Chapter 509
Shibi Aburame collapsed to the ground and died.
Shino Aburame, wounded, could only watch helplessly as the girl took the "Scroll of Seals" from his hands...
As the barrier was removed.
The Asuka, clutching the Scroll of Seals, left without looking back.
The Sound Four followed closely behind her.
"Gather everyone, prepare to wrap up. The rest is up to His Majesty..."
The Asuka turned back and gave the order.
"Yes!"
The Sound Four answered in unison.
Now that we have the Scroll of Seals...
Then we can proceed with the next step of the Konoha destruction plan.
In other words... His Majesty himself will take action and destroy the entire Konoha in one strike!
429. Born to defy bloodline and fate!
"Neji!"
The shouts and calls from behind were incessant.
Those were the voices of Master Might Guy, Lee, and Tenten.
Neji ran wildly, gradually moving further and further away from Konoha.
My chest feels tight and uncomfortable, and I can't figure out what the emotions in my chest really mean.
The first thing that caught my ear was a sentence that Teacher Guy had said to me.
"Neji, perhaps... this is an inescapable fate."
"Fate?"
Neji repeated himself with a self-deprecating tone, his expression growing increasingly serious.
Soon.
Neji stopped in his tracks.
This place is far enough away from the area that will be affected later.
Neji stopped.
Guy and his two companions also slowed their pace.
"Guy..." Neji slowly turned around, revealing his true face.
"Neji."
He observed Neji's changes.
When Guy saw Neji's sunken eye sockets, a flicker of emotion flashed in his eyes.
"I am very saddened by the matter concerning the Main Family and the Branch Family."
Guy said.
"I have no reason to stop you from leaving Konoha. However... now that you've escaped your cage, you should stop..."
"Oh? Is that so? Then Konoha's fairness... is truly touching."
Neji's voice showed no sign of easing the tension.
He responded with a cold laugh.
"Think about it, if His Majesty the Emperor hadn't sought revenge on Konoha, who would have thought to punish those who made mistakes and committed crimes? For four whole years, is this Guy wanted to say after meeting me?"
"That's right! Not only the Main Family, but also the Konoha High Command might be unforgivable... but the people of this land owe you nothing! Neji... look at what you're doing now. If you want revenge, just target those who deserve it!"
Guy hissed.
"Heh, Guy -Guy sensei, that's impossible." Neji's tone carried a subtle hint of relief. "It's no longer just about my personal revenge... This is a revolution, a war that will change the entire ninja world!"
"The Amegakure Emperor... Amakawa Akito, is he using you, Neji?" Guy's voice became even more solemn.
"Neji."
Lee and Tenten both looked at their former companion with worried expressions.
"Used? If that's the case, then Guy -sensei, you've been brainwashed by the Will of Fire too." Neji's tone was tinged with sadness. "The so-called Will of Fire didn't lend a helping hand to me, my father, or the rest of the [Branch Family] when I faced all sorts of hardships. So what right does it have to claim justice in front of me now?"
"So, you still won't stop, will you, Neji?" Guy's voice gradually lowered.
"Whether the Amegakure Emperor represents evil will be decided by history. As for my soul, that belongs to me alone!" Neji a low voice.
I noticed the change in atmosphere.
A battle is about to begin.
"It seems a battle is inevitable. Neji... Leave. You still have a chance."
Guy sighed and urged Neji to leave.
"Guy, you once told me that my birth into the Branch Family was an 'irresistible fate,' just like your father Might Duy, who was a perennial Genin with no Ninjutsu talent... But!"
Neji changed the subject.
"The Amegakure Alliance... was born to fight against fate and bloodline!"
"Words are useless; ninjas should settle conversations with their fists."
With one hand behind his back and his left hand outstretched, Guy adopted a fighting stance, inviting the other to engage in battle.
Neji: "Heh... A true ninja can understand the opponent's thoughts and intentions during battle... and that's certainly how it should be..."
They stared at each other.
No one acted rashly.
However, no miracle occurred, because it was an unavoidable battle.
But... it's truly unbelievable.
I can't believe I'm so calm... My opponent is none other than Teacher Guy, whom even His Majesty the Emperor admires!
Once the closest friend, but now the most formidable enemy!
Now, all you have to do is think about throwing a punch!
The master and apprentice moved in the next instant.
Perhaps Neji did not truly inherit Guy's legacy.
But in terms of insight into harsh reality and sensitivity to detail.
However, even Lee cannot match the similarity between Neji and Guy.
The two of them took flight simultaneously.
The explosive force blossoms amidst the annihilation of power.
Even the reflections on the ground couldn't keep up with their movements.
Amidst the rapid shifts between offense and defense, the hurricane-like force generated by the collision of their powers enveloped the two figures.
Guy's strength is greater than anyone imagined.
Even Lee and Tenten, who were observing nearby, could feel the rolling air currents.
Not to mention Neji in direct combat.
With the opening of Guy's "Eight Gates Released Formation".
Streaks of orange-red light swirled in the air, resembling fiery serpents.
Despite Neji's best efforts, he managed to resist.
The punch, delivered at six times the speed of sound, left him no chance to retaliate.
Under the scorching heat of a straight punch of flames carried by air.
Even the Chakra Armor couldn't protect Neji from harm.
The undeniable heat spread throughout every part of my body.
Painful memories flashed through my mind.
But...
I can keep fighting!
I will fight on!
I've been fighting for 18 years... This kind of pain is nothing compared to what I've endured!
As Neji unleashed his technique... "Chakra Burn".
And the "sacrifice" that involves covering the body in black flames.
Combined with the "evasion" effect brought by Mind's Eye.
Neji finally managed to inflict a wound on Guy.
Although slight, it was quite noticeable.
"Teacher Guy, you lost..."
Call out.
Under the influence of Dark Chakra and dark medical techniques, Neji's body began to repair itself.
In contrast, Guy's Chakra and stamina are steadily decreasing.
"It's too early to draw conclusions, Neji."
Guy watched as his disciple began to repair his body and clothes, his voice unwavering.
"You forgot that I still have the Morning Peacock... and even the Seventh Gate and Eight Gates haven't been used."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Guy, I cannot back down in this battle."
Neji resumed his fighting stance.
"This is not just a war about me personally, but about all humanity in the ninja world! To prevent tragedies like my father's and my own from ever happening again... I'm willing to risk everything here!"
"Like you, I also have people and things to protect, Neji!" Guy prepared to use Morning Peacock.
"Drink!"
With a loud shout from Neji.
Dark Chakra surged wildly.
In an instant, it enveloped him.
A surging, dark aura emanated from his sunken eye sockets, like billowing smoke.
His jet-black body was completely covered by Dark Chakra.
Wings sprouted from its back...
They looked like demons from hell.
Neji also called this move... "Devil Transformation"!
430. Akito: Let the world feel pain!
Konoha entrance...
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Tsunade listened to the continuous explosions behind her.
Within just over ten minutes, the village was under attack from all sides, with thick smoke billowing up.
"Hateful..."