Chapter 92: The Bonds of Resolve

Chapter 92: The Bonds of Resolve

The Coliseum lay in ruins, dust and debris filling the air as the remnants of the great serpent slowly dissipated. Hiruzen and Danzō hovered, exhausted and drained, their last-ditch effort leaving them vulnerable. Orochimaru, eyes gleaming with malice, closed in on her former master and his comrade.

"I've waited for this moment," Orochimaru hissed, her serpentine eyes narrowing. "Now, you will fall."

As she lunged, her blade gleaming with deadly intent, Malik, still trapped in The Chimara's grip, felt a surge of desperation. "I can't let this happen," he thought. Drawing on every ounce of strength and determination, he focused on the love and bonds he had forged in this world.

In a desperate bid, Malik bit down hard on his tongue. As his blood filled his mouth, it made contact with the Chimara's clay skin.

HydroVitalis Lv 9

HydroVitalis: Your body fluids now have magical effects.

Sweat: Your sweat and general body odor now smell pleasant (the smell depends on the person smelling).Sperm: You are a god of fertility, or you can turn it off. It also tastes better (the taste depends on the person eating it).Blood: If your blood meets someone's skin and if you wish to become that person's master, time = skill level x hour. (Their mind may revert to a child, also will only work once on a person. Cooldown: one week).

For a moment, The Chimara's grip on him tightened, her eyes flashing with resistance. But the power of the Blood was overwhelming, compelling her to obey.

"Akira my sweet, go stop Orochimaru from killing them," Malik commanded.

With a guttural roar, she released Malik and surged toward Orochimaru, her body shifting into a more formidable form, her four arms elongating and her serpentine tail lashing out.

Orochimaru barely had time to react as The Chimara intercepted her attack, their clash sending shockwaves through the ruined Coliseum. The two powerful entities engaged in a fierce battle, the ground trembling beneath their combined might.

Freed from The Chimara's grasp, Malik took a moment to regain his breath, his eyes scanning the battlefield. Hiruzen and Danzō needed his help, and he couldn't afford to waste any time. Summoning his pink wings once more, he flew over to the two exhausted shinobi, his healing magic already at work.

"Hiruzen, Danzō, hang in there!" Malik shouted, his hands glowing with restorative energy.

As Malik healed them, Hiruzen looked at him with gratitude. "Malik, you've done well. But this battle is far from over."

Danzō, her expression stern but appreciative, nodded. "We need to regroup and prepare for the next assault."

Meanwhile, The Chimara and Orochimaru continued their brutal exchange. The Coliseum's walls cracked and crumbled under the force of their attacks. The Chimara's animalistic traits gave her an edge in raw power, but Orochimaru's cunning and agility allowed her to counter with precise strikes.

"You've always been a thorn in my side," Orochimaru sneered, her body twisting and contorting to evade The Chimara's blows. "But you won't stop me from achieving my goals."

The Chimara, driven by Malik's command, fought with relentless ferocity. "You underestimate the power of love and loyalty, Orochimaru. You will not harm them!"

As the battle raged on, Malik, Hiruzen, and Danzō took the opportunity to strategize. "We need to support The Chimara," Hiruzen said, his eyes sharp with determination. "Orochimaru must be stopped."

Danzō nodded. "Agreed. Malik, can you amplify our attacks with your magic?"

Malik, his confidence growing, smiled. "I can't do that. Danzō, do me a favor and go collect your Root ninjas that aren't dead."

Danzō looked at Malik's face, wondering what he was thinking but did as he asked. As she moved away, Malik looked at her and smiled. "Secrets can be powerful and useful, but they can also bring immense pain," he said. "Remember that, Danzō."

Hiruzen gave Danzō a look, and a flashback showed him ordering Danzō to disband The Root. The memory was vivid, filled with tension and determination, highlighting the deep bond and complex history between them.

Back in the present, The Chimara and Orochimaru's fight intensified. The Chimara's four arms moved with deadly precision, her serpentine tail whipping through the air with immense force. Orochimaru countered with her swift movements and precise strikes, creating a deadly dance of power and skill.

Just as both combatants prepared for a powerful attack, Malik walked between them. The Chimara stopped because it was her mission to bring him back to the Akatsuki and she was under his spell. Orochimaru stopped because, while it was her mission to also bring him back, she was deeply in love with Malik.

Malik created a Soul Link with both of them, feeling their intense emotions and motivations. "Akira, take us all away from here," he said.

The Chimara nodded, her body shifting as she created a giant clay shell around them. The shell was lifted by a giant clay bird-scorpion hybrid, its wings flapping powerfully as it carried them away from the Hidden Leaf Village.

Inside the clay shell, Malik looked at both women. "Sit down so we can talk," he said, releasing The Chimara from his spell and healing both of them.

As they flew away from the Hidden Leaf Village, the tension in the shell was palpable. Malik knew that this going to suck.