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The reduction in size does not mean a loss of power; on the contrary, it will make one stronger due to the more solidified power.
Reverting to its original form only offers an advantage in size, making it more suitable for team battles, but it offers no advantage in one-on-one or one-to-many combat.
The original Beast King looked down on humans and disdained to become human.
Swish.
With a flash, the Beast King vanished from its spot.
"Lion Slashes Meteor Shower!"
"Hado #32: Yellow Flame Flash!"
This morning I took my grandma to the hospital for a massage, and then we went to another hospital to see my aunt. When I got home in the afternoon, I couldn't resist taking a nap. I'll write a chapter and upload it when I wake up.
Chapter 271 As expected of the Restorationist samurai who proposed the Eight Strategies on the Ship 34/39
Like laser beams, thin, golden flames shot directly at the Beast King.
Bang! The Beast King, whose body had been momentarily stunned, shattered the ground with a burst of power from its legs.
Taking advantage of that moment, Nura Rihan quickly created distance, shouting, "Thank you!"
In the blink of an eye, the Beast King, completely unharmed, turned the grassland where Nura Rihan had been standing into a large hollow.
"It's nothing."
Joe, still in his striking stance, grinned, revealing his teeth.
Rihan Nura, whose strength is no less than that of the captain, is not incapable of avoiding the attack. His intervention was merely a gesture of goodwill.
No matter what, his skill level in the Kido (demonic arts) wasn't particularly strong among the team; he could only create fleeting openings with Yellow Flame Flash.
Even with the Captain-Commander's occasional private instruction, Joe Higashi wasn't particularly proficient in the art of demonic arts.
Although Mr. Yamamoto didn't have high hopes for his skill level in Kido, he just hoped it wouldn't be too bad.
Therefore, Joe Higashi can only use the Kido spells below number 70, and he cannot achieve proficiency in spells above number 50 without chanting.
The ten intermediate-level breakthroughs from number thirty-one to forty are all fire-type, only their attribute colors are different, and they are fires with different characteristics.
However, in reality, for Shinigami at the captain and vice-captain level, only the Crimson Fire Cannon and Azure Fire Drop are relatively cost-effective. The rest are either not as useful as the High-Ranking Cannon in battles of the same level, or they are not as convenient as a casual slash in easy matches.
The Yellow Flame Flash has some value, mainly because it has lightning-fast speed.
"A pointless act, let's get rid of them!"
"I'll kill you all with my roar."
Having received Devimon's command, Beast King roared mechanically and launched another attack.
Nura Rihan raised an eyebrow and shifted the battle focus towards the direction of Higashi Joe.
"This kind of opponent is really incompatible."
The Nurarihyon's main fighting methods were already limited, and the existence of the opponent also rendered the illusion magic that the Nurarihyon relied on for survival useless.
Because it is controlled, the Beast King feels no fear; machines and puppets do not feel "fear" towards monsters.
Therefore, Nurarihyon's innate abilities were completely ineffective against the Beast King.
Rihan Nura himself realized this, which is why he invited them to join forces; otherwise, it would have been a tough battle for him.
"Lightning Kick!"
"Explosive Fist!"
"Tiger breaks through five, kick!"
"The golden heel has fallen!"
Then, Dong Zhang transformed into the main force of the battle, relentlessly pursuing and attacking the Beast King.
If Joe isn't given an opportunity, the enhanced Beast King might be at a disadvantage in its initial release state alone.
However, the fighting skills of the King of Fighters characters are enough for them to unleash a barrage of attacks on their opponents the moment they find an opening.
Two people created an opportunity for Dong Zhang to coordinate, and Dong Zhang immediately unleashed a barrage of attacks on the Beast King.
"What incredible fighting techniques, such perfect, seamless transitions."
Rihan Nura, who was cooperating from the side, was secretly alarmed.
"but"
Seeing that Beast King's injuries weren't too serious, Rihan Nura, still wary of Devimon, felt that the opponent's methods couldn't possibly rely solely on Beast King.
Moreover, it's clearly abnormal for a puppet to be brought to the forefront and exposed like this. They should have tried to rescue the Beast King, this puppet in the open, before making any further plans.
This act, which reveals that the Beast King is a puppet, must mean that the other party has already achieved or is capable of achieving some goal.
While plotting against his opponent's scheme, Rihan Nura unconsciously held back some of his strength in his attack, becoming more cautious.
Both Joe Higashi and Kenpachi Onigenjo noticed this immediately. The former was somewhat understanding, but the latter pouted, somewhat dissatisfied, thinking that Rihan Nura was slacking off.
Kenpachi Onigen believes that without that ghostly illusion ability, Rihan Nura would be less effective in battle than he is, and as a result, he is currently just slacking off.
Fortunately, before Gui Yancheng could voice his dissatisfaction, the person who turned the tide arrived! "Hey, this battle is really chaotic."
"Fighting two Grim Reapers against a monster, this guy must be the Beast King of Headless Hell, his strength is indeed formidable."
A black-haired monk, standing a dozen meters away, held his staff and looked surprised. After glancing at it a few times, he asked with disbelief, "Is this guy a puppet? What's going on?"
Rihan Nura's face lit up with joy. He slashed once, withdrew from the battle, and shouted, "I'll tell you later, let's finish the Demon Binding first!"
"I understand. We absolutely cannot tarnish the Nura Clan's reputation."
Kurotabo realized that Nura Rihan was relatively weaker in this four-on-four melee, and immediately ran over without hesitation.
Although he was unwilling to intervene in the battle, he still wanted to say that he did not have the ability to do so.
Therefore, he could only entrust his strength and everything to Nura Rihan.
"Ghostly Entanglement and Dark Killing Armor!"
The moment Kurotabo disappeared, Nura Rihan's robes changed, revealing the inscription "Yugenmu" (a Buddhist term for a dream).
He carried a dense array of weapons, including swords, spears, halberds, and various other types, on his back.
Whoosh! Nura Rihan vanished from the spot with a whooshing sound.
*Thud, thud, thud* The Beast King's body stiffened; having been pierced by multiple weapons, he suffered his first serious injury.
Blood gushed to the ground, and the beast king's feet were surrounded by a pool of blood.
"That's really strong."
Higashijo, who had stopped moving, looked on in astonishment.
""
Gui Yancheng instantly shut himself off.
He could barely make out the movements.
Despite the limitation imposed by spiritual pressure, he felt that even if he went all out, he would probably be seriously injured. After all, seeing clearly doesn't mean you can keep up, and besides, he wasn't good at speed.
Aizen, lurking in the shadows, discovered that Rihan Nura's strength had skyrocketed to +1. While it was ineffective against the Beast King's own abilities, Rihan's Demon Binding not only increased his strength but also altered his fighting style.
If he was originally the kind of assassin who relied on stealth and clones to slowly whittle down the enemy's health, then after entangled with Kurotabo's Oni, he became a high-burst, agile assassin.
"A miraculous ghostly entanglement, a genius idea."
Upon seeing it with his own eyes for the first time, Aizen couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Even though this contradicts his path, it is undeniable that it is a talent with immense potential.
If this were placed in mythological worlds like Journey to the West or Investiture of the Gods, the power of the demon's entanglement could be unleashed to its fullest potential. If such a demon king truly existed, demons might no longer be suppressed by gods, demons, immortals, and Buddhas.
However, this is only Aizen's current thought.
All of this is based on his current understanding, so he will not regard it as truth.
Potential, in the end, is nothing more than a non-existent hypothesis; it is merely a possibility.
Seeing Aizen still smiling and commenting, Okada Izo really wanted to ask, "Aren't you worried at all? This time, the Beast King is really going to be defeated."
"It's time to take action; it's almost time."
"Hokushin Ittō-ryū Kamikaze Slash!"
Whoosh! Aizen's sudden appearance startled everyone present. Before they could even prepare, a flash of light slashed past.
A flash of blood, and the head slid off.
Those pale, vacant eyes regained consciousness for a moment, revealing fear and intense hatred.
puff.
It wasn't until the head hit the ground that everyone snapped out of their daze, looking at the white-clad man who was wiping the blood off his blade with wariness.
"Please excuse my preamble, everyone. I just feel this pointless prelude should come to an end."
"Is that so, Mr. Devil?"
As he spoke, Aizen, who was impersonating Sakamoto Ryoma, looked up meaningfully.
The demon beast, hovering in the air, flapped its tattered wings and chuckled wickedly, its emotions unchanged: "As expected of the Restoration warrior who proposed the Eight Strategies for the Ship, have you noticed something amiss?"
Well, I've done what I could. Now it's up to you guys to see if you can hold off those guys.
"Hehehehe" Suddenly, a dark, illusory passage appeared.
Two figures, one in black and one in white, slowly emerged.
My updates have been very unstable lately due to family reasons, but they will resume normal today.
Chapter 272 The Ghost Messenger in Black and White 35/39
From the initial intelligence report of the Beast King battling Death, to the demon's intervention to strengthen it, and then a man resembling Sakamoto Ryoma killing the Beast King and declaring it all a "farce," the story unfolds.
All of this was difficult for Nura Rihan to digest.
Before he could even ask a question, a phantom passage appeared out of thin air not far away, and two figures, one in black and one in white, slowly walked out.
"Impermanence is upon us; idlers, disperse."
"Don't be so serious, Bai."
The powerful being with a dark aura is dead, so there must be someone equally strong among them. This argument is useless.”
The black-robed youth holding a crescent-shaped scythe spoke with a helpless tone, while the white-haired youth beside him had a cold demeanor, holding a white banner and remaining silent indifferently.
The question of who was present filled everyone with surprise and doubt.
The moment these two appeared, the surrounding temperature seemed to drop considerably.
"I see"
Aizen muttered to himself, looking thoughtful, then looked at the Devimon in the sky and said with a sudden realization, "This incident didn't actually happen to you. You were probably just using this monster as bait to lure them in."
"And you orchestrated the gathering of the Shinigami and the Nura Clan specifically to get them to help you deal with those two guys."
Nura Rihan's eyes flickered, and a thought struck him.
He possessed the cunning of a sly fox; from the information contained in those few words, he grasped some key points, and seemingly connected the dots between things that were otherwise unfathomable.
His actions against the Nura Clan to attract his attention, which drew the attention of the Shinigami and caused conflict with the Beast King, were all aimed at using them as henchmen.
Including the dog god and those other beings, they were all his chosen targets. This arrogant beast king was not only a pawn in the open, but also a sacrificial bait.
This demon is simply casting a wide net; the Beast King won't die easily without sufficient fighting power arriving. And once this lion monster dies, it means that its fighting power has reached the minimum standard in the other party's mind. Therefore, whether all the targets he has schemed against are still around is no longer important.
However, there was still one thing that puzzled him.
"But why should we fight them?"
Nura Rihan's lips curled up, and he took two steps back to show his attitude.
"Nurarihyon"
The white-haired youth tilted his head, his long hair adding to his aloofness: "Your strength is not bad. Since we've run into each other, let's take you with us."
"Do you still want to harm me? Then could you please explain why?"
Upon hearing this, Nura Rihan chuckled lightly, his expression unchanged.
The other party's attitude did not surprise him too much. Since that devil had brought them together, he must have been confident that they would have an unavoidable conflict.