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Chapter 270: Gathering Qi into a Blade!
Chapter 270: Gathering Qi into a Blade!
Shua!
Ghost Lantern Moon, who had no room to dodge, suddenly slid sideways, evading Shark Muscle Blade's swing.
Watermelon Mountain Blowfish Demon turned to look at the side, witnessing this scene.
Two figures wearing bone masks with mysterious characters (Chinese characters) on their foreheads and black cloaks adorned with the pattern of a twelve-star array stood on the rooftop to the side. Ghost Lantern Moon, who had just escaped from their blades, sat on the ground beside them.
Yes, it was none other than Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue.
After preparing the transport ships, they had rushed back without delay.
For them, a distance of several kilometers was almost instantaneous, so they had no fear of being too late to catch Ghost Lantern Moon.
"You... who are you?"
Ghost Lantern Moon, sitting on the ground, looked up at the two in front of him with confusion. He had no idea who they were but knew they must be related to the Heavenly Fortress.
"We are Shell, an organization dedicated to love and justice, and we have come in response to your employment!"
Dong Ping's voice resonated through the mask.
Employment!
This was the reason for their presence.
As mercenaries, it was only natural for them to take action after being hired.
It could be said that this alias, Shell, was truly brilliant, allowing them to act directly when needed without raising suspicions about their 'true identity'.
"I... yes, I hired you to help me protect my clan and leave the Land of Water!"
Ghost Lantern Moon was initially perplexed but quickly understood.
Indeed, he hadn't hired them, but that didn't mean no one else had done so on his behalf.
It was likely that the Heavenly Fortress had employed them, so he took the blame.
"No, our task is to help you intercept the pursuers. Protecting people is not our mission!"
Dong Ping wouldn't listen to Ghost Lantern Moon.
However, their conversation greatly irritated Watermelon Mountain Blowfish Demon, who was not far away.
No way!
As one of the Seven Swordsmen of Pain, was he not concerned about his reputation? How dare they ignore him!
Huff!
In an instant, he appeared behind Dong Ping, and with a heavy swing of his Shark Muscle Blade, he intended to teach him a lesson.
"Lit..."
Ghost Lantern Moon was about to speak when he saw that Dong Ping, moving even faster than before, was directly knocked away by another member of the Shell organization.
Bang!!
The rapidly retreating Watermelon Mountain Blowfish Demon smashed into a stone house.
"Cough, cough!" He struggled to his feet and roared angrily, "Kill them all!"
How could he not be furious after losing face in front of so many subordinates?
One by one, the Shadow Unit ninjas abandoned their original opponents and rushed towards the two.
The combat strength of the Shadow Unit was indeed formidable, but against Hyuga Cangyue, a strong shadow-level ninja, they were like clay under a powerful sword.
Fortunately, to maintain secrecy, she didn't use her Byakugan or Nine-Tailed Fox abilities, relying solely on her Razor Edge ability.
This ability involved wrapping her arms with chakra, creating a terrifying force.
As her chakra control improved, this secret technique became increasingly powerful, even allowing her to...
Shua! A transparent cylindrical blade, resembling a Wind Style: Vacuum Blade, appeared in her hand, about a meter long.
Shred!
The two approaching Mist Village Shadow Unit ninjas were effortlessly torn apart, their flesh and blood as fragile as cardboard, without the slightest resistance.
Gathering Qi into a Blade!
That was the situation.
The principle was simple.
Starting with the palm, the rapidly spinning Heavenly Chakra was extended to form a blade.
Danzo also had a similar B-rank ninjutsu, the Vacuum Blade.
However, when he performed it, he still needed to use a kunai as a starting point and also required hand seals.
If he could use his arms directly without the kunai, with Danzo's chakra control, his arms might be shredded first.
"You go first; we'll cover your retreat!"
Dong Ping signaled to Ghost Lantern Moon to leave.
How could he teach him a lesson if he didn't let him escape with his clan?
There were still thousands of people fleeing, and a significant number of casualties would surely leave a 'lasting impression' on him.
Moonlit Lantern, despite his intentions to have the two protect their clan alongside him, realized from their attitudes that it was futile. He then led over a hundred surviving Lantern Clan members away.
Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue also began their 'fight'.
However, it was more like a farce than an actual battle.
Their task was to obstruct the enemy, not to kill them.
As for Watermelon Mountain Blowfish Demon, who would eventually be backstabbed by Ghost Shark, it was better to let him gain experience points.
In the future, Dong Ping planned to find a way to recruit him.
The Chosen Proletariat was too valuable to let go.
After all, their loyalty was unquestionable, and once recruited, they wouldn't betray him.
Even with their leniency, the strength gap was too vast, and the Mist Hidden Village Shadow Unit members were still at their mercy. Their numbers gradually dwindled.
After over ten minutes!
"Retreat!" Watermelon Mountain Blowfish Demon shouted as he forced Dong Ping back with a slash.
Continuing the fight would not only fail to eliminate the enemy but also jeopardize their safety.
As for the mission failure?
Come on, encountering a mysterious organization's interference wasn't his fault, was it?
Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue had no intention of pursuing them and simply watched as they left.
After they departed, Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue also withdrew.
Although there were probably still many valuable items left in the Lantern Clan's settlement, Dong Ping wasn't interested.
The information and ninjutsu he desired had already been taken by Moonlit Lantern.
Along the way, they didn't use instant movement techniques but instead traveled on a path littered with corpses and blood.
Yes, this short distance of a few kilometers was a death march for the fleeing Lantern Clan.
If Moonlit Lantern had made a decision earlier and quietly led a group away, they could have avoided this tragedy.
Although the outcome would have been the same, with most of the clan perishing, the difference was significant.
One was a proactive choice, while the other was forced upon them. The former could protect those they wanted to, but the latter left no room for choice, and those they wished to protect might also be on the death list, a painful realization.
Soon, Dong Ping and his group encountered the intense battle.
Over two hundred people led by Moonlit Lantern faced off against Ghost Shark and two Shadow Unit squads.
Not far away, five crude wooden ships were overcrowded with people desperately trying to board.
"Don't push!"
"Be careful, don't fall!"
"Wait, we haven't boarded yet!"
...
Chaos and tragedy unfolded.
Dong Ping found the scene amusing.
The Lantern Clan members he needed, with their ninja bloodline, had a good chance of successfully boarding. Those who didn't make it were simply unlucky.
As for the battle here, they only needed to ensure Moonlit Lantern's safety; the rest didn't matter.
After a few more minutes, Ghost Shark learned of Watermelon Mountain Blowfish Demon's retreat and had no choice but to withdraw as well.
If even the stronger opponent couldn't hold out, he didn't think he could either.
"Let's go to the Mist Hidden Village!"
Dong Ping glanced at Moonlit Lantern, who was almost collapsing on the ground, her face a mix of relief, regret, and sorrow. Satisfied, he left with Hyuga Cangyue.
Reality had taught the naive Moonlit Lantern a harsh lesson.
Next, they would set up traps, ambushes, and harass the Mist Village's possible pursuit forces.
With Hyuga Cangyue, they weren't worried about being surrounded or ambushed.
After stalling for most of the day, they retreated.
Upon their return, the Water Shadow Tower was in an uproar.
(End of Chapter)
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