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Chapter 175: The Revived Otherworldly Fiend!
Chapter 175: The Revived Otherworldly Fiend!
"Let's begin!"
Do Heiping stood on the carriage, signaling for Hozen to proceed with the unsealing of the Wangliang.
Over the past few days, he had kept Miroku close, preventing him from wandering off to search for the miko. According to the original plan, Miroku was supposed to attack while simultaneously trying to find and kill the miko. However, that was no longer necessary. Once the Wangliang was revived and the miko was eliminated, there would be no one left to stand in their way (theoretically).
Everything was going smoothly!
If it weren't for the tangible power of the Wangliang, Hozen might have thought he was under a genjutsu. He had expected a series of challenges and obstacles before successfully reviving the Wangliang, but now it felt anticlimactic. It was like playing a game where you struggle to level up to defeat the final boss, only to find that the boss is already lying in wait, ready to be killed.
The Shrine of Sealing!
Located at the heart of the Land of Spirits, the shrine was built into the mountainside. Though called a shrine, it was constructed as a fortress to seal the soul of the Wangliang. The inner sanctum, where the miko's shrine was located, was surrounded by high walls, streets, and training grounds.
Once a bustling place, it was now eerily quiet, with not a soul in sight. Everyone had been ordered by Miroku to leave this place they were supposed to defend with their lives. From a distance, on the cliffs, stood a dense crowd of mikos, ministers, and samurai, all watching the ghostly army below.
At the forefront of this crowd was Ashikaga Seifu, a minister and Miroku's bodyguard, who was unofficially the second-in-command. However, he couldn't help but wonder if his lord had fallen under the genjutsu of the Leaf ninja, given how he was not only cooperating with the plan but also leading the way for the ghostly army.
Meanwhile, the three young ninja exchanged glances and then dashed toward the Shrine of Sealing. The high cliff posed no obstacle to them. They quickly reached the shrine, where a chilling and malevolent aura enveloped them, accompanied by the heavy, dark clouds overhead, creating a scene of apocalyptic dread.
Thousands of terracotta warriors surrounded the fortress-like shrine. Standing at three meters tall, these warriors were formidable. Ordinary people, no matter how many, would stand no chance against them. Even chuunin-level ninja without elemental jutsu would struggle. Physical attacks were ineffective, and shuriken and kunai couldn't kill them. It would be easier for ordinary people to trip them and smash them with hammers.
Of course, this was only in direct combat. If they avoided direct confrontation, the slow-moving terracotta warriors were no match for ninja, no matter how many there were.
Swish, swish!
With the aid of chakra, the three young ninja swiftly traversed the terracotta warriors and entered the shrine, soon spotting the two figures in the wide training ground at the front.
Do Heiping stood with his arms crossed, a look of disdain on his face as he surveyed the shrine. Beside him was Miroku, the miko, her face filled with worry and unease.
"You are responsible for protecting her!"
Do Heiping pointed to Miroku. He wasn't concerned about the battle itself but about the possibility of Miroku being injured by the aftermath. It would be a great irony if he ended up killing both the Wangliang and his employer.
"Yes, Captain!"
Kakashi nodded. When on a mission, you could trust him completely. At ten years old, Kakashi had significantly improved his skills. With Do Heiping as his role model, his efforts far exceeded those of his original timeline, making him roughly equivalent to a special jonin.
Don't underestimate this level of strength! It was the mark of a super genius, unprecedented in the ninja world. Even Do Heiping, who graduated at twelve, was only a genin at that age, unable to match Kakashi's prowess. Of course, Do Heiping's rapid ascent to Kage-level within a few years after graduation was even more shocking to the ninja world.
With Kakashi and the others around, there was no need to worry about Miro's safety.
"Captain... Captain, if you can't handle that guy, just leave it to me!"
Uchiha Obito slapped his chest confidently.
To be fair, he was really good at talking big, completely forgetting about the power that To Hei had displayed during the Kikyo Mountain battle.
"Since you're so brave, Obito, you can go first then!"
To Hei wasn't angry. He knew this was just Obito's personality, so he smiled and handed over the task of leading the charge.
This mission was a good opportunity to train them, letting them experience the threat of otherworldly monsters up close, right?
Obito's expression froze.
He had at least understood what a wraith represented during their journey.
A world-destroying otherworldly monster!
Such a terrifying creature, and he was supposed to face it? Even knowing that To Hei would step in to save them, he still felt overwhelmed.
Obito had initially thought about backing out.
"There's... nothing to be afraid of... I'll show you the power of the Uchiha!"
But when he saw the concerned look in Rin's eyes, he instantly claimed he wasn't afraid at all.
Well, if he hadn't stuttered, they might have believed him.
Neither Kakashi nor Rin said anything. Besides wanting to teach the impulsive Obito a lesson, they also trusted To Hei's strength.
The Purifying Flame! His battle record was hard-earned.
Besides, they had all witnessed his god-like power during the Kikyo Mountain battle, so they were naturally at ease.
Just then,
BOOM!!
A massive explosion lifted the entire Sealed Shrine into the air.
Amidst the flying debris, a colossal voice echoed from the ruins.
"Ha ha, I'm finally resurrected!"
"Damn priestess, I'll devour you!"
"The Land of Demons will be destroyed by my wrath!"
...
Weird!
Anyone who heard the voice, a mix of human and monster, would have the same reaction.
Especially Miro, who trembled in fear.
Her special connection to the wraith made her react the most strongly.
A gigantic, abyss-like lava pit had replaced the Sealed Shrine.
In this lava pit, a massive, pitch-black monster coiled, looking like a colossal shadow with numerous snake heads emerging from it, making anyone's scalp tingle.
Faced with such a monster, ordinary people would have their legs turn to jelly, let alone fight it.
Even regular ninja would be helpless.
Your attacks would be like scratching an itch for such a massive creature.
Especially those without large-scale attacks (Minato: I suspect you're hinting at me?).
"This... this is too big!"
Obito swallowed hard, glancing at To Hei, hoping he would reconsider the order.
But To Hei, meeting his gaze, showed no sign of changing his mind. Instead, he gestured for Obito to proceed.
"Hmph, it's just a monster. Watch me!"
Obito gritted his teeth and charged at the monster.
"Obito..."
Rin instinctively spoke up but, after a glance at To Hei, decided not to say more.
"Don't worry," To Hei reassured her, adding, "At worst, he might lose a limb, just like Danzo."
He wasn't exaggerating. Obito's future was indeed like that, with half his body crushed and replaced by White Zetsu.
In that sense, he and Danzo were kindred spirits.
Rin's face, which had just relaxed, instantly froze.
But To Hei didn't elaborate, focusing his attention on the wraith. He couldn't afford to be distracted, or Obito might not survive.
So, Obito charged to the edge of the pit, rousing the wraith within.
The monster initiated the attack.
(End of Chapter)
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