Fleeing from Konoha

Chapter 859: Chapter 332: Seeing Through (3)

The stone soldiers raised their arms, making a throwing motion.

The hard stone blades, dense like raindrops, were projected toward Hakushi for an attack.

Boom boom boom!

Boom boom boom!

The stone blades launched had a terrifying weight, and when thrown with the strength of a giant elephant, caused an explosion more frightening than a ninja’s explosive tag.

Trees fell one by one, causing a rumbling collapse sound.

Hakushi swiftly moved between the trees, dodging the stone blades projected into the forest.

Though unaccustomed to direct combat, Hakushi relied on his Taijutsu and was able to handle the projectile attack of the stone blades.

Furthermore, the Shadow Dancer deflected most of the attacks for him, making it easy to cope.

"Have I been noticed?"

Hakushi’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Unlike the stone soldiers from the Land of Demons, the stone soldiers from the Land of Swamps could counterattack in self-defense, and quickly locate the enemy to launch a fierce attack.

It’s clear that the soul of the demonic creature is situated within the Land of Swamps, making it more focused here and easier to control the movement of the stone soldiers, posing a greater danger than those within the Land of Demons.

"But at this point, the intelligence gathering is almost complete, all that’s left is to verify one point, now it’s time to head to the Volcano Shrine to end it all." freeweɓnovel.cѳm

Hakushi muttered to himself.

Facing such an extraordinary creature as the demonic entity, the ninja’s combat method cannot possibly defeat it.

In the past, he tried many times, even the Four Symbols Fuinjutsu used by the Uzumaki clan to suppress evil had no effect on the demonic entity.

Naturally, the demons referred to by ninjas mean the Tailed Beasts, which are entities that are essentially Chakra.

Chakra is just the external manifestation of the demonic entity.

The essence of the demonic entity has always been the darkness from deep within the human mind.

Only witch-like creatures, ’non-human’ special species, can have a suppression effect on it.

But the witch has her methods too, and Hakushi has his own considerations.

No matter what, he is the adoptive father of Mire’s daughter Shion, and the Mire Witch has helped him a lot over the years, so naturally, he must do something and cannot stand idly by.

Leaving such a tragic fate solely to the witch to bear for humanity is indeed too pitiful.

"You’re the ninja often lurking beside Mire, aren’t you? I recognize your aura."

A creepy voice suddenly sounded in Hakushi’s ear.

Hakushi instinctively dodged, but still couldn’t react in time.

A cloud of purplish-black mist appeared from the dark forest, instantly enveloping Hakushi’s entire body.

"Hmm?"

A dull, questioning voice emanated from within the purplish-black mist.

It was then met with strong resistance, the purplish-black mist bounced off Hakushi’s body, and its color faded slightly.

Hakushi, expressionless, leaped backward, cautiously watching the cloud of purplish-black mist.

He knew that the consciousness of the demonic entity resided within that mist.

"Avoid my Perception Ninjutsu to ambush me, it seems apart from Byakugan, Perception Ninjutsu is ineffective against you."

"What an impressive counterattack. Human, you’re more interesting than I imagined."

A dark consciousness from within the purplish-black mist praised Hakushi.

"You should know your darkness is useless against me."

"Able to skillfully utilize Natural Energy, wrapped around the outer layer of your body, indeed grants you the qualification to say such words. How about teaming up with me? I can grant you greater power. Though Natural Energy is good, the dark power of the human mind is more interesting than Natural Energy."

The demonic entity tried to entice Hakushi.

"I don’t want to become a puppet in your hands. Besides, I’ve seen through your tricks."

Hakushi, as if seeing through the entity’s schemes, spoke these words.

"Heh, what a remarkable confidence. Humans always are so arrogant and hypocritical, while being deathly afraid. But whatever, no matter how strong ninjas are, they cannot defeat me. A word of advice, don’t come to the shrine; the only person in this world who can deal with me is Mire."

The demonic entity that toys with the darkness of human hearts doesn’t fear the so-called miraculous Ninja Techniques.

Therefore, Hakushi, who mastered Natural Energy, could only barely protect himself in front of it.

Hakushi did not refute.

Indeed, even with his mastery of Natural Energy, he cannot reach the point of sealing the demonic entity.

He has too many private desires within his heart, which is the flaw of being human.

As long as this flaw exists, he will be used and devoured by the demonic entity.

"Well then, farewell. Someday, I will make you submit. At that time, come and see the dark kingdom I created with my hands. That’s the true nature of the world."

The demonic entity let out an inexplicable sinister laugh, and under Hakushi’s watchful gaze, the purplish-black mist continued to fade in color, eventually dissolving and disappearing into the air.

The stone soldiers originally attacking Hakushi were also controlled by some consciousness, and bypassed Hakushi, heading in another direction.

Hakushi did not stop the stone soldiers’ march, as defeating demonic creatures without defeating the demonic entity made destroying more stone soldiers meaningless.

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Night.

The huge mountains, shrouded in mist, looked eerie and mysterious.

The red Tori framed the entrance of the cave, and hot air constantly expelled from the cave.

When Hakushi arrived there, Ruri and Ayane were already waiting at the cave’s entrance for some time.