Chapter 166

After a fierce battle had waged for a while, Yhwach exuded inexplicable confidence. In his mind, his opponent, Madara was no match for him. Little did he know that Madara had yet to unleash his full strength. He was gathering info on Yhwach's abilities and reserving the power of Ryūjin Jakka.

At this crucial moment, Tsunade joined the fray, adding another layer to the unfolding chaos. "Fly! Sode no Shirayuki!" she exclaimed, releasing a burst of icy aura that instantly turned the surrounding area into a frozen tableau.

"Hmph, it doesn't work on me!" Yhwach sneered, confident in his abilities.

"Blut Vene Anhaben!" he declared, raising his hand and creating a spherical Reishi defensive field using his body as the center.

Yhwach, convinced of his Precognition, addressed his opponents. "Your Zanpakutō. How long can it deal with my ability?" he taunted, considering himself the strongest presence on the battlefield. In his eyes, none could match his strength, and any struggle against him was futile.

Unbeknownst to Yhwach, Madara and Tsunade exchanged a knowing smile. Their strength extended beyond their Zanpakutō. Uchiha Madara, with his Wood Style, summoned Susano, a colossal giant that transformed Ryūjin Jakka into a massive blade, igniting the sky with flames. Simultaneously, Tsunade delivered a powerful punch directly at Yhwach.

The impact sent Yhwach soaring through the air, a look of shock etched across his face. Perplexed, he questioned the unfolding events, unable to comprehend the nature of the abilities displayed by his opponents. Despite considering himself all-knowing, Yhwach found himself at the mercy of unprecedented and unanticipated powers.

As the attacks continued relentlessly, Yhwach was forced to dodge, his thoughts interrupted by the overwhelming onslaught of his opponents' newfound abilities.

In the end, Yhwach's overconfidence led to a careless move, and he found himself knocked down to the ground. The once-confident expression on his face twisted into an ugly grimace.

"Since that's the case," he muttered, a hint of frustration in his voice. "I have to use a stronger move!" Yhwach declared, preparing to reveal his final, trump card—a desperate maneuver to absorb all his subordinates' lives and abilities into his own body, reaching what he considered a perfect condition.

However, as Yhwach initiated this crucial ability, an expression of extreme shock replaced his determination. "No! What's going on here? Why can't I foresee their future?" he exclaimed, his disbelief evident. Even the earlier blows from Uchiha Madara and Tsunade hadn't unsettled him as much as this unforeseen turn of events.

Despite being knocked down, Yhwach realized that his other potential cards were gone, leaving him without any remaining trump cards. Panic and confusion etched across his face, and beads of cold sweat broke out on his skin.

The situation was entirely out of Yhwach's control. Despite being the master of the invisible empire, he found himself facing an opponent he couldn't under. At that moment, Ryan stood before him, accompanied by others like Jugram Haschwalth, Pernida Parnkgjas, Askin Nakk Le Vaar, and more—Yhwach's once-loyal subordinates.

To Yhwach's bewilderment, these former faithful followers now regarded him with a strange and indifferent gaze, as if he were the enemy. Ryan, with a relaxed and happy expression, revealed the shocking truth. "Just now, while you were occupied with my friends, I've dealt with all your minions. It's a lot easier than I thought it would be."

The contradiction of the situation struck Yhwach with disbelief. These elite members of his once-formidable force, capable of effortlessly defeating all the Shinigami captains, were now extinct within a matter of minutes at the hands of Ryan. The reality was as unbelievable as Ryan's casual demeanor in the face of this unexpected triumph.

Yhwach, struggling to comprehend the sudden turn of events, asked with difficulty, "What did you do to them?" Ryan, with a calm demeanor, simply explained, "It's nothing; they just all became my subordinates."

During the battle between Yhwach and the Hokages, Ryan had also entered the fray, ready to ensure the confrontation remained undisturbed. Ryan efficiently froze one of Yhwach's subordinates and grabbed them by the neck, using the King of Hell that compelled immediate obedience. In moments, Yhwach's once-rebellious subordinates became docile under Ryan's Rinnegan.

Members with spiritual desires within their bodies were dealt with swiftly, as Ryan continued to gain control over them one by one. In just a few minutes, all of Yhwach's subordinates were instigated and controlled by Ryan. Minato, observing nearby, was surprised by the ease with which Ryan handled the situation, recognizing Ryan's growing strength.

Yhwach, now completely wilted, realized his utter helplessness against these formidable opponents. Ryan, not sure to be able to control Yhwach directly sealed him.

At this crucial moment, a familiar notification tone echoed in their minds, signaling a message from the chat group. The system prompt indicated the progress of the task: " To defeat Yhwach: completed!" The group was reminded to complete the other two tasks for rich rewards.

Ryan and his allies felt relieved, confident that Yhwach was now sealed inside the King of Hell. The system's confirmation reassured them of the efficacy of the King of Hell in restraining Souls. 

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