Chapter 436
The decoy drew Hidan's attention. Shikamaru extended the shadow, controlling Hidan's movements. Then, Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki completed the sharp weapon stabbing of Hidan's vitals.
But this was of no use.
"Ouch... you bastards!"
With Asuma, Shikamaru, Kotetsu Hagane, and Izumo Kamizuki looking on in shock, Hidan frowned and spoke.
In the shadows, Kurenai Yuhi, having just finished casting her Genjutsu, trembled in the knees and collapsed to her knees, gasping for breath.
It's just a Genjutsu, is it really that big of a deal?
Pakura looked over, his face full of disdain.
The daughter of Shinku Yuhi?
What Pakura didn't know was that Kurenai Yuhi went beyond simply using Genjutsu; she had been wearing shackles all the way here. These shackles restricted Kurenai Yuhi's mobility, which is why she was in this state.
By completing the Dark Chakra Formula, Akito had essentially provided insurance for Asuma without anyone noticing.
With the added benefit of Dark Medical Ninjutsu, Asuma wouldn't die even if his vital organs were pierced.
--Unless their head explodes or their heart is completely gone.
Soon, Kakuzu appeared.
They almost managed to ambush Shikamaru.
Shikamaru, who specializes in Yin Release, has an exceptionally strong sixth sense, which is his mental perception of danger.
Therefore, they narrowly escaped.
But this also allowed the Shadow Possession Jutsu to be broken.
Kakuzu remained expressionless after his attack Kakuzu.
His mere presence created an immense sense of oppression for Asuma.
Unable to defeat them by force...
Asuma realized it immediately.
These two are beyond our capabilities!
In fact, Asuma's judgment was correct.
Kakuzu could wipe out all four of them by himself.
Hidan's Taijutsu, as depicted in the manga, were able to overwhelm Asuma and even Kakashi on one side.
In the entire Konoha, in terms of "Taijutsu), perhaps only Guy, Tsunade, and Sage Jiraiya could defeat Hidan.
This is without even considering Hidan's forbidden curse technique.
Asuma had already assessed his side's disadvantage.
"Shikamaru..." Asuma began to devise a strategy.
But Shikamaru thought the strategy was too aggressive.
Shikamaru: "That's too risky, it's not like you at all..."
Because the difference in strength is too great.
Just like ants are unaware of the power of humans.
Shikamaru, whose strength was only that of Chunin, was unaware of... just how terrifying the two monsters before him were.
Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki, who were standing nearby, shared similar thoughts with Shikamaru.
Seeing this, Asuma could only growl, "Don't you guys understand?! They're far stronger than us! This is the best way!!"
"!"
Shikamaru's eyes widened.
He had never seen Asuma with that expression before.
It was an expression that conveyed a mixture of anxiety and fear.
It's hard to imagine that Asuma could also experience fear.
"Since the enemy's strength far exceeds ours, we should choose to retreat..." Izumo Kamizuki suggested.
"If we retreat, we will be 100% wiped out."
Asuma made his judgment.
"Moreover... the village will face an even more serious threat."
The Akito watched this scene quietly from the sidelines.
Tsunade knew that Chiriku had died at the hands of the Akatsuki, yet she still sent Asuma. If she wasn't stupid, then she was definitely evil.
On the other hand, Tsunade knew that Asuma would not abandon Konoha, but would instead do his best to protect Konoha.
Combining both.
Tsunade that led to Asuma's demise.
Some might think this is a conspiracy theory.
However, if you consider Tsunade's personality, style, words, and actions, you can understand.
Back then, she invaded the Land of Rain along with Jiraiya and Orochihime, and even attempted to assassinate the chief of Amegakure... Despite being the Demigod Hanzo of the Salamander, she was merely a Class A war criminal.
In the original story... Pain came to Konoha and confronted Tsunade, rebuking Konoha for invading the Land of Rain years ago.
Tsunade even uttered the absurd statement, "Don't make things difficult for us; our great nation has also suffered a lot of pain."
This can be seen from these things.
Tsunade is by no means a kind person.
Because anyone with sound values knows that Konoha's invasion of the Land of Rain was an act of invasion and an evil war.
Therefore, the so-called "conspiracy theory" is absolutely valid.
The ensuing battle proved Asuma's assessment of the opponent's strength correct.
Even if he used all his skills, he couldn't hurt Hidan in a one-on- Hidan.
On the contrary, Hidan always has the opportunity to obtain his blood.
This proves that he was completely outmatched by Hidan in terms of Taijutsu.
Asuma: "Since the attack missed..."
Looking at Hidan, who seemed completely at ease, and the mocking expression on his face...
Asuma immediately Hand Seals, intending to use Ninjutsu to break the deadlock.
However, Hidan, having licked the blood, immediately drew up the formation.
Then, he used the evil god cult's "curse: Death Controlling Possessed Blood"!
Within the ultimate curse.
Asuma's squad is heading step by step toward despair.
Even with Shikamaru's exceptional intelligence, he successfully deciphered the weaknesses and essence of Hidan's curse.
They even chopped Hidan's head off.
--But this is only based on the premise that Kakuzu.
When Kakuzu reattached Hidan's head and joined the battle, the situation completely turned one-sided.
Even without using "Earth Grudge Fear: Masked Monster", Kakuzu and Hidan wiped out Asuma's squad.
As Hidan plunged the sharp iron rod into Asuma's chest, Asuma's heart was pierced.
Thump.
Asuma collapsed to the ground.
Even when Aoba Yamashiro and the others came to help, it didn't make any difference.
Because...
"This guy is beyond saving!"
Hidan laughed heartily, then his expression turned sour.
"That damned boss... actually summoned us at this time..."
Because they need to seal the Two-Tails, Three-Tails, and Six-Tails.
Therefore, Hidan and Kakuzu decided to temporarily put aside their killing spree.
"Don't leave, just wait here obediently!"
Hidan boasted.
If you're so capable, then don't leave.
We'll come back and kill you all after we've finished dealing with what we have to do!
Aoba Yamashiro, Namiashi Raidō... and the other support personnel were unaware of this.
They did not defeat the two Akatsuki Organization.
Rather, they were in a hurry and simply couldn't be bothered to pay attention.
Even if a few more teams come, they'll all meet the same fate in front of Kakuzu...
356. Become my spy planted in Konoha!
Asuma's "death" symbolizes the end of a political struggle.
He died.
The Sarutobi Clan has no more capable members.
It will take at least 10 or even 20 years for Konohamaru to grow up.
The Sarutobi Clan... is doomed.
They will at least be removed from important departments and become a real grassroots cannon fodder.
Even if the current number of personnel remains at its peak, the decline in influence is only a matter of time.
Of course, none of this is important.
The most crucial point is that Asuma's death ensured that the election of the Sixth Hokage would be completely uncontroversial.
Jiraiya had no intention of becoming Hokage. The next Hokage would be Kakashi Hatake.
Wow...
Rain began to fall from the sky.
Under the gloomy sky, Shikamaru, Choji, Ino wept bitterly.
Asuma suffered at least four serious injuries, all of which affected vital organs or arteries.
Asuma's last words.
The hope is that Hong can live a good life and find a good man to marry.
Then.
Kurenai Yuhi appeared in the rain.
Her face showed neither sorrow nor joy as she slowly walked towards Asuma.
He stared at Asuma on the ground for a moment.
She slowly crouched down and carried Asuma on her back.
Then, under the watchful eyes of Shikamaru and the others, they walked away step by step.