Chapter 81: Unleashing Shukaku

Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Unleashing Shukaku

As Gengar formed hand seals, the phantom image of Uchiha Xuan’s Mangekyo Sharingan emerged within its crimson pupils.

Transcription Seal: Eternal Nation!

With the activation of the ocular jutsu, a crack shattered the space before Gengar. As the fissure widened, Uchiha Xuan’s figure slowly stepped through.

"Progress is too slow."

Having just descended upon the Hidden Sand Village, Uchiha Xuan gently raised his hand. A black sphere instantly expanded, enveloping the entire village.

Sensing the situation within his domain, Uchiha Xuan frowned slightly and spoke with a hint of disdain.

"Geeee~" (That slippery guy you told me to watch—he really is suspicious, you know~)

Looking at Uchiha Xuan, Gengar floated over, shrank itself, and plopped down on his shoulder, speaking cheerfully.

"His thirst for knowledge is too strong. Combined with the legacy of Ryūchi Cave, it’s only natural he’d be intensely curious about Charizard’s existence.

However, daring to make a move on Charizard—his courage is truly immense. He’s not afraid Charizard might casually wipe him out. With Charizard’s current strength, there’s no need to intervene.

That guy is a talent; he has value to be utilized. Gengar, tell Charizard to hold back and not kill him. Although that guy’s escape skills are decent, if he ends up dead by accident, it would be a pity."

Uchiha Xuan smiled faintly, ruffling Gengar’s head before continuing.

Pokémon grow and develop at an extremely rapid pace, especially now that they’ve fused with the natural energy of the Ninja World. Charizard’s strength has soared as a result.

If Charizard’s current power needed an accurate classification... it could only be described as surpassing Kage-level.

After all, Charizard is not yet in its most complete state of combat capability.

Uchiha Xuan’s Pokémon don’t rely solely on natural energy for their strength enhancement.

"Geeee~" (Why not let me hypnotize him directly? With your Mangekyo Sharingan combined with my hypnotic techniques, controlling someone would be easy.)

Gengar nodded, then seemed to remember something, scratching its head in confusion.

"If it were anyone else, such methods would naturally work. But him... no. His talent lies primarily in his intellect.

Hypnosis and Sharingan control ultimately can’t compare to the will-altering power of Kotoamatsukami. If hypnosis accidentally suppresses his mind, the loss would outweigh the gain.

Moreover, from what I know of him, he won’t refuse to serve me. After all, what he pursues is common knowledge."

Uchiha Xuan smiled slightly, answering Gengar’s doubts. Among all his Pokémon, Gengar was the one that perfectly complemented his Sharingan.

Its mastery of genjutsu was even more skillful than his own.

"Geeee~" (So that’s how it is. This must be what Xiao Nai calls a ’scientific genius,’ right?)

Upon hearing this, Gengar nodded thoughtfully.

Currently, within Shikkotsu Forest, there was a research center focused on natural energy and ninjutsu, led by Metagross and Alakazam. Among its members was Gardevoir.

Gengar originally wanted to join in the fun too, but was turned down by Gardevoir on the grounds that Gengar wasn’t cut out to be a scientific genius.

"Their progress is too slow. I’ll leave it to you all."

The number of ninjas Konohagakure sent to invade the Hidden Sand Village this time was too small. Facing an entire ninja village, they were somewhat overwhelmed. Even with the help of the various giant snakes Orochimaru summoned and Charizard, their efforts to destroy the Hidden Sand Village were progressing very slowly.

After all, the remaining ninjas of the Hidden Sand Village wouldn’t just stand by and let the Konoha ninjas wreak havoc.

And Uchiha Xuan was not satisfied with this pace.

With a slight raise of his hand, several Summoning Arrays simultaneously unfolded around Uchiha Xuan.

In the next moment, several giant beasts with different demeanors quietly descended onto the battlefield.

Digimon—WarGreymon!

Locke Kingdom Spirit—Fire God!

Seer Spirit—Tiger King!

Pokémon—Tyranitar!

As the four giant beasts appeared, the surrounding air seemed to freeze. An overwhelming aura of power surrounded them, filling the area with pressure.

"Go, turn this place... into complete ruins."

Looking at the four different giant beasts he had summoned, Uchiha Xuan curled the corner of his mouth and spoke softly.

"Roar!"

As Uchiha Xuan’s words fell, WarGreymon, the most hot-tempered of the four giant beasts, leaped high into the air.

Raising both arms, atmospheric energy instantly gathered, compressing into a scorching, high-density mass.

Ultimate Technique—Gaia Force!

"Geehee~~" (Starting with a big move? Hah, you show-off, WarGreymon! Tyranitar, go! Show him what you’ve got!)

Below, Gengar watched WarGreymon unleash its ultimate move right from the start, its mouth slightly agape. It then leaped onto Tyranitar’s shoulder, patted its head, and shouted loudly.

"Tyra!"

Upon hearing this, a glint of battle intent flashed in Tyranitar’s eyes.

In the next moment, the earth began to tremble, and the ground started to crack!

Earthquake!!

Seeing this, Fire God and Tiger King nearby also immediately aimed in a direction and unleashed their ultimate moves.

Watching from the side, Uchiha Xuan smiled faintly, then stepped in a chosen direction and vanished from the spot.

......

In the Kazekage’s office on the other side, Ebizo’s expression was grim as he watched the smoke and explosions drawing closer outside the window, along with the massive silhouettes of beasts in the distance.

"Konohagakure... No! No matter what happens, the village must be protected! I will... stake my sister’s dying wish!!! Bunpuku... I’m sorry."

With these words, Ebizo pressed a mechanism on the wall and descended into an underground prison.

Here, the space was brightly lit, with no trace of darkness.

The surroundings were empty, save for a small cushion and a withered old man sitting on it, hands clasped together in prayer.

"...Bunpuku... the village has reached a time when it needs you to sacrifice your life..."

Looking at the old man reciting scriptures, Ebizo fell silent for a moment before speaking softly.

"Perhaps not yet."

However, the moment Ebizo’s words fell, a young voice that did not belong to either of the two elders suddenly echoed in the underground space.

Startled, Ebizo turned sharply, hurled several Shuriken, and swiftly formed Hand Seals.

"Wind Style: Gale Weasel Consecutive Attack!"

Sharp blades of air instantly enveloped the edges of the shuriken, shooting toward the suddenly appearing Uchiha Xuan.

"Damn it! How could Konohagakure’s ninja find this place so quickly! But it’s fine—just a young man who doesn’t seem threatening. As long as I take care of you... and then release Shukaku... the village will be saved!"