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Chapter 294 Even if one hand is holding up Mount Suzuka

"'Air Gunship-404',"

"We have entered the combat zone. Please issue combat commands!"

A heavy propeller-driven fighter jet roared past at a low altitude of several hundred meters, with continuous explosions and smoke ahead warning that he had already entered the battlefield.

"Deploy the swarm of drones and prepare for battle."

Instructions from superiors came through the headset.

"Please return safely."

In a normal battle, the superior's orders would certainly be to kill the enemy and ensure victory. However, when facing the 'Biya' and 'Chimera' under the Nine-Tailed Fox's command, valuable technical personnel such as aircraft pilots and drone operators cannot be wasted.

Buzzing buzzing buzzing

As the belly of the aircraft, codenamed 'Air Gunship,' opened, a series of simple drones flew out.

These drones are extremely rudimentary: an X-shaped support, four propellers, a camera, and a flight control system; they exude a cheap feel, and even the armor-piercing rounds hanging below are simply tied on with transparent tape.

However, simplicity does not mean impracticality. Under the control of the pilots in the cabin, these drones drew arcs and nimbly headed towards the demons!
Boom, boom, boom, boom!

As plumes of smoke and explosions filled the air, the two sides began close combat.

Da da da da,

The wings, nose, and fuselage of the fighter jet, which is called an 'air gunship'.

One after another, the machine guns with thermal imaging aiming began to spew flames. Under the control of the technicians, the 20mm depleted uranium armor-piercing rounds shot out continuously, drawing arcs in the air; suppressing and tearing apart the monsters that tried to rush over.

That's right, this fighter jet called the 'Flying Fortress' is not just similar to its World War II predecessor, the B-25; it's practically identical.
The blueprints are all from the past; they've just been modified with a lot of modern technology and weaponry.

This aircraft, which is called an "air gunship," is actually a bomber.
However, because it is equipped with a large number of machine guns, it also has considerable aerial combat capabilities.

Now, these ancient blueprints have been unearthed and are being mass-produced as mobile aerial firepower to deal with the massive numbers of Bi Yao.

what?
Why not use missiles?
Hehe, the tens of millions of demons are saying: Bomb me if you want, I'm afraid you won't bomb me, I won't even bother to dodge!
Using missiles to fight demons is like using an anti-aircraft gun to kill a mosquito—a huge loss.

So these old-fashioned aircraft have found a new purpose: drones and armor-piercing rounds are many times cheaper than air-to-air missiles. When war breaks out, it's all about attrition: human lives are just another kind of 'resource'.

Buzzing buzzing buzzing

Drones carrying armor-piercing rounds traced arcs in the air as they launched suicide attacks on the demons.

Da da da da,

Under computer control, numerous machine guns covering its body continuously spewed out deadly metal storms!

"Hiss hiss hiss~~"

The demons also discovered that 'illusion magic' was ineffective against these machines, and they began to transform: their bodies lengthened, changing from the shape of large eyeballs into the shape of long bread rolls, while pairs of wings grew from their bodies, like some kind of legendary creature 'little flying sticks', leaving afterimages as they rushed through the fire net towards the fighter jets.

Boom!
It crashed suddenly into the plane.
Then they began tearing at the aircraft's outer shell.

"Fire on the left wing! Fire on the left wing!!"

"The cabin sidewall has been torn apart. Requesting return to base! Requesting return to base!"

The attacked fighter jets drew an arc and flew backward: not to withdraw from the battle, but because there were 'flying soldiers' with jetpacks behind them who could help them clear out the monsters that pounced on the planes.

Of course, those 'flying soldiers' were also targets of the demons' attacks;

Along with the rampaging flying 'synthetic beasts,' the skies above the entire Libyan Sea were a chaotic battle between technologically armed human armies and superhumanly powerful yakuza.

Limbs and broken wings rained down from the sky, and planes trailing long plumes of black smoke spun and crashed!
On the open sea, a large number of small boats swarmed in:

Rescuing potential wounded soldiers while capturing wounded but not yet dead demons, engaging in 'production' amidst battle—it's quite a spectacle.

Armies from various countries have gathered on the outskirts of this sea area, launching fierce attacks inland. Their targets are a large number of Biyou and synthetic beasts, while the powerful members of the Nine-Tailed Fox faction are naturally handed over to the people of the 'Sea Kingdom'.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!"

The countless flying demons blotted out the sky and swooped down;

The massive synthetic beast had thick, rough hides and roared as it sped along.

Above the northern landmass of the non-professional, the true core battlefield is here—an island called 'Suzuka Mountain' advances continuously in the sky, surrounded by 'Atakebune' made of a large amount of seawater, directly intruding into the territory of the Nine-Tails' forces from the air.

Whether it's an island or an 'Atakebune', both were created using the 'Light and Heavy Rock Technique' to achieve this spectacular sight of flying through the air.

In particular, Yu personally created 'Suzuka Island' and even used the 'Super Light Heavy Rock Technique': the very same move that Tsuchikage Onoki used to withstand the meteorite!

With such a blatant attack, hundreds of thousands, even millions, of synthetic beasts and bi-you naturally wouldn't turn a blind eye. They surged in like dark clouds, intending to overwhelm the army formation of Suzuka Mountain!

But how could someone standing here be an ordinary person?

"Hahaha, you thief!"

Amidst his signature maniacal laughter, on a sea-going 'Atakebune', Teach waves his hands, creating 'water mirrors' all around him.

The beings emerging from these water mirrors were not enemies, but his superhumans.

Water Mirror Technique
This is the signature move of the Fourth Mizukage: Yagura Karatachi.

It can copy enemies and use the same ninjutsu as its opponent, with the same power.

With the strength of the Fourth Mizukage, he was even able to replicate the young prince in Sage Mode, as well as the perfect Jinchuriki Killer Bee, truly deserving of the title 'Kage'.

If he hadn't fallen victim to Obito Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan genjutsu, the Mizukage wouldn't have died such a miserable death.

The reason Teach can use his abilities so recklessly now is because:
"Power, inexhaustible power!"

The giant-like black man raised his hand, looking at the Suzuka Mountain floating in the center of the many Atakebune, a greedy glint in his eyes.

He could clearly sense that the island was continuously radiating 'spiritual power'—or rather, 'demonic power'—constantly replenishing all the 'Sea Kingdom' members participating in the battle: simply put, it was a mobile 'magic spring'.

The numerous superhumans cloned by Teach leaped out and engaged in fierce battle with the attacking demons and chimeras!
The Teach Pirates were already known for their large numbers, and with his ability to replicate, they became an even larger force: the giant ship, several tens of meters long, could barely hold them all.

A single ship withstood the siege of tens of thousands of demons, a feat that was truly unparalleled.

"Third Gate - Gate of Life: Open!"

On another ship, the one-armed Ruf kicked off his slippers and crouched down slightly;

As the three restrictions on the meridians were broken, a massive amount of 'demonic power' surged out from within the body.

Sizzle sizzle,

This demonic power was so domineering that it even vaporized the deck of the 'water boat' beneath their feet, filling it with smoke.

brush,

A figure flashed,
Luffy, having opened all three gates, instantly 'teleported' into the air.

"Air Punch - Random Attacks!"

With a single punch, the boy's arm suddenly became blurred.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
The next second, the flying demons were as if they had been hit by invisible fists, spitting out amber liquid and flying backward; on their bodies made of large eyeballs, the dents of fists were clearly visible.

Luffy swung his fist and unleashed an "air cannon" that blasted away a large number of demons. He then spun around in mid-air, his right leg forming a blade-like shape as he kicked out.

"Air Kick - Gale Break!"

Tear —

He unleashed a transparent vacuum slash with his foot, instantly tearing an oncoming chimera in half at the waist. "Roar~~!!"

The powerful chimera was not dead. It roared and flapped its wings, charging madly at Luffy, clearly intending to take him down with it.

The one-armed boy leaned back sharply, his body arching in mid-air before crashing headfirst forward.

"Air Boom - Headbutt!"

Bang! !

The two collided suddenly in mid-air.

What dented directly into the hollow was the head of the synthetic beast, which was encased in bone armor.

"Luffy, don't go too far!"

The others on the ship used their abilities or took up weapons to fight the swooping demons, while telling their 'captain' not to go too far.

They don't have the ability to fly; instead, they rely on the 'Atakebune' they stand on as their airborne base. In addition, almost all superhumans gain their abilities by consuming 'superhuman pearls,' so the seawater is their absolute home ground: not only can they use the boats they stand on to unleash various water-based abilities, but if they can't win a fight, they can also hide in it to catch their breath.

With the Suzuka clan continuously replenishing their demonic power, the battle was progressing rapidly.

Despite the fact that the Sea Kingdom had far fewer people, it was a one-sided massacre!

However, this is only temporary:

call out----

A beam of light shot over.

After piercing through an 'Atakebune' in an instant, it sped unstoppably toward the ship where Teach was.

what? !

The light was colorless and devoid of color, possessing a cold indifference that could destroy everything.

Faced with this thick beam of light, Teach ordered the 'mirrors' to rush up and block it;
He nimbly dodged to the side, grabbing an unlucky guy in the process to shield him.

brush----

A flash of light streaked across the sky.

Hundreds of 'wolf-level' mirror images vanished instantly, like snowflakes under the scorching sun.

But it still bought Teach a brief moment, allowing him to dodge: however, the unfortunate thing he was using as a shield was now only half intact.

"Pooh,"

Let go of this damaged 'human' shield.
Tichy, his chest a bloody mess after being grazed by the beam of light, squinted.

Several figures appeared in the distant sky:
Dressed as an Onmyoji, with a white cloth hanging from his hat to cover his face, and wearing blood-stained hakama with the character '三' written on it; standing on a crane, a Toneri with wide sleeves, white clothes, white hair, and white eyes; and a three-meter-tall beetle-like creature shimmering with metallic luster; as well as a paper maiden holding a folding fan, and Takahashi Eileen sitting on the back of the cat demon 'Mitsuko'.
Apart from the sea serpent whose whereabouts are unknown, all the powerful demons of the Nine-Tailed Fox faction have gathered here.

The beam of light just now was undoubtedly Hyuga Toneri's "Mountain-Breaking Strike".

"The recluse, the fake dizziness, the blood-stained trousers, the paper dance,"

Holding up Mount Suzuka, Ōtakemaru, who was personally leading the expedition, glanced at the great demons before him, raised his other hand, and beckoned contemptuously.

"Let's go together."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Adachi Ward, Tokyo

"It's a fight, it's a fight!"

Looking at the live stream in her hand, Yuluo, with the look of a 'bloodthirsty viewer,' excitedly clenched her fist, just like a child. To be honest, at thirteen years old, she was still considered a child.

"I wonder just how strong this young master of the Sea Kingdom is?"

Currently, there are only four 'Dragon-level' powerhouses in this world, and the Sea Kingdom accounts for two of them.

The remaining tasks were Abe no Seimei raising his hand to release Yura from her 'fusion state', and his own master using 'super-divine illusion painting' to simulate various gods and defeat the great Onmyoji Abe no Seimei.

"Hey?"

"Is this Ōtakemaru planning to go alone?"

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd in the living room, who were holding various devices, Ootengu, who was live streaming, carried Suzuka Mountain forward alone, seemingly preparing for a one-on-one battle: he alone would take on the Nine-Tails' forces!
Kani-hime, Kyukira, and even the 'Sea Roar' that stirred up the entire sky into a giant cyclone stretching for dozens of miles, showed no signs of making a move.

That's the Nine-Tailed Fox's power! Even the three great demon-level experts of the island nation might not be able to defeat them.

"Master, who do you think will win and who will lose?"

When Yura looked up to ask a question, Yu, who was sitting opposite the girl and also watching the live stream, stroked her chin.

"Of course it's Ōtakemaru."

This is the young master of the Sea Kingdom, and:

"Look at the long sword hanging at his waist; he's clearly not just a simple magic-type extraordinary being."

If it's a magic-type character, it will be countered by the sealing spell absorption of 'pseudo-dazzle'; but if it's a melee-type character, it can completely settle things with fists, feet, swords, and blades.

Ōtakemaru is rumored to possess divine powers such as controlling storms, lightning, and fire rain, and is known as the Demon King of Demons and Gods; at the same time, the three divine swords he wields are also renowned, and unlike 'Uminari', they are not subject to being countered.
Through KYG's live stream, countless people witnessed the start of this extraordinary battle!
However, everyone soon discovered—

"Can't break through the defense?!"

Whether it's the Yin-Yang technique of Blood Hakama, the collision and tearing of Pseudo-Dizziness, the props of Paper Dance, or even the attack that Toneri can 'seal' spiritual power, they are all ineffective!

"According to ancient records, Suzuka Ōtakemaru is protected by the earth, and ordinary attacks cannot harm him."

Yu started to explain (nonsense) to the three beautiful girls.
"So, Ōtakemaru won!"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"what happened?"

"Is this all you have?"

Above the northern land of the non-professional, after the great demons of the Nine-Tailed Fox forces launched a fierce attack from the air, the unharmed Ōtakemaru spoke leisurely.

"You can't even break through my Earth Covering Technique, yet you dare to bully me on Mount Suzuka?"

"So strong!"

"It cannot be described simply as 'strong',"

"This is invincible! Hahahaha~~ My Sea Kingdom is indeed invincible!"

Witnessing all this, many people on the Atakebune shouted excitedly, "We've got this in the bag!"

Blood Hakama's Yin-Yang Arts can control wind, fire, thunder, and lightning, and a wave of his hand can cover a spell spanning hundreds of meters; Pseudo-Dazzle, although it has no special abilities, is more durable than any material known to humankind, and with a single impact, it can pierce through mountains and tear apart aircraft carriers.
Not to mention Hyuga Toneri, who possesses the 'Eye of God', and has never been defeated since his appearance!

Even when facing the elder of the Hai family, 'Hai Ming', he could handle things on his own.
But now, these great demons have all suffered defeats when facing Ōtakemaru!
Their attacks couldn't harm the young lord of the Sea Kingdom at all: no matter what kind of attack it was, Ōtakemaru neither dodged nor evaded, but directly took the powerful attack head-on.

If you can't even break through their defenses, how are you supposed to fight?
Earth Release: Hardening Technique

This unassuming ninjutsu allows Earth Release ninjas to withstand various attacks with their bare hands!
Of the five elements, earth represents defense: with Ootengu's Kage-level strength, he could stand still and be attacked by Jonin without any problem.

"Humph,"

After the enemy launched a barrage of attacks, Ōtakemaru pointed at the several powerful demons whose faces were grim.

Even if I single-handedly carry Mount Suzuka and crush you all—

More than enough!
(End of this chapter)