Chapter 265: King of Carnivores and Moonlit Silver Wolf (1300 Monthly Ticket Bonus, 3.5K+)
"Attention, Reincarnator EX051, your act of containing Uchiha Madara will have a significant impact on this world, and the world difficulty will undergo unpredictable changes."
"You have obtained 1 b-class special point."
"Based on your influence, relevant plot characters and quest lines will be removed from this world."
Bai Cangshu opened his eyes, and after returning from the consciousness world, he saw the clear spatial prompt. Like the Moon Demon and White Mask before him, he had caused an irreversible distortion to the plot world.
If a Reincarnator were to enter this world again later, they would receive a prompt stating: Due to the influence of Reincarnator XX, plot characters such as Uchiha Madara and Minato Namikaze, as well as their quest lines, have been removed.
These are the Reincarnators, a swarm of locusts who steal information for the Infinite Dimensional Space, leaving worlds unrecognizable.
What surprised Bai Cangshu slightly was that, in the space's judgment, the disappearance of Uchiha Madara caused less change to this world than the disappearance of the Shinigami.
After a brief thought, Bai Cangshu realized that, perhaps at the timeline level, Uchiha Madara's importance wasn't that high. According to the predetermined development, even without Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Obito would still collect the Tailed Beasts to initiate the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
However, the Shinigami, due to containing half of the Nine-Tails' Chakra within it, had a greater impact on the development of the timeline. To be precise, those two b-class special points were probably given for the half of the Nine-Tails and Minato Namikaze that were still inside the Shinigami's belly at that time.
The Shinigami itself was not that important to the world's progression.
"You're indeed not dead…"
Orochimaru held a kunai with talismans on it. That was what he had prepared to control the Impure World Reincarnation Uchiha Madara, should Tao Bai Bai lose control and die.
The strength of a revived person after Impure World Reincarnation is somewhat related to the chosen vessel. Orochimaru was worried that with Tao Bai Bai's terrifying strength and special constitution, a very formidable Uchiha Madara would be revived.
However, to his relief and secret disappointment, Tao Bai Bai's expression was normal after opening his eyes, as if Uchiha Madara's soul entering his body had no effect whatsoever.
He now recalled the death of his teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi. Although his chest was charred, the circle of curse marks was still visible. It was probably the [Reaper Death Seal] that had been used on Tao Bai Bai before his death, but… it also had no effect.
"Next, let's proceed at full speed. We should complete the collapse plan for the Land of Lightning's capital before midnight."
Bai Cangshu spoke, and the group returned to their summoned beasts and began to rush directly towards the Land of Lightning.
The major nations in the Naruto World are centrally located, so their distances and areas are relatively close.
With the tireless running ability of these special summoned beasts by Pain, half a day is enough to cross national borders.
In such a world, even without high-level vehicles, the impact is not significant.
——
In a cave filled with bones, a golden light naturally emanated.
A Golden Tree, less than two meters tall, swayed in the cave with the mountain wind from outside.
A figure clad in iron armor, out of place in the ninja world, knelt before the tree, praying devoutly. Suddenly, he turned his head, and in the darkness, his pupils were encircled by a golden light.
In his vision, a familiar figure slowly walked in from outside the cave.
"You should go, Ping Zhongshi."
Tianyi looked at the ground full of bones and the Golden Tree that had clearly taken root and survived, a smile appearing on her face.
She didn't even glance at Ping Zhongshi, simply speaking in a flat tone.
Ping Zhongshi slowly stood up.
Click, click.
The special heavy armor expanded, emitting an unusually heavy texture.
"Have you found the Shikkotsu Forest?"
Ping Zhongshi's voice, muffled through the armor, also became quite dull.
Tianyi looked at him like this and suddenly asked mischievously,
"You're actually concerned about this. Aren't you going to ask me if I've seen your wife?"
The man in the armor fell silent.
Tianyi thus gained a clearer understanding of the power of the golden law and the complexity of human nature.
The weaker humans are, the more easily they are swayed by that sense of 'mission,' believing they are destined for greatness and taking on many responsibilities that don't belong to them. For this, they are willing to give up some of the things they once cherished most.
Tianyi waved her hand. While continuing to inject natural energy, she took out several pieces of Tailed Beast meat from her backpack.
"There's no need to look for the Shikkotsu Forest for now. Without those hermits, we'll use Tailed Beasts instead."
"Soon, the one who is destined to help you will appear. I hope you will actively seek him in the direction of the Land of Lightning before exposing this place."
Tianyi was unwilling to delay Tao Bai Bai's mission. She was unwilling to provoke such a person unnecessarily. In her opinion, the choices made by White Mask and her group were completely wrong.
She would rather pay some price to ensure that Tao Bai Bai would not intentionally disrupt her mission.
Between a lose-lose and a win-win, she would always choose win-win.
Ping Zhongshi stood up. His stature had become quite tall, completely different from the ninjas and ordinary people of the ninja world.
He carried a heavy greatsword on his back, still stained with a lot of blood.
"Will that Uchiha Obito you mentioned not find this place?"
Ping Zhongshi looked at the Golden Tree. The feeling of being able to place one's life and soul within it was truly wonderful.
He was very certain that this was the future everyone in this world yearned for.
Without the threat of death, everyone could live happily. Before the golden law, everything would return to its rightful form.
"He's probably searching the whole world for his eye. Unfortunately, by the time he finds his eye, the plan to collect the Tailed Beasts will no longer exist."
"That's good."
Ping Zhongshi stood up and walked out of the cave. He looked up and saw a full moon illuminating the earth. The radiance of the Golden Tree could not yet spread across the entire world.
He had heard Tianyi describe how the Golden Tree would eventually bestow its blessings upon the entire world.
This world would not be planted with some world-devouring Divine Tree. The only thing that could grow in this world was the—Golden Tree!
Ping Zhongshi disappeared into the night at the border of the Land of Fire.
Meanwhile, in Konoha, far away, fierce battles continued to erupt.
Uchiha Shisui's pupils began to bleed. The appearance of Susanoo made both the Fourth Raikage and the Third Tsuchikage feel a slight apprehension.
Although both had some means of confrontation, they were unwilling to strike before the other.
The two families already had a long-standing feud, and both worried about being ambushed from behind by the other while locked in a death match with Uchiha Shisui.
Konoha's front line was successfully preserved under this delicate balance.
When Uchiha Shisui retreated into Konoha Village, the villagers, who usually feared and resented the Uchiha, eagerly stepped forward.
In a day and a half of war, the name Uchiha Shisui once again echoed across the battlefield.
Wherever he appeared on the front lines, the enemy villages retreated. Now, with two Kage-level powerhouses attacking, Uchiha Shisui still protected Konoha!
Uchiha Shisui forced a smile. Blood continuously flowed from the corners of his eyes. The consumption of his dōjutsu was immense, and he felt that he probably couldn't continue to expend it like this.
To break the deadlock, he would either have to launch a surprise attack to kill the enemy village's high-ranking officials, or use [Heavenly Hand Power] to change the thoughts of the Raikage or Tsuchikage…
But both methods, one violated his ninja way, and the other would mean losing his trump card against Tao Bai Bai and Pain.
Uchiha Shisui felt unusually exhausted. Returning to the clan grounds, Uchiha Fugaku summoned him to his home.
"Zhi Shui, today, that Tianyi, showed me something."
He spread his hand, and in his palm was another Golden Rune.
The intense life force surprised Uchiha Shisui.
"This is…"
Fugaku's eyes were complex.
"Perhaps, this is the only opportunity for Konoha to win."
Win?!
Uchiha Shisui was incredulous. Facing the siege of two ninja villages, Konoha was already struggling to cope. He heard that Hidden Mist Village and Hidden Sand Village had also invaded the Land of Fire, and both front lines were constantly retreating.
In this situation, could Konoha still have a chance to win?
Uchiha Fugaku suddenly closed his eyes, then opened them again. On his crimson Sharingan, a golden glow formed a ring.
"This is what Miss Tianyi called, the power of the golden law…"
——
Boom!
Bai Cangshu's body completely swelled, his muscles bulging one by one, and his physique exceeded three meters. But at this moment, he felt that he had not reached his limit at all.
He looked at the full moon in the sky, and an endless stream of power continuously poured out.
Far more exaggerated than his outwardly bulging muscles was the fact that Bai Cangshu's current power efficiency had completely broken through the theoretical limit of the [2]-rank extraordinary characteristic.
"[Extraordinary Characteristic: Moonlit Silver Wolf has been activated (Full Moon): In this state, gain a fourfold increase in efficiency.]"
This was the first time Bai Cangshu had seen a full moon since awakening this extraordinary characteristic, and it was also the first time he realized the power of this [Moonlit Silver Wolf].
His normal strength of 28 points was almost boosted to an unimaginable level under this terrifying efficiency conversion.
Whoosh~
Bai Cangshu exhaled, the air squeezed from his lungs almost creating a gale.
Uchiha Itachi and Orochimaru both showed looks of horror. Although Tao Bai Bai was powerful, as the night deepened, he had become somewhat incomprehensible.
Bai Cangshu bent down and grabbed a handful of sand. His overly powerful strength caused his muscles to lose their corresponding coordination.
But it didn't matter. He used the control ability of [Perfect Individual] to finely adjust his body's bones and muscles.
Bai Cangshu squeezed the sand in his right hand, continuously applying force.
Crack~
Faint cracking sounds continuously emanated. Under Orochimaru's incomprehensible gaze, Bai Cangshu kept applying force. The power was so immense that almost every time a cracking sound occurred, the slight escape of air from between his fingers would turn into scorching white cloud wisps.
"Ha~"
Bai Cangshu revealed a joyous expression. He enjoyed this power.
He looked at the capital city two kilometers away. The capital of the Land of Lightning was located on a huge mountain, with various houses arranged according to the mountain terrain, varying in height.
But he still instantly saw the most magnificent one in the center.
Crack!
He applied more force again, and the muscles on his arm began to rupture. Even with his normal physique of nearly 30 points, a body impervious to blades and guns under efficiency amplification, began to crack due to his own terrifying strength.
But Bai Cangshu continued to exert force as if he felt nothing.
Blood flowed out, and the wounds healed, only to crack again.
Puff!
As Bai Cangshu suddenly clenched his right hand, blood flowed from his fist. He opened his hand, revealing a pitch-black stone.
The stone emitted an unusual luster, clearly having undergone a change in its material form.
Bai Cangshu then took a step forward, holding the stone he had crushed in his right hand, his center of gravity shifting from his feet.
Buzz~
His muscles made a dull sound, as if a large bow had been drawn taut and then suddenly released. His right arm instantly disappeared.
Buzz~ bang bang bang bang…
A series of explosions rang out, and circles of scorching white ripples spread in the air.
Then, a terrifying gust of wind erupted from around Bai Cangshu, blowing Orochimaru and Uchiha Itachi back two steps.
Orochimaru turned his head, his face pale, looking in the direction of the Land of Lightning's capital.
Boom!
First, the daimyo's palace twisted and shattered from within, followed by a terrifying Bombardment. A huge cloud of dust began to spread from the capital.
This scene seemed no different from the legendary Tailed Beast Bomb striking the ground…
"You have killed the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, gaining 1400 dimensional points."
"You have killed the Minister of the Land of Lightning…"
"You have killed…"
"You have unlocked the milestone: King of Carnivores (Extremely Rare)."