Enraged
Moryo found himself surrounded at all sides. There was no room for escape this time, and the Jonins stared at him with ecstatic grins as though Moryo were prey.
Noticing their predatory gazes, the demon was enraged. How dare these mortals! He, who had spectated from above like a sovereign, he who ranked at the apex, he who makes all quiver in fear merely by casting a glance, yet these puny mortals, humans... They dare look at him this way!
"AAARRRRRRGGGHHHHHHH!!!"
Moryo roared!
His voice shook the landscape, rendering the Shinobi paralysed, blanketing the terrain and skies in an ominous purple hue!
"MORTALS, YOU DARE!" He roared, his voice resonating within all as he lashed his tentacles in a vicious frenzy, obliterating all within a couple of meters.
Everyone had retreated a safe distance, save for one!
And Moryo wasn't surprised, as the human presented himself to be Hayato, the youth capable of magically vanquishing his very aura.
But Hayato was naive!
Contrary to expectations, instead of keeping distance, Moryo too, had leaped forward, raising his fist toward Hayato, much to the youth's surprise. Nonetheless, Hayato pressed forth with his sword, but unfortunately, he was pushed back, subsequently crashing into the ground!
The solution to this was simple; if energy related attacks didn't work on Hayato, then engage physically.
"Eight Trigrams..."
Moryo heard a voice from above, gazing skyward as he followed the source, which presented a youth donned in white and black fabric, and a weasel mask, none other than Ryohei. The youth's grey eyes gleamed, the amethyst backdrop serving to make Ryohei seem like an artistic portrait as his blue aura complemented with the purple!
".... Heavenly Rotation!"
Ryohei declared, transforming into a spiraling tornado of azure chakra descending at breakneck speed toward Moryo!
Moryo countered, his fist engulfed in an amethyst hue swirling his fist, colliding with the spiraling blue vortex!
Upon contact, sonic booms were released, and both vivid hues of opposing energy remained relentless, reaching a frequency that seemed to send ripples across the terrain, rupturing the natural habitat, and encompassing an entire half-kilometer range!
However, one was bound to fall!
"Tsk," Ryohei smacked his lips as he neared his limit, the residual force of Moryo's strike easily overcoming him and pushing him back considerably!
Ryohei found himself crashing back several meters!
The terrain continued to tremble, as though the very forest, upon siphoning the brunt of the colossal impact, attained sentiency. It was as though the rumbling signified an erratic pulsation conveying nature's heightened wrath!
"Whoa... This is a bit much... How strong is that thing?!" Daichi asked, perplexion etched on his face.
"Maybe even as strong as a tailed beast," Aiko concurred.
Raiko, staring at the demon, chimed in, "I agree. I feel a similar force."
"Huff... huff..." Labored breathing was heard, belonging to the 4 tails Jinchuruki, who seemed to be nearing his limit. He bent forward, hands on his knees, gasping for air.
"Roshi..." Kenta called.
Roshi looked up, his complexion turning pale, "I can hold on... But we need to end this fast."
Everyone else affirmed.
"Yeah, we'll find an opening," Aiko said, placing a finger on her chin, and staring into the distance with a calculated gaze, where she could see both students, Hayato and Ryohei, were down.
The demon, with tentacles protruding from his back, ever so slowly approached Hayato in a slow stride.
...
"I must end you... You're dangerous!" Moryo muttered, his deep voice entering Hayato's ears as a gentle whisper. Propping himself up, Hayato managed to recompose himself, but the pain in the former clash had significantly damaged him.
Not only did this monster seem to have an endless supply of chakra, but it was also physically robust. Hayato understood at this moment, that the demon was truly standing at the apex, possessing an otherworldly strength he deeply sought, unconsciously feeling even envious of the entity before him.
But the youth understood himself that he had his own unique perks, not to mention his innate power...
The Chakra Dissipation Technique.
Though it remains shrouded in mystery, from what had transpired, he could ascertain that this technique was not only the saving grace of his current plight, but mastering this will certainly help in the future.
It's the sort of power anyone else would covet after!
Hayato's vision was a blur, his kitsune mask was tattered. Reaching the chin of his mask, he removed it, revealing his pale complexion, and sapphire eyes.
'I... need time,' he mused.
The strike he had tanked moments prior was gnawing at him, while he fought the urge to fall unconscious right here and now.
Shaping his fist like a sword, Moryo declared, "Die!"
However...
*BOOM*
Compressed bullets of wind had descended upon Moryo, pushing him away, and additionally damaging him as he had not activated his absorption ability. Moryo immediately recovered, locating the source, as his already crimson eyes darkened!
"YOU!" He roared!
Staring at the entity, Aiko grinned, "Got to say, it feels quite amazing seeing you from above."
Her hair swayed in response to the breeze, and she stylishly flicked her hair back and stared at Moryo coldly. Her grin subsided, her features taking an expressionless visage. She continued in a deep and menacing tone, "Trash ought to stay down."
Moryo had forgotten about Hayato, his heightened rage now directed at the cocky Yamanaka!
"HOW DARE YOU!"
He roared, lunging at the Yamanaka. His cloak billowed frenetically in response to the hue wildly dancing around him.
Aiko gracefully weaved, "Firestyle: Fireball Jutsu," releasing a scorching fireball at Moryo, blinding him.
Moryo easily swept away the attack, only to see the Yamanaka vaulted from branch to branch, keeping her distance. However, Moryo could make out a cocky grin on her face, and this only heightened his anger.
*BOOM*
His feet stood on the branch, and pressing his feet, he propelled forth at incredible speed, and the branch that served as footing immediately disintegrated as he pushed forth!
He was rapidly closing the distance with Aiko, yet Aiko remained nonchalant!
"!"
Stepping on the branch of another tree, he noticed he had stepped on a paper bomb, but no ordinary paper bomb; it connected like a train around the entire tree!
*BOOOOM!*
The terrain rumbled once again at the explosion, and Aiko, who had her back turned, had a solemn look. She mused, 'Quickly Hayato.'
Meanwhile, Moryo easily recovered from the explosion, his maneuver unflinching as he trailed after his enemy.
But...
"Lightning Style: Thunderclap Arrow!"
Moryo heard a voice to his right, presenting a middle aged Jonin whose hand was engulfed in an electric pulsation.
Releasing the attack, it quickly reached Moryo in the blink of an eye! However...
"Fool!" Moryo muttered, standing still as though embracing the sensation. He had seen the attack from a mile away, so he was already prepared to absorb, but...
*POOF*
Moryo had yet to realise he was fighting strategists!
The thunderclap arrow exploded into white smoke, revealing a young man with spiky black hair in his early twenties, with a grin on his face; it was Tora!
Tora lunged forth with his sword, piercing the demon through the heart area!
"Ugh," Moryo grumbled.
However, the sword changed colour, turning purple before producing a glass shattering sound, as the sword shattered into a thousand pieces.
"Damned mortal!" He whispered as he saw Tora lurch back. Raising his elongated tentacle, he reached out for the individual, but at that moment, he felt something, causing him to cease.
He looked up, where he found himself showered by a torrential downpour of flames, but even more intriguing, were 5 insects the size of one's palm emitting a fiery glow.
Standing on higher ground, was Daichi, responsible for weaving the Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu!
"Earth Style: Earth Binding," Raiko chanted from beside, entangling the surprised Moryo in place!
"Boom," Tora whispered, his sinister smile extending to his cheeks!
*BOOOM!*
Moryo was struck by a barrage of fireballs, and explosive insects, obscuring the terrain in dust! As a result, the other Shinobi around were forced to evade the airborne debris as they skillfully and gracefully weaved, avoiding the residual aura.
*CRASH*
From the force, Moryo had plummeted into the ground, forming a sizable crater. He lay sprawled in the center with a look of contemplation as he stared into the purple skies.
Well, his face can't even be discerned to begin with, but the strong crimson glow of his eyes had diminished, replaced by an ample softness. From how he lashed out aggressively moments prior, one would wonder if this was even the same person.
The skies had taken that surreal colour, reflecting his very aura. It seemed to be the very embodiment of death itself.
And then, a sight that would make one shudder had unfolded, as Moryo cracked a sinister smile stretching to the corner of his eyes. His body levitated, and he firmly stood upright, and once again, the crimson glow in his eyes had reformed, retaining its former malice!
In the distance, he could make out the silhouette of Aiko, and without further ado, Moryo disappeared!
"ARRRRRRHHHHHHRRRRRRR!!!"
Moryo's roar echoed across the terrain as he chased after Aiko.
"Crap," Aiko cursed...
*SHLUK*
Moryo had impaled her right through the abdomen, but Aiko's eyes emanated an unnatural crimson, glowing ominously with 3 tomoes before her entire body dispersed into a hundred butterflies!
Moryo twisted his neck 360 degrees, meeting the gaze of a female youth.
"!"
Kaede's lips parted in dismay, immediately breaking into a cold sweat. Just before her heart was about to palpitate, she felt a sensation through her abdomen!
Moryo pierced through, striking a critical blow on Kaede, who spouted blood before launching to the ground, falling unconscious!
*BOOM* *BOOM*
The terrain rumbled once again, as lightning and flame showered the demon, but upon making contact, they immediately vanished!
"He absorbed it!" Daichi noted.
Moryo coldly turned around, eyeing Daichi like a predator, who seemed to stand on the higher ground beside Raiko.
The demon immediately became a blur, leaving behind only 2 pupils that shone with a brilliant crimson hue!
Daichi and Raiko immediately broke into a cold sweat, and in the blink of an eye, Moryo had materialised right behind them, slashing their backs!
"Tsk!"
The duo grunted before plummeting to the ground.
"Earth Style: Earth Dragon Jutsu!"
Next was Tora, beside Kenta, both weaving the same jutsu as the dragons spiraled around each other, rushing toward the demon. Additionally, Kenta weaved, "Earth Style: Mud Wave!"
The ground flowed like a river, becoming malleable, stumbling the demon momentarily, but Moryo was easily able to recover.
Once again, Moryo disappeared, slashing Tora, as he too, lost consciousness, but not Kenta who had sidestepped, evading by a hair...
Kenta additionally weaved, "Lightning Style: Thunderbolt Guided Spear!"
An electric yellow danced around his arm, forming the shape of a spear. With his torso twisted back, he launched the attack with pinpoint accuracy.
Moryo easily intercepted, absorbing the attack.
"Oh no," Kenta uttered before his vision distorted and he felt a powerful punch, lifting him off the ground, and sending him crashing through 3 trees.
And Kenta too, succumbed to unconsciousness.
Moryo disappeared from his spot once again...
"Damn, he got them all," Aiko spoke as she jumped from branch to branch.
"!"
And then, Aiko felt an ominous sensation! The hairs on her arm stood as a peculiar fluctuation encircled her, halting her maneuver. The very air stirred!
"Oh, this damned stench!" She cried. She still seemed as nonchalant as ever.
But...
*CRASH*
Aiko's vision distorted; the last thing she saw was a sinister grin before crashing into the earth! However, unfortunately, it did not stop there...
*SHLUK*
"Argh," Aiko grunted, as a tentacle pierced her leg, keeping her etched in place!
Gazing up, Aiko was invited by numerous tentacles emerging from Moryo's back that oscillated rhythmically, and his purple hue rocketed to the heavens as he unleashed his wrath!
"No chances for you! Now die!" He grumbled. With a motion of his hand, the slithering serpents of amethyst rushed toward Aiko!
***
The crunching of twigs could be heard as 2 youths trudged along the terrain, running along the ground, their arms swung back, and bodies leaned forward; the iconic ninja run.
Hayato and Ryohei ascended, using the trees as propellants to press forth.
Ryohei, who had activated the Byakugan, muttered, "Not good!"
Hayato heard, slowing his pace and asking, "What?"
"Everyone else is down, and sensei is in trouble!"
"Direction?"
"On the left corner!"
"Roger!"
Hayato affirmed, his entirety crackling in lightning before he blurred, boosting his speed tremendously!
'Please be there in time,' Hayato mused, rushing forth.
The closer he ran, the deeper the vegetation, indicating this area of the forest was relatively unblemished. The foliage of leaves became thicker, but a gut wrenching sensation gnawed at him, alerting him to quicken his pace.
And there, within the scope of his vision, his eyes widened, the world was at a standstill, and the feeling of dread amplified by multiplefold!
"Oh no!" Another voice infiltrated his ears; the 4 tails Jinchuruki was right behind him with a look of dismay.
Just like Hayato, he too, tried to reach for Aiko, as numerous tentacles, the very embodiment of carnage, descended upon Aiko like a torrential storm of death!
Aiko's world turned dark, her eyes reflecting the tsunami of purple slithering snakes elegantly intertwining in the form of a malicious maelstrom. Tears filled her eyes, as she gave up, ready to embrace death.
Time decelerated significantly.
The slithering serpents of amethyst ever so slowly progressed toward Aiko, and should it strike, death was inevitable!
Ryohei, who was watching from afar, had lips parted, but he was out of reach! A bead of sweat trickling by his temple raced down his cheek, ever so slowly approaching the ground.
The only people with a flicker of a chance were Hayato and Roshi, yet the situation seemed grim, as they were too far away. Even Roshi, with the assistance of 4 tails, was finding the situation hopeless.
Aiko's helpless image reflected in Hayato's eyes, as her figure lay pinned to the ground, rendering her immobile.
Yet...
Hayato's gaze sharpened, the lightning dancing around his anatomy intensified, and weaving a tiger seal, his gentle whisper echoed in the stillness...
"Hiraishin No Jutsu!"
[Flying Raijin]