radicalducati Chapter 437 Defeat (Continued)
Chapter 437 Defeat (Continued)
The masked man, who had been severely injured, collapsed on the ground, and was completely powerless to fight back, suddenly seemed to be infused with new life force and slowly stood up again! His body trembled slightly, as if every movement required a great deal of effort, but he still stood up firmly.
In an instant, a completely unfamiliar yet terrifyingly powerful chakra erupted from his body, like a surging tide, instantly sweeping across the surroundings. The power contained within this chakra was extremely terrifying, even causing subtle distortions and fluctuations in the surrounding space.
Orochimaru, standing not far away, felt the sudden, immense pressure and his expression changed drastically. His long, narrow, and cold eyes also underwent a noticeable change, a hint of surprise and wariness appearing in his previously calm, still eyes.
Orochimaru dared not be negligent in the slightest, immediately concentrating his mind to carefully sense the masked man who had become utterly unfamiliar. As his perception deepened, the shock in his heart grew stronger. He clearly sensed that both the chakra aura emanating from the masked man and the unique charm emanating from the depths of his soul had undergone a tremendous transformation.
This change was so astonishing that Orochimaru was momentarily unable to believe his own judgment. But the facts before him left no room for doubt. The masked man was now a completely new being, possessing terrifying power capable of threatening Orochimaru's own safety.
Orochimaru's previously playful and amused gaze gradually turned serious, as if shrouded in a heavy, ominous cloud. His narrow eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze sharp and fixed on the masked man not far ahead. At this moment, he had a clear understanding of what methods the person behind the scenes would use to possess the masked man's body.
This immense and violent chakra, like a raging torrent, continuously surged from the masked man's body. Its intensity and energy were far beyond what the masked man himself could possess. Such terrifying chakra fluctuations even made Orochimaru take notice.
At the same time, the mysterious spatial sealing power that had been surrounding the masked man—the power of rules composed of wind elements—was completely powerless against the impact of this violent chakra. Like fragile paper, it was instantly torn apart and turned into specks of fluorescent light that dissipated in the air.
The instant the spatial seal shattered, Black Zetsu, like a bolt of black lightning, carrying the invaluable Rinnegan, darted underground at an astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, he vanished completely from the smoke-filled, deafening battlefield, leaving not a trace, giving Orochimaru no chance to reclaim the Rinnegan.
However, Orochimaru had no time to spare for the vanished Black Zetsu. His entire focus was fixed on the mysterious masked man who had risen again. The masked man swayed slightly, as if he had just survived a life-or-death ordeal, but instantly exuded a chillingly powerful aura. Orochimaru was secretly alarmed, knowing that this enemy was not to be underestimated. Although he felt immense regret and resentment at losing his Rinnegan, his most pressing task was to deal with this suddenly appearing formidable foe.
At this moment, Orochimaru felt an unprecedented sense of heaviness and pressure welling up within him. Ever since he successfully entered the Golden Core stage, he had always believed that he had reached the pinnacle of power and could look down on many opponents, but the enemy before him had completely shattered this perception.
The chakra that suddenly erupted from his opponent was like a surging torrent, sweeping towards him with overwhelming force. The immense energy fluctuations far exceeded the control of ordinary ninjas, as if they came from another mysterious and powerful world.
Orochimaru's eyes widened in disbelief as he felt the terrifying power that seemed to be threatening to devour him. He clearly realized that facing such an opponent meant that the slightest misstep could lead to utter destruction. However, his pride as a strongman prevented him from easily backing down. Despite his shock and fear, he gritted his teeth, preparing for this life-or-death struggle.
However, no matter how earth-shattering or terrifying the opponent's power may be, they cannot expect to subdue Orochimaru with just a sudden burst of terrifying pressure! You must know that from the moment he made his move against the masked man, Orochimaru, like a cunning and shrewd fox, had already prepared a comprehensive plan to deal with this powerful enemy who was about to arrive.
In an instant, countless visible wind elemental forces converged rapidly like a surging tide, swirling around Orochimaru and forming dazzling vortexes. At the same time, the already unfathomable and vast energy within Orochimaru surged wildly like a runaway horse, as if it were about to break free and burst forth at any moment.
With a deep roar, Orochimaru unleashed all his power without hesitation. An unparalleled aura emanated from him, like an indestructible, towering mountain, or a blazing, intensely hot flame. In that instant, Orochimaru transformed into a ferocious beast, baring his fangs and charging towards the newly arrived enemy!
Just as Orochimaru unleashed his full power in a fierce attack, the situation suddenly took a shocking turn! The mysterious masked man, relying solely on the surging, boundless chakra within his body, effortlessly dispersed Orochimaru's thunderous strike. The powerful energy surged outwards like a raging torrent, raising dust and scattering debris wherever it passed.
Immediately afterward, the masked man's eyes, hidden in the shadows, snapped open, their once dark and deep pupils now flashing with a blinding crimson light. His legendary Sharingan began to operate at an extraordinary speed, releasing boundless energy as if burning itself out. At the same time, a strange blue light slowly rose from his body, quickly converging to form a translucent, icy blue skeleton.
This blue skeleton, like an indestructible armor, began to spread downwards from the masked man's head, quickly enveloping his entire body. As time passed, the blue skeleton didn't stop expanding; instead, it continued to grow outwards, constantly rubbing and colliding with the surrounding air, producing crisp sounds. From a distance, the masked man appeared as if shrouded in a layer of blue armor, exuding both majesty and mystery.
Orochimaru's gaze sharpened, a resolute look flashing across his face. Without hesitation, he mobilized the vast, ocean-like power of wind element within his body. This power, like a surging tide, rapidly converged towards his palm.
As the power of the wind elemental rules was continuously poured in, a wind blade shimmering with a blue light gradually condensed in Orochimaru's palm. This wind blade was almost tangible, emanating a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine, as if it could tear apart everything in the world.
Meanwhile, the masked man, tightly encased in blue armor, faced Orochimaru with fierce determination. Although his expression beneath the mask was unseen, his slightly tense body revealed that he was ready to receive the attack.
Just then, Orochimaru swung his arm, and the wind blade, containing boundless power, shot towards the masked man at an astonishing speed like an arrow released from a bow. Wherever the wind blade passed, the air was instantly torn apart, forming visible shockwaves.
The wind blade was incredibly fast, arriving in front of the masked man almost instantly. It carried unparalleled destructive power, slashing fiercely at the blue armor on the masked man's body.
In an instant, a loud "hiss" was heard, and a deep crack appeared on the incredibly hard blue armor under the attack of the wind blade! At the same time, the wind blade continued its momentum, cutting forward as if it would even cut through the surrounding space.
Just as the incredibly sharp attack was about to slice into the masked man's body, suddenly, an extremely strong and surging spatial fluctuation emerged out of nowhere! This mysterious and unpredictable power was like an invisible giant maw, which swallowed the originally sure-fire attack with lightning speed, leaving not even a trace, and naturally, it failed to cause even the slightest damage to the masked man.
Orochimaru's incredibly powerful wind blade vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed, disappearing right before the opponent's eyes.
The masked man's movements were completely unaffected; he vanished in an instant, like a ghost. The next moment, with a soft "whoosh," the masked man had teleported to Orochimaru's side. His powerful arm, covered in blue armor, was raised high, then, with unparalleled force and immense power, it swung fiercely towards Orochimaru. The speed and power of this attack were astonishing; even the surrounding air seemed to be torn apart, emitting sharp, piercing whistling sounds!