Game Merchants Starting from the Ninja World.

Chapter 277 Prioritizes Beheading and Cannibalistic Players

"Attack together?"

Apart from the Rock Pillar Gyomei, the other Pillars all looked surprised, thinking they had misheard.

Even if our lord suddenly recovers,

His frail body, which has never been trained, and who hasn't even mastered breathing techniques, would probably be easily defeated even by low-level swordsmen.

He actually managed to get the strongest Pillar-level swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps to attack him together.

Was he overwhelmed by the excitement of recovering?

at this time,

Suddenly, Giyu Tomioka, who had been silent all along, drew his sword and launched an attack on his lord in the center of the courtyard.

Although he appeared to be a cold, calm, and serious person, he was not one to smile easily.

But in reality, she is just not good at expressing herself. She is very considerate of others and tries her best to comfort and take care of them, even though she is often misunderstood.

Since our lord is too excited after recovering, let's play along and make him happy.

He didn't even use any breathing techniques; it was just the simplest slashing.

Once you realize something is wrong, you can stop in time.

Keng.

The demon-hunting blade, with its golden edge, clashed with the Nichirin Blade.

Then, Giyu Tomioka was sent flying backwards, only stopping when he crashed into the wooden fence.

"Even if it's to please our lord, is it really necessary to go to such lengths, Mr. Giyuu?"

Kanroji Mitsuri covered her mouth, her cheeks flushed, and she looked flustered.

Oops!

If I accidentally blurt out what's on my mind, both my lord and Mr. Yiyong will be angry, right?

The other pillars also had strange expressions on their faces.

Who would have thought that Shuizhu, who usually seems aloof and has a strained relationship with his friends, would possess such abilities?

"Giyu, you'll get hurt if you don't use your full strength."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki shook his head helplessly.

It seems that his image as a frail and sickly person is so deeply ingrained that even now, when he volunteers to fight, the children are afraid of hurting themselves.

[Evil Hunter], a bloodline priced at 100,000 reward points.

Not only will it grant you the power to hunt demons, but it will also greatly enhance your physical abilities.

Even without any training, his current physical strength probably already surpasses that of the original Rock Pillar.

"My fellow pillars, trust in our lord's decision."

Rock Pillar Gyomei clasped his hands together, his skin rapidly transforming into rock, and brandished his broad axe and meteor hammer, saying, "Even if we join forces, it will be difficult to defeat our current lord."

He was a player who witnessed the Lord defeat the giant minotaur in one move and understood the power of the Reincarnation Game's items.

The strongest version of myself among the nine pillars.

His strength is honed through countless trials, he possesses superhuman strength, he has mastered the art of Rock Breathing to its fullest extent, and he has various exquisite combat techniques.

The total amount, if sold without reservation into the Reincarnation Game, would amount to only 10,000 reward points.

And the current lord,

A game item with 100,000 reward points—if we only consider this aspect...

My lord's current strength is a full ten times that of the strongest Stone Pillar!

Therefore, having all nine pillars attack together is not arrogance; on the contrary, they should be worried about being injured by their lord.

"I believe it."

Shinobu Kocho smiled, her slender, fair fingers tracing the beginner's short staff at her waist.

Then he gripped the hilt of the knife beside him tightly, drew out the slender blade, and charged toward his lord.

"My lord, is the poison attack alright?"

"Can."

After receiving an affirmative answer, Shinobu Kocho took a deep breath and fully activated her Insect Breathing technique.

She landed beside Kagaya Ubuyashiki like a butterfly fluttering its wings.

The butterfly dance is a playful trick!

"Are you serious? What if we hurt our lord?"

Sanemi Kazehachi's eyes widened in surprise; he hadn't expected Shinobu Kocho to even use a breathing technique.

boom.

Next second,

Shinobu Kocho, as light as a butterfly, was sent flying just like the annoying Water Pillar.

Let's come together!

Kagaya Ubuyashiki remained calm as he sent two Pillar-level swordsmen flying without even catching his breath.

Although two of the Pillars underestimated their opponents and had reservations, thus not launching a full-scale attack, it was enough to show the difference in strength.

"Isn't it just an act?"

It would be understandable if the annoying water pillar suddenly transformed into a comedian and acted alongside the lord.

Shinobu Kocho isn't the type to seek attention.

Moreover, she was using Insect Breathing for her attack, and even if she held back, an ordinary, untrained lord would not be able to stop her.

Realizing that their lord was likely telling the truth,

Everyone abandoned their relaxed expressions and charged towards their lord, following the rhythm of the Stone Pillar Gyomei.

"Such a powerful aura!"

"I didn't hear any breathing techniques. My lord hasn't mastered any breathing techniques. What kind of power is this?"

Blades clashed, sparks flew.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki's fighting skills were very rudimentary, or rather, immature; he had never experienced the baptism of battle.

However, relying on the most rudimentary skills, he fought against nine Pillar-level swordsmen with superior speed and strength.

Thanks to Gyomei the Stone Pillar,

He used the reward points from hunting monsters to upgrade [Rock Body] to Lv.3, constantly blocking the Lord's Demon Hunter Blade for the other pillars.

This sharp blade is specifically designed to kill evil creatures.

The blow struck the Stone Pillar Gyomei, whose mind and body were both completely luminous, without any additional effect, and was further reinforced by his petrified body.

Even so, the rock pillar still grimaced in pain.

"Is this the difference in reward points?"

Rock Pillar took a deep breath, enduring the pain of being slashed in the back by the Demon Hunter's Blade.

With a twist of his body, he slammed the meteor hammer heavily onto the gravel floor, pressing the golden blade against it.

"Now!"

The remaining pillars seized the opportunity, placing their blades against Ubuyashiki Kagaya's neck.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki still wore a smile, and the golden blade in his hand suddenly disappeared, replaced by a golden necklace around his neck, blocking the cold, menacing blade.

"The power of demon hunters can conjure weapons of any shape, and..."

The darkness shattered.

Cracks appeared in the golden necklace, and blinding light pierced through the cracks before suddenly exploding.

The pillars had no time to react before they were enveloped in golden light.

I just felt warm all over, but I didn't suffer any real harm.

"Don't worry, the power of demon hunting is the ability to subdue evil creatures. As long as the attack power is restrained, the pure demon hunting light will not harm ordinary humans."

A gentle, clear voice rang out.

The crowd's emotions varied, but all were mixed with shock and confusion.

The strongest swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, working together, were defeated by their untrained lord, who had been bedridden for years and had only recently been freed from the curse.

It felt like a dream.

"This is the power I gained from the cycle of reincarnation."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki's expression turned serious. He said, "So, do you understand why I suddenly convened this [Hill Meeting]?"

The emergence of the Reincarnation Game means that the Demon Slayer Corps, which has been suppressed by Muzan Kibutsuji for nearly a thousand years and could only passively kill demons, finally has a chance to counterattack.

these years,

Although the Demon Slayer Corps can deal with ordinary man-eating demons, they suffer heavy casualties, with several ordinary swordsmen barely able to kill a single demon.

Above that, a single Lower Moon demon could easily take down dozens of Demon Slayer Corps members; only by triggering the Nine Pillars could it be decapitated.

The uppermost [Upper Moon Demon Moon] has not been defeated for hundreds of years.

Dozens of Pillar-level swordsmen were brutally killed by Upper Moon demons, making it difficult to even send back intelligence.

"Both the Stone Pillar and I have become players in the cycle of reincarnation."

"Just like what we're doing now, by hunting monsters, we can keep getting stronger."

"The more members the Demon Slayer Corps has, the more we can truly sound the horn of counterattack!"

As soon as he finished speaking,

The pillars had all knelt down and responded, "Understood!"

The miracle has already appeared, laid bare before them, and no matter how absurd it may seem, they have no choice but to believe it.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki pointed to their Nichirin Blades and said, "I have imbued your blades with demon-hunting power, which can help you destroy evil spirits."

Everyone lowered their heads.

The Demon Hunter Blade, which had just shattered, had its fragments fused into the Pillar's Nichirin Blade, its surface shimmering with a golden light that resembled flowing water.

This is an extended use of the demon-hunting power by evil hunters.

Just like a church priest imbuing ordinary purified water with divine power, it can temporarily grant ordinary humans the ability to fight against evil.

Once the demon-hunting power is exhausted, it needs to be replenished.

"How exactly does one become a player?"

Shinobu Kocho, who always wears a smile, frowned slightly. How should she do something so mysterious and unpredictable?

Gyomei Stone Pillar clasped his hands together and said, "It should be related to willpower. The reason my invitation appeared was because I was killing demons at the time. My strong emotions and willpower made the Reincarnation Game choose me."

"Everyone, from now on, while hunting demons, find people who have game invitations and ask them if they would like to join the Demon Slayer Corps."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki said solemnly, "If there are any unusual demons, we must eliminate them with all our might, prioritizing them above the Twelve Demon Months!"

I learned from the young ninja Konohamaru

Not only humans can receive invitations, but even ghosts might become game players.

Once the demons become players, they will be the greatest threat to humanity and must be eliminated by any means before they grow stronger.

Arad Continent

Everywhere are deserted towns: Northmar, the Principality of Belmar, Xuju, Bantu, and the Dark Elf Kingdom.

These lifeless buildings tell the story of the once glorious civilization of this continent.

But now, they are all polluted and eroded.

"Stop right there!"

Northern part of the Principality of Belmar

Naruto Uzumaki, his body radiating golden flames, swung his golden greatsword and slammed it heavily into the center of the battlefield.

Boom!

The golden flames, like boiling steam, annihilated all the players who had ambushed them.

Sasuke, who was controlling the flames of his cursed arts, looked at Naruto Uzumaki, who seemed to be spending energy as if it were free, with eyes full of envy and jealousy.

"Judging from their appearance, they seem to be a player from the Cloud Village?"

Sasuke calmly analyzed the situation and said, "There are also the players from the Fire Empire. We are their enemies, and what they least want is for the [family territory] of New Konoha to be built."

"I really want to rush to the capital of the Fire Empire and defeat the culprit who made this village what it is!"

Naruto Uzumaki gritted his teeth.

Originally located in the very center of the ninja world, Konoha Village was reduced to a small place like Yugakure (Hot Spring Village) because of Orochimaru.

Fortunately, the Yu Ninja were hospitable and willing to provide them with a place to rebuild Konoha.

"Has Orochimaru now surpassed Mei Terumi of Kirigakure and become the strongest player in the ninja world?"

Sasuke said calmly, "Even if all the top players from Konoha were to come out, they might not be able to defeat them."

He looked at his close friend, whose face was full of indignation, and hesitated to say something.

Although the ideal of Tangren Village is peace,

But do you really think anyone would willingly give up their village for a group of strangers to rebuild it?

It's all because of Hiruzen Sarutobi's bloody methods.

However, Naruto still believes in Hiruzen Sarutobi's righteousness and greatness, and he will not believe it unless he witnesses Hiruzen Sarutobi's dark methods with his own eyes.

(End of this chapter)