
Hatake abandoned his pretense and shed his 'Sage' persona, declaring that from now on, he would no longer show them any contempt and would even resort to unscrupulous means.
Yes, who could have imagined that the legendary Sage of Six Paths would be like this?
But this is reality.
If he were facing ordinary ninjas, Hatake would undoubtedly maintain his dignified image as a Sage.
The problem is that his own safety is now at stake, so there's no need to uphold any image; his safety is far more important than any image.
"Kill him!"
Uzumaki Budou, who had narrowly escaped death by creating some distance and using Susanoo to protect himself, gave the order while dragging his heavily injured body forward.
Death was the only option!
As long as it meant protecting Tang Ping's ascension, she was willing to sacrifice herself without hesitation.
She knew that once Tang Ping ascended, they could eliminate the Doyume, the 'cancer' of the Ninja World, and bring true peace to the ninja realm.
Otherwise, if the Doyume remained hidden in the shadows, the ninja world would never find tranquility.
For this reason, Uzumaki Budou was more than willing to sacrifice herself.
Moreover, it wasn't a genuine sacrifice.
Even in death, her soul would be preserved, so sacrificing herself meant dying only once. She had no fear.
"Yin-Yang Release!"
Hatake endured his injuries and summoned numerous black rods resembling chopsticks, which he fired in a dense barrage.
Whoosh!
Amidst the piercing sounds, these black rods engulfed Uzumaki Budou, Gouren, and Sasuke.
One move, and they were all taken down!
Despite their efforts to defend themselves, they couldn't withstand the Sage of Six Paths' deadly serious attack, and all three were pierced through their bodies.
The black rods had sealing and suppression effects. Even if their spiritual power wasn't countered, these effects still applied, rendering them immobile even if they weren't killed.
Only Sasuke remained alive.
Gouren, with her Crystal Release, stood at the forefront and bore the brunt of the attack, her body riddled with holes.
Uzumaki Budou, severely injured and unable to withstand the assault, managed to protect Sasuke, who was behind her.
The only good news was that the black rods weren't Sonneityama and wouldn't destroy their souls.
Otherwise, both Gouren and Uzumaki Budou would have no chance of resurrection.
After the Six Paths Sage's all-out attack cleared the area, he dragged his battered body towards Tang Ping, completely disregarding Sasuke who lay unmoving on the ground.
On the other side, Meiko, who was flying near Tang Ping, hesitated for a moment and did not immediately intercept.
The Flying Raijin technique couldn't be used recklessly.
She didn't think that the renowned Six Paths Sage would be unable to use it.
Like Kaguya, who possessed the abilities of Tengoku no Chushin and Yomi Cross, he still fell to his opponent.
Previously, he had succeeded in using it sparingly, but if he used it too much, it would surely backfire.
The Six Paths Sage was severely injured, and his reduced flight speed hinted at the extent of his injuries.
He flew for over ten minutes, covering a distance of several kilometers.
This speed didn't seem slow, but compared to his previous pace, it was on a completely different level.
Fortunately, there weren't many Sunfire warriors in the upper levels of Ryounin, and their preparations were inadequate. Otherwise, the Six Paths Sage might have fallen.
It wasn't that the Six Paths Sage was incapable, but he had sustained significant injuries and expended a lot of energy while sealing Kaguya.
The newest, smallest, and most powerful technique was in the Six Paths Sage's book, and he was about to use it for the first time!
It's not that powerful techniques couldn't be used; it's just that the Six Paths Sage couldn't use them.
Even a Six Paths Sage couldn't afford to unleash unlimited attacks. During the battle with Kaguya, the Six Paths Sage unleashed countless ultimate moves, almost shattering the battlefield itself. This explained his current predicament.
As he flew near Tang Ping, a figure with nine bloodstained fox tails blocked his path.
"You shall not pass!"
Hyuga Aikotsuki stepped forward again.
Meiko had just used the Flying Raijin technique to bring her to the edge of the barrier for rest and recovery. Even without diluted healing agents, her injuries were still severe.
But when Tang Ping was in danger, she returned to the battlefield without fully recovering.
As Hyuga Aikotsuki appeared, Hina unleashed a barrage of heavy shuriken cannons.
Whoosh!
Over a thousand heavy shuriken cannons fired a blanket of shurikens.
Bang, bang, bang!
The artillery shells rained down like they were free, and the shurikens covered the sky.
Zzzra!
Four railguns fired continuously, totaling four shots per second.
This was an attack that could penetrate even tanks, and even the Sonneityama couldn't block it indefinitely.
Well... the precondition was that the opponent didn't dodge or evade.
But unless the Six Paths Sage's mind was clouded, there was no way he wouldn't dodge or evade.
Hina was firing now because she wasn't worried about friendly fire, and the opponent's weakened state increased the chances of hitting them.
Due to the intelligence gathered earlier, their accuracy was high, and they managed to slow down their opponent's advance.
Whoosh!
A black spear pierced through the barrage, aiming directly at Hina.
Whoosh!
Meiko blocked the attack in front of Hina, taking the hit for her.
Psh!
Blood spurted from her chest, pinning her to the ground.
Meiko could have taken Hina away, but then she wouldn't be able to continue using long-range attacks to stop the opponent's advance. So, she chose to block the attack with her body.
It could be said that this was 'traditional.'
In the original storyline, Minato Namikaze directly used his body to take the Sonneityama away.
Now, Meiko used her body to block the attack.
Fortunately, it wasn't the Sonneityama, or else she wouldn't just be pinned to the ground; she would be incinerated with her soul.
After dealing with Meiko, the Six Paths Sage, who was supporting himself with the Sonneityama as a shield, transformed the Sonneityama in his right hand into a spear, locking his gaze on Hyuga Aikotsuki in front of him.
She had left a 'deep' impression on him, so this time, he naturally wouldn't hold back or take risks.
Using the Sonneityama like this would incur significant consumption, but the advantage was safety and speed.
Now wasn't the time to be cautious.
Whoosh!
Hatake threw the Sonneityama, which had transformed into a black spear, with his right hand.
If Hyuga Aikotsuki was hit, the consequence would be the annihilation of both body and soul.
However, Hyuga Aikotsuki didn't intend to dodge. Because behind her was Tang Ping, and if she dodged, the Sonneityama spear would hit him. So, she used her nine tails to block the attack, clearly indicating her determination to sacrifice herself to stop this attack.
(End of Chapter)
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