[156] : Invading the Realm of the Dead, Confronting Hades

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After learning [Time-Skip]—I began experimenting.

However, even exerting my maximum effort, the duration I could skip was barely a second.

It became clear that mastering this skill would be incredibly difficult.

"Not bad at all. Might as well open the last Black Grade gift bag while I'm at it." I remarked with a satisfied smile.

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[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for opening the Black Grade sign-in gift bag. Obtained: [Authority - Divine Confusion].]

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[Divine Confusion]: The Authority belonging to Salvatore Doni—known as the King of Swords—from the world of Campione!.

This Authority, usurped from the Wine God [Dionysus], can create a zone where magic, spells, and even other Authorities run wild and out of control. Its effect is potent enough to make even Doni's own Authorities go berserk.

This Authority is a frightening trump card.

Using it forces the opponent into a pure melee battle, arguably the ultimate move for close-quarters combat. Activating the full Authority requires significant preparation time, but a smaller-scale effect can be achieved with shorter preparation.

"[Divine Confusion]... It seems somewhat similar to my own [Magic Power Erasure]. However, given my current physical strength, I have a greater advantage in close combat." I stroked my chin, murmuring softly.

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The next day, to resurrect Akeno's mother as soon as possible, I said goodbye to the girls early in the morning and headed to Hell.

Passing through Hell, I arrived at the Realm of the Dead.

As soon as I arrived at the gates, I was greeted by the Realm of the Dead's enthusiastic welcome—surrounded by a throng of Grim Reapers.

"Well, well~ Isn't it Hibari Kyoya, the one who's been stirring up so much trouble lately? What business brings you here?" A grim voice echoed.

Following that, a skeleton wearing a crown slowly emerged from the Realm of the Dead gates, green flames flickering in its eye sockets.

This was Hades, God of the Dead.

"Hades, cut the crap. I'm here to retrieve a soul. It'd be best if you hand it over obediently." Seeing Hades, a playful smirk formed on my lips.

"Hmph! You want to cause trouble in my home? Do you think a little threat will make me yield? How naive!" Hades snorted coldly upon hearing my words.

Simultaneously, Hades unleashed a terrible aura.

As a Major God-level being, ranked among the top ten in the world, his strength was certainly not inferior to that of the Heavenly Dragons.

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[Sign-in Character Discovered: Hades, God of the Realm of the Dead; Task Grade: Purple; Task Condition: Kill!]

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Hearing the notification, I couldn't help but smile with delight. The opportunity to eliminate Hades? I couldn't ask for more.

"In that case—you can die!"

The next moment, purple rings appeared in my eyes as I activated the [Rinnegan].

Blue skeletal structures slowly crisscrossed, soon forming a hundred-meter-tall [Susanoo].

"All of you, attack!" Sensing its power, Hades glanced at me hiding within Susanoo and waved his skeletal staff.

As Hades' command fell, countless Grim Reapers brandished their weapons in unison, launching a frenzied assault on me.

However, facing these pathetic attacks from the Grim Reapers—they weren't even worth my attention.

I remained expressionless, allowing them to attack, unwilling to casually slaughter them.

After all, retrieving Shuri Himejima's soul wasn't my only objective this time.

It was also for Ingvild Leviathan and Bennia.

And that loli Grim Reaper, Bennia—her parents were Ultimate-class Grim Reapers in the Realm of the Dead.

Many Grim Reapers were her friends and relatives, which was why I refrained from a massacre.

Besides, the Realm of the Dead served as the place for human souls after death, awaiting reincarnation or lingering. If I slaughtered the Grim Reapers, it would likely cause significant problems in the Human World.

Therefore, I used [Susanoo] for defense, employing the abilities of the Six Paths of the Rinnegan to restrain the attacking Grim Reapers.

Otherwise, with their strength, if I exerted even slight effort, these Grim Reapers wouldn't stand a chance of survival.

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"Let's see how long you can last. Unless your magic power is inexhaustible, you'll eventually be overwhelmed by the Realm of the Dead army!" Although Hades felt increasingly uneasy, his tone remained grim and cold.

Facing the attacks of countless Grim Reapers, I remained completely at ease. Moreover, his strange abilities were unheard of.

Watching the Grim Reapers being inexplicably sent flying, Hades scanned the surroundings but still found no trace of any other enemies.

'Fortunately, the Realm of the Dead army is continuously draining his magic power, forcing him to reveal all his strange abilities.'

Otherwise, if he were to fight me himself, the outcome would be uncertain.

"Aren't you the Wielder of The Sword of Promised Victory? Where is your Holy Sword?" At this moment, seeing that I had likely expended considerable energy, Hades ordered the Grim Reapers to retreat, his tone playful.

"Hmm~ Against someone of your level, I don't plan on using it," I replied calmly, meeting Hades' gaze with arrogance.

"....."

Wielding his Grim Reaper staff, Hades swiftly attacked me, the staff emanating a sinister and eerie aura.

CLANG!!!

However, that horrifying attack—capable of annihilating souls—was easily blocked by my single hand.

I had directly used the [Heaven-Tearing Claw]. Its intimidating power seized Hades' staff.

"Is this the extent of your power?" I looked at the shocked and trembling Hades, my expression pitying.

"N-No! Impossible!" Hades immediately abandoned his staff and retreated, looking at me warily.

'After being worn down by the Realm of the Dead army for so long, how is his magic power still so abundant?'

'And that claw on his hand—the horrible aura and power it radiates makes my instincts scream at me to get away from it.'

"That weapon on your hand... Why does it have the same God-Slaying aura as Fenrir?!" After carefully sensing it, Hades exclaimed in terror.

"Let me tell you the truth. The weapon in my hand possesses God-Slaying power. Both Loki and Fenrir died under its claws—And you will be the third!" I looked at the panicked Hades, revealing a frightening piece of news.

What?!

Hearing this, Hades could no longer suppress the fear in his heart, his body trembling violently.

Fenrir was a powerhouse on the same level as him, perhaps even stronger! Yet, he was killed...

At this moment—

That feeling of impending death made him realize with utmost clarity—the insurmountable gap between himself and this monster...

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