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Chapter 1228: Im VS Jigen!
[Swish!]
Just as Jigen in the air was looking around in surprise and uncertainty.
A white shadow instantly appeared about a hundred meters away from him.
Jigen, who sensed this, immediately shifted his line of sight, staring intently at Im, who wore a gold-edged white robe and had a crimson-gold long saber hanging at his waist.
Im responded with an extremely cold gaze.
Neither of them spoke first, communicating solely through sharp and deep gazes across the distance.
At this moment.
As two formless auras were released and clashed, heaven and earth fell silent.
An extremely oppressive atmosphere permeated every corner of the air.
Whether it was the wind or the clouds, everything was frozen.
Even as the aura grew more intense, the originally brilliant sunlight seemed to dim.
At the same time.
The aura around both sides had become visible to the naked eye.
Jigen's side emitted waves of white qi energy outwards, while Im's pale golden aura was indestructible.
No matter how turbulent the former's qi energy was, it couldn't stir up the slightest ripple, remaining as stable as Mount Tai.
This greatly shocked Otsutsuki Isshiki within Jigen's body.
He hadn't expected that even the second form of 'Kāma' would struggle to suppress the opponent.
Moreover, this person's temperament, gaze, and expression were remarkably similar to those of the Otsutsuki Main Family members – all cold, indifferent, aloof, and looking down on the world.
Crucially, the strength of this aura, even before they fought, gave him a strong sense of urgency.
If not for the opponent's skin not being white enough, lacking horns on his head, and not possessing the Byakugan.
Otsutsuki Isshiki would have suspected that another member of his clan had arrived.
"Who are you?"
He could no longer hold back and spoke first, his tone incredibly cold.
However, Im's answer caused him great alarm.
"Otsutsuki Isshiki, who descended upon the Ninja World a thousand years ago with Otsutsuki Kaguya, but was backstabbed by Kaguya, severely injured, and forced to body possession the monk Jigen's body to survive until now."
Pausing, Im looked directly at Jigen's astonished expression and said:
"Im originally intended to wait until I captured you, and if you were willing to submit and obey, I might have given you a chance to join the Star God Hall. But you actually attempted to body possession an army general. You truly court death; your crime is unforgivable!"
Otsutsuki Isshiki's value was indeed high.
But Im always remembered that he was the Ruler of the World Government and the supreme being of the Sea Star Civilization.
Not to mention that Aramaki was no ordinary Admiral.
He was the designated future Fleet Admiral and a native Sea Star person.
Now Aramaki had been marked with 'Kāma' by Otsutsuki Isshiki.
To save him, Otsutsuki Isshiki had to be eliminated to turn the 'Kāma' into 'White Karma'.
'White Karma' meant inheriting Otsutsuki Isshiki's data without his consciousness, eventually becoming a true Otsutsuki Clan member.
This might be a good thing for Aramaki.
It was just unknown if he himself would be happy after knowing this, as he wouldn't be a normal human anymore.
"Who exactly are you? How do you know all this!"
"Answer me!"
"Are you even afraid to introduce yourself!"
Jigen was furious and shocked, no longer able to maintain his previous composed demeanor.
Im's first half of his sentence made him feel as though his secrets had been completely exposed, which was very uncomfortable.
The next second, he heard Im coldly reply, "Im, the Ruler of the World Government."
As these eight characters left his mouth, Jigen froze.
He first subconsciously doubted, then felt it wasn't strange.
This person's aura was many times stronger than Aramaki's just now.
Thinking of this, he was instantly speechless.
He just secretly captured someone for rebirth, how did he run into the boss of the opponent's force?
No, it didn't seem like a coincidence. From the fact that the opponent knew his identity and past, it was clear they came prepared.
Jigen immediately thought of precognition of the past and future!
Was it this person's ability, or some technology mastered by the World Government?
What should he do now? Fight, or leave?
Otsutsuki Isshiki within Jigen quickly made a decision. Since the 'Kāma' had been implanted into Aramaki's body.
He would just find a way to locate him after the data unfreezing was complete.
There was no need to fight a battle here with Im that offered no benefits.
Not to mention that his 'Vessel's' 'Second Form' didn't seem to be an opponent, so fighting was even less of an option.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Ruler of the World Government. Although I still have many doubts, let's talk again next time."
Jigen's expression returned to its usual calmness.
While summoning a black-red energy mass behind him, he stared at Im not far away.
However.
Just as he was about to use space teleportation to leave.
The vortex-shaped energy behind him exploded with a 'boom'.
It stirred up a violent gale and huge waves, causing Jigen's white Haori to flap loudly.
This stunned Jigen, who turned his head in disbelief to look.
He only saw the black-red energy, which hadn't had time to turn into a teleportation gate, dissipate with the wind.
At the same time, Im's cold voice sounded again.
"If Im doesn't let you go, you can't leave. You are still far behind in your mastery of space ability."
As soon as the words fell.
Behind Im, one transparent energy sword after another began to form, coated in golden lightning.
If not for the constantly flashing electric flashes, their form would be invisible to the naked eye.
In an instant, dense golden lightning swords filled Jigen's entire vision.
And the crackling sounds of electricity filled his sense of hearing.
Logically, without the lightning coating.
These energy swords would be truly invisible blades, and should be even harder to deal with.
However, these lightning bolts were Haki lightning, and their amplified power was enough to cancel out the stealth/concealment effect produced by transparency.
[Whoosh!]
When the first Haki lightning instantly turned into a golden lightning and shot towards Jigen.
Jigen's pupil suddenly contracted into a slit. He immediately raised his hand to counterattack.
The next second, a loud bang was heard.
The incoming golden lightning was intercepted by a chakra rod that appeared out of thin air.
The two collided in the air.
The former was the materialization of three colors combined, colorless Haki.
The latter was a product condensed by the Rinnegan using Yin Release and Yang Release chakra natures.
The result of their frontal clash.
The chakra rod was blown away by the golden lightning, but the golden lightning itself was also unable to continue approaching Jigen.
[Bang bang bang bang...]
In an instant, countless golden lightning bolts and equally countless chakra rods.
Clashed like two surging, roaring waves.
They constantly crisscrossed, colliding and shattering, like a heavy rain drowning the entire blue sky.
Jigen and Im stood at opposite ends of the 'battlefield', gazing at the 'great army' fighting relentlessly in the center.
But before long, Jigen's expression gradually turned ashen.
Because the chakra rods he had released were retreating at a visible speed.
At the same time, Jigen noticed Haki lightning appearing in other directions as well.
This forced him to face an encirclement from all sides.
Jigen no longer held back, spreading his arms, and immediately used his Dojutsu.
Sukunahikona!
The next second, Im saw his Haki lightning disappear one after another out of thin air before they could even get close, a scene that was quite bizarre.
However, having the intelligence advantage, he knew they hadn't disappeared, but had been shrunk by Jigen to a point invisible to the naked eye.
Sukunahikona's ability wasn't just shrinking volume; it could also shrink mass.
Uzumaki Naruto's Rasengan would also suffer the fate of 'disappearing'.
"Now this is getting interesting..."
Im's corner of his mouth curled up. He had long been looking forward to a battle where he could be serious.
But Jigen alone wasn't qualified enough!
(End of Chapter)
[Swish!]
Just as Jigen in the air was looking around in surprise and uncertainty.
A white shadow instantly appeared about a hundred meters away from him.
Jigen, who sensed this, immediately shifted his line of sight, staring intently at Im, who wore a gold-edged white robe and had a crimson-gold long saber hanging at his waist.
Im responded with an extremely cold gaze.
Neither of them spoke first, communicating solely through sharp and deep gazes across the distance.
At this moment.
As two formless auras were released and clashed, heaven and earth fell silent.
An extremely oppressive atmosphere permeated every corner of the air.
Whether it was the wind or the clouds, everything was frozen.
Even as the aura grew more intense, the originally brilliant sunlight seemed to dim.
At the same time.
The aura around both sides had become visible to the naked eye.
Jigen's side emitted waves of white qi energy outwards, while Im's pale golden aura was indestructible.
No matter how turbulent the former's qi energy was, it couldn't stir up the slightest ripple, remaining as stable as Mount Tai.
This greatly shocked Otsutsuki Isshiki within Jigen's body.
He hadn't expected that even the second form of 'Kāma' would struggle to suppress the opponent.
Moreover, this person's temperament, gaze, and expression were remarkably similar to those of the Otsutsuki Main Family members – all cold, indifferent, aloof, and looking down on the world.
Crucially, the strength of this aura, even before they fought, gave him a strong sense of urgency.
If not for the opponent's skin not being white enough, lacking horns on his head, and not possessing the Byakugan.
Otsutsuki Isshiki would have suspected that another member of his clan had arrived.
"Who are you?"
He could no longer hold back and spoke first, his tone incredibly cold.
However, Im's answer caused him great alarm.
"Otsutsuki Isshiki, who descended upon the Ninja World a thousand years ago with Otsutsuki Kaguya, but was backstabbed by Kaguya, severely injured, and forced to body possession the monk Jigen's body to survive until now."
Pausing, Im looked directly at Jigen's astonished expression and said:
"Im originally intended to wait until I captured you, and if you were willing to submit and obey, I might have given you a chance to join the Star God Hall. But you actually attempted to body possession an army general. You truly court death; your crime is unforgivable!"
Otsutsuki Isshiki's value was indeed high.
But Im always remembered that he was the Ruler of the World Government and the supreme being of the Sea Star Civilization.
Not to mention that Aramaki was no ordinary Admiral.
He was the designated future Fleet Admiral and a native Sea Star person.
Now Aramaki had been marked with 'Kāma' by Otsutsuki Isshiki.
To save him, Otsutsuki Isshiki had to be eliminated to turn the 'Kāma' into 'White Karma'.
'White Karma' meant inheriting Otsutsuki Isshiki's data without his consciousness, eventually becoming a true Otsutsuki Clan member.
This might be a good thing for Aramaki.
It was just unknown if he himself would be happy after knowing this, as he wouldn't be a normal human anymore.
"Who exactly are you? How do you know all this!"
"Answer me!"
"Are you even afraid to introduce yourself!"
Jigen was furious and shocked, no longer able to maintain his previous composed demeanor.
Im's first half of his sentence made him feel as though his secrets had been completely exposed, which was very uncomfortable.
The next second, he heard Im coldly reply, "Im, the Ruler of the World Government."
As these eight characters left his mouth, Jigen froze.
He first subconsciously doubted, then felt it wasn't strange.
This person's aura was many times stronger than Aramaki's just now.
Thinking of this, he was instantly speechless.
He just secretly captured someone for rebirth, how did he run into the boss of the opponent's force?
No, it didn't seem like a coincidence. From the fact that the opponent knew his identity and past, it was clear they came prepared.
Jigen immediately thought of precognition of the past and future!
Was it this person's ability, or some technology mastered by the World Government?
What should he do now? Fight, or leave?
Otsutsuki Isshiki within Jigen quickly made a decision. Since the 'Kāma' had been implanted into Aramaki's body.
He would just find a way to locate him after the data unfreezing was complete.
There was no need to fight a battle here with Im that offered no benefits.
Not to mention that his 'Vessel's' 'Second Form' didn't seem to be an opponent, so fighting was even less of an option.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Ruler of the World Government. Although I still have many doubts, let's talk again next time."
Jigen's expression returned to its usual calmness.
While summoning a black-red energy mass behind him, he stared at Im not far away.
However.
Just as he was about to use space teleportation to leave.
The vortex-shaped energy behind him exploded with a 'boom'.
It stirred up a violent gale and huge waves, causing Jigen's white Haori to flap loudly.
This stunned Jigen, who turned his head in disbelief to look.
He only saw the black-red energy, which hadn't had time to turn into a teleportation gate, dissipate with the wind.
At the same time, Im's cold voice sounded again.
"If Im doesn't let you go, you can't leave. You are still far behind in your mastery of space ability."
As soon as the words fell.
Behind Im, one transparent energy sword after another began to form, coated in golden lightning.
If not for the constantly flashing electric flashes, their form would be invisible to the naked eye.
In an instant, dense golden lightning swords filled Jigen's entire vision.
And the crackling sounds of electricity filled his sense of hearing.
Logically, without the lightning coating.
These energy swords would be truly invisible blades, and should be even harder to deal with.
However, these lightning bolts were Haki lightning, and their amplified power was enough to cancel out the stealth/concealment effect produced by transparency.
[Whoosh!]
When the first Haki lightning instantly turned into a golden lightning and shot towards Jigen.
Jigen's pupil suddenly contracted into a slit. He immediately raised his hand to counterattack.
The next second, a loud bang was heard.
The incoming golden lightning was intercepted by a chakra rod that appeared out of thin air.
The two collided in the air.
The former was the materialization of three colors combined, colorless Haki.
The latter was a product condensed by the Rinnegan using Yin Release and Yang Release chakra natures.
The result of their frontal clash.
The chakra rod was blown away by the golden lightning, but the golden lightning itself was also unable to continue approaching Jigen.
[Bang bang bang bang...]
In an instant, countless golden lightning bolts and equally countless chakra rods.
Clashed like two surging, roaring waves.
They constantly crisscrossed, colliding and shattering, like a heavy rain drowning the entire blue sky.
Jigen and Im stood at opposite ends of the 'battlefield', gazing at the 'great army' fighting relentlessly in the center.
But before long, Jigen's expression gradually turned ashen.
Because the chakra rods he had released were retreating at a visible speed.
At the same time, Jigen noticed Haki lightning appearing in other directions as well.
This forced him to face an encirclement from all sides.
Jigen no longer held back, spreading his arms, and immediately used his Dojutsu.
Sukunahikona!
The next second, Im saw his Haki lightning disappear one after another out of thin air before they could even get close, a scene that was quite bizarre.
However, having the intelligence advantage, he knew they hadn't disappeared, but had been shrunk by Jigen to a point invisible to the naked eye.
Sukunahikona's ability wasn't just shrinking volume; it could also shrink mass.
Uzumaki Naruto's Rasengan would also suffer the fate of 'disappearing'.
"Now this is getting interesting..."
Im's corner of his mouth curled up. He had long been looking forward to a battle where he could be serious.
But Jigen alone wasn't qualified enough!
(End of Chapter)
