Chapter 74: Banjiu

Boom!

A deafening roar suddenly exploded, and Orochimaru sharply turned his head to look.

Fugaku held the Ame-no-Nuboko, swinging it like a giant hammer and smashing it hard onto Fukuro.

A powerful shockwave swept out, kicking up a gale that sent Orochimaru's long hair flying.

In the next instant, dense runes suddenly appeared on the surface of the Ame-no-Nuboko, spreading like living creatures. Those complex symbols flickered with an eerie light, instantly covering Fukuro's entire body and sealing him in an instant.

A flicker of shock crossed Orochimaru's eyes. Is this the power of the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan? Truly worthy of its reputation.

Those dense sealing runes were so complex that even with his knowledge, they would likely be difficult to decipher in a short time.

However, Orochimaru soon calmed down. He thought to himself: If it were me before entering the Main God Space seeing this scene, I might have gone mad. But now, at this moment, Orochimaru recalled the moment he witnessed in the Main God Space where star systems were destroyed in battle.

Although the power of Susanoo was indeed astonishing, after witnessing battles of a higher level, this degree of shock was no longer as great as before.

Fugaku slowly dispelled Susanoo and landed steadily on the ground, showing not a trace of fatigue.

Orochimaru approached Fugaku and praised, "Worthy of being the Clan Leader of the Uchiha Clan; this strength is indeed impressive."

Fugaku nodded slightly, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth: "This is merely the tip of the iceberg of the Uchiha Clan."

Orochimaru took out a Soldier Pill from his Ninja Tool Pouch and quickly swallowed it. He sat cross-legged and began to adjust his condition. Chakra flowed slowly within his body, repairing the minor injuries sustained in battle.

Fugaku watched Orochimaru's actions and frowned slightly. He asked somewhat confusedly: "Is now really the time to relax? We should find the exit and leave here as soon as possible."

Orochimaru opened his eyes and explained: "Since this is a game, players should be given time to recuperate before entering the next level."

Orochimaru paused for a moment, raised his head to look at the ceiling, and then continued:

"That Gerald, his tone is full of arrogance and superiority. Such people usually abide by their own rules just to show off their 'benevolence' and 'fairness,' so what's most important for us now is to recover our stamina and chakra and prepare for the next challenge."

Fugaku remained silent for a moment, his gaze somewhat confused. Finally, he nodded: "Mm... you're right."

As soon as his voice fell, Fugaku also found a relatively clean place to sit down and likewise began to adjust his body. ——At this time, at the top of the Tower of Heaven

"Trash!"

Gerald spat out two words in a low voice, and at the same time flicked his finger, two black shadows shot out, and two chess pieces instantly turned into powder, dissipating in the air.

At this time, Orochimaru's voice came clearly from the crystal ball, analyzing Gerald's psychology.

A hint of annoyance appeared on Gerald's face, his brows furrowed tightly, and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes: "Good analysis, then I'll give you time to rest, enjoy the last of your life to the fullest!"

At this moment, a figure walked out from the shadows; it was Banjiu.

She walked steadily to the chessboard and gently placed her piece in the center position. He raised his head to look at Gerald, his voice low and full of confidence: "Lord Gerald, let me slay them."

Gerald turned to look at Banjiu, the anger in his eyes slightly subsiding, a cold smile appearing at the corner of his mouth: "Alright, let them see your strength."

Banjiu turned and left, turning to walk toward the door. Her steps were light, as if dancing. Suddenly, a low song overflowed from her lips:

"Tonight, a slaughter feast~"

Her voice was smooth like silk, yet carried a bone-chilling coldness.

"Blood like wine, bones as the feast~"

……………………On the other side, Orochimaru and Fugaku were sitting cross-legged replenishing chakra.

After a moment, a slight tremor came from the ground.

Orochimaru opened his eyes, frowning slightly. Fugaku also sensed the abnormality and warily looked around.

The tremor grew stronger, and the two quickly stood up.

"What's happening?" Fugaku asked in a low voice.

As soon as his voice fell, the entire ground suddenly began to rise. So fast that it caught them off guard. Orochimaru and Fugaku subconsciously adjusted their center of gravity and steadied themselves.

"Boom rumble rumble!"

The floors above opened one after another like mechanisms, revealing huge hollows one by one. The platform they were on passed through layer after layer, constantly ascending upward.

Strong air currents howled past, blowing the two's long hair flying. The surrounding scenery changed rapidly, and everything before their eyes was a blur.

"Looks like," Orochimaru sneered, "the next level of the game is about to begin."

As soon as his voice fell, the ground suddenly stopped. Inertia made the two sway slightly, but they soon steadied themselves.

They looked around and couldn't help but be stunned. The scene before them was completely different from the previous battlefield; it was actually exceptionally beautiful.

Several huge cherry blossom trees stood around, lush with branches and leaves. Pink petals fluttered down, as if a shower of cherry blossoms was falling.

A faint floral fragrance permeated the air, giving a feeling of being illusory and dreamlike. Suddenly, an ethereal song rang out in this cherry blossom grove: "Cherry blossoms drift and fall, welcoming guests on their way home~ Life and death in an instant, how difficult is the destination~"

Orochimaru and Fugaku frowned and quickly looked toward the direction of the sound.

Amidst the falling cherry blossoms, a woman wearing a gorgeous kimono walked slowly toward them. She held a shamisen in her arms, her slender fingers lightly plucking the strings.

Fugaku frowned, without the slightest hesitation, quickly forming hand seals with both hands.

"Fire Release! Dragon Flame Chanting Art!"

In an instant, four giant dragons condensed from scorching flames appeared out of thin air. They simultaneously pounced on the mysterious woman from above, below, left, and right.

The air distorted from the high temperature, and cherry blossom petals turned to ash under the scorching flames. The four fire dragons formed a surrounding posture, about to devour her in the blink of an eye, however, there was not a trace of panic on Banjiu's face.

"Oh my... truly impolite men!" She sighed lightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes: "I dislike men like you the most..."

In the next instant, Banjiu moved as fast as lightning. She casually tossed aside the shamisen, her slender fingers already gripping the long blade at her waist.

"Mugenryu·Kensen!"

As soon as his voice fell, Banjiu instantly drew the long blade; the moment the blade left the sheath, a cold light flashed.

"Hiss—"

The bodies of the four fire dragons suddenly stalled, as if hitting an invisible barrier. In the next instant, their bodies actually broke simultaneously, like silk cut by a sharp blade. The scorching flames instantly dissipated, turning into sparks that vanished in the air.

The whole process happened so fast it was hard to catch, as if it were just the blink of an eye.

(Chapter End)