Snowflakes fell,

There were many people.

The six 'living dead' dressed in black and red cloud-patterned trench coats fell into the snow.

There was silence.

No one spoke.

among them,

A clean-cut, aloof young man with short orange hair stood prominently at the front of the line.

Clearly, he was the leader of this expedition.

However, just as the boy in sight drew closer, and the lightning-attribute chakra case carrying destructive power approached, a slightly overweight man suddenly stepped forward and blocked the front of the group with one hand.

He had the same eyes and hair color as his companions, but he wore a receiver that looked like an earpiece on his ear, which made him look somewhat comical.

What's most intriguing is the headband he wears on his forehead.

They should be ninjas belonging to Amegakure, however, the pattern symbolizing rain has been crossed out with a clear horizontal line.

[Hungry Ghost Path]: Possesses the special ability to absorb the enemy's chakra and ninjutsu.

Through his Sharingan, Ara could see the small barrier condensing in his palm, but it didn't matter, since this ninjutsu wasn't intended for Pain anyway.

“Oh dear, I was hunted by seven people.”

"Isn't this checkmate?"

As he chuckled to himself, the lightning bolt that had transformed into the shape of a giant spear in his hand was released, its target being the unremarkable snow tree beside him.

[Lightning Release: False Darkness!]

Almost at the same moment, restless energy fluctuations emanated from the giant tree.

It feels like a big bug being targeted by a woodpecker, frantically trying to escape!

Seven people?

Is this guy an idiot?

There were clearly only six Payne members present!

This was White Zetsu's first reaction upon hearing its prey's mutterings.

However, this reaction lasted only a moment.

The self-deprecating insult of being an idiot had already exploded in his heart.

It's not that the other party is stupid; it's that their presence has already been detected!

That terrifying thunder was precisely what was brewing and preparing for it!

In an instant, White Zetsu swiftly descended.

He used his unique [Mayfly Technique] to its fullest extent. In just one breath, he had already escaped from the middle and lower part of the giant tree to the root, and even half of his body was buried in the ground.

Because he knew perfectly well that the underground was the only medium through which he could escape.

Otherwise, there would be a time lag between climbing up the giant tree and breaking away from the trunk to ask Payne for help!

To know,

The boy in front of them actually had another name, a name that no one mentioned but everyone knew.

【Instantaneous Body - Wilderness!】

This is a terrifying ability inherited from Uchiha Shisui!!

However, at such close range, with the premeditated plan in place, and under the powerful and violent thunder, his self-rescue and his escape were ultimately futile.

"boom!"

A violent energy explosion roared in their ears, and in an instant, the giant tree crumbled, snow flew everywhere, and terrifying electric currents raged through every corner of the snowfield.

Do not,

It was the place where the six people wearing black and red cloud-patterned trench coats stood!

All the violent energy and all the dazzling arcs of electricity were devoured when they came into contact with the chubby and somewhat comical-looking man, without causing any spillage or damage.

of course,

Huang paid no attention to this, but strolled on the snow and finally stopped beside his nearly charred prey, which was barely clinging to life.

"Huh? Could this kind of person also be a member of Akatsuki?"

"They really are incredibly vulnerable."

The boy raised his foot expressionlessly, but stomped hard on the guy's relatively intact calf.

As for its upper body, a large, grotesque hole had already been blasted through it!

He was able to survive this last breath entirely because his physical condition was different from that of ordinary people.

'what! '

White Zetsu must have been in pain, and must have wanted to scream out loud.

But until the very end, he was unable to utter a single sound, his vocal cords having been completely destroyed by the raging energy just now!

The broken arm reached out in the direction where Payne was standing, as if pleading for his help;

Its single, menacing eye rolled upwards viciously, as if determined to memorize the other person's appearance even in death.

At the same time, besides the excruciating pain tearing at his internal organs, which roared within his shallow will, there was also an urgent thought exploding in different directions.

【How can it be! 】

【How can it be? 】

How could this guy have discovered my presence so easily?!

Could it be that...?

【Could it be! 】

A wild guess suddenly popped into his mind.

"What's wrong, you good-for-nothing?"

"Are you so eager to look up to me?"

The cold words rushed into his ears like a cold current, making Bai Jue's mind go wild, and at the same time, an immense humiliation roared in his heart!

This was the first time in all these years that he had suffered such humiliation!

Even Madara Uchiha, the god of the Uchiha clan, was manipulated and humiliated by him, yet this junior not only trampled him underfoot but also arrogantly insulted him with words!

but,

His efforts and his indomitable struggle have paid off!

Those eyes,

Those scarlet eyes, similar to Obito's and Itachi's!

[Kaleidoscope Sharingan!]

[This guy really did awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan!!]

It was as if all seven orifices had been opened.

It seems as if the soul has been purified.

In an instant, White Zetsu was extremely clear-headed. No wonder this guy could sense his presence, no wonder Obito couldn't even make a ripple in front of him!

So, this guy has also awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan!!

Perhaps, this guy really is the reincarnation of Indra's chakra!

They share the same extraordinary talent, the same lone wolf style, and the same adherence to power.

With his last glance, he strained to look at Payne, who stood not far away but remained motionless, his eyes blazing with a message of entrustment.

【We absolutely must bring it back!!】

'Snapped. '

White Zetsu ultimately didn't know whether his will had been fully conveyed.

All he remembered was the horror of a watermelon being trampled and shattered.

"So, what do you want?"

Ara withdrew his gaze from the White Zetsu, which had completely lost its life force, and his cold gaze then fell on the orange-haired youth who had remained silent.

This guy must be extremely confident.

They must also want to have a dialogue with themselves.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be quietly waiting for its arrival in this deserted snow forest;

Otherwise, they wouldn't have remained indifferent to the tragic deaths of their companions.

Well,

Perhaps the word "companion" is not quite accurate.

After all, White Zetsu is just a clone, a tool that can be discarded at will.

"War, or something else?"

Chapter 289 The wind blows, the fog rises, let's start the raid! [Bonus chapter for Alliance Leader oO Rimuru Oo]

【Spore Technique】, a unique clone technique exclusive to Zetsu.

This technique is similar to the Shadow Clone Technique.

Not only do the clones created have physical bodies, but they also possess the ability to attack and withstand attacks independently of the caster's will. Of course, when the clone dies, the experience and memories it has accumulated will also be known to the main body.

What makes it truly special is that even if its main body dies unexpectedly, the remaining clones will not collapse and disintegrate, but will continue to live on as separate individual lives.

Just now, a feeling of palpitation rose from the depths of Jue's heart.

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