Just as the Yutoshi and the others were doing their best to prevent the high-ranking believers and Blood Beasts from retreating.
Hagoromo had already reached the bottom of the altar, and the entire altar began to shake.
Sizzle--
Suddenly, the sulfurous gas beneath the entire altar began to gush out intensified.
Then the altar began to slowly rise.
What's going on?
Quan asked, somewhat puzzled.
"It seems that Takase has discovered us." Hagoromo rolled up his sleeves and slightly bent his knees.
Whoosh--
Then, Hagoromo's figure headed towards the altar that had already been raised, leaving a message for the spring standing there.
"Let's find somewhere to hide. There won't be time to protect you now."
Snap--
Hagoromo landed with a clean, decisive movement, the feel of the ground making him frown.
This altar seems to be made of unusual materials.
"Meow, Hagoromo, there's a nauseating smell coming from the center."
"It's meowing," said the cat, jumping off Hagoromo Cat San San's shoulder.
"Hmm?" Takase was facing the blood pool, turned his head when he heard the voice.
"These useless fools, they actually let them in." Takase was very dissatisfied with these believers.
He then looked at Hagoromo and noticed the Hagoromo Forehead Protector Konoha wore on his arm. He grinned and said:
"I originally thought it would be Izumi, the one who got promoted through connections, but I didn't expect it to be someone from Konoha."
"Perfect, another good offering."
"Lord Jashin, you'll definitely love it!"
Hagoromo frowned. The stats of the person in front of him were strange; he was clearly only at the Chunin level.
Yet, an unsettling atmosphere pervaded the air.
Perhaps it was given to him by that so-called Jashin?
"However, before that, it's best to offer the main sacrifice to the Lord Jashin first, so you can just observe and enjoy it for now."
After finishing his own words, Takase raised his hand and grasped Hagoromo's.
Whoosh--
Several blood whips shot out from the blood pool and attacked Hagoromo. Hagoromo suddenly tensed up and a serious expression appeared on her face.
"Sansan! Avoid these blood whips!"
Before she could finish speaking, Hagoromo Body Flicker Technique vanished from her spot.
The blood whip slammed heavily onto the ground where Hagoromo had just stood.
Zi--
A sickening sound rang out, and the altar surface, which Hagoromo had just thought was incredibly hard, was actually corroded with pits by the blood whip.
Gases rose from the pit due to corrosion, mirroring the way the blood from the Blood Beast fell to the ground.
"Can't you just stay where you are?"
Hagoromo's dodge seemed to provoke Takase.
He roared furiously at Hagoromo, who had reappeared.
Hagoromo:...
Is this guy out of his mind?
Just as Hagoromo was about to speak, he looked at Takase with a strange expression.
To be precise, it should be looking at the pool of blood behind Takase.
A figure slowly walked out and pulled out the Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe that Takase had erected in the crater.
"So noisy!"
"I was almost about to meet the Lord Jashin!"
Hidan raised the Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe high and roared at Takase, who had his back to him.
Sizzle--
Before Takase could even Hidan around, the blade of Hidan's Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe pierced through his body.
Takase looked down at the scythe on his abdomen with disbelief, then turned to look at Hidan with his mouth slightly open, as if he wanted to say something.
"Oops! I didn't control my strength well!"
Hidan looked bewildered, as if he were genuinely regretting it.
The next second, he revealed a manic, mocking expression and said in a joyful tone:
"Does it hurt? That's right! Feel the pain!"
"The Lord Jashin will like you!"
With that, Hidan raised his Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe and swung it all the way.
Takase on the scythe was like a broken rag doll, being propelled at high speed.
"That's right! That's exactly it!"
"Die! Die! Die! Ascend in supreme agony, and with me... praise the Jashin!"
With a sudden stop, Takase, who was on the scythe, fell directly into the pool of blood.
As the bubbling sound began, Hidan closed his eyes in blissful intoxication, his arms outstretched as if embracing something.
"Phew--, that's really awesome~"
The Cat San San approached Hagoromo, speechless, and said, "Why do I feel like everyone of them is a little neurotic?"
Hagoromo raised her hands and said helplessly, "Ah, so let's resolve this as soon as possible."
"If I listen to any more, I think I'll catch something from these guys."
"Hey! You over there..."
Hidan pointed at Hagoromo, his tone filled with excitement and mockery, and said:
"What happened just now doesn't count. We need another satisfying sacrificial ritual! Don't you agree?"
"... No, I refuse."
Hagoromo stared with dead fish eyes, full of disgust and rejection, then slammed her right hand on the ground and shouted.
"Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld!"
Hidan, upon hearing Hagoromo's refusal, showed a displeased expression and pointed at Hagoromo.
The next instant, a huge swamp appeared beneath his feet, Hidan stumbled as his ankle was swallowed up.
Hagoromo breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the spell could be cast on the altar.
As for Hidan, the key is to avoid getting close to him or being cut by his scythe, so that he can't use the Death Controlling Possessed Blood.
They already have the best chance of winning.
At worst, we can simply replicate Shikamaru's tactics from the original work.
This is the power of intelligence; if a ninja's abilities are known, he is not far from death.
Of course, this is based on the premise that the gap in strength is not that large.
"Hey! You over there, how dare you defile the altar of the Lord Jashin!"
Hidan, wielding his Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe, pointed it directly at Hagoromo and shouted in dissatisfaction.
"Can you shut up? I'm not interested in this so-called Jashin you're talking about," Hagoromo said indifferently, her eyes lowered.
So far, he has always dealt with his enemies decisively and efficiently.
I've never encountered a ninja like Hidan.
Hagoromo was stunned by what Hidan said, then tilted his head and revealed a chilling smile.
"I've made up my mind. I'm going to let you feel the love of the Lord Jashin."
Boom--
As Hidan finished speaking, the entire altar seemed to be set ablaze, and the blood pool behind Hidan exploded.
Several chains of blood burst forth and pierced directly into Hidan's back.
"Ah--!"
Hidan seemed particularly satisfied, and slightly raised his head.
Then, those purplish-red eyes looked at the Hagoromo and sneered:
Are you ready?
Whoosh--
Hidan was lifted up by the blood chains and rushed towards Hagoromo.
He raised the Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe high in his hand and swung it down fiercely towards the Hagoromo.
Hagoromo then spun sideways and kicked the handle of the Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe so hard that the curved blade stopped just centimeters from his pupils.
Creak--
A sour sound rang out.
Hidan, wielding the Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe Hidan, clenched his teeth, the veins on his hands bulging.
It... can't move an inch!
Who is this guy?! How can he have such strength?!