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Chapter 343
Chapter 343: Side Arc: Part 10: Ama No Hoko
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At the center of the Hole,
In a facility hidden underneath the 'Spring of Youth',
Clang… clang… clang…
Kusuna inserts various hexagonal metallic rods on a raised platform.
"ANNNIKKII?!"
Saliva drips from the mouth of the rest of the three as they continuously stare at Kusuna.
"Setsuna, Gitai, Shizuku! Aniki will be exact revenge on those Konoha bastards for leaving you in such a state."
He clutches his fist and stares at his companions with red eyes.
"ANIKI?! RE… REVENGE!"
The three of them groan in anguish. There are multiple spiked scales on their body. Multiple black totems run across their body and their eyes glow red due to the sinister chakra coursing through their chakra system.
They resemble a demon rather than a human.
Kusuna takes out a scroll from his pocket. He makes some hand signs and inserts some chakra into them.
Poof…
With a puff of white smoke, an ancient transparent device with a dial and multiple mechanics appears in front of him. There are seven holes around the device and there is a configuration control at the center of the device.
Clang… clang… clang…
Kusuna forks out five transparent rods of varying lengths from his storage.
"Now to activate this mechanism!"
He withdraws an ancient scroll from his storage. There are multiple runes drawn on the scroll.
Kusuna configures the runic formation on the control with that of the scroll.
Clang… clang…
One by one, he inserts the five rods in their respective slots. josei
Tch…
"To make this device work, I still need two more sound rods."
He clicks his tongue in dismay.
"But those damn Konoha shinobis are guarding the remaining sounds. With them in the picture, I won't be able to retrieve the sounds and fulfill the order of the high priest 'Yami'."
BAM…
He slams his fist on the floor.
"Dammit! I have to ask High priest Yami for help. This is the first task our Lord assigned to us, and yet we are not even capable of completing it; much less rule the world under his liege."
"ANNNIKKI!"
The other three members pat to console him.
"Looks like you are looking for this!"
Swoosh…
Clang… clang…
Kabuto throws the transparent rods towards them.
"These are the last two sounds?!"
Kusuna warily stares at Kabuto.
Whoosh…
Gitai, Setsuna, and Shizuku flicker towards Kabuto.
"DIE!!"
They surround Kabuto and attack from all sides.
Kuku…
"Now… now… don't be so impatient!"
Swoosh…
Kabuto enters in-ground and pops out from a different place.
"I have a proposition for you lot!"
Swish… swish…
Kabuto picks up the sounds and caresses them.
"I will hand over to them on a condition!"
"Hmph… we don't need someone else's pity. It will be a huge disgrace to our lord's image."
Kusuna scoffs at Kabuto.
"One way or another, we will take back what truly belongs to us. Even if, I have to suffer my lord's wrath in the process."
He stores the Saezuri in a scroll and makes some hand signs.
"Haha…"
Kabuto clutches his forehead and laughs hysterically.
"You think I will allow you, people, to leave this easily! Hand over the device before you leave this place."
Shiing…
Kabuto's snake eyes narrow as he threatens the demonic gang.
"ANNNIKKI?!"
Crackle… crackle…
Large amounts of dark chakra rise from the bodies of the demonic trio.
"How dare you block Aniki's path?"
Whoosh…
Gitai disappears from his position.
He clamps his hands in a giant fist and aims it for Kabuto's head.
Swoosh…
Kabuto jumps back and avoids the attack.
BOOMM…
The ground cracks from the sheer force of Gitai's attack.
HAAAH…
Gitai kicks the ground and chases after Kabuto like a mad dog.
"ANNIKKI!!"
Setsuna and Shizuku follow his lead and attack Kabuto from all sides. They enter a berserk state, ignoring all the damage deal by Kabuto's attack.
"This is bad! Their mental state is so chaotic that my Genjutsu isn't able to affect them. Also, I have yet to assimilate all the remains of the Orochimaru sama."
Kabuto clicks his tongue.
Swish… swish…
He makes some hand signs and slams his palm on the ground.
"Sage Art: Inorganic Reincarnation"
BANG…
Kabuto manipulates the surrounding terrain. He floods the entire close space with Nature energy and uses it to breathe life in inorganic substances like rocks.
Swoosh… swoosh…
Multiple stalactite and stalagmite spikes rise from the ground and pin down the demonic trio.
"Sage Art: Phantom Sound chains"
Kabuto casts a powerful sound-based genjutsu to paralyze the demonic trio.
"This is my chance!"
"Body Fluid Shedding Technique"
He partitions parts of his body by using his bodily fluids like a snake shedding its skin.
Swoosh… swoosh…
Kabuto, in his snake form, slithers out of the cave and escapes from the spot.
BAM… BAM… BAM…
The demonic trio continues to punch the reincarnated walls and rocks.
"He is gone. You can stop now!"
Kusuna assures the demonic trio.
"ANNIKKI!!"
The trio stop their attacks and surround Kusuna.
"Luckily, we managed to recover the last two sounds."
Kusuna picks up the remaining sound rods. He summons Saezuri and inserts the sounds in their respective slots.
"Now it's time to free our lord!"
He inputs the runic configuration in the controls according to the old scroll.
"It's done!"
Kusuna completes the input and retreats.
SHOOM…
The ancient device hums to life and radiates a very powerful chakra.
La… Laa… LLaa…
A deep, enchanting musical note reverberates from deep within the wake of the earth as if a mother is singing a lullaby for her child.
Rumble… Rumble…
The ground trembles violently as a giant pedestal erupts out. There are multiple unknown runes and seals carved on the column.
FWISH…
A very powerful beam of dark red energy rushes out of the pedestal.
BOOM…
It tears through the underground cavern and creates a gigantic hole in the lake.
Burble… Burble…
The water of the lake boils from the sheer intensity of the heat. It quickly evaporates, leaving behind a vast trail of sand.
VROOM…
The dark red beam of energy forms a gigantic pillar in the sky. It tears through the fabric of space and opens a massive hole in the sky.
"Our Lord, our savior! He will finally rise from his slumber!"
The gang of four kneels on the ground in respect.
Splitter… splatter…
The bodily fluid left by Kabuto turns into multiple white snakes.
Slither… slither…
These small snakes slither towards the gigantic column. They attach themselves to the seals and start to absorb their chakra.
At some distance outside the HOLE,
Slick…
Kabuto licks his lips with his forked tongue.
"Kuku… they thought they got rid of me! No, they just played right into my hands. Now they can activate the device and I will be able to steal enough energy to complete my technique!"
Fufu…
He takes out an old dusty scroll from his pocket.
"According to records found alongside those two sound rods, this gigantic device lies within the very heart of this universe. It can open passages to other dimensions, even the forbidden land of Pure and Impure world, but the cost required to open such a portal is enormous."
Kabuto narrows his eyes and stares at the giant column of red energy.
"This energy… it's from the Pure land!"
He has an incredulous expression on his face.
"No wonder, the water of the lake in its vicinity was full of vitality and life. This ancient device is absorbing the energy from the pure land and redirecting it somewhere! But where?!"
Kabuto raises his head and stares at the gigantic dark wormhole in the sky. The red energy from the pure land continues to expand the wormhole in the sky.
SHOOM…
A bolt of dark purple lightning strikes out of the wormhole.
Rumble… rumble…
Dark clouds engulf the sky as the surrounding atmosphere turns chilly. A burst of energy leaks from the wormhole.
Swoosh…
It blows on the surrounding area, turning every living being in its vicinity into ashes.
Brr…
A shiver runs down Kabuto's spine as he stares at the wormhole with dread.
"This energy… where does it lead to? I have never sensed such sinister energy anywhere. Not even the impure world has such evil and malevolent energy."
Whoosh…
Kabuto quickly takes shelter from the malevolent energy.
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In the Hachou village,
Phew…
Naruto heaves a sigh of relief as he ties down the village chief.
"I never expected him to be affected by the dark chakra of those demons." Kakashi shakes his head.
He turns towards the survivors of the Tonika village gathered at the center of the village.
"Miina! Leo! Faz!"
The little girl Sora besides Naruto and the group dashes towards the children of the Tonika Village.
"So, would anyone tell me what's going on? I will only hear the truth as an answer!" Kakashi has a stern expression on his face.
"Yes! I will do it."
A portly man with short brown hair and a receding hairline walks in front of Kakashi. The man wears square-framed glasses, and he has a short mustache with a pointed beard. There is a tattoo of Tonika militia on his right hand.
"I am Dokku, a former member of the Tonika's militia. It's like this!"
BOOM…
An explosion occurs in the distance. Tremors run through the ground as it trembles violently.
The group stabilizes their footing and turns in the explosion's direction.
A gigantic structure appears in their vision.
"This is bad! The enemy has initiated the Ama No Hoko."
Dokku's expression turns ugly.