Chapter 119

Inside the volcano.

The sealing formation, which was magnificent and exquisite to the extreme, only now began to show signs of contracting. Mōryō had been completely transformed into pure chakra, which flowed continuously into Shion's body. At the same time, Shion's aura grew stronger and stronger. Her amber pupils now shone with a bluish-purple luster, adding a touch of mystery and charm to the priestess's originally holy image. Compared to before, she was like a completely different person.

The volcano, having suddenly lost its sealing object, began to tremble violently. Rocks and stones tumbled down. Kusuo was as calm as the wind and clouds. His right hand swung out a sharp sword aura. With countless swooshes, it formed a solid barrier above their heads.

Mōryō's power was naturally extraordinary. As such, absorbing chakra of this level would inevitably take a long time. Although in the process, Mōryō had been cut into a fool by Kusuo's Crimson Blade and had no resistance, the leap in life's hierarchy was still difficult.

But the situation had stabilized. Kusuo estimated that he no longer needed to help, so he released the hand that was holding Shion. He watched as her aura climbed section by section, as if she were shedding her mortal body and evolving into a higher-level life form.

This point... Kusuo had already guessed in his heart. Without a doubt, the strongest level in the world of Naruto, not counting the alien clan, was the Kekkei Mōra of Kaguya Otsutsuki. Next was the Six Paths level of the Sage of Six Paths and his brother Hamura. Counting down from there, whether it was Kekkei Tōta or Kekkei Genkai, they were all far inferior.

Basically, any jonin-level ninja could use two or more elemental transformations. For example, Kakashi's Lightning and Earth Style, and Sasuke's Lightning and Fire Style. Possessing chakra transformations of multiple attributes was not difficult; using them flexibly was also the same. What was truly powerful was the fusion.

The Storm Style produced by the combination of Water and Lightning, the Lava Style produced by the combination of Fire and Earth, and the other Boil Style, Crystal Style, and so on, could all cause a person's strength to skyrocket. Even if they weren't a top-tier powerhouse, they could still touch the threshold of the Kage level. Not to mention the Kekkei Tōta, the fusion of three attributes.

The currently recognized powerhouse standing at the peak of the Kage level, who was not to be underestimated despite his old age, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, stood proudly over the entire ninja world precisely because he had mastered the Kekkei Tōta, Dust Style. Although he often had a bad back, Onoki's chakra reserves were no joke.

The reason Hiruzen Sarutobi's strength had declined with age was because he could only use the five elemental chakra transformations, but could not fuse them together. Theoretically, Hiruzen was the only one who had a chance to advance from a mortal body to the Kekkei Mōra level. But the complexity and difficulty of the process were unimaginable for ordinary people. Kaguya Otsutsuki had gathered the chakra of the entire planet to have enough energy to become eternal and immortal. For a single entity's power to break through... the success rate was infinitely close to zero.

And now... Shion! She was undergoing a baptism of chakra, making a leap in her life's hierarchy. Her aura was powerful. The obscure fluctuations she unintentionally revealed were enough to make a jonin's heart palpitate.

Time passed bit by bit. Until the brilliance was washed clean, the complex and exquisite patterns on Shion's body gradually disappeared. She... had completely controlled the power of Mōryō. She had become the most special perfect Jinchuriki in the ninja world.

"I...!"

Just as she floated down, Shion wanted to happily report the good news to Kusuo. But the moment her smooth feet touched the ground, she suddenly realized that in her nervousness, she had forgotten his name. She was choked for a moment. Her face still couldn't hide her joy, wanting to share it with him.

Shion threw herself forward, burying her face in his chest, tears of excitement uncontrollably streaming from the corners of her eyes. For so many years, the mission of successive priestesses had ended at her hands.

Kusuo didn't say anything, just gently patting her back, quietly comforting her.

After a long time, Shion lifted her head, tears still lingering at the corners of her eyes. "I still don't know your name!" Shion looked at him seriously, wanting to remember him in her heart forever.

The latter smiled faintly and said softly, "Hatake Kusuo."

Hatake Kusuo... After silently reciting the name a few times in her heart, Shion nodded heavily and gave a "mm."

"Alright, since you've successfully subdued Mōryō, let's go out and take care of the other things," Kusuo said, stroking Shion's hair. It was smooth and radiant. He didn't know if it was because she had absorbed the chakra of the Tailed Beast-level Mōryō, but it was even more delicate.

The two of them set off together. Shion's heart was filled with excitement. To become the first priestess in history to completely conquer Mōryō... she had so many things she wanted to tell her deceased mother. Her mother was the closest person Shion had ever had, but she had died sealing Mōryō. Now, with this man's help, their generations of priestesses, cursed by fate, could finally be free.

Hatake Kusuo. Shion looked at his side profile again, her eyes flashing, her thoughts a mystery.

After leaving the volcano, Shion sensed the location of the nearest terracotta warriors. The two of them traveled nimbly through the mountains and rivers. Before long, they saw Kakashi, Asuma, and the other jonin.

"Hatake Kusuo!"

"Kusuo!"

"Lord Kusuo!"

A group of people were overjoyed to see him, their forms of address varying. Without exception, they all gave him full respect and face. Seeing this, the light in Shion's eyes flashed even more brightly.

"Was this your doing?" Kakashi asked, walking up and pointing at the terracotta warriors, most of which were shattered into stone blocks. Because the terracotta warriors hadn't recovered, their group of jonin hadn't wasted any more chakra to destroy them.

"Mm." Kusuo nodded calmly, acknowledging it. Then, he winked at Shion.

Shion understood. She raised her fair hand lightly.

RUMBLE!

The stone blocks in the riverbed trembled again. Although the speed was much slower, they still began to re-form into the bodies of terracotta warriors. A few minutes later, a new terracotta army was born.

"Alert!"

"Everyone, be careful!"

Might Guy and Asuma were startled by this scene. Immediately, they were about to command the ninja troops and the ANBU to deal with the resurrected terracotta army together.

But Kakashi and Shikaku keenly noticed the faint smile on Kusuo's lips and didn't move.

Sure enough, after the terracotta warriors were restored, they just stood still and didn't attack them.

"This...?" Asuma and Guy were dumbfounded. Kurenai also covered her small mouth in surprise.

"Is it because of this young lady?" As expected of Konoha's, and even the entire ninja world's, top strategist, Nara Shikaku saw that something was wrong at a glance. He pointed at Shion and asked.

Kusuo smiled and nodded.

Hiss! So it's true.

Although Shikaku was mentally prepared, hearing this news with his own ears still made him take a sharp breath in. The reactions of the other jonin were more or less the same. So many thousands of troops, enough to resist a joint army of a ninja village's jonin and delay their pace... were actually being controlled by a small girl?!

If word of this got out, it would absolutely make everyone's jaws drop. It would shake the entire ninja world.

"Her name is Shion, the priestess of the Land of Demons. We have already successfully subdued Mōryō. It will never come out to cause trouble again."

Quiet. Quiet. The entire scene was quiet.

This time, everyone heard Kusuo's words very clearly.

Subdued Mōryō! Not sealed Mōryō!

Thinking back on Shion's ability to control the terracotta warriors just now, instantly, everyone's breathing became heavy. They looked at Shion, their eyes filled with pleasant surprise.

Kusuo saw the thoughts in their hearts. He took a step forward, blocking Shion's path.

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