Chapter 876: Teach Reappears!
"Calm down, use Joint Ninjutsu for Defense!!!"
Ay roared towards his surroundings while entering his 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode'.
Unfortunately, his voice was completely drowned out by the deafening explosions all around.
And he himself was actually a bit stunned.
He had naturally seen Cannon Fire before.
But Cannon Fire with such long Range and such great Power, this was truly the first time he had witnessed it.
Didn't Cannons usually fire heavy Iron Balls with a Range of only a few hundred meters?
But no matter what.
He had to find a way to block these incredible Cannonballs for the Whole Army.
Otherwise, even if the Allied Forces reached Lou Lan City, they would likely be half-crippled.
"Lightning Release: Net Spider!!"
Ay was seen covered in crackling Lightning and blue Chakra Aura.
He flew into Mid-air in one go and used the Lightning Release Ninjutsu most suitable for the current situation, releasing a dense Net that almost covered half of the Allied Forces' Overhead, detonating the a dozen or so Howitzer Shells still flying towards them in the air ahead of time.
This finally gave the Ninja below a chance to catch their breath.
They scattered in all directions, accelerating their Speed to continue running forward, preparing to run out of the Bombardment Zone.
However, this also left Ay, who was maintaining the Lightning Release in the air.
Alone to bear the Explosion Impact coming from all directions.
It was only because he was Strong and Tough, and had the Protection of 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode'.
Otherwise, anyone else would have been shaken to death in the Sky.
"This Kid..."
Hanzo narrowed his Eyes, looking up at Ay's Back View with Scruple.
He hadn't expected the opponent's Strength to be this Strong, clearly exceeding the level of a normal Jonin.
However, this also made him breathe a sigh of relief.
Facing this sudden onslaught of Heavy Cannon clusters, he really didn't know how to deal with it.
His most proficient Water Release and Poison Release were either difficult to use or unsuitable for Defense.
So he had just been preparing to summon his Salamander to protect himself.
He actually knew some Wind Release as well.
But that level was nowhere near the Scale of Ay's current Lightning Release; using it would just be embarrassing.
His 'Half-God' Reputation was still very important!
Fortunately, the Scale of this Bombardment wasn't very large.
It was also possible that the Ninja, driven by the desire to survive, had burst out with enough Speed.
Basically, after one round of Bombardment, no more Cannonballs flew in.
Not long after.
Returning to the Ground, Ay, Hanzo, Yahiko, and the others saw the Concrete Bunkers, Trenches, and the Figure of Lou Lan City in the distance that came into view.
They naturally also saw the dark Gun Barrels sticking out from the Firing Ports of the Bunkers and the Trenches.
"There are actually so many Long-barreled Firearms..."
The Ninja in the front row immediately frowned tightly.
If they were to charge head-on towards this Scale of Rapid-fire Firearms, just thinking about it sent shivers down their spines.
Because countless Ninja would inevitably die along the way.
Not to mention, during the previous round of Bombardment, the opponent clearly had Firearms with even greater Power.
Troublesome!
"Hmph, let's try using Joint Ninjutsu. If it doesn't work... it doesn't matter if it doesn't work, This Old Man will make a move!"
Hanzo said coldly with his hands crossed over his Chest.
"Alright!"
Ay heard this and also felt it made sense. He immediately gave an Order to several Cloud Hidden Ninja beside him: "Prepare Swift Lightning Arrow, quickly!"
"Yes!"
With several Whistling Sounds, these Ninja quickly turned into Afterimages and left.
"Also, gather the Ninja who can use Earth Release again."
At this moment, Hanzo proposed another idea. Ay immediately understood his meaning after hearing it and ordered the surrounding Ninja again.
Not long after.
A large number of Cloud Hidden Ninja stood in a line stretching for hundreds of meters, and each person's hands began to quickly form Hand Seals in front of them.
But the opponent obviously wouldn't just watch. A sharp Whistling Sound echoed in the Sky again.
The Heavy Cannon cluster was coming again!
"Hmph, the same Technique, using it again won't be effective!"
[Roar!]
Ay, roaring, erupted with Lightning Release Chakra. He stomped on the Yellow Sand beneath him and rushed into the High Altitude, using the previous 'Lightning Release: Net Spider' again.
As expected.
Facing the dense, large-Scale electric Net, most of the Howitzer Shells were Intercepted.
This also bought time for the Cloud Hidden Ninja below to complete their Ninjutsu.
"Lightning Release: Swift Lightning Arrow Technique!!!"
Thousands of Cloud Hidden Ninja roared in unison, their voices echoing throughout the entire Scene.
The next moment.
Tens of thousands of white Lightning bolts formed a vast Raiu that covered the Sky!
This caused many Army Soldier in the Cement Trenches to subconsciously show panic.
However, some Army Soldier looked at them calmly.
Because these people knew that their side would definitely have Powerhouses making a move. So many years of Otherworld War hadn't been fought for nothing.
As expected.
Just as the dense Raiu reached its highest point and began to fall towards their Position, it exploded in Mid-air with crackling sounds.
No matter how these Lightning Release Ninjutsu called Swift Lightning Arrow launched fierce Offensives one after another.
They simply couldn't break through an invisible Wall that seemed imperceptible to the naked eye.
"That is..."
Ay, Hanzo, and all the other Ninja were stunned, until Nagato behind Yahiko narrowed his Eyes and said softly, "I think I saw a... Barrier?"
"A Barrier?"
Although his voice was not loud, the people around were not far apart, and coupled with being Ninja, their Sense of Hearing was different from ordinary people.
"Indeed, it seems there is something reflecting Light."
Hanzo carefully examined the place where the Swift Lightning Arrow exploded in Mid-air and nodded.
Then he turned to Nagato and praised, "Kid, you have good Discernment!"
The shy Nagato pursed his lips and remained silent.
"It seems the opponent used some kind of Barrier Form Ninjutsu."
Ay looked up at the Scene in the distance with his Neck craned and said in a deep voice.
[Snap!]
Just as the Offensive of the Swift Lightning Arrow Rain was nearing its end.
Everyone suddenly heard a strange cracking sound.
They saw that a small number of Swift Lightning Arrows were no longer blocked and successfully landed in the opponent's Position.
But they were immediately stopped by Figures wearing Black Coats using various Means.
The seemingly vast and powerful Combined Lightning Release ultimately didn't injure anyone.
"So it's Glass, but to be able to create such large and Tough Glass, it must be some kind of Bloodline Limit?"
Hanzo guessed, "And their Strength definitely belongs to the Kage-level Expert!"
Ay, standing beside him, fell silent upon hearing this, his Mood becoming even heavier.
At the same time.
Somewhere in the Rōran Position opposite.
Teach, who hadn't been seen for a long time, stood beside a Concrete Bunker, looking at his hands with dissatisfaction.
"It seems the Glass-Glass Fruit's Ability needs more Training/Exercise. It's too weak, it's actually as brittle as Glass!"
But it was also his fault that his main energy before was focused on the Special Paramecia Cement-Cement Fruit.
His secondary energy was placed on the Paramecia System Superpower Type Rebar-Rebar Fruit.
Not to mention, he had been intentionally or unintentionally Training/Exercising his Stamina and Haki during the Construction process.
The Paramecia System Super Creation Type Glass-Glass Fruit was naturally relatively weaker.
However, he deliberately didn't use the Cement-Cement Fruit's Ability.
The purpose was not to expose too much Strength.
So he chose to use the weakest Glass-Glass Fruit.
As for the reason for making a move without authorization...
Teach wanted to attract the Military's Attention through this performance.
This way, perhaps he could transfer out of this damned Construction Department.
He didn't want to be a Construction Worker for his entire life!
"Ah, what should I do? Will such a poor performance affect the Military's impression of me?"
Teach squatted down, clutching his head in frustration, muttering repeatedly.
He regretted it just a little bit.
(End of this chapter)
# Chapter 877: The Raikage's Return! (Combined Chapter)
[Bang!]
"Hmm?"
Just as Teach was squatting on the ground, caught in conflict and worry.
Two hands burst out from the ground beneath his feet, grabbing his ankles and attempting to pull him down.
"Earth Release: Inner Decapitation Technique!"
"What are you doing, you foolish fellow!"
Teach roared in rage.
His nearly three-and-a-half-meter tall body erupted with terrifying aura and Killing Intent.
His bear-like right palm, immediately coated with powerful Haki, smashed the ground.
Then, he choked the Grass Hidden Ninja inside by the Neck and stood up.
At this moment.
He noticed that many Ninja had also appeared around him, launching attacks from Underground.
These Ninja first dragged the Army Soldiers into the cement ground.
Then, they attempted to slit their throats with the sharp Kunai in their hands.
But facing repeated shouts of 'Iron Body'.
The Ninja were shocked to find that their Kunai couldn't cut through their skin at all.
The best result was merely shallow scratches.
If they were skilled in Wind Release, they might have been able to enhance the Kunai's lethality with Wind Release Chakra.
However, they were all Ninja skilled in Earth Release, so this was impossible.
Some Ninja also jumped directly out of the Ground and threw Kunai with Explosive Tags attached in all directions.
As the Explosive Tags exploded, Rumble sounds and flashes of fire appeared.
It must be said, this approach did cause considerable Chaos and injured many people.
However.
Even the lowest-ranked Soldiers in the Army present held the Military Rank of First Lieutenant.
Each person's Combat Prowess was extremely excellent.
They reacted in less than three seconds.
They all put down their Heavy Assault Rifles.
And drew the Long Sabers from the Black Scabbards behind them.
Some used the Breathing Style Sword Skills of their respective Styles.
Others directly used Shave from the Six Powers, or various other Martial Arts, engaging in one-on-one Combat with these Ninja.
"Thunder Breathing, First Form: Thunderclap and Flash!"
"Earth Release: Earth Wall!"
A Captain named De En, by adjusting the Breathing within his Body.
Concentrated all his Strength into his right leg, then unleashed it in a single breath.
He himself was like a golden-black Lightning bolt tearing through the Air.
With terrifying Speed invisible to the naked eye, he unleashed a rapid Iaido Slash.
Almost in the blink of an eye, he left a long trail of Electric Flash behind him and swept behind this Chunin from Takigakure.
The next moment.
Both the Chunin and the Earth Release: Earth Wall in front of him were split in two.
"Earth Release: Earth Mausoleum Dumpling!"
Not far away, a Jonin from Cloud Hidden Village, relying on the Physical Strength augmented by Earth Release Chakra.
Dug up a Rock Block containing a large amount of Cement with his bare hands and threw it out.
To be fair.
These Jonin Rank Ninja were indeed much stronger than Chunin and Genin.
However.
The Army also had corresponding Experts taking action.
Facing such a massive Cement Rock Block, Colonel Pope, who served as a Company Commander nearby, accelerated and turned into a black Afterimage appearing in Mid-air.
The Coat of Justice behind him swayed up and down in the strong wind.
"Red Leg Kick Skill: Neck Meat SHOOT!"
As his right leg, concentrating all its Strength, kicked upwards.
The entire Cement Rock Block instantly shattered into pieces within a large Ball of Flame.
Alright.
It seems this Colonel Pope cultivates Flame Breathing.
It's quite similar to Diable Jambe.
And that Cloud Hidden Jonin did not take this opportunity to attack.
Because he was currently engaged in a Fierce Battle with another Army Lieutenant Colonel who used Wind Breathing and Hasshoken.
In this place, the Army's Personnel were definitely more numerous than these Ninja.
However, these Ninja were also very clear that their Mission was to cause Chaos.
To buy Time for their Large Force on the Front to approach.
So, they primarily focused on self-preservation.
Some Ninja didn't confront the Army directly at all, and simply retreated back Underground, waiting for an opportunity.
At the same time.
The Ninja Alliance Army was indeed taking advantage of this opportunity to charge towards the Army's Position.
Ninja, running with both hands trailing behind them, quickly spread out in the Desert.
Their vigilant Gazes were fixed on the Front, ready to dodge Bullets at any moment.
As expected.
The Heavy Machine Guns in the Bunkers opened fire first, and bright Muzzle Flashes spewed out from the Firing Ports.
Bullet after Bullet of Large Caliber Bullets, amidst the dense Gunfire.
Formed a crisscrossing Firepower Net covering the approaching Ninja Army.
The prepared Ninja used various Means.
Some dodged based on Feeling and Body Flicker Technique, while others used Wind Release, Lightning Release, and Fire Release to block the approaching Bullet Rain.
They even cooperated with each other to launch small-scale Joint Ninjutsu as a Counterattack.
However, the Effect was not ideal.
The Storm of Metal created by the Heavy Machine Guns instantly shot down Ninja during their charge.
Not to mention the fifty Heavy Howitzers in the rear had also begun their second round of Bombardment.
These Large Caliber Cannonballs, even if defended against with Ninjutsu like Earth Release: Earth Wall.
The Shockwave and Sound Wave generated by the Explosion were enough to send people flying or knock them unconscious.
Furthermore.
As the Distance between the two sides continuously closed, the Army's Mortars and Rocket Launchers also joined the Bombardment.
There was also a portion of Soldiers who were not affected by the Earth Release Ninja.
They also raised their Heavy Assault Rifles and fired wildly outwards.
They wanted to fire all their Bullets and throw all their Grenades in the shortest possible Time.
Finally, they would draw the Long Sabers from their backs and charge forward to eliminate the remaining Enemies.
This was the basic Combat Method of the Main Battle Legion at the moment.
However, the Command Department was already discussing whether Firearms.
That is, Heavy Assault Rifles, Heavy Howitzers, Rocket Launchers, etc., should be removed from the Main Battle Legion's Equipment.
So that they could focus more on Swordsmanship, Martial Arts, and Haki.
If firearm strikes were needed during Combat,
Then they could Dispatch a portion of the Auxiliary Legion's Troops to cooperate with the Main Battle Legion's Troops.
Although doing so might cause a large number of Casualties in the Auxiliary Legion.
It also meant the Main Battle Legion would no longer have to perform tedious Tasks like standing guard and Patrol.
Just like the Outer Watchtowers before, they could be guarded entirely by Soldiers from the Auxiliary Legion.
Even if they were killed by the Ninja, it wouldn't matter, as long as the Main Battle Legion here could receive News of the Enemy Attack.
Although it was cruel.
It did receive the Support of many Army Officers.
Some even suggested, if they were reluctant to Sacrifice the Auxiliary Legion, then what were they keeping so many Otherworld Soldiers for?
After opening a new Star Gate in the Future, they could first send the Auxiliary Legion's Troops in for a fight.
If they could win, it meant it was a weak World that didn't even require the Main Battle Legion to be Dispatched.
Conversely, if the Auxiliary Legion couldn't win, they could then consider Dispatching the Main Battle Legion to enter and Suppression it.
"It seems the Situation is a bit 'grim'!"
"The Enemy is almost upon us. At a Time like this, it's only reasonable for me, as a Part Of the World Government, to lend a hand, right?"
Teach casually tossed away the Corpse of the Ninja who had long since lost all Vitality, and after surveying the surrounding Situation.
He immediately let out a 'Ze ha ha ha' hearty laugh.
Then, his Gaze, filled with Malice, turned towards the Ninja Alliance Army who were still desperately approaching.
Today, he would use the blood and lives of these Ninja to pave his way up the Stairs to the Military.
Thinking of this.
Teach first bent his legs, then suddenly exerted force and leaped forward, the Ground where he had been standing instantly exploding.
[Bang!]
In the blink of an eye, he had heavily crashed down from High Altitude in front of the Frontline Trench.
The huge Tremor caused the surrounding Sand to form a high Sand Screen.
At the same time.
Countless Bullets still Whistled Past him at high Speed.
But instead of making Teach Nervousness, this made him grin and show an Expression of enjoyment.
Although the Construction Site was also noisy.
Compared to that, he still preferred the Gunfire and War Cries.
There was nothing he could do.
His Dream had been shattered.
Now, even if the Dark-Dark Fruit was placed in front of him, he could only look at it, touch it, and kiss it. Besides getting it covered in his saliva, he couldn't do anything else.
Furthermore, it was impossible for him to leave the World Government now.
So, he could only change his Dream and accumulate enough Military Merit.
Then, use the Military Merit to exchange for a Peerage of at least Duke Rank, and enjoy a King-level Life in his own Territory.
Therefore, he had to leave the Construction Department.
And then find a way to become an Admiral or Admiral in the Army!
"I must seize this rare opportunity to perform and make the Big Shots in the Military remember my Name, Marshall D. Teach!"
Teach's Body, which was nearly half a meter taller than Crocodile and Aramaki, visibly turned into grayish-white Dust at a Speed visible to the naked eye.
He no longer intended to hide his Strength, so he directly used the Special Paramecia Type Cement-Cement Fruit Ability.
The Cement-Cement Fruit's Ability was even more special than Charlotte Katakuri's Mochi-Mochi Fruit or Gaspardi's Candy-Candy Fruit.
Because it allowed the user's Body to freely transform between three Cement Forms.
Namely, Powdered Cement, Liquid Cement, and Solid Cement.
Among them, Powdered Cement allowed the Ability User to fly in the Air.
However, Teach didn't plan to fly into the Air right now.
He saw a large amount of Powdered Cement spraying out from his Body.
His entire being manifested as imposing Smoke and Dust, surging towards the Ninja Alliance Army.
The Scene looked like a vast grayish-white Sandstorm appearing in the golden-yellow Desert, covering the sky and earth.
This sight caused the Army Soldiers in the Bunkers and Trenches to quickly cease Shooting.
Not only because of surprise.
But also because their Line of Sight was severely obstructed.
So, they subconsciously released the Triggers of their Heavy Machine Guns.
And the Ninja on the opposite side, who had suffered countless Casualties and appeared quite battered, seeing the rolling Powdered Cement surging towards them, also stopped in their tracks, looking panicked and at a loss.
Although they didn't know what it was, they could easily guess it wouldn't be anything good.
"Poison Gas?"
Ay speculated in surprise.
He then looked at Hanzo beside him, as the latter was the expert in poisons.
"It's not Poison Gas, but a type of Dust!"
Hanzo narrowed his eyes and saw that it wasn't Gas:
"But whether it's Poison Gas or not, we can't let it get close easily. Let's try Wind Release!"
Whether it was Gas or Dust, it would definitely be blown away, or even blown back, by a Gale.
"Alright!"
Soon, following Ay's Order, Ninja skilled in Wind Release stepped forward and jointly used a classic Ninjutsu from Wind Release.
Great Breakthrough!
Instantly, a surging Gale stirred up Yellow Sand all over the sky and blew towards the grayish-white Cement Dust.
But just as the two were about to collide.
The latter actually condensed together, forming a Solid Cement Giant over twenty meters tall.
[Boom!]
A strong wind force rushed towards them.
Although it couldn't shake the Cement Giant in the slightest.
It did cover its surface with many weathered cracks.
After all, it was a large-scale Joint Ninjutsu, and its Power was naturally extraordinary.
"Ze ha ha ha!"
"Useless! Useless! Useless!"
Teach, who had manifested as the Cement Giant, laughed wildly, raised his massive Cement Arm, and hammered down towards the Front.
[Boom!]
The Yellow Sand exploded.
Large numbers of Ninja were sent flying, but this also drew attacks from various Ninjutsu.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
A scorching hot Fireball slammed into the side of the Cement Giant.
Immediately after, crackling Electro spread along the Yellow Sand.
"Lightning Release: Ground Running Technique!"
This Cloud Hidden Ninja thought that Teach's Cement looked very much like a type of Earth Release.
So, he wanted to use Lightning Release, which Counters Earth Release, to deal with it.
Unfortunately.
Devil Fruit Abilities are not subject to the Chakra Nature Counter relationships.
So, these Electro could only crack some of the surface Cement.
"Die!"
Teach roared in Rage, slamming his Palms heavily onto the Sandy Ground, once again stirring up Yellow Sand all over the sky.
But just as the Ninja's Attention was drawn by this action.
The next second, sharp Glass that shot up from beneath them instantly cut or pierced their Vital Points.
"Ahhhhh!"
"Ah, my leg!!"
For a Time, piercing Screams rose one after another.
Looking around.
Large numbers of Ninja were either instantly killed or were clutching their injured Wound parts and wailing.
"Stop right there!"
Ay's Rage soared upon seeing this Scene, and he instantly activated 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode' and charged forward.
"Lightning Release: Horizontal Chop of a Thousand Years Dance!"
Leaping into the Air, Ay concentrated the high-intensity Electro formed by Lightning Release Chakra in his Right Hand.
The next moment.
This powerful Hand Blade filled with Lightning struck the Cement Giant's fist that was hammering down fiercely.
[Boom!!]
The surrounding Air suddenly boiled.
Forming a circle of fierce Shockwaves, shattering the layers of sharp Glass that had risen from the Ground.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hanzo led Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and one hundred Rain Ninja to the left side of the Battlefield.
"Watch closely, this is the Power of 'Half-God' Hanzo, the Future Amekage of Amegakure!"
"Summoning Technique!"
Hanzo bit his Right Hand thumb open, then slammed it heavily onto the Yellow Sand that was somewhat scorching from the Sun.
Immediately, dense black Incantations appeared around his Palm.
[Bang----]
White Smoke suddenly exploded.
"This is..."
Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and the others stared dumbfounded at the Giant Creature that suddenly appeared before their eyes.
This was a massive, ugly-wart-covered, brownish-gray lizard-type Summoning Beast.
Poisonous Salamander!
And Hanzo was standing proudly on its head.
Gazing at the Army's Position and the silhouette of Rōran's Fortress in the Distance.
[Whoosh----]
As soon as the giant Poisonous Salamander appeared, it opened its large mouth and spewed out terrifying purple Gas.
Despite having no wind assistance, it managed to avoid affecting anything behind it.
Like a Wave, it rolled towards the Direction of Rōran.
But just then, a rough roar sounded.
"Lightning Release: Black Panther!"
In an instant, a leopard-shaped Black Lightning bolt descended from the sky and plunged into the purple Poison Gas.
As these Black Lightning bolts exploded and spread within, the Thunder-like Sound Burst force instantly tore apart large areas of the Poison Gas.
"What?!"
Hanzo, witnessing all this, instantly looked up.
He was surprised to find a golden-haired Figure wrapped in Lightning Flame appearing in the Air.
Third Raikage!
"How are you here, and why are you attacking This Old Man?!"
Hanzo was close to losing his Mindset. He had invited the other party to come and help!
"Hmph, Hanzo, This Old Man will only warn you once. Don't attack that side again!"
As soon as he finished speaking.
The Third Raikage turned into a blue Electric Flash and flew towards the Battlefield where Teach and Ay were.
"Huh?"
Hanzo was completely bewildered, and the few people below, including Yahiko, exchanged confused glances.
At this moment, Nagato weakly asked, "So, Lightning Release Chakra Mode can fly..."
"Hmm?"
Hanzo was stunned again upon hearing this.
That's right, why could the Third Raikage fly?
He had just thought the other party had merely leaped into the Air.
What was all this about?!
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 878: Confrontation of Poison and Thunder! (Combined Chapter)
"Lightning Release: Black Panther!"
On the desert Battlefield, a Panther formed of Black Lightning soared into the air again.
However, its Body Size was two Laps smaller than the previous one, and its 'pouncing' Target was not the purple Poison Mist, but a gray-white Cement Giant.
[Roar!]
Deafening Thunder replaced the roaring Panther Roar, echoing throughout the In the Court accompanied by explosive Black Lightning.
This was the difference between Black Lightning and Ordinary Lightning Release.
The former not only had the Sound Burst that enhanced attack Power, which the latter lacked, but also caused a much greater Paralysis Effect when hitting the Target.
Generally speaking, if a Ninja was affected by these black Electro, even a single strand would cause them to instantly lose Combat Capability.
When the Smoke and Dust from the Explosion dissipated, many Cloud Hidden Ninja around showed expressions of Delight.
This was because they saw that the Cement Giant, which had been so imposing and charging wildly before, had now been blown into Cement Fragments all over the Ground.
"So powerful, as expected of Lord Ay!"
"That's right, he's the Lord who is about to become the Fourth Raikage after all!"
"Lord Ay, long live!"
The Cloud Hidden Ninja were overjoyed, and the Ninja from Takigakure and Kusagakure also looked at Ay, who had returned to the Ground, with admiration.
"Shut up!"
Ay heard this but felt no happiness. Instead, he turned and roared in Anger, "My Father was just Captured Alive, he's not dead yet!"
"Uh—"
The Cloud Hidden Chunin who was targeted immediately panicked and quickly nodded, "Yes, yes, Third Raikage Lord is definitely fine!"
But just then, the Cement Blocks, large and small, first silently softened into a Mud Form, and then quickly converged towards the Center Area.
This scene was naturally discovered by many Ninja immediately, leading to continuous Exclamations.
Ay, hearing the Commotion from over there, subconsciously turned his head to look, his face full of shock: "How is that possible?"
But he immediately thought of the Water Transformation Technique of the Ghost Moon Clan, and the Sand Transformation Technique of Crocodile mentioned in the Intelligence.
"Earth? No, could it be Petrification Technique?!"
In the blink of an eye, all the Liquid Cement condensed into a Strong man who looked like a Giant, estimated to be three and a half meters tall.
"Zehahaha, you really scared me!"
Teach looked at Ay opposite him, who was surrounded by a blazing Aura and Lightning, and laughed loudly, "So that's how it is, your Ability looks powerful, but it actually can't hurt me at all!"
Because he was part of the Construction Department, he hadn't received the Intelligence File provided by Im before.
Therefore, he didn't know much about the Ninja World.
Precisely because of this, it further highlighted his gambler's Mindset, willing to take unknown risks for the sake of leaving the Construction Department, for more Freedom, and higher Power and Influence and Status.
"Why? Why is this happening?"
"Regardless of whether it's Earth Transformation Technique or Petrification Technique, the essence should be Earth Release, so how could my Black Lightning be useless!"
Ay's face was covered in shock and Doubt.
But he immediately recalled the scene when he and his Father first encountered Crocodile. At that time, there was also a Situation where Lightning Release was ineffective against Sand Control Technique.
Later, he consoled himself, thinking that perhaps the opponent's Sand Control Technique had reached a level that Ordinary Lightning Release could not Counter.
So he specifically used Black Lightning just now.
Who would have thought that even 'the Strongest Lightning Release in the Ninja World', Black Lightning, was useless!
Precisely because of this, Ay now felt like his Worldview had been impacted.
Wasn't the Counter between Chakra Natures a Truth?
"Because this Lord's Ability is not Ninjutsu!"
Just as Ay was racking his brain, a voice that was too familiar suddenly came from the sky.
He suddenly looked up and couldn't help but blurt out, "Father!"
At this moment.
Ay finally saw his Father, whom he had longed for day and night, the current Third Raikage of Cloud Hidden Village. At the same time, Hanzo also walked over with Yahiko and others.
Because Hanzo was also full of Doubt at the moment, he wanted to see what the Situation was exactly.
Are they still fighting?
If not, should the Two-Tails he obtained be returned?
Hmph, how could that be possible!
Meanwhile.
Facing his Son's call, the Third Raikage in the sky did not respond immediately.
Instead, he scanned the entire Battlefield, found that Army Soldiers and Ninja were still fighting in the distance, and then roared towards the sky, his Veins bulging in his Neck.
"This Old Man, the Third Raikage, now orders all Ninja to stop Combat!"
"And the Army Soldiers of the World Government, This Old Man has been ordered by Admiral Akainu to specifically stop this War!"
The Third Raikage's Voice turned into a Sound Wave that swept in all directions.
Wherever it reached, both the Ninja side and the Army side showed hesitation, then slowly separated while maintaining Vigilance, confronting each other.
For a time, the Gunshots subsided, the Killing Sound dissipated, and this Desert slowly returned to its usual tranquility.
"Father, what is this...?"
Ay looked up at the Third Raikage in confusion.
At the same time, he wondered what the World Government the other party mentioned was?
And who was Admiral Akainu? How could he order his Father, the Third Raikage?
"Ay, immediately lead all Ninja to retreat two kilometers away!"
Only then did the Third Raikage land back on the Ground and look at his Son, issuing the Order.
However, he was surprised to find that the latter did not immediately agree, but showed hesitation. He immediately questioned with displeasure, "What are you doing? Didn't you hear This Old Man's words?"
But the person who answered him was not Ay, but Hanzo, who had been silent all along.
"I think he should be doubting if you are real, or if it's possible that your Mind has been controlled by some Ninjutsu."
This was actually what he was thinking as well.
Indeed.
Ay nodded.
"You!"
This made the Third Raikage instinctively show Anger.
But then he thought about his current actions, which indeed seemed illogical to those who didn't know the Truth.
He could only take a Deep Breathing to suppress the Rampage in his Heart.
"Don't worry, This Old Man is This Old Man, and I haven't been controlled by anyone. It's just that this Matter cannot be explained clearly in a few words. After you retreat, This Old Man will explain it to you in detail!"
But who would have thought that Hanzo would push his luck: "Then can we check you, and then temporarily Restraint your Body with the Body Paralysis Technique?"
"Are you looking for death?"
The Third Raikage narrowed his Eyes expressionlessly, and a chilling Killing Intent and Aura overflowed from his Body.
"Hehehe."
Hanzo, however, met his Gaze without showing weakness and sneered, "This Old Man thinks this Proposal is reasonable. Who knows what Situation you are in right now."
"..."
Teach, who seemed to be ignored by everyone on the side, felt a bit speechless looking at the increasingly Nervous Atmosphere.
He seemed quite redundant right now?
What should he do next? Should he fight? He actually wanted to keep fighting. These Ninja were all walking Merit Points.
But that damn Third Raikage mentioned Admiral Akainu.
If he were to attack again, he would most likely offend this Military Brass, which was definitely not okay. He still wanted to mix in the Military in the Future.
"Hey, that's right, did Admiral Akainu also arrive in This World?"
Teach's Eyes lit up, and he immediately turned to look at Lou Lan City in the distance. Perhaps the other party was there right now.
He immediately stopped paying attention to this group of Ninja and quickly transformed into a mass of Powdered Cement, flying away.
He wanted to see if he could talk to Akainu based on his performance just now and find a way to get the other party to transfer him from the Construction Department to the Military.
And Teach's action also broke the increasingly oppressive Atmosphere at the scene.
The Third Raikage withdrew his angry Gaze from Hanzo, glanced at the mass of Cement Dust flying towards the High Altitude, and secretly marveled in his Heart.
"As expected of the World Government, this person should also be a Devil Fruit User. Judging from his Ability performance, he seems to be like the previous Crocodile, also a Logia System called the 'Strongest'. But why doesn't he have the Coat of Justice representing Officers?"
His thoughts flashed by, and then he looked at Hanzo again and asked coldly, "How did you, this Old Poison, end up here?"
"Hehehehe."
Hanzo said with a chuckle, "Of course, your excellent Son specifically invited me to save you, his Father, who was Captured Alive by the Enemy. So your Attitude had better be polite~"
The Third Raikage glanced at Ay, who was still silently observing him.
He was naturally happy about his Son's actions to save him with all his Strength, but it was a pity that the Opponent was truly Despair-inducing.
"What was the Price?"
"What did this Idiot Son of mine give you to make you, this Old Poison who hasn't left the Country of Rain for half your life, run to a place like the Desert?"
While Speaking, the Third Raikage quickly scanned through the various high-Value things in Cloud Hidden Village in his Mind.
Money, Food, or Weapons?
Or a certain Six Paths Ninja Tool?
Or perhaps...
"Hehehehehe, it was nothing much, just the Two-Tails that your Cloud Hidden Village has no use for~~"
Hanzo's eyes showed triumph. Thinking of this, his Mood was particularly good.
A Tailed Beast was enough to make these Great Ninja Villages Scruple and not dare to easily treat his Amegakure as a Battlefield and cause harm.
"What?!"
But this made the Third Raikage first stunned, then roared in Rampage, "Ay, you Idiot, don't you Understand the Value of a Tailed Beast!!"
"I... I think you are much more important than a Two-Tails..."
Ay, facing such a Father, couldn't care less about the Doubt in his Heart and quickly replied.
At the same time, he glanced at Yahiko behind Hanzo. There was another idea in his Heart that he didn't say out loud at the moment.
That was, if he successfully rescued his Father, he planned to find an opportunity to snatch back the Two-Tails or the Two-Tails Jinchuriki.
Ay's idea was, I did Promise to give you the Two-Tails, and I kept my Promise and gave you the Two-Tails, but I didn't say I couldn't snatch it back!
The Third Raikage, who was Familiar with him, followed his Gaze and found the Young Man-like Yahiko.
Such a Sense of Oppression made Yahiko subconsciously take two steps back, and at the same time, the Muscle all over his Body involuntarily tensed up.
But immediately, Hanzo took a step sideways to block the Third Raikage's Gaze for him.
At this moment.
In Yahiko's Eyes, Hanzo's Back View was so tall, reliable, and full of Safety.
It even overlapped a bit with Master Jiraiya's Back View.
"Raikage, this transaction is settled. Since you are back now, This Old Man has no need to stay here anymore!"
As soon as he finished Speaking.
Hanzo was about to take Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and the hundred Rain Ninja back to the Village.
But obviously, things wouldn't be that simple.
"You can leave, but that Two-Tails Jinchuriki must be left for This Old Man!"
Indeed, the Third Raikage's threatening Voice sounded from behind. This made Hanzo grip the Chain Scythe in his hand and slowly Turn Sideways.
"What, does your Cloud Hidden want to violate the Promise?"
His Voice, which sounded a bit rough through the Gas Mask, was so cold and emotionless, full of Killing Intent.
"This Old Man is the Raikage, and I don't remember having any Promise with you. As for Ay, he doesn't have the Qualification to represent Cloud Hidden yet!"
The Third Raikage took a step forward and looked at Hanzo faintly, saying, "This Old Man advises you, there are some things that your Rain Hidden Village cannot handle."
He had already agreed with the World Government to lead the entire Cloud Hidden Village to join the World Government and accept the direct Jurisdiction of the Sea Ninja Village.
However, this News was not to be made public for the time being.
It would wait until Cloud Hidden Village united with Sunagakure to Suppress Stone Village before announcing the existence of the World Government to the entire Ninja World.
In other words.
In the end, all Ninja Villages would definitely join the World Government.
But in the Third Raikage's opinion, the Treatment after joining, besides individual Strength and Identity, would mostly be linked to the Strength and Value of each Village.
Then the Tailed Beasts would definitely have extremely high Weight.
Although all Tailed Beasts were destined to belong to the World Government, it was another Matter which Ninja Village offered the Tailed Beast.
Originally, Cloud Hidden Village, as a Great Ninja Village, had the Ability to offer two Tailed Beasts.
But now Hanzo was going to take one away, and the Third Raikage naturally refused to agree.
So, this Two-Tails Jinchuriki, the other party had to leave today, whether they wanted to or not, there was no room for negotiation!
"Just a mere Two-Tails, This Old Man can handle it."
However, Hanzo also had no intention of backing down. This Two-Tails definitely could not be returned. His Body immediately erupted with astonishing Aura and Killing Intent.
These Powerhouses of the Ninja World.
Just because they hadn't learned to transform Aura, Killing Intent, Spirit, etc., into a Power like Haki, didn't mean their Aura, Killing Intent, Spirit, etc., were weak.
Like Bud and Esdeath from the Imperial Arms World, and other First-Rate Experts, before joining the World Government.
They could also actively release their Aura or perceive relatively strong Killing Intent from a distance.
In the Court.
The Third Raikage and Hanzo confronted each other from a Distance of about ten meters, their surging Aura implicitly turning into a Strong Wind that blew away the Yellow Sand on the Ground.
The surrounding Cloud Hidden Ninja also began to stare at Yahiko and the Rain Ninja with hostility.
And the Ninja from Hidden Grass and Waterfall Hidden first looked at each other, then slowly retreated backward. They didn't want to participate in this Combat that had nothing to do with them.
It was just that many people were very confused. How did things develop like this?
Weren't they responding to the Declaration of War from several Daimyo to conquer the Land of Wind and Sunagakure?
"Ay, take them two kilometers away. You don't need to participate in this Combat!"
At this moment, the Third Raikage glanced at his Idiot Son and instructed.
In his opinion, his own Ninja Village should no longer suffer meaningless Casualties here.
It was better to preserve their Strength to deal with the upcoming Combat, and hopefully, they could persist until the World Government unified the Ninja World, and then join him in conquering the fascinating Multiverse.
"Yahiko, you guys go back to Rain Hidden Village first. Also, if anything unexpected happens to This Old Man, I'll entrust the Village to you!"
Hanzo also turned his head and said seriously.
Clearly, this 'Rain Hidden Demigod' also had to treat this Duel with the Third Raikage with caution.
Because he had already sensed that the other party's Aura was stronger than his own.
As for how much stronger, he didn't Understand.
"Yes!"
Yahiko nodded heavily, then decisively turned around and used Body Flicker to leave with Nagato, Konan, and the hundred Rain Ninja.
At the same time, Ay also led a group of Cloud Hidden Village Ninja to follow.
They even took advantage of their numbers to surround the hundred or so Rain Ninja in the middle.
Seeing this, Yahiko frowned, knowing well that if they left like this, they would inevitably be besieged by these thousands of Cloud Hidden Ninja once they reached a certain Distance.
Although he was now the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, he wasn't confident in dealing with such a massive Ninja Army.
Not to mention, he also had to consider Nagato and Konan.
And these hundred Rain Ninja were also valuable Wealth to Rain Hidden Village. He didn't want them to be annihilated in this Desert.
So Yahiko stopped when he retreated to a Position less than a kilometer away.
Because this Distance was far enough, yet not completely out of Hanzo's Line of Sight.
In this way.
As long as the Duel over there hadn't decided the Victory or Defeat, these Cloud Hidden Ninja wouldn't dare to act rashly.
After all, who could be sure that the Third Raikage would definitely defeat Hanzo?
That was the man who had been regarded as the 'Peak of the Ninja World' for many years!
"What a smart Kid/Brat..."
Ay praised in his Heart when he saw this scene, and he wanted to snatch... bring Yahiko back to Cloud Hidden Village even more. It would be a pity to leave such a Genius in the small Rain Hidden Village!
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 879: Clash of Lightning and Poison!
"Summoning Technique!"
As most of the Ninja quickly left, Hanzo saw that the Open Ground was mostly empty. He immediately crouched down and summoned his Giant Salamander.
[Roar!!]
A large cloud of White Smoke erupted.
A brownish-gray Monster, seemingly a Synthesis of a Toad and a Lizard, slowly appeared with Hanzo on its head.
Across from him, the Third Raikage watched him prepare with a blank Expression.
In the past, he might have had some Scruples about Hanzo, but now he waited for the opponent's every Means with a condescending Mindset.
This made him think.
Perhaps Admiral Crocodile, who bore the Epithet 'Sand Crocodile', had looked upon his previous Offensives with a similar Mindset.
The Third Raikage felt a bit eager to try.
He wanted to see how far his current Strength could take him against these veteran Powerhouses of the Ninja World.
[Roar!]
The next moment.
The Third Raikage forcefully swung his Right Hand, and Chakra Aura and crackling Electro erupted from his body.
His light yellow long hair stood on end, full of Momentum.
The nearby Yellow Sand was pushed away layer by layer by the Strong Wind.
He was like a Human Form fierce lion, poised to strike, filled with awe-inspiring Fighting Intent.
"Salamander, Poison Mist Spray!"
On the other side, as Hanzo roared, the Giant Salamander beneath him immediately opened its ugly large mouth and spewed out rolling purple Poison Gas.
This was his Combat Habit.
Before starting a fight, he would first turn the Court into a Hell filled with Potent Poison.
Speaking of which.
His Gas Mask wasn't actually for himself.
He had a Concentrated Poison Sac implanted in his body since childhood, so not only his Internal Organs but even his Breathing carried Potent Poison. Thus, he wore it to protect the people around him.
At this moment.
Hanzo's Means were not yet finished. As a large amount of Poison Gas floated in the surrounding Air, he immediately formed Hand Seals and used the matching Ninjutsu.
"Poison Release: Poison Snake Double Kill!"
Suddenly, the Poison Gas from both sides quickly converged, forming two purple Giant Snakes entirely made of Poison Gas, opening their Blood Basin mouths and lunging towards the Third Raikage in the distance.
"Hmph, Insignificant Trick."
A look of disdain flashed in the Third Raikage's eyes.
He began to exert force throughout his body. His muscles, already as Tough as Iron, bulged and twisted as if about to burst, Veins protruding.
With a heavy stomp of his Right Foot on the ground, the Sand Screen that was violently shaken up became a Spectacular background.
His entire being seemed to transform into true Lightning and charged forward.
Wherever he went.
The Sand Layer along the way was pushed aside like water waves by the violent Qi Energy, forming a long gully.
"Hell Stab: Four-Finger Nukite!"
[Roar!]
Almost instantly.
The two Potent Poison creations, whose Body Size could be called prehistoric giant pythons, were easily blasted apart by the Third Raikage's Lightning.
Seeing this, Hanzo in the distance first let the Giant Salamander retreat beneath the Sand Layer.
Then, he forcefully threw the Scythe in his hand, which was coated in Potent Poison and layered with Wind Release Chakra.
At the same time, he quickly formed Hand Seals with one hand and spewed out a straight line of Blazing Fire from his mouth.
"Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"
When this mass of Flame caught up to the flying Scythe, it immediately caused a chain reaction with the Wind Release Chakra on it.
All the Flame from the Dragon Fire Technique actually converged onto the Blade, forming a massive Flame Scythe.
Actually, if this were Amegakure.
Hanzo would have chosen to use Water Release to form a Water Stream Scythe on the Scythe, which would have a high-speed vibration effect. Its Power would be about two or three layers stronger than this current one.
The next moment.
Under the gaze of Yahiko, Ay, Nagato, Konan, and the other Ninja in the distance, as well as the Army Soldiers in the other Position.
An ultimate Lightning bolt carrying a Thunderous Sound Burst collided fiercely with another violently roaring Fire Pillar.
[Roar!!!]
It was like Heaven Thunder and Earth Fire clashing in the vast Desert.
A terrifying Great Explosion and a thunderclap-like Loud Noise suddenly resounded throughout Heaven and Earth, and large areas of Yellow Sand were completely blown into the High Altitude.
However, the next second.
Just as the violent Strong Wind had just stirred up the Yellow Sand to form a turbulent Sand Tornado, it was easily blasted through on one side by a bright azure blue Lightning bolt.
"What!"
Hanzo's Pupil suddenly contracted, his eyes reflecting that invincible Electric Flash.
He didn't Understand.
How could the opponent break through his attack so easily, even shattering the Scythe that had been with him for decades on the spot?
Such a Powerhouse shouldn't exist in this Ninja World!
It wasn't until the Third Raikage was close to Hanzo.
Only then, In the Nick of Time, did he vaguely see that the opponent's Palm, condensed with a large amount of Lightning, had been stained with a layer of black Black Glow at some point.
Meanwhile.
Teach, who had transformed into a large mass of Cement Dust, had returned to the Central High Tower in Lou Lan City.
Upon arriving here, he voluntarily deactivated his Elementalization Ability.
"Colonel Lord, has Admiral Akainu arrived?"
He found the Army Colonel guarding the Main Gate of the High Tower and asked with a grinning Bow.
He completely disregarded the fact that the other party was much weaker than himself.
"Oh, right, I'm a Senior Architect from the Construction Department, and I'm in charge of building the Defensive Works this time. Look, here's my Identification!"
The Army Colonel confirmed the Identification and calmly looked up at the 'big guy' in front of him.
"Yes, Admiral Akainu is indeed here. I can report for you, but whether he'll see you is unclear."
"Okay, okay, thank you for your trouble. It would be best if you could mention that I am a person with three Devil Fruit Abilities. I believe Admiral Akainu will definitely be interested!"
Teach added to the Colonel, who had already taken out a Den Den Mushi.
"Three Devil Fruit Abilities?"
The Army Colonel immediately showed a shocked Expression upon hearing this.
Isn't it true that you can only eat one Devil Fruit?
But he immediately began to treat Teach with Importance, quickly turning the dial on the Den Den Mushi to contact Vice Admiral Shiryu, Admiral Akainu's Adjutant.
"What is it?"
As soon as Shiryu's voice came through, the Army Colonel felt his Heart tighten.
At the same time, he gave a Bitter Smile. This Lord is too terrifying. Every time I talk to him, I feel like I could die at any moment.
So, to end the call as quickly as possible, he quickly explained the Situation.
"Has three Devil Fruit Abilities?"
As expected, no matter which Sea Star Person it was, they would be surprised to hear such a Matter.
In fact, many people in the World Government knew about Teach.
However, there were also people like Shiryu who were completely uninterested in the Construction Department.
"Hehehehe..."
The Den Den Mushi, imitating Shiryu's Expression, let out a chillingly eerie evil laugh: "Sounds interesting. Let him come up then."
"Uh, don't you need to ask Admiral Akainu first?" the Army Colonel asked, steeling himself.
"Come up tomorrow at ten o'clock. I'll give you some Guidance on your Swordsmanship."
"Ah, this..."
The Army Colonel panicked: "Shi- Vice Admiral Shiryu, this... this isn't necessary. I'm not a Sword Master, cough cough. I'll let him go up right away, sorry!"
After speaking, he quickly hung up the Den Den Mushi and, sweating profusely, shouted at Teach: "What are you waiting for? Hurry up! Admiral Akainu is on the top floor!"
"Zehahahahaha!"
Teach, hearing that he would soon meet Akainu, was in a pleasant Mood and immediately walked up the Steps with a loud laugh.
As for Shiryu, he didn't care much.
Just a mere Vice Admiral Adjutant, how great could he be?
Soon.
Taking the Elevator inside the tower, Teach finally reached the top floor of the Central High Tower, the place where Gozuchi was killed by Minato Namikaze.
As the Elevator door slowly opened, the cold Main Hall and the Stone Pillars came into Teach's eyes.
However, he ignored all these scenes.
All his Line of Sight involuntarily focused on the sturdy Back View facing away from him, looking out the window.
The Black Justice Coat seemed incredibly heavy on him.
"I heard you wanted to see me, Architect from the Construction Department..."
Sakazuki, wearing a black military cap and with his hands clasped across his Chest, slightly turned his head.
He shifted his Gaze from the Combat in the distance, which seemed to have impressive Momentum but was slightly boring in his eyes, to Teach.
His cold Aura, which commanded respect without needing Anger, immediately made the latter's originally somewhat relaxed Mood become incredibly oppressive.
So Strong!
These two bold black characters immediately appeared in Teach's Heart.
This is Marine Headquarters Admiral Akainu? Such a terrifying Monster has appeared in This World...
Compared to him.
Shiryu, leaning against a Stone Pillar nearby and biting on a Cigar, seemed rather ordinary, aside from his very strong Killing Intent.
"Yes, I hope to leave the Construction Department and join your command, to Conquer Ten Thousand Worlds for the World Government!"
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Chapter 880: Forced Labor Becomes Military Service (Combined Chapter)
[Bang!]
"Haa—haa—haa—"
Blood overflowed from Hanzo's mouth as he suddenly knelt on the warm yellow sand.
His faintly trembling arms supported his painful, heavy body, his chest rising and falling violently as rapid breaths escaped his mouth and nose.
Hanzo stared blankly as his dripping blood stained the sand grain by grain.
Why?
I... actually lost?
Why?
How could the opponent be so much stronger than him, so strong that he had absolutely no ability to resist?
I am Hanzo!
The man who, during the Second Great Ninja War, challenged Konohagakure, Sunagakure, and the Land of Iron with the strength of a single village!
How could such a powerful force exist in this Ninja World?
At this moment.
His confusion was actually slightly greater than his shock.
Hanzo slowly raised his disheveled Face and looked at the Third Raikage standing before him, coldly looking down.
The opponent's tall and sturdy body blocked the sunlight, casting a large shadow over him.
"Since you have such Strength, how could you have been repelled by Sunagakure before, and how could you have been defeated and captured by someone?!"
Hanzo truly couldn't understand.
If this Third Raikage was this strong, shouldn't Cloud Hidden Village have unified the Ninja World long ago?
Not to mention being repelled by some damn Fourth Kazekage Rasa!
"You will know soon enough."
The Third Raikage said calmly, facing Hanzo's upward gaze, "But now you have lost, so This Old Man will give you two Choices."
"Tell me."
Hanzo's face turned ashen, clutching the yellow sand in his hand.
"The first, of course, is for This Old Man to send you on your way, and you can depart for the Pure Land immediately."
Hearing this, Hanzo's body instantly stiffened.
Because he didn't want to die.
Whether it was for Amegakure or for power, any reason would do.
In any case, he was afraid of death.
This was also why he always brought over a hundred Ninja Guards with him, whether he was at home or going out.
So no matter what, Hanzo was not someone who could sacrifice himself for righteousness and die heroically.
He forced a Smile on his face: "It seems the second option sounds better..."
"The second Choice is to bring the entire Amegakure to submit to This Old Man, first destroy Stone Hidden, then fight Hidden Mist, and finally suppress Konoha, unifying the Ninja World!"
A scorching spark named Ambition flickered in the Third Raikage's eyes.
Although the mission he received from the World Government was to lead Cloud Hidden Village to cooperate with Sunagakure in conquering Stone Village.
He felt he could go a step further on this basis.
Don't be fooled by his burly appearance and rough, irritable Personality; having been Raikage for decades, his Political Wisdom was not low.
He now knew that those conquered by the World might not only join the World Government, but their original countries might also affiliate with the World Government.
Their national leaders could even serve as World Representatives and attend the Reverie on the Sea Star Mainland.
This gave the Third Raikage a Target.
That was to do his utmost to make himself and Cloud Hidden Village this representative, and it had to be before the World Government dispatched a Large Force.
When he was in the Titan World before.
The people from the Otherworld Strategy Committee had revealed to him that the World Government was currently reluctant to deploy too much Combat Power and Military Power...
They hoped more to achieve the goal of unifying and conquering the Ninja World through the local forces of the Ninja World.
This was actually a new idea brought to the World Government by Mima Amatori and Admiral Crocodile.
Of course, it was also related to the Small Stargate's size being too small.
The Third Raikage then recalled Admiral Crocodile's Actions of suppressing Sunagakure and killing the Feudal Lord of the Land of Wind.
He naturally understood that the World Government definitely wanted the Land of Wind and Sunagakure to be the Ninja World Representative.
But he felt that if Cloud Hidden Village could suppress Stone Village, Kirigakure, and even Konoha Village faster, it might be possible for the World Government to make a different Choice.
In the Third Raikage's Heart, what was Sunagakure, and what was the Fourth Kazekage?
What Qualification did they have to be the representative of this Ninja World?
However, he did not hide this thought. After requesting to join the World Government himself, he told them everything.
The Otherworld Strategy Committee naturally wouldn't refuse or oppose this.
They immediately contacted CIPHER POL Headquarters, which then reported to Saint Shepherd Ju Peter. After obtaining approval, they Ordered the Sea Ninja Village to register the Third Raikage's Identity.
The current First Sea Kage of the Sea Ninja Village, Fukurokuju, was also very happy upon hearing this.
He readily appointed the Third Raikage as a Jonin of the Sea Ninja Village.
The Third Raikage had no dissatisfaction with this, as the Kage of the various villages in the Ninja World also had the Ninja Rank of Jonin in their files.
However, he was very interested in Fukurokuju, this Sea Kage, wondering what kind of terrifying Powerhouse he would be.
As for the Third Raikage's idea, the Otherworld Strategy Committee, after discussion, gave the reply of neither supporting nor opposing.
The Third Raikage immediately understood. This was also why he didn't directly kill Hanzo.
Although he had first injected the Perfect Type-I Cell Reinforcement Serum.
And had initially awakened Armament Haki and Observation Haki, and incidentally learned the basic techniques of the Six Powers and the Thunder Breathing technique, his Strength could be said to be not what it used to be.
But to conquer Stone Hidden, Hidden Mist, Konoha, and other Small Ninja Villages in a short time.
He definitely couldn't do it alone.
And this Hanzo bullied the weak and feared the strong, was greedy for life and afraid of death, but his Strength was quite good, perfect to put him to use.
Isn't he good at Water Release and Poison Release?
Very good.
He can be responsible for attacking the Land of Water and Kirigakure on the sea!
"..."
Hanzo breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the second Choice offered by the Third Raikage.
Although submitting was difficult, it was better than dying. As long as he was alive, there was Hope. Perhaps he could obtain more Intelligence from the other party and achieve Overthrowing the Superior.
"Alright, This Old Man pays his respects to Raikage-sama!"
Hanzo gritted his teeth and, under the shocked gazes of Yahiko, Nagato, Ay, and others in the distance, adopted a Posture of kneeling and bowing his head...
On the other side.
The Main Gate of the Central High Tower inside Lou Lan City opened again.
Marshall D. Teach's face was clouded over. He completely ignored the Army Colonel's curious questions from before and walked towards the West City District without saying a word.
And on the top floor of the Central High Tower, Sakazuki watched Teach's departing back with an expressionless Face.
"Hehehehe, can I ask why you refused him?"
"I can feel that his Strength is quite good, coupled with three Devil Fruit Abilities, training him would make him at least an Admiral."
Shiryu asked, smoking a Cigar and looking at Sakazaki's back.
Speaking of Admiral.
A flicker of dissatisfaction flashed deep in his eyes.
Because he considered his own Strength to be no weaker than the current Admirals, yet he was still just a small Vice Admiral. The reason given was that his Military Merit was insufficient for Promotion.
But the problem was that he wasn't just a Vice Admiral, he was also Sakazaki's Adjutant!
If Sakazuki didn't move out, where would he get a chance to act? And this Magma Bastard had explicitly Ordered him not to act without authorization.
As a Result.
To be promoted to Admiral, he needed Military Merit, but the fastest way to obtain Military Merit was to participate in frontline wars.
However, he was an Admiral's Adjutant.
And an Admiral couldn't easily make a move, and even if they did, he might not get a share.
Just like when they were in the Imperial Arms World before, Sakazuki and Hong Lian had a big Combat, and he was completely unable to participate.
A Deadlock!
So Shiryu was now starting to suspect if Sakazuki or someone Higher-ups was deliberately holding him back?
"Because his three Devil Fruit Abilities already indicate that the Higher-ups want him to honestly be an Architect, not a Soldier."
Sakazuki replied in a deep voice without turning his head, his resolute gaze flickering.
"I see, but why?"
"Wouldn't it be better to properly train such a Monster who can eat three Devil Fruits..."
Shiryu thought Sakazuki was referring to the Command Department or the Five Elders as the Higher-ups.
"I don't know either, but there's no need to know about such things."
Sakazuki thought this was probably Lord Imu's intention.
Although he didn't know why they were targeting this Teach, he wasn't interested in delving deeper. Anyway, the Military wasn't short on Personnel right now.
And strong infrastructure capabilities were indeed very important.
"How is Aramaki's situation?"
Seeing that Sakazaki didn't want to talk more about Teach, Shiryu replied, "The latest report yesterday said that he has already engaged with Konoha Hidden Village's Great Army of ten thousand and holds a certain Advantage..."
"Hmm, keep an eye on it. I have a feeling that Aramaki is probably going to suffer a setback at Konoha."
Sakazuki looked out the Window at the distant Desert. The Combat there seemed to have settled, and thousands of Ninja were also beginning to retreat eastward.
He had a good impression of straightforward and Power Personalities like the Third Raikage.
It was just a pity.
The Higher-ups seemed unwilling to assign him to the Military, but instead directly handed him over to the Sea Ninja Village, which was subordinate to Cipher Pol.
The reason, of course, was because he was a Ninja.
But what Sakazuki didn't know was that regarding this issue, his Direct Superior, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn.
Had already argued once with Saint Shepherd Ju Peter in the Room of Authority.
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn proposed that after conquering the Ninja World, all Ninja should belong to the Sea Ninja Village.
Then, the Sea Ninja Village would be made Independent from CIPHER POL Headquarters and assigned directly to the Military's Command Department as a Special Operations Force.
But Saint Shepherd Ju Peter immediately stated on the spot.
It was fine for the Ninja of the Ninja World to be under the Jurisdiction of the Sea Ninja Village, and it was Reasonable Talk for the Sea Ninja Village to become Independent from Cipher Pol.
But the last sentence was pure Talking Nonsense, utterly unbearable!
Perhaps it was because these Five Elders had recently finished injecting the Perfect Type-3 Cell Enhancement Serum, developed by Muzan Kibutsuji in combination with Doctor Naiseri of the Medical Academy's 'Goryeo Newcomer' Traditional Chinese Medicine Secret Recipe.
This caused their Physical Condition to be permanently restored to their Prime State, and they were not quite used to the vigorous Blood Aura within their Bodies.
The more they spoke, the more angry they became; the more they argued, the more heated they got.
The Rampage Saint Jaygarcia Saturn immediately drew the Shodai Kitetsu in his hand, erupting with Sword Aura strong enough to blast through the Power Ceiling.
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, who originally looked like a complete Gentleman, also suddenly stood up from the Sofa. His specially made exquisite Suit was almost burst by the suddenly bulging terrifying Muscles.
Especially the Conqueror's Haki that collided between the two.
It instantly shattered all the Furniture, decorations, Windows, Main Doors, and even the Walls within several hundred meters.
The Attendants and Guards within several hundred meters uniformly collapsed into a Coma.
As for the final Result.
Everyone in the Holy Land was Ordered Forbidden to Discuss it, otherwise they would be Responsible for Consequences!
Imperial Arms World.
Overhead Heavenly Gate Holy Island, on Noah's Ark in the Door-Door Fruit Space, Im was Play Tennis with Historia.
Esdeath had left.
That's right, she finally defeated Doflamingo.
Then, taking Hong Lian, Akame, and Kurome, along with an Empress Spaceship belonging exclusively to her, she headed to the Ninja World.
Speaking of this, Im was speechless.
The object of his speechlessness wasn't Esdeath, but that Kid Doflamingo.
This Bastard actually 'Throw a Match' right in front of him.
He looked like he had activated the String-String Fruit's Awakening, seriously fighting Esdeath with great Momentum.
But he didn't even use 'Conqueror's Coating' or 'Armament Haki Internal Penetration'.
Finally, he was hit by an attack that even Im couldn't tell if it was intentional or if Esdeath had genuinely succeeded.
After being blasted away, he immediately declared that he had lost...
And Esdeath was unfamiliar with Doflamingo.
Coupled with Doflamingo's look of heavy breathing and a forehead full of sweat, she didn't notice anything unusual, because she had truly given her all.
Later, he called Doflamingo aside to question him in the Empty Hall on Noah's Ark, and heard the Kid say with a chuckle:
"Fufufufufu~~"
"If Heavenly Empress Esdeath's Strength was stronger than mine, that would be fine, but she is not as strong as me, how could I Get Serious with her? Wouldn't I potentially injure her?"
"Moreover, Lord Imu, I personally don't need to change the Requirement of defeating three 'Giant God Soldiers' to defeating two 'Giant God Soldiers'."
"Because if it were just that, I could do it now..."
Im still remembered that arrogant Expression of the Kid.
Since regaining his Celestial Dragon Identity and becoming one of his Shichibukai, Doflamingo's Morale has been soaring year after year.
Although he hasn't loudly announced it.
He is already a Staunch Supporter of protecting the interests of the Celestial Dragon Social Stratum.
It seems that during this period, what has been cultivated is not only his Body and Abilities, but also his restless Heart, which became so due to his previous dark experiences.
Perhaps this is one of the reasons why his Haki could fully Break through the 'Canon' Limits.
This made Im increasingly determined to heavily rely on Doflamingo.
[Bang!]
On the Court, which was identical to the Holy Land Tennis Court, with the Grand Line and Red Line also drawn on the Ground.
Im, who had Suppress his Speed and Strength to the same level as Historia opposite him, swung the Racket in his hand, creating Afterimage, and hit the incoming tennis ball back, turning it into a Golden Beam again.
"Roar!"
Historia, who was already soaked in sweat, hurried to the Landing Point.
With a Roar, she swung the white Racket created using the War Hammer Titan's Ability with all her might, cutting down from above at the laser-like Golden Beam.
[Bang!]
The Golden Beam was hit back again, flashing past the Net in the middle in a straight line in the blink of an eye, and then heavily landed on the Ground in front of Im.
"Hmm?"
But the scene that followed made Im show a look of surprise.
Because the ball Historia hit back didn't bounce up immediately, but slid out along the Ground...
"This is!"
"Haa—haa—, I finally hit it! This is 'Swallow Return Flash', one of the 'Triple Counter' techniques you mentioned before, Lord Imu."
Historia replied, panting and holding her waist, "Besides that, this concubine has actually also researched 'Outer Spin Serve'."
"..."
Im was speechless for a moment upon hearing this.
He was both surprised that Historia could replicate these tennis techniques and Touched by Historia's Effort.
This Women truly gave her all for her Subjects.
"Sigh!"
Im sighed in his Heart. He wasn't truly a cold-blooded Robot. He said calmly, "I can give you Eldians a Choice."
"Ah?"
Historia was startled at first, then her Heart bloomed with joy, and she hurriedly lifted her tired feet and ran to Im.
Mikasa and Rico Brzenska, who had been silently watching from the sidelines, were also mixed with surprise and joy.
"Ah, please speak, Lord Imu, please speak!"
"This Choice is to replace Forced Labor with Military Service."
Im looked at Historia calmly: "That is, all Adult Male Eldians will join the Military to Conquest for the World Government."
"At the same time, the Elderly, Children, and Women of Eldia can live and study normally, and no longer have to perform Forced Labor."
"However, the National Status of the Eldians cannot be restored early, nor can they leave Paradis Island without authorization. They must wait until the Twenty-Year Judgment Period is over."
Upon hearing this, the Smile on Historia's Face gradually faded.
Because she knew that if she agreed, Eldia would inevitably suffer immeasurable huge Casualties.
This was completely trading the lives of the men for the Freedom and Life of the old, weak, Women, and Children...
"I will give you two days to Consider."
After speaking, Im instantly vanished from the spot.
(End of Chapter)