Chapter 441: Do You Have Any Last Words?

To be honest, Lian Ye has long wanted to kill Da Ye Mu, that Ai Dong Gua.

All of this starts with his encounter when he went to Iwagakure Village to purchase supplies.

Born evil, the two‑scale Da Ye Mu, upon first meeting, inexplicably radiated intense malice toward the young him.

It caused great damage to Lian Ye's young mind.

From that moment on, Da Ye Mu was placed on his Kill List.

Unfortunately, he never found an opportunity.

Years ago, while traveling, he passed through Iwagakure Village, originally intending to kill Ai Dong Gua.

But without Sharingan or Flying Thunder God, it was hard to gain an advantage in the cramped office, so he could only withdraw regretfully…

In Whirlpool Country, he finally managed to seize an opportunity.

However, he also captured the Three Shadows; killing them all would be too much of a waste, so he can only use them to repay a debt.

Tuan Cang wanted them to exchange money, and Lian Ye had no reason to kill any of them.

This time is different.

Isn't killing several Shadow-levels on the Battlefield a fairly normal thing?

So he didn't hesitate to kill the Mizukage and Raikage, and the Da Ye Mu up in the sky wouldn't be spared either.

"Ai Dong Gua, you think just because you're flying in the sky I have no way to get you?"

Lian Ye's Kaleidoscope Sharingan stared at Da Ye Mu in the air.

Ordinary ninja techniques have limited range; against a flying ninja, there's indeed little one can do.

In the original work, Di Da La relied on his flying advantage to boldly storm Sand Hidden Village, defeat Wo Ai Luo, and abduct him.

The Sand Hidden Village ninjas could only stand below and stare helplessly.

Although flying ninjas are somewhat tricky, they're no challenge for Lian Ye.

"Poison Master, do you really intend to exterminate completely?"

Da Ye Mu, his face sallow, looked down at Lian Ye and gritted his teeth, saying.

His chakra now is less than one‑tenth of a full reserve; in a real fight he certainly wouldn't be Lian Ye's match.

He can only stall, waiting for the Jutsu Barrier to dissipate before fleeing.

"You allow yourselves to unite and kill me, yet you won't let me turn the tables on you?"

Lian Ye pointed at the two headless corpses on the ground, a cold smile curling his lips.

"Today the three of you will lie together neatly!"

Da Ye Mu anxiously glanced at the still‑lingering barrier, still making a final struggle.

"Spare me, and I'm willing to pay money for my life!"

"Our Iwagakure Village is willing to surrender, and will cover all of Konoha's losses in this war, and will also provide a huge war‑reparation sum!"

He cannot die here; he has not yet fulfilled his teacher's dying wish to lead the village toward prosperity.

If he can survive, why not spend some money?

As long as he lives, the village can earn even more money!

"Ai Dong Gua, you look truly hideous!"

Lian Ye looked at Da Ye Mu with contempt, who was trying to bribe him with money.

Does he not realize that money is what he lacks the least?

Even that pitiful amount of three melons and two dates, he still despises.

"Alright, you've lived long enough; you can now accompany them on the road."

Lian Ye had no intention of further dialogue, and directly employed his Kaleidoscope Sharingan, letting a line of blood‑tears slowly appear in his right eye.

"Hachiman God!"

This is the first time since awakening his Kaleidoscope Sharingan that he has used the Dojutsu of his right eye.

Where his gaze focuses, he can forcibly strip a target of a certain attribute, including but not limited to chakra, the five senses, memory, ninja techniques, etc.

The attribute he seeks to strip is Da Ye Mu's Light‑Heavy Rock Technique.

Mid‑air, Da Ye Mu, trying to stall, suddenly felt an additional shackling chain appear within his body.

Before he could react, his body plummeted without warning.

"What's happening?!"

Why can't he use the Light‑Heavy Rock Technique?

Bang.

Da Ye Mu's small frame slammed heavily onto the ground, his face full of confusion and bewilderment.

Without the Light‑Heavy Rock Technique, when he stands up he is no longer taller than anyone.

But height is no longer the concern now.

Defeated, utterly defeated.

There's even a strong chance he'll have to leave his life here.

In this battle he sustained no fatal injuries, only simply ran out of chakra.

But all of that is no longer important.

The Broken Sky Stone Prison Barrier was originally meant to deal with the evil Yuzhi Bo Lianye.

Unexpectedly, it became the cage that locked them up.

The Mizukage and Raikage are dead, and he is about to die as well.

In his current state, even if he gave his all, he could not defeat Lian Ye.

He might as well lie here and wait for Lian Ye to end his life.

"Teacher, I did my best."

"Da Ye Mu lies on the muddy ground, the light gone from his eyes."

"Clearly, he was beaten into a recluse."

"Lian Ye, at some unknown time, stood before him; what caught his eye were Lian Ye's cold, merciless eyes."

"In Da Ye Mu's eyes, the Lian Ye before him gradually merged with the figure of Madara Uchiha."

"To this day, the psychological shadow Madara Uchiha inflicted on him still remains."

"Years ago, he transferred the psychological shadow Madara Uchiha had caused him onto Lian Ye, who had come to Iwagakure Village."

"He believes that as long as Lian Ye is killed, those shadows will cease to exist."

"He does this to console himself."

"He did not expect that he could not defeat Madara Uchiha, nor could he defeat Yuzhi Bo Lianye."

"\"Tsuchikage. \" Lian Ye placed the Tachi horizontally across Da Ye Mu's throat, \"Do you have any last words? \""

"Mizukage and Raikage were instantly killed, having no chance to speak their last words."

"He intends to give Da Ye Mu a chance."

"The cold blade pressed against Da Ye Mu's throat, the sensation of death so clear."

"He looked up at Lian Ye's unruffled eyes, knowing he had no chance of survival."

"This young Tsuchikage, at the last moment of his life, wore a complex expression on his face."

"Anger, unwillingness, regret, finally turned into acceptance."

"Facing an absolute power gap, he finally bowed his proud head."

"\"Yuzhi Bo Lianye... you won... \""

"He closed his eyes, as if using his last strength, and said what mattered most to him."

"\"I... on behalf of Iwagakure Village... surrender. \""

"He suddenly opened his eyes, looking at Lian Ye in a pleading manner."

"\"But... the condition is... do not harm those I brought, and all Rock Hidden Ninja on the Battlefield... let them... safely leave Rain Country... \""

"This is the last thing he, as Tsuchikage, can do at the final moment of his life."

"Using his own dignity and life, he exchanges for his subordinates and the village's future living strength."

"He stared intently at Lian Ye, awaiting the final judgment, awaiting the answer that decides the fate of countless Iwagakure Village ninjas."

"Lian Ye's gaze remained cold as he stared at Da Ye Mu."

"Inside the Jutsu Barrier, a dead silence, only the dripping sound of rain hitting the barrier."

"After a moment of silence, Lian Ye slowly spoke."

"\"Fine. \""

"Da Ye Mu, upon hearing that, rarely showed a satisfied smile, and slowly closed his eyes."

"\"Thank you, Uchi... \""

"A flash of blade."

"He gave Da Ye Mu no chance to react, not even letting him finish speaking."

"The sharp blade cut Da Ye Mu's throat, blood instantly gushed, staining the muddy ground red."

"Third Generation Earth Shadow, Da Ye Mu, fell."