Boom!
Just as the Box of Ultimate Bliss and Fujin landed on the ground one after another, Hiruko's Chimera Bird in the sky also let out a painful cry, with blood constantly dripping out of the large hole in its body, it crashed into a nearby building and died immediately.
Hiruko frowned and shifted his vision to Fujin standing carefreely on top of the Box of Ultimate Bliss.
Hiruko noticed that although Fujin has also experienced a long battle against the monster of the Box of Ultimate Bliss just like Tsunade and Jiraiya, there are no visible traces of that battle on Fujin's body, in fact, there was not even a speck of dust on his Black gold-rimmed Amatsukami Cloak.
Hiruko then focused his gaze on the green wind-patterned mask of the other party, and sneered coldly, "You didn't run away using this opportunity? The members of Amatsukami are inexplicably self-confident even in the face of their death!"
Fujin didn't answer, just coldly glanced at Hiruko.
In the original Naruto story, Hiruko failed to successfully complete his Kekkei Genkai Absorption ritual. At that time, he, who barely managed to absorb four Kekkei Genkai was already capable of crushing Hatake Kakashi's Squad-7 along with the rest of Konoha-11.
Just imagine, a Hokage Candidate like Hatake Kakashi couldn't manage to hold his own against Hiruko, this alone proves that Hiruko's strength at that time was already beyond Kakashi's level who was already a Kage level Shinobi.
At the last moment, if Hiruko hadn't insisted on absorbing Naruto's 'Futon: Rasenshuriken' with his Dark Release, he wouldn't have paid the price of failing.
'Futon: Rasenshuriken' turned out to be far superior Ninjutsu than he had imagined, as a result, not only was he unable to absorb it but also suffered serious injuries after the failure, because he couldn't dodge it in time because it was already too late
If he hadn't insisted on that, then Hiruko wouldn't have lost and died on that day.
But even if he lost and died, it wouldn't be wrong to assume that Hiruko at that time was already a Kage Class powerhouse.
And in this verse, not only did he get the full support of the Akatsuki Organization in carrying out his Kekkei Genkai Absorption Ritual but also managed to successfully absorb all five Kekkei Genkai that he wanted to.
So, if we exclude the hidden dangers of Chimera Buds and five extra souls in his body, then it wouldn't be wrong to say that the current Hiruko is a perfect fusion of all five Kekkei Genkai.
Moreover, the five Kekkei Genkai that he has absorbed in this verse are far more compatible with his body than they were in Canon. So, in terms of potential and pure strength, Hiruko was already a Super Kage Class powerhouse at the moment he successfully completed the ritual.
The only shortcoming, he had was the lack of combat experience which is a common problem for most researchers.
However, after so many fierce life-and-death battles that he has experienced ever since completing his ritual, this shortcoming of Hiruko is also quickly made up. The last battle he fought against the Yondaime Raikage was clear proof. Although Hiruko at that time failed to kill the Raikage, he did manage to overwhelm and suppress Raikage; who was supposed to be the fastest Shinobi alive.
Fujin who has had the same experience as Hiruko knows very well that with the enrichment of combat experience, and increased proficiency in the use of various Kekkei Genkai, the combat wisdom of Hiruko can already display his hundred percent strength.
So now, Fujin at a single glance can see that the current Hiruko has far surpassed all the current Kage, in fact, even if the five Kage were to team up together to fight him, they would still be unable to do much damage to Hiruko. And would still be defeated just like they were defeated at the hands of Madara in the fourth great Shinobi War.
After all, Ninjutsu is pretty much useless against him… in Taijutsu, he is already one of the best in the Shinobi World, faster than Raikage, and stronger than Tsunade.
Coupled with the insight and Genjutsu bonus that Sharingan provides him, there is hardly any attack that would escape his eyes, so Fujin doesn't believe that any of the current Kage has what it takes to defeat Hiruko.
Of course, the Death Reaper Seal in Sandaime Hokage's hands might prove effective, but who knows if the Shinigami will be able to match Hiruko's speed and rip Hiruko's soul out of his body.
So, in simple words, Hiruko is no longer what he used to be a few years ago. If someone looks at him with the same old eyes and treats him in the way they used to treat him a few years ago, then their end would be the same as bloody Jiraiya and Tsunade who have fallen to the ground and are unable to put up even a decent fight.
Of course, Fujin is different…
Whoosh Whoosh Whoosh Whoosh Whoosh
While Fujin and Hiruko observed each other, several figures appeared on the battlefield.
These people are either dressed in Konoha Shinobi vests, or Konoha Anbu vests, meaning, they are Konoha reinforcements sent by Sandaime Hokage.
Many of these shinobi are Fujin, such as Hatake Kakashi's Special Tactical Team, including other shinobi. In fact, even Team-Ro led by Watatsumi (A Shadow Clone) is also part of the reinforcement.
The current situation is different from when Satori attacked the village. At that time, Sandaime Hokage had learned about Satori's special abilities through Jiraiya and knew that the number advantage wouldn't work against Satori. Therefore, he did not send out too many shinobi to the battlefield.
But right now, Akatsuki Organization has launched a full-scale attack on Konoha. The Konoha Shinobi stationed at various key areas have all started to use comprehensive strategies to resist and counter the revenge of the Akatsuki Organization.
Now glancing at Konoha Shinobi in front of him that have come here as reinforcement, not only was Fujin not happy, instead, he frowned slightly.
The enemy in front of Hiruko, most of these Shinobi that have been sent here by Sandaime Hokage are useless.
Except for his Shadow Clone i.e. Watatsumi, Hatake Kakashi, Tsunade, and Jiraiya, nobody else is even qualified to be present here, so he had to figure out how to send them away from here. After all, their presence here is equivalent to seeking death at the hands of Hiruko.
While Fujin thought about how to deal with these people, the Konoha Shinobi who have arrived here as reinforcement noticed the bloody Jiraiya and the injured Tsunade.
"Tsunade-sama!"
"Jiraiya-sama!"
As soon as they spotted the injured Tsunade and Jiraiya, a commotion broke out among the Konoha Shinobi who have come here as reinforcements. Obviously, nobody expected that as soon as they would come to the battlefield, they would spot two of the Legendary Sannin injured and knocked down by a member of the Akatsuki Organization.
But even if a commotion broke out, there were still a few calm individuals in the crowd who maintained their cool… like Watatsumi for example, who instead of panicking, ordered their subordinates to help Jiraiya-sama and Tsunade-sama.
So with the support of Konoha Shinobi, both Jiraiya and Tsunade stood up.
Based on the damage both of them received at Hiruko's hands, Tsunade's injury should have been much worse compared to Jiraiya, but at this moment, Tsunade is in a much better condition than Jiraiya's. The bloody hole that ran through her back to her chest has disappeared with no scars left behind, although, she seems to be a little exhausted.
On the other hand, although, Jiraiya's injuries have healed quite a lot under Tsunade's treatment, there is still a look of malaise. Not to mention the excessive Chakra consumption, because of which the Sennin Mode has disappeared, and the two Great sage Toads are also panting lightly.
Despite all this, Hiruko did not take advantage of this good opportunity, instead, he watched this scene with great interest, as if he is relishing the pain Konoha is feeling today. Even a few years back, he had wanted to destroy Konoha but was unable to due to many reasons, but today Konoha will finally be destroyed and this is making him very ecstatic. He wants to enjoy every bit of this moment.
At this moment, Akame's figure flashed to the side of the Box of Ultimate Bliss, and while vigilantly watching Hiruko, she looked at Fujin, and asked in a very familiar tone, "What's the situation now?"
'Are we already so familiar with each other? Besides, doesn't she realize that currently, she is in her Anbu guise? So, by common sense, I shouldn't be able to recognize her!' thought Fujin under his breath, then realized, 'Or maybe she didn't try to hide it because she knows about my Byakugan? Yes, this seems reasonable.' After thinking so, Fujin looked at Akame and said, "You came here just right, this box will be handed over to you."
Kakashi who wasn't dressed as an Anbu, but as a regular Konoha Shinobi also came near the Box, and while carefully watching it he asked, "This is Kusagakure's Box of Ultimate Bliss?"
Fujin nodded gently, "Yes, take it away and seal it somewhere so that Akatsuki doesn't get their hands on it."
Although Fujin also has an interest in the Box of Ultimate Bliss and would like to study it, however, the current situation is too precarious and he can't get distracted by the Box of Ultimate Bliss while fighting against the members of the Akatsuki Organization, so it is better to let Konoha safe keep it for him until he feels like wants to study it.
Seeing that Amatsukami did not attempt to take the Box of Ultimate Bliss with them, Kakashi sighed in a relieved tone, then waved his hands to his subordinates and asked them to transport this ominous box somewhere safe.
Under Kakashi's instructions, several Konoha shinobi came toward the Box of Ultimate Bliss and tried to remove it from the main battlefield.
Hiruko on the other side also noted the actions of Konoha Shinobi, with a frown he took a step forward, and while walking towards the Box of Ultimate Bliss he said with a scowl, "Who allowed you pests to move the Box of Ultimate Bliss?"
Seeing Hiruko coming closer and closer, Akame took out a pair of Kunai and was going forward to try to stop him, but was stopped by Fujin, "You are not his opponent... Don't rush to a meaningless early death."
Akame looked at Fujin with a puzzled look and asked, "There are so many of us, can he still defeat all of us singlehandedly?"
Whoosh…
The moment Akame's words fell, Hiruko had already flashed in front of her and raised his arm hardened arm in order to pierce through Akame's chest to kill her in one shot.
'This…?!' Seeing Hiruko's darkened arm strengthened by Steel Release gradually approaching her chest, Kurenai's face, under her Akame mask was astonished, her body was unable to react to such high speed and she literally felt death approaching her step by step.
Smash!
But just as Hiruko's arm approached Akame's chest, and was about to pierce through her heart, Hiruko's figure suddenly disappeared with a loud smashing sound as he was kicked away by Fujin.
Boom!
Before anyone could react to the sudden change in the situation, Hiruko who had flown away and collided with a building about hundreds of meters away quickly stood up and glared at Fujin with eyes burning in rage, "You are looking for death!"
The kick just now was nothing to him. Hiruko's entire body is strengthened by Steel Release, so ordinary Taijutsu attacks are meaningless against him as they can not hurt him. Although he isn't hurt physically, he is still very annoyed at being kicked in the face. It's as if the other party wasn't just kicking his body, he was also kicking his pride.
Fujin could care less about what Hiruko felt, after having kicked away Hiruko, he walked in front of Akame and said to her, "Take that Box and retreat, none of you are capable of surviving against him, only this one can fight him."
"Yes!" After having a first-hand experience of just how powerful Hiruko is, Akame felt ashamed and annoyed, although reluctantly, she followed Fujin's order and retreated back.
Kakashi on the side suddenly felt a little tangled up. He wasn't sure whether he should help the Amatsukami member in front of him to deal with Hiruko, or if he should retreat back along with Akame.
However, Hiruko didn't let Kakashi feel tangled up for too long and said viciously, "Your Magnet Release is useless against me, and since you are so eager to suffer then I don't mind tearing up your limbs. Anyway, as long as you don't die Nagato should be able to extract information out of you!"
After that, he pulled out an afterimage and rushed toward Fujin at a faster speed compared to the time he fought against Jiraiya.
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