Alone and Infinite.

Chapter 263 Six Paths Level?
This sea area is dotted with numerous small islands, large and small, which together form this maritime kingdom, a water kingdom.

Without a general direction, finding Zabuza in this sea area would be quite a challenge.

Li Xia sped southwest along the sea level.

The waves surged and rolled, occasionally trying to touch his toes, but were pushed away by an invisible force, unwillingly merging into the azure ocean.

A small island gradually appeared larger on the horizon, but Li Xia only glanced at it before looking away.

The island is uninhabited, with only bare rocky mountains and sparse vegetation.

It belongs to the category of deserted islands.

Its body suddenly rose higher, leaping over the deserted island and continuing to fly towards its next target.

"Boss, I've been wondering about something."

Awoo looked somewhat serious.
"This mission only has a 3-day deadline."

Li Xia's eyes darted around as she answered:

"Yes, three days."

"But why?"

Li Xia suddenly stopped. Why only three days?
Yes, why?
Awoo raised a claw and said quickly and clearly:
"Boss, according to what you told me before, the Abyss Apostle we encountered last time was a Sword Demon."

It directly invaded the world and was rejected by the derived worlds, right?

"That's right, I can feel the malice that world is radiating towards the Sword Demon."

It was as if every blade of grass had come to life, shouting at the sword demon to get out.

"So the Sword Demon was quick to finish the battle, killing several important plot characters in just half a day."

If you hadn't killed him, Bulma definitely wouldn't have survived, causing the entire derivative world to collapse.

This is the drawback of the Sword Demon's direct intrusion.

Awoo's thoughts became clearer, and after a pause, it continued:

"I suspect that the longer the Sword Demon stays in the derivative world, the greater the suppression it will experience."

Therefore, this method is rarely used even by those in the Abyss.

But this time, it was Zabuza who was invaded by the abyss.

Aowu then pointed to the ocean behind him:
"Boss, you said the corpse we saw earlier was probably killed by Zabuza. Why would he kill ordinary people?"
According to the Sword Demon's logic, killing ordinary people is completely pointless.

So, is it possible that Zabuza needs to kill to accomplish something?

Li Xia's eyes narrowed, and what Aowu had said was rapidly colliding in his mind.

When he first saw that the task had a 3-day time limit, he didn't think much of it.

It's perfectly normal for the tasks given by the Temple of Light to have time limits, so normal that he never bothered to investigate why it wasn't 2 days or 4 days, but 3 days.

"You mean..." Li Xia took a deep breath, the scent of the sea filling his nostrils, the moist air brushing against his cheeks, bringing a touch of coolness.

"Zabuza is very likely restoring or increasing his strength by killing ordinary people."

"Three days is very likely the limit that the Temple of Light calculated I could handle?"

It seems really possible!
“That’s my guess—” Awoo nodded, then said with some confusion, “But why doesn’t the Temple of Light just say it directly? I don’t quite understand.”

"No, the Temple of Light actually said that the answer is in three days."

Li Xia shook her head:
"The temple is not a nanny; it won't explain everything in detail. Just as you speculated, it's not considered very important by the temple of light."

"Because we only need to complete the task within 3 days, whether we can deduce it or not is irrelevant to the Hall of Light."

As Li Xia spoke, her gaze fell upon Aowu, and the meaningful look in her eyes startled Aowu.

It miraculously understood what that gaze was trying to convey.

Either the Temple of Light is trying to hide something.

Withdrawing his gaze, Li Xia directly invoked the Hall of Light with his mind.

"Does Zabuza's strength increase over time?"

[Searching for execution officer permissions, the current execution officer is performing an 'execution task'.]

According to the supplementary regulations, executioners may be exempt from authority when questioned about their duties during the execution process.

[Executioner, according to calculations, in three days Zabuza Momochi will be fully transformed into the Abyss, with his strength estimated at Tier 4. At this point, the Executioner's survival rate is 0]

Li Xia's forehead twitched; fourth tier.
The Naruto world is a multi-tiered, multi-dimensional derivative world, featuring characters and events of four ranks.

For example, the Sage of Six Paths, Kaguya Otsutsuki.
Therefore, three days later, Zabuza, who had fully transformed into an abyss-like being, was able to reach the fourth rank.

Isn't that the Six Paths level?
Grass.
The heavy cleaver made a strange, crisp sound as it cleaved through the bone.

The spurting blood seemed to tinge the mist over the island with a crimson hue.

Zabuza's crimson eyes swept across his surroundings without a trace of emotion.

The flesh and blood that had rotted from being buried in the ground had been replaced by black muscle and rough skin.

At this moment, Zabuza was like a demon who had returned from hell.

He mumbled something unintelligible, then picked up the broadsword, the residual momentum in his body allowing him to hoist it onto his shoulder.

Suddenly Zabuza turned around and looked up at the sky, where he saw a figure slowly descending.

A flash of blue light appeared briefly in Li Xia's right eye:
[Comparing the intelligence and mental attributes of both parties]

[Due to the difference in intelligence/mental ability between the two parties, you receive 75% of the information.]

Zabuza Momochi (Abyss Transformation)

[Category: Half-Abyss/Half-Human/Ninja]

Physical Strength: 5

【HP: 100%】

[Abyss Chakra: 2850 (Continuously increasing)]

【Strength: 35】

Dexterity: 40

【Intelligence: 24】

【Spirit: 38】

【Physique: 35】

[Skills: Abyss Chakra Amplification, Water Release Ninjutsu, Hidden Mist Taijutsu, Hidden Mist Assassination Technique, Abyss Techniques, ???, ???]

[Abyss Chakra Boost]

Enhancement: Abyss Chakra fills the entire body, Physical Strength +1, Strength +5, Dexterity +5, Physique +5
Defense: When attacked, Abyss Chakra will resist a portion of the attack, up to 70% of physical attacks and 90% of energy attacks.

Abyss Energy: Self-healing ability +200%, Abyss Chakra recovery +100%
Water Release Ninjutsu (Abyss Enhancement)

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique: Increased damage, corrosive, and contains abyssal toxins.
Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique: Increased damage, corrosive, and contains abyssal toxins.
Water Release: Water Prison Technique: Possesses corrosive and abyssal toxin properties.

Mist Concealment - Silent Assassination Technique: Possesses corrosive properties, abyssal toxins, and energy-based visual blocking.

(Click to view the detailed panel for 16 Water Release ninjutsu)
[Mist Concealment Technique LV4]

1. Muscle reaction speed increased by 35%, and flexibility increased moderately.
2. Maximum power increased by 50%, power-up stun time reduced, post-parry recoil force decreased, and attack speed increased.
3. Projectile accuracy is improved, and flight speed receives a moderate bonus.
[Abyss Techniques]

1. Abyss Blade Technique Derivative - Abyss Blade: Can consume Abyss Power to unleash a slash.

2. Abyss Blade Technique Derivative - Abyss Devour: After injuring an enemy, the power of the abyss will invade the body, causing damage that ignores defense.

3. Bloodthirsty Blade (Passive): Blood absorbed by the blade restores health and heals injuries based on the amount and intensity of the blood.

[Unknown skill] [Unknown skill]

[Synopsis: A killing machine devoid of all emotion, a monster that, if left unchecked, could destroy the entire derivative world, and is still not fully mature.]

"Whoosh!"

Several highly compressed water droplets, like cannonballs, pierced through Li Xia's afterimage.

There was no conversation; in their gazes, there was only the murderous intent to kill each other right there.

The decapitation blade, accompanied by a chilling, shrill whistle, slashed towards Li Xia's waist.

The exaggerated blade doesn't need to target vital areas, because it's deadly enough no matter where it strikes.

"Qiang!"

In the stillness of the night, like a ghost rising from below, the spear tip poised at the tip of the decapitation sword.

The decapitation sword can be considered a heavy weapon.

In addition, Zabuza's advantage in strength attribute meant that Yoru's parry could only slightly deflect the trajectory of the Executioner's Blade.

But as soon as Li Xia drew his gun, he fell backward, bending his body into an exaggerated arc in a motion similar to a plank bridge.

The executioner's blade whistled through the air as it sliced ​​through the air, but Zabuza, who was holding the blade with both hands, suddenly released one of his hands.

He made several strange gestures with one hand, and his abdomen suddenly swelled up high.

Immediately afterwards, it spat out a high-pressure water mass that looked like condensed ink.

Li Xia's pupils suddenly widened, and he formed a hand seal with one hand.

The world around me seemed to slow down, and my steely abdominal muscles suddenly tensed.

As he twisted his body, he slapped the ground with one hand, leaving a deep handprint on the wet ground.

But he used this force to leap into the air and do a somersault!
The water sphere formed by Water Release: Water Gun grazed Li Xia's side and disappeared into the ground.

"boom!"

The ground was blasted open by the high-pressure water jet, and the splashing mud mixed with the black liquid left small, thumb-sized holes on the tree trunks.

Wisps of smoke drifted out of the cave, and just as Li Xia had steadied himself, the surrounding trees snapped with a crash.

Aowu, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but gasp.

Looking at the tree trunk with large holes corroded at the broken point, the corrosiveness is simply terrifying.
Li Xia calmly withdrew his gaze. At this rate of corrosion, if it really got stuck, it would probably cause some trouble.

My abdomen rose and fell rhythmically a few times, and the slight soreness caused by the muscle burst earlier disappeared.

"Boom!"

My heart pounded like a drum.

The ground beneath Li Xia's feet suddenly exploded, and he appeared like a ghost beside Zabuza.

The surface of the still night shimmered with a faint glow, as if even the wind was cheering and making way for the spear.

The jet-black spear pierced through the air silently, striking Zabuza's head with incredible speed.

"crash"

Zabuza's body suddenly transformed into a thick, ink-like liquid and exploded.

Water clone?
A sudden sense of unease arose in Li Xia's heart as he noticed an unusual tremor coming from the ground beneath his feet.

The vibration had a peculiar rhythm, making it even difficult for the feet to maintain their balance when trying to exert force.

The warning grew stronger and stronger, and in that split second, Li Xia suddenly released his grip on the spear.

His body's true energy surged instantly.

The white true qi formed a faint, illusory flame on the body's surface, which then formed a white sphere as the body rotated.

Back to the days!

Zabuza, who was about to use his inner decapitation technique, was shoved into the mud by the rapidly spinning Kaiten.

Who says the Resurrection skill has no offensive capabilities?
Under certain conditions, high-speed rotating true qi is like a grinder, capable of instantly grinding away a person's flesh and blood.

Even bone can be ground down to a great extent!

Now, Zabuza, trapped in the mud, is facing a high-speed resurrection that's like a grinding machine!
Zabuza's eyes flashed with a scarlet light. He held the Executioner's Blade horizontally in front of him, one hand gripping the hilt and the other pressing against the back of the blade.

It was like a shield blocking the return to heaven.

"ZizzZZZZ"

A piercing scraping sound rang out, and sparks flew everywhere in an instant. Under the high-speed friction, the part of the decapitation blade actually turned dark red in a short time.

The stench of burning flesh emanated from Zabuza's hand, which was pressing against the blade, but he seemed oblivious, his crimson eyes fixed solely on Kaiten.

When the surface of the white sphere gradually becomes thin and transparent, Li Xia can be vaguely seen inside.

Zabuza suddenly released his weapon as well, his hands instantly becoming a blur.

A black line of water suddenly shot out from the ground.

Ruby-like dragon scales instantly appeared on the surface of the body, and sparks gathered on the scales.

Upon contact with the high-pressure water line, accompanied by a loud hissing sound, large plumes of water vapor were released.

The waterline didn't last long; just a few seconds later, a mound of earth rose up from the ground.

Zabuza leaped out of the mound of earth, wielding his Executioner's Blade, and cautiously watched the shadowy figures in the steam.

He slowly crouched down, immersing his decapitation blade in the pool of blood from the previous massacre of villagers.

Tiny bubbles rose from the pool of blood, and the greatsword seemed to come alive, thirstily swallowing the blood.

A sea breeze blows, and the thick water vapor slowly dissipates.

Li Xia's figure gradually became clearer, with one hand covering her abdomen, and bright red blood was flowing out.

Awoo, who had been hiding to watch the battle, suddenly looked worried.

The eldest of its kind is usually not injured, and its dragon eyes are focused on Li Xia's abdomen.

A pitch-black shadow loomed over the wound, surrounded by a faint white light.

Clearly, the true qi suppressed the toxins, but could not eradicate them immediately.

Even if the boss's true qi is not actually refined from the Eight-Nine Arcane Technique, the toxins that can counteract true qi are already quite rare.

Where did this apostle of the abyss come from?

Zabuza slowly stood up, holding the large sword he had picked up from the pool of blood.

The dents that were originally caused by the repair work have been completely restored.

Li Xia also let go, her eyes shining frighteningly bright at that moment.

"thorn"

The stillness of the night transformed into a leaping current of electricity that flew back into my palm.

He slowly crouched down, his left hand loosely supporting the spear, assuming a starting stance.

The probing between them has ended; now comes the real battle.

"Come!"

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