boom!
A white beam of light pierced through the heavens and earth, striking with lightning speed and pinpoint accuracy outside the gate of the Wall of the Divine Kingdom.
The terrifying energy eruption instantly reduced everything within a radius of several miles to nothing. The ground was melted into a crystalline glass by the high temperature, and the violent shockwave even made the mountains several kilometers away tremble!
The caravan waiting to enter the country was terrified by this sudden, Divine Punishment attack, collapsing to the ground, unable to even scream.
Kakuzu and Hidan, who were hit head-on by the beam of light, didn't even have a chance to struggle before being completely swallowed up by the destructive energy, leaving not even a speck of dust behind.
A moment later, the white light dissipated.
Above the city gate, the giant Chakra energy cannon slowly retracted into the wall, as if nothing had happened.
Several Uchiha guards clad in Tengu armor flew back from the direction of the explosion and landed at the city gate.
"Captain, what happened? Was that an attack from the main cannon of the Light of Divine Punishment?" a young guard asked, still shaken.
The captain, who was leading the group, opened his tactical visor, revealing a handsome yet indifferent face.
He glanced at the virtual screen that popped up on his wrist, which displayed a report sent by the mainframe, Amaterasu.
"Nothing much, just two little rats trying to illegally enter the country," the captain said casually, his tone as indifferent as if he were commenting on the Tenten.
The mainframe's Heavenly Eye System had already locked onto them when they approached the border; the explosion was merely bait to lure them into revealing themselves. Haven't we rehearsed this process hundreds of times?
"Uh, yes." The young guard scratched his head. "But, is it really necessary to use the Light of Divine Punishment? Isn't that a strategic weapon meant for dealing with enemy fleets? Isn't it a bit of a waste to use it on two little mice?"
The AI's judgment is never wrong. The captain glanced at him coldly. The report showed that the target's energy level had reached high danger, possessing immortality. Conventional methods might cause unnecessary trouble. Directly using the highest-powered energy cannon for physical extinction was the most efficient way to handle it.
Alright, all off. Let the caravan continue its journey. A bunch of country bumpkins, jumping around like that.
The captain waved impatiently and turned to return to his post.
However, at that moment...
Behind them lay the center of scorched earth, now completely vitrified.
A pile of ashes that should have been left behind by Hidan and Kakuzu suddenly began to wriggle strangely.
Immediately afterwards, jet-black, tentacle-like lines emerged from the ashes, rapidly pulling, gathering, and stitching together the scattered remains of limbs and flesh!
It only took a dozen or so breaths.
Kakuzu and Hidan's bodies were reassembled in a way that defied the laws of life!
Cough cough.
Kakuzu knelt on the ground, coughing violently. His precious Akatsuki robe had completely turned to ashes, revealing his monstrous body covered in stitches.
He could feel that three of his five hearts had been destroyed in that devastating attack!
Only the last water and earth attribute hearts remain, barely clinging to life!
"Damn it, what is that thing?" Kakuzu raised his head, looking at the massive city gate that had been restored to its original state, his eyes filled with unprecedented horror and fear.
He had lived for over a hundred years and considered himself to be very knowledgeable, but he had never seen such a terrifying defensive weapon!
That's not Ninjutsu at all!
That was pure, incomprehensible technology!
Kakuzu! You damned miser! Give me back my life!
Hidan, who had just been resurrected, was even more furious.
Although he did not lose his spare life like Kakuzu, the experience of his body being instantly vaporized and dying without even having the chance to perform the ritual filled him with immense shame!
"Lord Jashin above! I, Hidan, have never suffered such humiliation! I will kill them! I will make everyone in this hellish place a sacrifice!"
Hidan roared madly, hoisted his scythe, which had also been repaired by energy, and charged toward the city gate once more, disregarding everything else.
"Stop! You idiot! "Kakuzu grabbed him, his voice hoarse as he growled, "Do you want to die again?!"
"What are you afraid of! We are immortal!" Hidan struggled to say.
"Undying? "Kakuzu sneered. "Didn't you see? That attack just now destroyed three of my hearts! If it happened again, we'd both be physically exterminated!"
Kakuzu forcefully pinned Hidan to the ground, then quickly hid behind a stub of rock, his eyes fixed intently on the direction of the castle gate.
The Uchiha guards had obviously noticed their resurrection, but they showed no surprise. Instead, they seemed to have seen some interesting performance and were gathered together pointing and whispering.
Hey, look, those two guys are alive again.
The mastermind's report was right; they really are immortal. That's quite interesting.
Pshaw, what immortality? I think it's just a special bloodline with stronger regenerative abilities. I only used 60% of my energy output just now. If I had used 120% annihilation mode, I guarantee they wouldn't have a single cell left.
Captain, should we give them another shot?
"Never mind, that's a waste of energy. Besides, the mainframe just sent a new command." The captain glanced at the screen, a playful smile playing on his lips.
Lord Gen'yō is very interested in these two little toys. Let's capture them alive and hand them over to Lord Orochimaru as research material.
Capture them alive? The young guard was taken aback. How could they be captured? They looked very formidable.
"Impressive?" The captain scoffed, as if he'd heard the funniest joke.
He raised his hand and spoke into the communicator, "Calling Divine Martial Square, A37 UAV Combat Team. This is Eastern Outpost Thirteen. Two high-value research subjects have been discovered, coordinates XXXX, XXXX. Immediately deploy Space Solidification Barrier and send two Chibaku Tensei gravity binding puppets over."
Remember, keep it alive, don't break it.
After saying that, the captain leisurely crossed his arms and looked at the two Immortal Duo who were still arguing in the distance with a look of amusement, as if he were watching two monkeys that had been locked in a cage.
Kakuzu and Hidan naturally overheard the undisguised conversation.
Small toys?
Research material?
Space Solidification Barrier?
A puppet of the Chibaku Tensei?
Kakuzu's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot!
Hidan, after a brief moment of shock, unleashed his full power!
His handsome face was contorted with extreme anger, and the veins on his forehead bulged out!
Unbelievable, unforgivable!!
How dare you! How dare you insult me and my great Lord Jashin like this!
Hidan suddenly broke free from Kakuzu's restraints, and like a madman, he grabbed his blood-stained Triple-Bladed Scythe and ran wildly towards the Uchiha guards!
His speed was so great that he left a silver afterimage on the glassy ground!
Die! You arrogant bastards! I will make you experience the greatest blessing of the Lord Jashin in endless pain!
Hidan leaped high into the air, his scythe transforming into a crescent moon of blood, carrying all his rage and killing intent as he slashed down at the head of the leading Uchiha captain!
Faced with an attack that could instantly kill an ordinary Jonin, the captain didn't even bother to move.
He simply raised his head and looked at Hidan in mid -Hidan air with an expression as if he were looking at an idiot.
Then, he slowly raised his right hand.
Since you're so eager to experience despair...
On his wrist, the gauntlet of the Tengu Armor suddenly split open, revealing a miniature cannon muzzle flashing a dangerous red light.
Then I'll give you a one-way ticket to hell first.
A cruel smile curled at the corner of the captain's lips as he gently pressed the activation button.
Miniature Tailed Beast Bomb Trial Version. Please enjoy.