Naruto: Creating Immortal Techniques at Six, Shocking Uncle Snake

Chapter 179: White in Crisis!

"What's going on? Is there danger in the Land of Wind? Why does my Zanpakutō keep transmitting signals of danger?"

Ishihara, who was conducting research, was suddenly distracted by the emotions emanating from his Zanpakutō.

Previously, he had lost contact with the Zanpakutō as it actively severed its connection with him.

But now, it was radiating fear, conveying a strong sense of danger.

This ability was unique to the Zanpakutō Ishihara had specially crafted for the Immortal Organization.

"Looks like I'll need to make a trip to the desert."

After some contemplation, Ishihara decided to go himself. After all, this matter was related to the Ten-Tails.

He absolutely couldn't allow those ghosts to ruin everything.

With this thought, Ishihara departed immediately.

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"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! You can use a substitution technique? That's unfair!

This is supposed to be a battle of souls! Why are you using ninjutsu?!"

Oni San shouted angrily, but combat was never about fairness.

Hozuki Suigetsu raised his Zanpakutō high with both hands and yelled:

"Water Release: Water Blade Slash!"

With a resounding roar, Suigetsu swung his Zanpakutō in the air, aiming at Oni San in front of him.

Instantly, a slash formed of water shot out.

Oni San tried to dodge, but to his surprise, the slash transformed into a massive water prison, trapping him inside.

"No way this isn't ninjutsu! It has to be ninjutsu!"

Oni San couldn't comprehend how these techniques could harm him. Previously, ninjutsu had no effect.

Unable to escape, Oni San struck at the water prison with his blade in frustration. To his surprise, he managed to cut a huge gap in it.

"Is there hope?!"

Seeing this, Oni San was elated. Ninjustu or not, he believed he could break free.

However, before he could act further, Suigetsu suddenly appeared behind him with a Shunpo step.

He thrust his Zanpakutō into Oni San's heart.

"Ughhhh!"

Oni San screamed frantically, but it was futile.

His spiritual energy began surging into Suigetsu's Zanpakutō, draining him rapidly.

In no time, Oni San's form shriveled and dissipated, his essence returning to the Afterworld.

"At last, it's over... but where's Haku?"

Suigetsu scanned the surroundings, but Haku was nowhere to be found. His concern grew, mixed with a sense of dread.

Could something have happened to Haku?

Just now, Suigetsu had sensed a powerful presence comparable to Oni San's. That presence clashed briefly with Haku before disappearing entirely.

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"Hahaha! Your strength is indeed impressive, holding out this long against my attacks. Given more time, you might even surpass me! But of course, that's impossible!"

The ghost shouted gleefully, swinging its blade again.

Haku raised his Zanpakutō with both hands, forming an ice wall before him.

The wall momentarily halted the ghost's advance, but only just.

"Not that I'd ever give you the chance to grow stronger. Besides, your growth can't outpace mine!

I've devoured countless of my kind, as well as the power of tailed beasts, to reach this point.

Once I've absorbed all the tailed beasts and my kin, I'll become the strongest ghost!"

The ghost's voice grew distorted as it spoke, and its mask began to solidify. Soon, a complete mask adorned its face.

"Power… so this is what true power feels like! I am the king of all ghosts!"

The ghost exulted, glaring at Haku. It believed that killing him would further enhance its strength.

"Now, let me end you!"

Clang!

"Huh? You can still keep up with my speed?"

The ghost looked at Haku in surprise, but blood was already trickling from Haku's mouth.

Haku had pushed his potential to the limit. Even at Kage-level speed, he barely kept up with the ghost.

"Give up. You're no match for me,"

the ghost said coldly, its gaze filled with pity.

But Haku didn't back down. Although he had no idea how to escape this place, he believed defeating the ghost might be the key.

With that resolve, Haku charged forward again, wielding his Zanpakutō.

The ghost smirked and raised its own blade.

"It's useless. You're weaker, slower—everything about you is inferior to me.

How do you expect to win? With your so-called willpower? Or that weapon in your hand?"

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Meanwhile, Suigetsu grew increasingly anxious as he failed to locate Haku.

"Could it be… Haku has already left?"

Just then, a man suddenly appeared before Suigetsu.

"Boss Ishihara?!"