https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-378-Daigo-Furious-Beyond-Furious-/12934895/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-380-Sweeping-Away-the-Masses-Like-a-Raging-Storm-/12934897/
Chapter 379: The Crumbling Ninja Army!
Chapter 379: The Crumbling Ninja Army!
"You're actually unharmed?"
Looking at the unscathed Hyuga Cangyue, Daigo found it hard to accept.
Even Pain Six Paths was in such a dire state, but the one closer to the blast was unharmed?
In fact, Daigo was overthinking.
It wasn't that Hyuga Cangyue was stronger, but rather, she had better luck.
When the Shattered Star Spear erupted, she was sealed within the core of the Earth Devastation Star, the most protected area.
At the moment of being sealed, she wrapped herself tightly with the Nine-Tailed Fox Tail, maximizing her defense.
While the Fox Tail might be weak against piercing and cutting attacks, it was incredibly powerful against other types of attacks, allowing her to withstand the aftermath of the explosion.
However, she still sustained significant injuries.
It was only due to the timely use of the unadulterated healing potion that she could stand up immediately.
It must be said that her survival was largely thanks to the Fox Tail.
Without this extraordinary organ, she might have had to wait for resurrection.
The Chakra consumption was immense! Only with the Chakra stored in the Fox Tail could she maintain her fighting prowess.
Even during the previous battle with Pain Six Paths, if not for the stored Chakra, she wouldn't have lasted until he used the Earth Devastation Star.
This intense battle made her deeply realize the power of the extraordinary organ.
"Although I don't know how you dodged my Divine Vacuum Strike, you won't be so lucky soon!"
Hyuga Cangyue glared at Daigo, ready to strike as soon as he exited the Divine Might state.
Hmm, her words were a hint that she didn't know the effects of 'Divine Might'.
Just as the tension rose between them—
"Han, let's retreat. Pain's condition is not looking good!"
Pitcher Plant Zetsu emerged from underground, his hoarse voice reminding Daigo, who seemed fearless.
Hmm, he was now the arrogant and invincible Uchiha Han, and even if exposed, he would continue the act, unwilling to lose face and flee.
But with Zetsu's intervention, he could retreat without losing face.
"Consider yourselves lucky, Shell Organization. There won't be a second time!"
Daigo left a 'harsh' remark before twisting and disappearing, also taking away several Pain members and their remains nearby.
Although Heavenly Path Pain was still alive, he might have been traumatized by the Shattered Star Spear, as he didn't display a 'godly' demeanor. Instead, he deeply imprinted Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue in his Rinnegan.
Shell Organization!
From this day forward, they would be his most vigilant opponents.
A few seconds later!
"They're gone!"
Hyuga Cangyue carefully observed and made her judgment.
"Let's return to the Ninja Army first!"
Dong Ping considered for a moment before deciding to go back.
As for dealing with the battlefield?
Sorry, there's no need.
Such extensive damage couldn't be cleaned up, and it would be better to leave it as it is to boost the Shell Organization's reputation.
Dong Ping was comfortable using this alias and didn't want to discard it easily.
However, when they returned to the battlefield, they realized they were too late.
"Run!"
"Don't come closer!"
"Be careful!"
...
It was a one-sided situation.
The Heavenly Fortress ninjas, though fewer in number, had the upper hand.
Especially Uchiha Yae, in her Ghost Transformation state, was unstoppable, effortlessly reaping lives with her Shinobigatana, leaving behind intertwined red and blue afterimages.
Too fast! Her terrifying speed meant instant defeat for even High Rank Ninjas, let alone Mid-Low Rank Ninjas.
With her leading and supported by Yamagawa Kousuke, Uchiha Shou, Honglian, and other powerful allies, they dominated the battle.
Although the Guardian Ninjas and Fire Temple Ninjas had high fighting spirit.
In this chaotic battle, they couldn't fight separately and could only follow behind the Heavenly Fortress.
The Heavenly Fortress specifically targeted groups like mercenary ninjas, ninja villages, and noble-bred ninjas for elimination.
Especially the mercenary ninjas, who were completely overwhelmed.
In favorable conditions, mercenary ninjas were incredibly powerful and loyal.
But now, it wasn't just unfavorable; it was a complete collapse.
So, the mercenary ninjas wouldn't fight to the death but would crumble at the slightest touch.
This, combined with the appearance of traitors and inside agents, led to a significant drop in morale.
Morale!
It was invisible and intangible, but on the battlefield, it was of utmost importance.
If they were ninjas from a village, they would fight to the death to protect it.
But they weren't!
And they didn't belong to any single force, but were only gathered under the Daimyo's "money power." How could they possibly fight with unity?
Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue were the first to rush to the middle of the Guardian Ninja forces, leaving Chi Kuru Maru anxiously pacing.
"Damn Kakudo, he actually escaped!"
"And those Xuanyuan Cong guys, claiming to be Shadow Rank hunters, were taken out so quickly!"
"Chase after those Heavenly Fortress guys and kill them!"
...
It turned out that Kakudo and Scorpion had immediately fled the scene when the last member of Xuanyuan Cong, the quasi-Hokage leader, was killed.
Without anyone to restrain her, Uchiha Yae naturally swept through the enemy forces with ease.
The Ninja Army didn't even have a single capable fighter.
Even the Elite Jonin were no match for her, and she could easily defeat them within a few combinations.
Her overwhelming speed in bullying weaker opponents was exceptional, and even those of the same level couldn't compare in this aspect.
Killing the Elite Jonin was like slaughtering dogs!
Facing this leader, a slayer of gods, along with the Shadow Rank, quasi-Hokage, and Elite Jonin assisting the Heavenly Fortress forces, what could the Ninja Army do to resist?
They couldn't hold out, not at all!
If Chi Kuru Maru dared to take action, he might be able to boost morale a little.
After all, he was a quasi-Hokage, and with the mysterious warriors he led, even if they couldn't turn the tide, they could at least prevent the situation from collapsing too quickly.
But despite his furious tone, as if he wanted to devour the Heavenly Fortress forces, he firmly 'held his ground' between the Guardian Ninja and Fire Temple forces, even forbidding them from dispersing to delay the enemy's advance.
Of course, if these two most reliable forces were to split up and attack, who would protect him?
Although he had specially assigned escorts from the Daimyo, Chi Kuru Maru wouldn't mind having more protection.
One incompetent general could exhaust the entire army!
This was the perfect example.
However, after seeing Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue, he immediately scolded them:
"Where were you two just now? It's all your fault for leaving without permission; otherwise, the situation wouldn't have turned out like this!"
"If you had blocked the Heavenly Fortress's attack, I wouldn't blame you!"
"Go and make up for your mistakes!"
Now he had found someone to blame.
The Shell Organization was also one of their trump cards, and they were nowhere to be seen at the start of the battle, making them the perfect scapegoat. So his words were completely 'reasonable and justified.'
At the same time, he also tried to manipulate them into taking action to make up for their mistakes.
If they were truly powerful ninjas, facing the noble Chi Kuru Maru's scolding, along with his words, they might have complied.
But how could Dong Ping possibly listen to their words and fight against 'their own people'? He immediately flew into a rage.
"We just repelled multiple Shadow Rank powerhouses, and our chakra is almost depleted. How can you say we left without permission?"
"If you don't need your eyes, you can donate them to those in need!"
"Why don't you go yourself?"
"The Shell Organization has already done more than enough for the payment you gave them. From now on, we have nothing to do with them!"
He retorted each of his statements.
Rather than making things difficult for himself, he chose to make things difficult for others! After all, in this mission, the Shell Organization did take action.
The remnants of the battlefield several dozen kilometers away were the best evidence, proving that they hadn't been slacking off.
The 'Shell Organization' alias needed to be maintained, otherwise, he wouldn't have returned, let alone deliberately revealed himself to explain the reason for their disappearance.
After listening to Dong Ping's words, Chi Kuru Maru was surprised.
Because he knew that the other party wouldn't use such a clumsy lie to deceive him.
In other words, did they really repel multiple Shadow Rank powerhouses?
He was overjoyed!
With this, he could report to the Daimyo.
If the Heavenly Fortress had so many powerhouses, then it wasn't his fault for the defeat; it was entirely due to the enemy's deep concealment.
So, Chi Kuru Maru didn't bother to continue reprimanding Dong Ping and instead seized the opportunity to order a retreat.
"Retreat!"
"Preserve our strength first!"
"Go and protect the main army in the back!"
With this good excuse, there was no need to keep fighting to the death. The real task was to escape quickly, but the orders were given under different pretexts.
Good heavens!
Dong Ping exclaimed, "With their position, even if a pig were to lead them, they would still be stronger!"
At least a pig wouldn't give random orders.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
