Chapter 289: Gale-Howling Fox Top, Losing 50,000 Reward Points

"How is that possible!"

Sakazuki's eyes were nearly popping out of their sockets; what he had summoned was a Hell Flame Demon, a genuine Tier 2 Hell elemental creature, and even the weakest individual could not have its arm severed in an instant.

Was it just by means of a top that looked ridiculous, like a child's toy?

The Hell Flame Demon, having lost its arm, was not in the least bit hindered; it was an elemental lifeform by nature, and with a slight shake of its body, the arm regrew.

It was only because the regeneration consumed the power of the Hell fire element that the color of its body became slightly dimmer.

Hell Fire Ring.

The Flame Demon raised its head, spread its arms, and a ring of scorching flames expanded outward with it at the center.

It crushed the ripples sent out by the top.

"You yellow-haired brat, I'll send you to Hell!"

Sakazuki pulled out an Energy Replenishment Potion, tilted his head back to replenish his nearly drained Energy Value, and Armament Haki, like ink-black iron, coated his body.

Magma flowed,

and together with the Hell Flame Demon, he charged toward Uzumaki Naruto.

He himself was a top-tier player, and with the Hell Flame Demon assisting, in just three minutes, it was equivalent to facing a top-tier player and a Tier 2 Commander Level monster simultaneously.

Even that blonde female ninja who controlled holy light could not possibly withstand it.

All he had to do was resolve this battle within the three minutes before the Hell Flame Demon vanished.

At this moment,

the aura of Marine Admiral Sakazuki had climbed to its peak.

"Sorry, I'm not very good with words and can't convince you, so I have to let my fists do the talking!"

Uzumaki Naruto's expression was solemn.

Since he had already released the Sacred Beast Top, it meant he would no longer hold back; it was time to end this battle.

Bang.

Shadow Clone Technique.

Hundreds of figures appeared in the combat space, began to churn out Rasengan, and then launched the Sacred Beast Tops.

The entire combat space was filled with hundreds of Sacred Beast Tops.

"What a terrifying ability?"

Kizaru's eyes widened.

A single Sacred Beast Top could sever the arm of a Hell Flame Demon; hundreds of them would likely tear Sakazuki to shreds.

Vice Admiral Tsuru's expression remained unchanged as she said, "This move is called the Clone Technique, an ability of those ninja players. These clones are far weaker than the original and shatter at a touch; they aren't as powerful as you'd imagine."

This was data collected by the Information Department.

Although the clones were not to be feared, they could serve as a distraction, mixing the real body among the clones to launch sneak attacks, which were impossible to guard against.

A despicable ninja fighting style.

Bang, bang, bang.

Countless clouds of dust exploded as the Shadow Clones were burned away by the scorching magma.

Sakazuki's nerves were taut, constantly watching the Shadow Clones rushing in from all directions to prevent the real body from sneaking in.

"Cunning ninja, do you not even have the courage for a head-on duel?"

The fighting style of the Pirate World was all about going straight at it, whether it was low-level pirates with millions in bounties, top-tier pirates like Bai Shou Kai Duo, or Marine generals—they were all the same.

Once they collided, they would start slaughtering each other,

fists clashing, blades hacking, and Devil Fruit abilities dueling.

Whoever fell first lost.

But the ninja's way of fighting was the exact opposite: everything was aimed at winning—gathering enemy intelligence, setting ambushes in advance, sneak attacks and assassinations, and tactics combining various Ninjutsu to win through extremely exquisite schemes.

Uzumaki Naruto

was already one of the few ninjas in the ninja world who liked to be a brute when fighting, and even then, he would still employ some techniques.

"Come out, Gale-Howling Fox!"

Bang, bang, bang; several Shadow Clone tops exploded, and smoke enveloped the combat space. A phantom glowing with cyan light condensed at the core card of the real top and emerged.

A golden fox wreathed in gale winds, with a moon mark on its forehead, let out a silent howl, and the entire Sacred Beast Top seemed to transform into the Gale-Howling Fox, directly tearing the Hell Flame Demon into pieces.

Pfft.

The Hell Flame Demon was an elemental lifeform with an elemental core, which could not heal itself once destroyed.

As the summoner, Akainu suffered the backlash and spat out blood.

He used his last bit of strength to raise his fist—Armament Haki, Magma Armor, Magma Shield—Boom! The defense that could even withstand Whitebeard's vibration Jiangji was shattered by the Gale-Howling Fox top.

【Duel ended, winner: Uzumaki Naruto.】

【The rule for this round of the duel is "Gambler Badge"; randomly selecting the loser's penalty item.】

【Extraction result: 50,000 Reward Points.】

Note: If Reward Points are insufficient, skills, equipment, items, etc., matching the value of the Reward Points will be automatically deducted.

"Quick, transfer 50,000 Reward Points to Sakazuki!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru's expression changed abruptly, and she hurriedly spoke to the logistics Marine beside her.

She had long since made preparations for the possibility that Akainu would lose.

It was precisely because she feared this situation that she felt a slight sense of relief in her heart; fortunately, the failure penalty was Reward Points.

If it had been a skill or piece of equipment, the trouble would have been far too great.

For a skill worth 50,000 Reward Points, the proficiency required just to level it to the maximum was not a loss that could be recovered in a short time.

Not to mention how many Random Keys had been used to select a game ability that matched one's own fighting style.

Those will not be counted toward the item's value.

"Damn it, that accursed brat."

Having exited the combat space, Sakazuki's expression was terrifyingly gloomy; the surrounding Navy members subconsciously lowered their heads, avoiding eye contact with Akainu in his enraged state, while Vice Admiral Tsuru frowned and said, "Sakazuki, you were too impulsive!"

She was the Chief of Staff, yet she had never issued an order to attack the Konoha ninja.

Akainu's open defiance of orders resulted in more than just the loss of fifty thousand Reward Points.

This was the first clash between different worlds, a duel between the Navy and Konoha ninja, a battle witnessed by countless players where the Navy's supreme combat power was completely defeated by the opponent.

This loss of face was also a pressure the Navy had to bear.

It would very likely be used by the Revolutionary Army and the World Government as a target to attack the Navy.

"I understand."

Akainu did not refute this; he had indeed been inconsiderate regarding this matter.

Who could have imagined that a mere brat would be strong to such a degree? In the Pirate World, that was simply an impossible thing.

Which Marine Admiral or Four Emperors did not grow up only after countless slaughters, reaching their prime years?

It is still not enough.

He is still too weak right now; he must hunt more monsters and trample everyone under his feet to be able to carry out the justice in his heart!

"Uzumaki Naruto is a massive hidden threat."

In Stone City, Terumi Mei watched Uzumaki Naruto, who had just defeated the Marine Admiral, her gaze grave.

Although they were in the same initial batch of players to enter the Samsara Game, she, supported by the resources of Kirigakure, had a growth rate that far exceeded his.

Yet now, there was a faint sense that he was catching up; Uzumaki Naruto's growth speed somewhat exceeded her imagination.

"Even a Marine Admiral was defeated?"

Also located in the Ten Thousand Year Snow Mountain and trying to establish communication with the Bando tribe, the Revolutionary Army Leader Dragon watched the defeated Sakazuki and remained silent.

Some time ago, the Pirate World was very chaotic, and the Revolutionary Army and the Navy had clashed several times.

Therefore, he was very clear about Sakazuki's strength; to defeat Akainu as easily as that yellow-haired brat did, he was the only one in the entire Revolutionary Army capable of it.

The strength of the Ninja World players is truly formidable.

I heard that Terumi Mei of Kirigakure is in the Stone Snow Region just like me; I wonder how her strength compares? (End of chapter)