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# Chapter 827: You're Very Weak!
"Are you unconvinced?"
Crocodile's dead fish eyes narrowed. A smoking Cigar was clenched in his mouth, his Right Hand was in his Pocket, and only his Left Hand, transformed into a Sand Hook, was raised in front of his Chest.
Behind him, the pitch-black Coat of Justice billowed with the Sandstorm, which in turn swirled around him, forming wisps of Sand Mist.
The next moment.
Along with the Sand Hook, his entire Left Arm turned into earthy Yellow Sand, vibrating at a frequency that seemed blurry to the naked eye, even carrying a faint buzzing sound.
In this instant.
The Third Raikage moved, transforming into a black and blue alternating Electric Flash and charging forward in a straight line without any fancy moves.
Fast!
Within this mere distance of less than a hundred meters, his Speed was unparalleled, incredible, fast enough to rival true Lightning.
At the same time, a terrifying sound like Thunder, an earth-shattering Loud Noise, produced a surging Sound Burst and Shockwave, forming visible rings of Ripple in the Air.
The Sand Layer on the ground was as if a thousand tons of Explosives had detonated, forming a soaring Sand Screen behind the Third Raikage.
However.
Crocodile's Momentum was even greater.
His Left Arm, transformed into a high-vibration Sand Blade, carried surging Haki Strength and slashed vertically with lightning-fast Speed.
A Sand Blade Slash, whose Sharpness was enough to sting the naked eye just by looking at it, instantly cut through the Desert Earth in front of him, and within it, wisps of purple Lightning formed a Coating.
【Roar!】
Instantly, the enhanced Desert Treasure Blade and the ultimate One Finger Nukite collided In the Court.
The Rumble was like Thunder roaring before their eyes, and a visible, thick Air Current exploded outwards, pushing out Tsunami-like Sand Waves in all directions.
The Cloud Hidden Ninjas who were restrained in the Sand Layer saw this scene with immense Despair.
Just the Aftermath alone was enough to kill them, but some stronger Cloud Hidden Jonin saw Hope. As long as the surrounding Sand Layer was scattered, they would have a chance to escape.
They just didn't have the energy to help the other Chunin and Genin anymore.
At the same time.
A Sand Tornado covering an area of three to four hundred meters rose into the sky In the Court, powerfully blocking the Line of Sight of all observers.
Only occasionally could they see purple, black, and blue Lightning shooting out from within.
"Natural Disaster Rank Combat..."
One kilometer away, a Sunagakure Jonin muttered to himself while holding a Telescope.
In fact, even without a Telescope now, everyone could see the raging Sand Tornado, but this wasn't controlled by Crocodile; it was the Sandstorm naturally stirred up by the Aftermath of the clash between their Techniques.
"The Third Raikage is actually this Strong?"
Rasa was also somewhat surprised and uncertain. If the opponent had used this Technique against him before, his Magnet Release Gold Dust might not have been able to block it.
But how could he know that this was the Third Raikage's desperate Special Move, a Technique that broke through the Limit of his own Strength!
However.
This towering Sand Tornado came and went quickly. Not long after it formed, it was forcefully blown apart by the ultimate Radiance bursting from within.
"Wow!"
"Be careful!"
When the rolling Air Current swept over, some Genin from Sunagakure couldn't stabilize their Figure and were forcefully blown into the Mid-air, causing a series of terrified screams.
Fortunately, some capable Chunin and Jonin took action and pulled them back.
Seeing this scene, Rasa frowned slightly, but still used Sand Control Technique to create a thick Sand Wall in front of the Team, blocking the subsequent wind and waves.
The reason he didn't use Gold Dust was because Gold Dust would reflect dazzling Golden Light under the Sunlight, and he didn't want to attract attention from that side yet.
After all, it was still unclear whether that Sand Control Powerhouse was an enemy or a friend?
At the same time.
As the Sandstorm dissipated and the Radiance faded.
Crocodile and the Third Raikage were both in a Sand pit with a Diameter of two hundred meters.
However, their conditions were vastly different.
Although the former had a look of surprise, he was not only completely unharmed, but even his Attire hadn't suffered much Destruction. The latter, however, was clearly much more battered.
Except for his pants, which remained relatively intact for some reason, his upper garment, boots, and even his Headband had disappeared without a trace.
And the most striking change was the disappearance of the Lightning Release Chakra on his body, a section of his index finger on his Right Hand was broken, and a diagonal Bloody Wound had appeared on his Chest.
It happened to form a large X shape with the previous Wound!
The One Finger Nukite, which the Third Raikage was proud of and called the 'Strongest Spear', and the Lightning Release Armor and tough body, called the 'Strongest Shield', were completely broken by Crocodile's Desert Treasure Blade!
Only his Gaze remained firm and unyielding.
However.
This could not help him break free from the Palm that was gripping his Neck and lifting his entire body into the Mid-air.
This Palm was extremely large and powerful, and each finger wore colorful, jeweled Rings. Its Master was naturally Crocodile, who was before him.
"Who do you think I am, huh?"
The magnetic, hoarse voice sounded again. Crocodile, with a smoking Cigar in his mouth, narrowed his long dead fish eyes and looked at the Third Raikage's Gaze, which was filled with Anger and unwillingness.
"You seem to think you're very Strong, don't you? But you can't even protect your own Subordinates. You, are actually very weak..."
As he said this, the Desert outside the pit behind him was covered in Corpses.
Those were the Cloud Hidden Ninjas who didn't survive the previous Aftermath, densely packed. Although it couldn't be described as blood flowing like a river, it could be described as Bloodstains everywhere and Corpses strewn across the field.
After all, there were as many as two to three thousand Human!
However, there were also some lucky Jonin and Chunin who had consciously fled towards the Great Sea, no longer daring to stay here for even a second.
Such a Great Victory, yet so tragic, was not strange.
Crocodile's Strength was no longer what it used to be. He possessed powerful Armament Haki, Observation Haki at the Future Sight Rank, and the Logia System Sand-Sand Fruit Ability, which had been Awakened for a long time.
Coupled with Life Return and Six Powers compensating for his shortcomings in Physical Ability and Martial Arts, and having specifically spent a large amount of Time and energy Cultivating Sword Dao to enhance the Power of the Desert Treasure Blade, he finally comprehended the Realm of the Breath of All Things of a Sword Master.
And the faintly discernible Conqueror's Haki...
All of this combined meant that although Crocodile's Military Rank was only Admiral, his Strength had already reached the level of an Admiral.
This also matched his current Epithet of 'Admiral Candidate'.
If needed, the World Government could make him the third Army Headquarters Admiral at any time, but he still lacked certain Military Merit as a stepping stone for formal Promotion.
So, the Third Raikage's defeat was actually not unjust.
"You... you... who exactly are you..."
The Third Raikage, being choked by the Neck, spoke out word by word with difficulty, his crimson eyes filled with Killing Intent and Anger.
"I'm not a novice who will obediently answer whatever you ask. Since you're the loser, just be obedient~"
Crocodile didn't bother to answer. Once he captured him and brought him back, if the people above valued this guy, the people below would be responsible for providing an Explanation.
Immediately, a cloud of Yellow Sand suddenly rose around him, and in the blink of an eye, it vanished with the Third Raikage.
One kilometer away.
"Lord Rasa, what should we do next?"
A Sunagakure Jonin looked at Rasa with some hesitation. The other Jonin also focused their Gaze on him, waiting for his Decision.
Now everyone knew that if the Third Kazekage could not be found for a long time, then Rasa, who had repelled the Third Raikage, would most likely be the next Fourth Kazekage.
"First, return to the Village, then Dispatch a Team to inquire..." Rasa took a deep look in the direction of Lou Lan City.
As for why he didn't approach the other party now, that was unknown.
Perhaps... he was afraid?
(End of this chapter)
"Are you unconvinced?"
Crocodile's dead fish eyes narrowed. A smoking Cigar was clenched in his mouth, his Right Hand was in his Pocket, and only his Left Hand, transformed into a Sand Hook, was raised in front of his Chest.
Behind him, the pitch-black Coat of Justice billowed with the Sandstorm, which in turn swirled around him, forming wisps of Sand Mist.
The next moment.
Along with the Sand Hook, his entire Left Arm turned into earthy Yellow Sand, vibrating at a frequency that seemed blurry to the naked eye, even carrying a faint buzzing sound.
In this instant.
The Third Raikage moved, transforming into a black and blue alternating Electric Flash and charging forward in a straight line without any fancy moves.
Fast!
Within this mere distance of less than a hundred meters, his Speed was unparalleled, incredible, fast enough to rival true Lightning.
At the same time, a terrifying sound like Thunder, an earth-shattering Loud Noise, produced a surging Sound Burst and Shockwave, forming visible rings of Ripple in the Air.
The Sand Layer on the ground was as if a thousand tons of Explosives had detonated, forming a soaring Sand Screen behind the Third Raikage.
However.
Crocodile's Momentum was even greater.
His Left Arm, transformed into a high-vibration Sand Blade, carried surging Haki Strength and slashed vertically with lightning-fast Speed.
A Sand Blade Slash, whose Sharpness was enough to sting the naked eye just by looking at it, instantly cut through the Desert Earth in front of him, and within it, wisps of purple Lightning formed a Coating.
【Roar!】
Instantly, the enhanced Desert Treasure Blade and the ultimate One Finger Nukite collided In the Court.
The Rumble was like Thunder roaring before their eyes, and a visible, thick Air Current exploded outwards, pushing out Tsunami-like Sand Waves in all directions.
The Cloud Hidden Ninjas who were restrained in the Sand Layer saw this scene with immense Despair.
Just the Aftermath alone was enough to kill them, but some stronger Cloud Hidden Jonin saw Hope. As long as the surrounding Sand Layer was scattered, they would have a chance to escape.
They just didn't have the energy to help the other Chunin and Genin anymore.
At the same time.
A Sand Tornado covering an area of three to four hundred meters rose into the sky In the Court, powerfully blocking the Line of Sight of all observers.
Only occasionally could they see purple, black, and blue Lightning shooting out from within.
"Natural Disaster Rank Combat..."
One kilometer away, a Sunagakure Jonin muttered to himself while holding a Telescope.
In fact, even without a Telescope now, everyone could see the raging Sand Tornado, but this wasn't controlled by Crocodile; it was the Sandstorm naturally stirred up by the Aftermath of the clash between their Techniques.
"The Third Raikage is actually this Strong?"
Rasa was also somewhat surprised and uncertain. If the opponent had used this Technique against him before, his Magnet Release Gold Dust might not have been able to block it.
But how could he know that this was the Third Raikage's desperate Special Move, a Technique that broke through the Limit of his own Strength!
However.
This towering Sand Tornado came and went quickly. Not long after it formed, it was forcefully blown apart by the ultimate Radiance bursting from within.
"Wow!"
"Be careful!"
When the rolling Air Current swept over, some Genin from Sunagakure couldn't stabilize their Figure and were forcefully blown into the Mid-air, causing a series of terrified screams.
Fortunately, some capable Chunin and Jonin took action and pulled them back.
Seeing this scene, Rasa frowned slightly, but still used Sand Control Technique to create a thick Sand Wall in front of the Team, blocking the subsequent wind and waves.
The reason he didn't use Gold Dust was because Gold Dust would reflect dazzling Golden Light under the Sunlight, and he didn't want to attract attention from that side yet.
After all, it was still unclear whether that Sand Control Powerhouse was an enemy or a friend?
At the same time.
As the Sandstorm dissipated and the Radiance faded.
Crocodile and the Third Raikage were both in a Sand pit with a Diameter of two hundred meters.
However, their conditions were vastly different.
Although the former had a look of surprise, he was not only completely unharmed, but even his Attire hadn't suffered much Destruction. The latter, however, was clearly much more battered.
Except for his pants, which remained relatively intact for some reason, his upper garment, boots, and even his Headband had disappeared without a trace.
And the most striking change was the disappearance of the Lightning Release Chakra on his body, a section of his index finger on his Right Hand was broken, and a diagonal Bloody Wound had appeared on his Chest.
It happened to form a large X shape with the previous Wound!
The One Finger Nukite, which the Third Raikage was proud of and called the 'Strongest Spear', and the Lightning Release Armor and tough body, called the 'Strongest Shield', were completely broken by Crocodile's Desert Treasure Blade!
Only his Gaze remained firm and unyielding.
However.
This could not help him break free from the Palm that was gripping his Neck and lifting his entire body into the Mid-air.
This Palm was extremely large and powerful, and each finger wore colorful, jeweled Rings. Its Master was naturally Crocodile, who was before him.
"Who do you think I am, huh?"
The magnetic, hoarse voice sounded again. Crocodile, with a smoking Cigar in his mouth, narrowed his long dead fish eyes and looked at the Third Raikage's Gaze, which was filled with Anger and unwillingness.
"You seem to think you're very Strong, don't you? But you can't even protect your own Subordinates. You, are actually very weak..."
As he said this, the Desert outside the pit behind him was covered in Corpses.
Those were the Cloud Hidden Ninjas who didn't survive the previous Aftermath, densely packed. Although it couldn't be described as blood flowing like a river, it could be described as Bloodstains everywhere and Corpses strewn across the field.
After all, there were as many as two to three thousand Human!
However, there were also some lucky Jonin and Chunin who had consciously fled towards the Great Sea, no longer daring to stay here for even a second.
Such a Great Victory, yet so tragic, was not strange.
Crocodile's Strength was no longer what it used to be. He possessed powerful Armament Haki, Observation Haki at the Future Sight Rank, and the Logia System Sand-Sand Fruit Ability, which had been Awakened for a long time.
Coupled with Life Return and Six Powers compensating for his shortcomings in Physical Ability and Martial Arts, and having specifically spent a large amount of Time and energy Cultivating Sword Dao to enhance the Power of the Desert Treasure Blade, he finally comprehended the Realm of the Breath of All Things of a Sword Master.
And the faintly discernible Conqueror's Haki...
All of this combined meant that although Crocodile's Military Rank was only Admiral, his Strength had already reached the level of an Admiral.
This also matched his current Epithet of 'Admiral Candidate'.
If needed, the World Government could make him the third Army Headquarters Admiral at any time, but he still lacked certain Military Merit as a stepping stone for formal Promotion.
So, the Third Raikage's defeat was actually not unjust.
"You... you... who exactly are you..."
The Third Raikage, being choked by the Neck, spoke out word by word with difficulty, his crimson eyes filled with Killing Intent and Anger.
"I'm not a novice who will obediently answer whatever you ask. Since you're the loser, just be obedient~"
Crocodile didn't bother to answer. Once he captured him and brought him back, if the people above valued this guy, the people below would be responsible for providing an Explanation.
Immediately, a cloud of Yellow Sand suddenly rose around him, and in the blink of an eye, it vanished with the Third Raikage.
One kilometer away.
"Lord Rasa, what should we do next?"
A Sunagakure Jonin looked at Rasa with some hesitation. The other Jonin also focused their Gaze on him, waiting for his Decision.
Now everyone knew that if the Third Kazekage could not be found for a long time, then Rasa, who had repelled the Third Raikage, would most likely be the next Fourth Kazekage.
"First, return to the Village, then Dispatch a Team to inquire..." Rasa took a deep look in the direction of Lou Lan City.
As for why he didn't approach the other party now, that was unknown.
Perhaps... he was afraid?
(End of this chapter)
