Escape and Death

Uesugi I looked at Hidan in horror. "No way, even a severed head can regenerate, and with Kakuzu at the Kage Level, we have absolutely no chance of winning. We're doomed this time." Uzumaki Hane, however, knew that Kakuzu and Hidan wouldn't die so easily, so his expression remained unchanged.

Kakuzu looked at Uzumaki Hane and said, "You weren't surprised at all to see Hidan unharmed. It seems you already knew about Hidan's immortality."

Uzumaki Hane remained noncommittal.

Kakuzu continued, "Furthermore, you seem to know the conditions for activating Hidan's forbidden technique, don't you?"

Hidan looked at Uzumaki Hane in shock and said, "What? You knew all along?"

Kakuzu said, "Idiot, didn't you see he just stopped your forbidden technique?"

Hidan roared, "Kakuzu, what do you mean by 'idiot'?"

Kakuzu looked at Uzumaki Hane and continued, "And when we first fought, you seemed to know me quite well."

Hidan pointed at Uzumaki Hane and said, "Damn it, Kakuzu, stop talking nonsense, he's yours." Then he pointed at Uesugii and said, "I'm going to hold a ceremony for him."

Kakuzu said, "Perfect, I need his heart as a supply. Earth Release: Earth Spear." Then he charged towards Uzumaki Hane.

Seeing Kakuzu charging towards him, Uzumaki Hane Uesugii, "Don't let him enter the blood circle, or your life will be in danger!" Then he rushed towards Kakuzu.

Uesugii didn't understand what Uzumaki Hane was saying, but he figured Uzumaki Hane wouldn't harm him at this time. Seeing Hidan rushing towards the blood circle, Uesugii hurriedly stepped forward to stop him.

On the other side, Kakuzu rushed to Uzumaki Hane in the blink of an eye, and quickly struck at Uzumaki Hane with his right hand. Uzumaki Hane shouted and also struck out with his right arm. Bang! Uzumaki Hane took a few steps back.

Upon Kakuzu, Kakuzu kicked out with his right foot, and with a bang, Uzumaki Hane was struck in the chest.

Kakuzu said, "Die." His right hand plunged straight into Uzumaki Hane's chest, which instantly turned into lava as he took the hit head-on. Kakuzu's right hand slammed into Kakuzu's chest, and with a crack, Kakuzu's chest only showed slight charring.

Seeing this, Uzumaki Hane raised his right fist and slammed it down again, Kakuzu was even faster, raising his right foot and kicking Uzumaki Hane Uzumaki Hane hard, sending him flying backward.

Immediately afterwards, Kakuzu tore off his trench coat, and the mask on his back struggled out from in front of him, forming four masked monsters.

Uzumaki Hane's expression was extremely solemn as he stared intently at Kakuzu.

Kakuzu, controlling the four masked monsters, charged towards Uzumaki Hane.

The Lightning Release Masked Monster charged at Uzumaki Hane, unleashing a burst of Uzumaki Hane that pierced through his chest. Uzumaki Hane shouted, "Hell Hound!" His right hand transformed into lava as he grabbed at the Lightning Release Masked Monster's mask. The Wind Release Monster appeared to Uzumaki Hane's left, unleashing Pressure Damage. Uzumaki Hane crossed his arms in front of him, barely managing to withstand the gale, and was forced to retreat.

After the storm subsided, Uzumaki Hane regained his balance, his right hand transforming into lava as he reached for the Lightning Release Masked Monster. The Water Release Masked Monster immediately appeared in front of the Lightning Release Masked Monster, spraying out a curtain of water that engulfed Uzumaki Hane. The Lightning Release Masked Monster also immediately unleashed a bolt of lightning.

Uzumaki Hane retreated repeatedly, lightning crackling around him. Uzumaki Hane shouted, "Magma Wall!" blocking the masked monster's advance.

Then, Uzumaki Hane Uesugii towards Uesugi, who was barely holding off Hidan's attack. Taking advantage of Hidan's Hidan attention, Uzumaki Hane punched Hidan, sending him flying.

Uzumaki Hane shielded Uesugi I behind him, his body writhing with molten lava. He focused his mind and roared, "Meteor Volcano!" He unleashed a barrage of punches into the sky, each punch forming a massive Rock Fist. Uzumaki Hane threw nine punches in total, then everything went black. He knew he had exceeded his limit, but passing out at this point would be suicide. However, he couldn't control himself and eventually lost consciousness.

Several enormous Rock Fist rained down from the sky like a meteor, hurtling towards Kakuzu and Hidan.

When Uzumaki Hane awoke, it was already dark. Opening Uzumaki Hane eyes, she saw a starry sky dotted with countless stars. Uzumaki Hane murmured, "I'm not dead yet?"

From the side came Uesugii's voice. "Of course you're not dead yet. This is the second time I've saved you. Running into you never brings me good luck."

Uzumaki Hane straightened up, looked at Uesugii, and said, "Uesugi, thank you."

The man in the Uesugi waved his hand and said, "No need. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have been able to escape at all."

Uzumaki Hane asked, "What happened after I lost consciousness?"

Uesugii recalled Uzumaki Hane's Ninjutsu, where the sky seemed to rain down meteors, instantly turning the earth into a sea of lava. If he hadn't reacted quickly and immediately taken Uzumaki Hane away, he probably would have perished in the flames. He replied, "I don't know either. I took you and ran away immediately, so I don't know what happened. But under that terrifying Ninjutsu, they're definitely dead."

Uzumaki Hane didn't know the situation, but considering Hidan's forbidden technique, if he was still alive, then Uesugii was in danger. Thinking of this, Uzumaki Hane said, "I need to go check if they're dead."

Uesugii asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why? Even if they're not dead, we've already escaped. Are we going to go back and die?"

Uzumaki Hane said, "There's no time to explain, let's talk as we go." With a flash, he quickly headed towards the scene of the previous battle. Seeing this, Uesugii also chased after him. As they traveled, Uzumaki Hane Uesugii explained Hidan's forbidden technique to Uesugi.

On the other side, the entire forest had vanished, leaving only scorched earth, upon which stood two figures— Kakuzu and Hidan.

Kakuzu's eyes were filled with killing intent as he said, "I didn't expect to lose four hearts this time. I'm taking those two as supplies. But Hidan, I didn't expect you to still be alive after all that?"

Hidan said brutally, "They almost died, but I won't agree to let you have their hearts. I want them for the ritual. Let's use that kid for the ritual now, and as for that lava kid, we'll save him for next time."

As he spoke, he cut his palm and used his blood to draw a circle and a triangle on the ground.

Hidan's body began to change. He took out a jet-black spear and said, "Kakuzu, do you think I should stab here first?" He pointed the spear at his stomach, "Or should I stab him here directly?" He then pointed the spear at his chest.

Kakuzu complained, "Your rituals are always so complicated."

Hidan, unconcerned about Kakuzu's displeasure, said, "Let's stab him here." He pierced Kakuzu's heart with his spear and then collapsed onto the blood-stained ground.

As Uzumaki Hane and Uesugii were running at full speed, Uzumaki Hane Yu had just finished explaining Hidan's abilities to Uesugii. Uesugii went from being shocked at the beginning to being terrified at the end. If Hidan wasn't dead, he would definitely die.

Suddenly Uesugii felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if it had been pierced by a sharp weapon. He spat out blood, felt weak all over, and fell off the tree trunk.