Chat Group Escanor 15 (Patreon)

After locking onto the target, Akainu rushed over there.

He lunged straight at the figure above the head of Nine-Tails.

The masked man—Obito, was fully focused on controlling Nine-Tails, pouring endless hatred and destructive desires into it.

Minato's temporary departure and the Konoha ninjas' step-by-step defeat made everything seem to be proceeding according to plan.

However, a terrifying heat wave far beyond his understanding enveloped him without warning.

"What?!"

Obito's Sharingan spun frantically, capturing the crimson figure that tore through the night sky, trailing a wake of magma.

Danger! Extreme danger!

Kamui!

His body rippled, quickly turning ethereal. This was his most trusted defense, almost immune to all physical and conventional energy attacks.

However, Akainu's magma was not "conventional." That was a materialized attack of natural elements characterized by high concentration, terrifying mass, temperature, and fluidity. Its range of attack was not just a single point, but also accompanied by a continuous, large-scale, and coexisting field effect of burning and impact.

When Akainu's fully magmatized giant fist slammed into Obito's location, even though Obito used Kamui to transfer key parts of his body, the accompanying high-temperature field still produced severe burning and interference with the spatial structure in the phased state.

"Urgh!"

Obito staggered into view not far away. The black robe on his right arm had vaporized and disappeared. The exposed skin of his arm showed terrifying charring and shrinkage, and even a few sticky drops of magma adhered to it, sizzling.

"Hmph! Insignificant tricks." Akainu snorted.

His magmatized body landed on the ground. His gaze locked coldly onto Obito, like a falcon staring at its prey.

"The crucible of justice is enough to burn away all hidden filth."

Obito was shocked inside, his single Sharingan staring fixedly at Akainu.

Kamui was actually countered?

Although it only grazed the edge, the real damage and intense burning sensation could not be faked.

This man... His attack style is too brutal, is it a Kekkei Genkai?

Inugami Guren!

Giving Obito no breathing room, Akainu's right arm surged with magma, transforming into several roaring magma hound beasts.

Obito gritted his teeth and activated Kamui again. The magma hounds passed through his body, but the attached, space-pervading burning sensation made him feel like he was in the core of a melting pot. Every phasing became extremely difficult, and his mental load increased dramatically.

What was even more terrifying was that these magma hounds did not dissipate after missing, but under Akainu's exquisite control, they circled, bit, and even collided and exploded wildly around, forming a continuously burning magma purgatory that constantly compressed his range of motion.

Obito's Kamui was not invincible, and it consumed a huge amount of ocular power and mental energy. Under the blockade of this magma purgatory, his range of motion was rapidly compressed, and the rhythm of his real-phased conversion began to be disrupted.

With Akainu's rich combat experience, he instantly caught that fleeting flaw.

Meigo!

The magmatized arm extended, piercing straight at Obito's chest.

Obito was terrified out of his wits, dodging to the side with all his might while barely driving Kamui.

Screech!

The attack brushed past the edge of his left arm. There was no blood spraying, only a sizzling sound. Obito's left arm from the elbow down was vaporized and burned away by the extreme high temperature the moment it made contact.

"Ahhhhhhh!!!"

The agony made Obito emit an inhuman scream, his face distorted under the mask.

He no longer dared to hesitate in the slightest, using his last bit of strength and ocular power to activate Kamui before Akainu's next round of attacks arrived.

Space distorted, forming a vortex that sucked in his battered body.

Akainu retracted his magma arm and coldly glanced at the spot where Obito had disappeared.

"Just clinging to life."

He did not pursue. He was not good at that, and the one who ran was a punk with little strength anyway.

...

Meanwhile, in a corner of the ruins far from the main battlefield.

Escanor carried two Sunflowers on his shoulder, standing not far from Minato with a leisurely posture. His gaze calmly swept past the dust kicked up by the falling Nine-Tails in the distance, and then swept over the couple struggling on the edge of life and death before him.

Should I help them? But I have to figure out what I want first, I can't help for nothing.

Right at this moment.

[Ding! Detected that the host is at the scene of the core event 'Nine-Tails Rebellion' in the Naruto world, and has substantially dominated the reversal of the battle situation, meeting the sign-in conditions for a special historical node!]

[Sign-in successful! Obtained the 'Nine-Tails Rebellion' event commemorative gift pack!]

[Rewards being distributed...]

[Obtained: Wood Release (Hashirama Version)! Comes with basic Chakra nature transformation knowledge.]

[Obtained: Solar Energy Conversion Technique!]

[Can efficiently convert sunlight into Chakra reserves. The conversion rate and storage capacity increase proportionally as the caster's base energy intensity increases.]

[Obtained: Five Elements Release Basic Application Pack.]

[The above rewards have been directly instilled, the host must practice to improve proficiency.]

A massive influx of information streams regarding Wood Release, Chakra, natural energy, Five Elements nature transformations, and that unique "Solar Energy Conversion Technique" flowed into Escanor's consciousness.

This knowledge was not forcibly crammed in, but integrated into his cognitive system in an orderly, easy-to-understand manner.

Deep within Escanor's pupils, a trace of satisfaction flashed.

The solar energy conversion technique was a convenient skill.

Wood Release, the power of the First Hokage Hashirama, represents life and creation. For his plan to improve the apocalyptic environment, it was timely assistance.

The Five Elements Release Basic Application Pack was just the icing on the cake, providing more diversified methods.

Although it wasn't gourmet food, they were very practical moves.

His stats had already reached an absurd level long ago, so adding some abilities was also good.

Just as he finished digesting the reward information, a scorching aura rapidly approached from afar.

Akainu's figure passed through the smoke and dust among the ruins, reappearing before everyone.

"That person ran away." Akainu was concise and to the point.

Escaron nodded, seeming unsurprised. "Although his frontal power isn't much, he's skilled at hiding and running for his life."

"Mm."

As an Admiral, letting the target escape on his very first cross-world mission made him feel somewhat disgraceful.

At this time, Minato had already re-sealed Nine-Tails.

Once Nine-Tails regained consciousness, it wished it could immediately return into the seal.

What was up with that guy? Was it a Tailed Beast or was he a Tailed Beast?!

After briefly checking Kushina's condition, Minato solemnly walked up to Escanor and Akainu, then deeply bowed to both of them.

"Thanks to Your Excellencies for stepping in promptly to save Konoha, as well as saving my wife and child. Such a great kindness, I, Minato, and Konoha, truly do not know how to repay it."

Akainu glanced at Minato, his gaze lingering on his Hokage cloak for a split second, and said, "It was only my duty. No need for thanks."

He was telling the truth. To him, rather than "helping," this operation was actually about verifying the Chat Group.

Don't be fooled by how calm he appeared on the surface. Ever since he first arrived here, towering waves had been churning in his heart.

Looking at Akainu's stiff face, Escanor knew he was putting on an act.

"The task is complete. If there are no other matters, I will take my leave first."

After saying that, without waiting for Minato to thank him again, Akainu communicated with the Chat Group with his mind, selecting task completion confirmation and return. The next moment, his figure vanished from the spot.

Watching the way Akainu disappeared, amazement flashed in Minato's eyes once again.

Escaron didn't mind Akainu's decisive departure. His purpose in coming here was clear. He left the moment it was achieved without any hesitation, which suited his style.

Now, it was time to talk about the "reward."

The task rewards were points and permissions distributed by the system, but practical gratitude and feedback from the task publisher were also matters of course, especially since he had an urgent need.