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## Chapter 1003: The Strategic Class Imperial Arms Transferred In!
The next day.
Yama once again invited the somewhat uneasy Otsutsuki Hamura to the main hall.
"Regarding your request for a meeting, Lord Imu has given a reply, stating: There is no need to meet for now. If Otsutsuki Hagoromo cannot resolve the 'Gate of the Underworld', he will personally go to the Ninja World to assist at that time. Furthermore, he is quite curious about that 'Goddess of the Rabbit'."
Otsutsuki Hamura's expression stiffened upon hearing this.
Although Lord Imu's words were very polite.
The deeper meaning was telling him that he was not qualified to meet with him alone!
Even if he was just a clone.
Simultaneously mentioning his mother's name was to say that only Otsutsuki Kaguya could communicate with him on equal terms, and that he knew his mother was sealed on the Moon, and even had the ability to release her, or perhaps enter the seal to contact her!
At least, that's how Otsutsuki Hamura understood it.
To be honest, it was quite frightening.
However, Lord Imu's words also seemed to be reminding him that his elder brother might not be able to resolve the 'Gate of the Underworld'?
He subconsciously felt this was impossible. Although his elder brother was no longer the 'Ten-Tails Jinchuriki', his strength and means were still at the power ceiling of the Ninja World.
But thinking about it more carefully, what method could his elder brother possibly have to close the 'Gate of the Underworld'?
Uh—it seems his elder brother really doesn't have many means in terms of space. At most, he could use a 'Truth-Seeking Ball' for sealing?
That is, to block it, preventing the demons inside from coming out.
But essentially, it wouldn't completely make the 'Gate of the Underworld' disappear.
Otsutsuki Hamura's expression gradually became solemn.
I must go back as soon as possible!
Meanwhile, in the Land of Swamps in the Ninja World.
The two Main Combat Divisions under Vice Admiral Charlotte Oven and Dalmatian, supported by the bombardment from three artillery regiments and airships in the rear, had already wiped out most of the demons on the earth.
The remaining demons were either frantically fleeing back into the 'Gate of the Underworld' or desperately escaping towards the east and west coastal areas, engaging in fierce combat with the Ninja Alliance Army responsible for blocking them.
Vice Admiral Charlotte Oven and Dalmatian, however, paid them no attention.
They directly ordered their troops to surround the 'Gate of the Underworld' and focus their firepower on it, eliminating every demon attempting to escape.
Group after group of explosion firelight could be seen continuously rising and expanding, completely engulfing the massive black fissure in mid-air.
Occasionally, dazzling electric plasma and brilliant golden light also joined in.
The continuous deafening rumble stirred up surging air currents and gales, causing the earth below to shatter and tear in the violent shockwave.
As a result, both sides were locked in a war of attrition.
However, the demon side was consuming 'numbers', while the army side was consuming ammunition, cannonballs, exploding rocks, Five Paths Revolving Furnaces, and the stamina of the Conquerors releasing light beams.
No one knew which side would be the first to run out of 'supplies and ammunition'.
For this reason, Onigumo reported the situation here to Rōran two days ago.
Rōran then transmitted the news back to the Titan World on the other side of the Medium Star Gate.
Today, the relevant support personnel finally arrived at the scene.
In the solemn military camp.
Onigumo, Doberman, Fabian, Nahas, and others met a pair of handsome young men and women with bright yellow hair who disembarked from the airship.
The young man had medium-length bangs, clear lake-blue eyes, and empty hands. He wore a black uniform that clearly had a Japanese style, looking very stylish.
The young woman had a single ponytail, eyes as clear blue as water, and held a wooden staff with a coiled serpent in her right hand. She stood gracefully, her lithe figure difficult to conceal even in her uniform.
From the expressions they occasionally exchanged, it was clear they were a couple in love.
"It is an honor to meet you, Generals. We are members of the Imperial Direct Imperial Guard Unit from the Imperial Arms World, invited by the World Government Otherworld Strategy Committee to assist."
The young man spoke first with a smile: "I am Natala, the Imperial Arms User of Dimensional Array."
The young woman followed with her introduction: "I am Yin, the Imperial Arms User of Asklepios, responsible for treating the injured in this battle."
As the two spoke, their gazes intentionally or unintentionally fell upon Nahas, who was standing behind the crowd.
Although they belonged to different departments before and weren't particularly close.
Since they both came from The Empire, they naturally felt an extra bit of affinity towards each other.
"Alright, do you need to rest? Also, how should we cooperate?"
The tall Vice Admiral Onigumo looked down at the two and asked in a deep voice.
Natala and Yin exchanged glances, and the former spoke again: "We rested well on the airship, so let's start immediately."
"Next, please prepare a spacious open ground for me to set up the formation. Once the coordinates for the array here and the one left in Rōran are activated, personnel and supplies can instantly travel between the two sides."
"And Yin needs to go to the frontline to treat the injured, so please arrange expert guards."
Onigumo nodded, his expression softening considerably.
Clearly, he was very satisfied with Natala's straightforward way of doing things.
"In that case... Nahas, take a platoon and protect Yin. Go to the Fifth Division first. Dalmatian's side has suffered considerable casualties."
"Yes, Vice Admiral!"
Nahas, acting as the adjutant, immediately agreed.
He understood Onigumo's meaning.
The treatment order would prioritize their own two divisions, followed by the Ninja Alliance Army.
And among the two divisions, the Fifth Division would be prioritized over Vice Admiral Charlotte Oven's Third Division.
As for the Ninja Alliance Army on the east and west sides.
It didn't matter who went first or last; the decision was left to him.
Soon, Nahas, along with Yin and fifty soldiers from the main combat platoon, rode in armored vehicles towards the position of the Fifth Division.
Meanwhile, Natala followed the enthusiastic Vice Admiral Fabian to an open ground not far behind the three artillery regiments.
The intention was clear: to ensure the supply of cannonballs and maintain continuous artillery suppression on the 'Gate of the Underworld' until the ninjas finished setting up the Barrier Jutsu.
Otherwise, the limited firepower of the two Main Combat Divisions in the front wouldn't be enough to block the Demon Great Army.
Natala didn't mind; he was only responsible for setting up the formation.
He just didn't know if his stamina could hold out.
Although the World Government had specially given him and Yin free injections of 'Perfect Type-I Cell Reinforcement Serum' before they came, and also provided a large amount of 'Purple Butterfly Emergency Pills' that could restore stamina and even life force.
But firstly, Cell Enhancement doesn't instantly give someone a strong physique with just one injection.
Instead, it allows a person's physique and potential to slowly reach the level of Sea Star People with the intake of nutrition and training/exercise.
Secondly, his 'Dimensional Array' consumes more stamina than other Strategic Class Imperial Arms, so he still had concerns in his heart.
This also strengthened his idea that he must get a Zoan-type Devil Fruit if he had the chance.
He believed that as long as he became a Zoan-type Ability User, he would have the stamina to easily use the 'Dimensional Array'!
After this mission is over.
Perhaps he could talk to an official from the Otherworld Strategy Committee about this matter.
With countless thoughts in his mind, Natala casually pulled out a palm-sized object from his pocket, similar to a metal waist token.
Its front had a black background, printed with three Purple Magatama connected by circles, almost identical to a Sharingan.
"Dimensional Array! Shangri-La!"
"Activate!"
Natala shouted loudly.
Immediately, the Imperial Arm in his hand suddenly burst forth with dazzling purple light under the curious gazes of many army officers around him.
And a Taiji Four Trigrams Diagram outlined by purple light appeared out of thin air on the ground in front of him.
On the other side, outside Rōran City, located at the south end of the Land of Wind.
On the Black Earth Clearing not far from the Medium Star Gate, a Taiji Four Trigrams Formation radiating brilliant purple light also appeared.
And around it.
Heavy trucks loaded with various supplies and ammunition had already lined up in a continuous long queue that stretched out of sight, ready.
(End of this chapter)
The next day.
Yama once again invited the somewhat uneasy Otsutsuki Hamura to the main hall.
"Regarding your request for a meeting, Lord Imu has given a reply, stating: There is no need to meet for now. If Otsutsuki Hagoromo cannot resolve the 'Gate of the Underworld', he will personally go to the Ninja World to assist at that time. Furthermore, he is quite curious about that 'Goddess of the Rabbit'."
Otsutsuki Hamura's expression stiffened upon hearing this.
Although Lord Imu's words were very polite.
The deeper meaning was telling him that he was not qualified to meet with him alone!
Even if he was just a clone.
Simultaneously mentioning his mother's name was to say that only Otsutsuki Kaguya could communicate with him on equal terms, and that he knew his mother was sealed on the Moon, and even had the ability to release her, or perhaps enter the seal to contact her!
At least, that's how Otsutsuki Hamura understood it.
To be honest, it was quite frightening.
However, Lord Imu's words also seemed to be reminding him that his elder brother might not be able to resolve the 'Gate of the Underworld'?
He subconsciously felt this was impossible. Although his elder brother was no longer the 'Ten-Tails Jinchuriki', his strength and means were still at the power ceiling of the Ninja World.
But thinking about it more carefully, what method could his elder brother possibly have to close the 'Gate of the Underworld'?
Uh—it seems his elder brother really doesn't have many means in terms of space. At most, he could use a 'Truth-Seeking Ball' for sealing?
That is, to block it, preventing the demons inside from coming out.
But essentially, it wouldn't completely make the 'Gate of the Underworld' disappear.
Otsutsuki Hamura's expression gradually became solemn.
I must go back as soon as possible!
Meanwhile, in the Land of Swamps in the Ninja World.
The two Main Combat Divisions under Vice Admiral Charlotte Oven and Dalmatian, supported by the bombardment from three artillery regiments and airships in the rear, had already wiped out most of the demons on the earth.
The remaining demons were either frantically fleeing back into the 'Gate of the Underworld' or desperately escaping towards the east and west coastal areas, engaging in fierce combat with the Ninja Alliance Army responsible for blocking them.
Vice Admiral Charlotte Oven and Dalmatian, however, paid them no attention.
They directly ordered their troops to surround the 'Gate of the Underworld' and focus their firepower on it, eliminating every demon attempting to escape.
Group after group of explosion firelight could be seen continuously rising and expanding, completely engulfing the massive black fissure in mid-air.
Occasionally, dazzling electric plasma and brilliant golden light also joined in.
The continuous deafening rumble stirred up surging air currents and gales, causing the earth below to shatter and tear in the violent shockwave.
As a result, both sides were locked in a war of attrition.
However, the demon side was consuming 'numbers', while the army side was consuming ammunition, cannonballs, exploding rocks, Five Paths Revolving Furnaces, and the stamina of the Conquerors releasing light beams.
No one knew which side would be the first to run out of 'supplies and ammunition'.
For this reason, Onigumo reported the situation here to Rōran two days ago.
Rōran then transmitted the news back to the Titan World on the other side of the Medium Star Gate.
Today, the relevant support personnel finally arrived at the scene.
In the solemn military camp.
Onigumo, Doberman, Fabian, Nahas, and others met a pair of handsome young men and women with bright yellow hair who disembarked from the airship.
The young man had medium-length bangs, clear lake-blue eyes, and empty hands. He wore a black uniform that clearly had a Japanese style, looking very stylish.
The young woman had a single ponytail, eyes as clear blue as water, and held a wooden staff with a coiled serpent in her right hand. She stood gracefully, her lithe figure difficult to conceal even in her uniform.
From the expressions they occasionally exchanged, it was clear they were a couple in love.
"It is an honor to meet you, Generals. We are members of the Imperial Direct Imperial Guard Unit from the Imperial Arms World, invited by the World Government Otherworld Strategy Committee to assist."
The young man spoke first with a smile: "I am Natala, the Imperial Arms User of Dimensional Array."
The young woman followed with her introduction: "I am Yin, the Imperial Arms User of Asklepios, responsible for treating the injured in this battle."
As the two spoke, their gazes intentionally or unintentionally fell upon Nahas, who was standing behind the crowd.
Although they belonged to different departments before and weren't particularly close.
Since they both came from The Empire, they naturally felt an extra bit of affinity towards each other.
"Alright, do you need to rest? Also, how should we cooperate?"
The tall Vice Admiral Onigumo looked down at the two and asked in a deep voice.
Natala and Yin exchanged glances, and the former spoke again: "We rested well on the airship, so let's start immediately."
"Next, please prepare a spacious open ground for me to set up the formation. Once the coordinates for the array here and the one left in Rōran are activated, personnel and supplies can instantly travel between the two sides."
"And Yin needs to go to the frontline to treat the injured, so please arrange expert guards."
Onigumo nodded, his expression softening considerably.
Clearly, he was very satisfied with Natala's straightforward way of doing things.
"In that case... Nahas, take a platoon and protect Yin. Go to the Fifth Division first. Dalmatian's side has suffered considerable casualties."
"Yes, Vice Admiral!"
Nahas, acting as the adjutant, immediately agreed.
He understood Onigumo's meaning.
The treatment order would prioritize their own two divisions, followed by the Ninja Alliance Army.
And among the two divisions, the Fifth Division would be prioritized over Vice Admiral Charlotte Oven's Third Division.
As for the Ninja Alliance Army on the east and west sides.
It didn't matter who went first or last; the decision was left to him.
Soon, Nahas, along with Yin and fifty soldiers from the main combat platoon, rode in armored vehicles towards the position of the Fifth Division.
Meanwhile, Natala followed the enthusiastic Vice Admiral Fabian to an open ground not far behind the three artillery regiments.
The intention was clear: to ensure the supply of cannonballs and maintain continuous artillery suppression on the 'Gate of the Underworld' until the ninjas finished setting up the Barrier Jutsu.
Otherwise, the limited firepower of the two Main Combat Divisions in the front wouldn't be enough to block the Demon Great Army.
Natala didn't mind; he was only responsible for setting up the formation.
He just didn't know if his stamina could hold out.
Although the World Government had specially given him and Yin free injections of 'Perfect Type-I Cell Reinforcement Serum' before they came, and also provided a large amount of 'Purple Butterfly Emergency Pills' that could restore stamina and even life force.
But firstly, Cell Enhancement doesn't instantly give someone a strong physique with just one injection.
Instead, it allows a person's physique and potential to slowly reach the level of Sea Star People with the intake of nutrition and training/exercise.
Secondly, his 'Dimensional Array' consumes more stamina than other Strategic Class Imperial Arms, so he still had concerns in his heart.
This also strengthened his idea that he must get a Zoan-type Devil Fruit if he had the chance.
He believed that as long as he became a Zoan-type Ability User, he would have the stamina to easily use the 'Dimensional Array'!
After this mission is over.
Perhaps he could talk to an official from the Otherworld Strategy Committee about this matter.
With countless thoughts in his mind, Natala casually pulled out a palm-sized object from his pocket, similar to a metal waist token.
Its front had a black background, printed with three Purple Magatama connected by circles, almost identical to a Sharingan.
"Dimensional Array! Shangri-La!"
"Activate!"
Natala shouted loudly.
Immediately, the Imperial Arm in his hand suddenly burst forth with dazzling purple light under the curious gazes of many army officers around him.
And a Taiji Four Trigrams Diagram outlined by purple light appeared out of thin air on the ground in front of him.
On the other side, outside Rōran City, located at the south end of the Land of Wind.
On the Black Earth Clearing not far from the Medium Star Gate, a Taiji Four Trigrams Formation radiating brilliant purple light also appeared.
And around it.
Heavy trucks loaded with various supplies and ammunition had already lined up in a continuous long queue that stretched out of sight, ready.
(End of this chapter)
