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Chapter 596 The Three Divine Artifacts Family

The so-called 'Wind Release Chakra Mode'
As the name suggests, it's the wind-style version of 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode'.

The principle of Lightning Release Chakra Mode is to wrap powerful lightning around the body for attack or defense, and it has extremely fast movement speed and strong damage reduction ability.

Known as the 'strongest shield' and also the 'strongest spear', the Third Raikage fought the Eight-Tails alone and battled tens of thousands of Earth Ninja for three days and three nights, all thanks to this secret technique that was 'merely' only a B-rank.

Later, the Fourth Raikage punched the Nine-Tails' heir and kicked the two Susanoo-wielding figures, which was a highlight of his ninjutsu and taijutsu.

When it came to the Fifth Raikage, Darui, things suddenly went downhill. Although he also mastered the 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode,' Darui was ultimately a Kekkei Genkai ninja;
He mainly used 'Storm Release' in battles, but when he encountered the Otsutsuki clan, he not only did not help them, but also gave them a boost, making him practically a traitor.

Based on the principle of 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode', Yu created 'Wind Release Chakra Mode': despite having the word 'mode' in it, it is essentially a ninjutsu, so it does not conflict with Sage Mode—that is, the so-called 'Snake Power'.

That's right, the 'Orochi Power' in this King of Fighters world is Sage Chakra!
Moreover, unlike the inferior version of the 'Cursed Seal' from before, Yu's mastery of Sage Art is now so good that it no longer causes any change in appearance.

Of course, to fit the 'setting', these Sage Chakra will drive people into a frenzy of killing: compared to turning into a stone toad or a snake, it's not bad.

"The tools of an evil god"

Letting the light of the 'Yata Mirror' shine on him, Goenitz dusted off the corner of his clothes.

"That's all you've got. Can you even break my wind magic?"

Goenitz was enveloped in an extremely powerful gale: these winds clung to his clothes at high speed, forming an incredibly tight, all-encompassing defense: capable of easily creating a vacuum to isolate attacks such as fire and sound waves.
Moreover, due to its terrifying fluidity, its defense is even superior to 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode'!
Of course, as a trade-off, its offensive capabilities are slightly inferior.

But no matter how 'slightly inferior' it may be, it is still an attack combining 'Sage Art' and 'Chakra Mode', making it difficult for the fighters present to even connect with a single move.

"I'll stop him!"

Kyo Kusanagi was the first to step forward. At this point, even someone as proud as him could only cooperate with the others.

If they went in one by one, it would be suicide missions: they wouldn't even be able to break through the defenses.

"I'll locate him and keep him in check!"

Without further ado, Chizuru Kagura flicked the Yata Mirror in her hand, and the cool moonlight spread out, enveloping Goenitz within it.

At the same time, the 'Kagura Manki,' identical to her, had already sped out, waving her sleeve to strike Goenitz with a light and graceful movement, like a dance: seemingly just an illusory dancing figure, but in reality, it was a skill that concealed deadly intent.

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In a flash, 'Kagura Manki', who had rushed in front of Goenitz, suddenly transformed into 'Kagura Chizuru' and struck out with a palm full of energy!
Snapped,

An attack capable of piercing through a skyscraper with a single palm strike.

It landed on Goenitz, but suddenly slid to the side.

"I told you, you can't hurt me."

Goenitz raised his hand and swatted away the charging Kyo Kusanagi with a claw, then retaliated by grabbing at Chizuru Kagura, whose attack had missed.

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Then, Kagura Chizuru's figure flickered and suddenly turned into a phantom;
Goenitz's attack passed through the afterimage, and the emptiness he felt made his eyes flicker slightly.

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"I see,"

Goenitz glanced at the other party and immediately saw through the essence of their abilities.

“By utilizing your twin nature and the power of the evil god’s artifact, you can switch places—interesting.”

That's right. Originally, the Kagura family consisted of two 'twins' fighting together, but after Kagura Maki died, her soul attached itself to the divine artifact 'Yata no Kagami'. During battle, she used the divine mirror to locate and switch reflections, thus developing a 'teleportation' method that swapped positions.

"An! What are you still hesitating for?"

Chizuru Kagura turned to look at Iori Yagami. The Kusanagi family had the strongest defense, the Kagura family was the support family, and the strongest attacker was the former Yagami family: now the Yagami family.

To break through Goenitz's defenses, all three parties must work together.
"No need to beg him,"

"I can do it myself!"

Kyo Kusanagi had already rushed forward and threw another punch at Goenitz.

However, neither his fiery flames that could melt gold and boil iron, nor his strength forged through countless trials, could even budge the hem of his opponent's clothes.

Instead, Goenitz impatiently swung his claws forward:
"The darkness cries!"

Puff puff puff puff puff puff puff————

Even though he only crossed his claws and slashed, hundreds of crisscrossing beams of light suddenly burst out of the air! That was his 'Wind Release Chakra Mode' attack form: with each strike, dozens of wind blades followed closely behind, instantly cutting the enemy into a thousand pieces.

This move can even reduce a person to bones!
The head doesn't die immediately; it can only wait in terror for death—it's extremely cruel!

That's why it's called 'Dark Cry'.

Pfft

Covered in blood, Kyo Kusanagi was unable to withstand the attack and was sent flying backward.

Step, step, step!

However, after taking several large steps back, the King of Fighters champion regained his footing and glared angrily at his opponent.

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With Kyo Kusanagi's strength, even if he wasn't ripped to the bone, he would be severely injured and unable to recover: indeed, after taking Goenitz's fatal blow, Kyo Kusanagi's entire chest was cleaved into a bloody mess.

However, under the watchful eyes of others, Kyo Kusanagi's wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and in just a few breaths, they were completely restored.

"Kusanagi Sword!"

The middle-aged pastor, Goenitz, squinted.
"The power of that sword resides within you?"

The only explanation for such astonishing restorative power—at least in this world—is the 'Three Sacred Treasures'.

"good,"

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Kyo Kusanagi strode forward, his fighting spirit soaring even higher. "I have earned the Kusanagi Sword's approval!"

It is actually a fragment of the divine sword, just like the 'Yata Mirror' of the Kagura family, which is merely a projection of the real Yata Mirror.

But that's enough, after all:
"You're just a 'human being' after all,"

His fists were clenched, burning with fierce flames, just like Kyo Kusanagi's indomitable fighting spirit.

"Everyone gets tired, makes mistakes, and that's just how it is."

Defeat!

"Repent for your arrogant words."

Goenitz laughed instead of being 'provoked' by Kyo Kusanagi.

But there was no warmth in his smile. As he opened his arms, his priest's robes fluttered slowly, and he assumed a charging stance.

"Bazhi."

"Eight little girl!!"

Before Goenitz could launch an attack, another figure, crouching low and charging forward, had already swung his hands, which were wreathed in purple flames, and launched the first attack on him, causing the middle-aged priest to raise an eyebrow slightly.

The newcomer was theoretically on the same side as him: Iori Yagami.

"Blasphemer,"

Since the other party is so stubborn, then:
"Let me show you the real 'Eight Maidens'!"

The next moment, Goenitz arrived first, and with a wave of his hands, he disappeared.

It wasn't that his arm disappeared, but rather that the attack was too fast, even exceeding the observation limits of Kyo Kusanagi and Chizuru Kagura.

"True eight childish girls!"

Iori Yagami, the only one who could sense the attack, used his body to feel it.

Puff p ...

The red-haired man was instantly engulfed in crimson!
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the other side,
"Too slow, too slow, too slow!"

Emperor Geese of South Town flew backward like a blur, knocking a group of fighters who couldn't dodge in time to the ground.

This was not his intention; he was simply being pulled away at high speed by someone!

"mix"

Before the curse could even be uttered, the blond giant, who had been flying horizontally, suddenly turned straight upwards, tracing a ninety-degree angle across the chaotic battlefield.

His upward trend was abruptly interrupted.

A downward kick landed heavily on Geese.

"Enjoy it!"

Amidst the mocking voice, a hand slash at several times the speed of sound came from the side; its sharpness, comparable to a super-powerful sword, landed on Geese's arm, and blood splattered!

The next moment, another hand strike came from behind, tearing the clothes and skin on the back of this underground emperor!
"This is secretarial service—"

In an instant, two—no! Four, eight.
A group of Matures surrounded Geese, who was floating in mid-air, and they looked like some kind of clone 'illusion';
But when the hand slashed down at several times the speed of sound, cutting white cracks into the air, everyone who witnessed it understood that it was all a real attack!

Puff puff puff puff,

Poor Geese was being brutally hacked and slashed in mid-air; he couldn't even land, let alone fight back.

Heavenly Gliding
This is Mature's ultimate move. As one of the Eight Orochi, she doesn't have the absolute strength of the 'Four Heavenly Kings' Goenitz, who can overwhelm the entire field, but she does have her own unique attribute: Beast!
This is the speed of a 'god'; no mortal attack, sound, shockwave, or even desperate gaze can catch up with the hem of her clothes.

"what?"

"That's Geese!"

"My God, the emperor of Nanzhen was utterly defeated!"

Such terrifying speed left the fighters on the wrecked deck who witnessed it all with nothing but despair.

How can you fight if your eyes can't even keep up with the opponent's speed?
brush,

Next second,
An elegant blonde secretary appeared on the deck.

Behind her lay a pitiful human figure, covered in blood.

"Too slow. A man like you doesn't interest me at all."

Thump,

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The thud behind him made Mai Zhuo pause slightly.
"A nice massage,"

His shirt was gone, and his trousers were soaked in blood; the blond giant, whose entire body could only be described as a bloody mess, adjusted his posture mid-air and landed standing up. He raised his evil and domineering face and spoke with a mocking tone.

"It almost made me fall asleep."

"A stubborn man,"

Slowly turning around, the blonde secretary, Mature, rested her chin on her hand.

"But I don't dislike it."

Each of the "Eight Heroes" is a Demon-level fighter, and one who possesses "Sage Chakra" and some other technique. For the fighters of this world, this is practically a dimensional reduction attack!

If they can't come up with a solution, then someone will have to take their souls, erase their memories, and then throw them into other demiplanes to play as NPCs.

(End of this chapter)