LIGHTNOVELONLINE Ch203- Demon of Flames
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Horyu's mastery over emotions was the final assault. Orochimaru felt a wave of despair wash over him, a deep-seated fear gnawing at his resolve. The weight of his sins, his betrayals, his endless quest for power and immortality – all of it crashed down on him, an emotional avalanche that left him gasping for breath.
In a final desperate attempt, Orochimaru summoned all his chakra, breaking through the layers of genjutsu. The world snapped back into focus, but he was on his knees, breathing heavily, his body trembling from the effort.
Horyu stood over him, his expression unreadable. "How the mighty falls, Orochimaru," he said softly, his voice carrying the weight of finality.
But Orochimaru was unyielding, with the last of his chakra, the ground split open, the air heavy with anticipation as two ancient coffins rose from the earth. The lids creaked and fell away, revealing the forms of Hashirama and Tobirama Senju. Their eyes glowed with the eerie light of reanimation, their presence imposing and filled with the weight of history.
"Hashirama, Tobirama," Orochimaru greeted, his voice dripping with dark amusement. "Welcome back."
The First Hokage, Hashirama, stepped forward, his eyes taking in the surroundings. "This is Konoha, but different. Who summoned us?"
Tobirama's gaze fixed on Horyu, recognizing the telltale signs of an Uchiha. His expression hardened, his hatred for the Uchiha clan evident. "An Uchiha? This doesn't bode well, Anija."
Horyu stood tall, his Sharingan spinning with intense focus. "I didn't summon you. I am fighting against your summoner, who wish to destroy Konoha but it seems you are truly narrow minded."
Hashirama's eyes softened as he looked at Horyu. "An Uchiha fighting alongside Konoha. Just like the old days."
Orochimaru's laughter echoed through the battlefield. "With these two, you can no longer control me with your illusions, Horyu!"
Looking at the two reanimated Kage, Horyu's face turned more serious. "You wanted to see my Curse Seal mastery, right, Orochimaru?"
Horyu's voice was cold and resolute, cutting through the chaos of the battlefield. Orochimaru's eyes glinted with curiosity and anticipation, while the reanimated Kage, Hashirama, and Tobirama, observed with a mix of intrigue and wariness.
In the next second, black ember-like tattoos spread from Horyu's shoulder, coursing through his body like wildfire. The transformation was immediate and dramatic. The dark embers shifted, covering his form entirely and morphing into a new, terrifying appearance. His muscles bulged, his skin turned a deep, obsidian black, and his eyes blazed with an intense, malevolent red. Chains of dark fire wrapped around his arms and torso, their heat radiating an otherworldly warmth.
Horyu now stood as a towering figure of destruction. His "Demon of Flames" mode was a sight to behold. Dark, malevolent flames wreathed his body, giving off an intense heat that warped the air around him. His eyes glowed fiercely, piercing through the surrounding chaos. His build was muscular and imposing, exuding raw power and menace. In one hand, he held a ball of spiraling flames, symbolizing his complete mastery over the element of fire.
Even Orochimaru, notorious for his unflinching demeanor, took a step back, visibly taken aback by the surge of power emanating from Horyu. The reanimated Kage, though formidable in their own right, watched with curiosity and a hint of caution.
Hashirama, the First Hokage, remarked, "This power... it's unlike anything I've seen before. An Uchiha wielding such flames, almost like..."
Tobirama, ever wary of the Uchiha, added, "We should not underestimate him, Anija. This transformation could be a threat to us all."
When Horyu reached the peak of mastery in the first level of the Cursed Seal and accepted to specialize in only one chakra nature, foregoing others, the System gave him another choice to refine his Cursed Seal's second level. Thus, the Demon of Flames was born. This transformation marked the culmination of intense training and unwavering resolve.
[System Message:
Congratulations! You have reached 100% mastery of the initial Cursed Seal level.
You have chosen to specialize in Fire Chakra Nature.
New Path Unlocked: Cursed Seal Level 2 - Demon of Flames.
Abilities Unlocked: Shadowflame Manipulation.
Locked Abilities: Infernal Devastation, Nightmare Pyre, Demonic Flame Cloak, Cursed Ember Storm, Abyssal Flame Chains, Hellfire Incarnate, Hellish Rebirth.]
And now, standing in front of two legendary Hokage, Horyu, his demonic body burning with Shadowflame, looked a bit evil. The air around him crackled with energy, his presence exuding both power and menace. The flames that wreathed his body were dark and sinister, casting eerie shadows on the battlefield.
Hashirama, ever the calm observer, took a step forward. "Tobirama, he is not weak. This one is not to be underestimated."
Tobirama’s expression was one of cold determination. "I know, Anija. Sadly we are controlled by that youngster, and have to fight against Konoha."
Orochimaru watched with a gleeful smile. "You see, Horyu, even the greatest Hokage recognize your strength."
Horyu’s eyes, glowing with the malevolent red of his transformation, locked onto Orochimaru. He then turned his attention to the reanimated Kage. "Let's get this over with."
The ground beneath Horyu's feet scorched and blackened as he advanced. Hashirama moved to intercept him, raising his hands to perform a jutsu. "Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence!" Massive tree roots burst from the ground, aiming to entangle Horyu.
Horyu's hands flickered through a series of seals. "Shadowflame Manipulation!" The dark flames surrounding him surged forth, burning through the wood with ease. The roots disintegrated, reduced to ashes in moments.
Tobirama followed up swiftly. "Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!" A colossal dragon of water roared toward Horyu, its jaws open wide.
Horyu responded without hesitation. "Fire Style: Hellfire Abyss Dragon!" His own fiery dragon, infused with black and crimson Shadowflame, collided with Tobirama's water dragon. The impact created an explosion of steam and vapor, obscuring the battlefield.
From within the mist, Horyu sensed movement. He spun, his blade Chucky in hand, just in time to parry a strike from Tobirama's kunai. The force of the clash sent shockwaves through the air.
"You're fast," Tobirama acknowledged, pushing Horyu back. "But not fast enough." He formed hand seals with blinding speed. "Thunder God Slash!"
Lightning crackled as Tobirama appeared behind Horyu in a flash, his kunai aimed at Horyu's back. But Horyu had anticipated this. His Sharingan spun, reading Tobirama's movements. He pivoted, blocking the kunai with Chucky and countering with a swift kick that sent Tobirama skidding back.
"Is that all you've got?" Horyu taunted, his voice cold.
Hashirama intervened, raising his hands again. "Wood Style: Wood Golem Jutsu!" A massive wooden golem rose from the ground, its fist descending toward Horyu.
Horyu leapt into the air, narrowly avoiding the crushing blow. "Shadowflame Shuriken!" He hurled shuriken infused with his dark flames at the golem. The projectiles exploded on impact, setting the golem ablaze.
As the golem staggered, Horyu pressed his advantage. "Fire Style: Abyssal Hell Dragon!" He unleashed another dragon of black and crimson flames, this time targeting both Hashirama and the golem. The intense heat melted through the wood, forcing Hashirama to retreat.
Orochimaru watched the battle with a mix of fascination and anticipation. He noticed the struggle of the Kage against Horyu's overwhelming power. In fear of losing control, Orochimaru siphoned some of their power into himself, weakening their reanimated forms, otherwise Horyu wouldn't have this easy.
Tobirama casted a genjutsu, bringing darkness to the battlefield. "Bringer-of-Darkness Technique," he announced, his voice echoing through the black void. "I created this for the Uchiha. Let's see how you battle now!"
Horyu chuckled, his tone cold and mocking. "Your previous opponents might have been helpless against it, but my mastery in genjutsu is unmatched." In an instant, Horyu reversed the genjutsu, causing the darkness to dissipate. Tobirama's eyes widened in shock, and even Hashirama was taken aback. 'This brat is more capable than Madara, although he is weaker,' Hashirama thought.
Horyu didn't give them time to recover. "Shadowflame Free Form!" He summoned dark flames that spiraled around him, forming tendrils that lashed out at the reanimated Kage. Tobirama barely evaded the attack, while Hashirama summoned a wooden shield to block the incoming flames.
Hashirama stepped forward, weaving hand seals rapidly. "Wood Style: Deep Forest Bloom!" Trees erupted from the ground, their branches reaching for Horyu. But Horyu was ready. "Fire Style: Abyssal Hell Twister!" he roared, a massive cyclone of shadowy-hot flames surging forward and incinerating the trees.
Tobirama took advantage of the distraction, appearing behind Horyu with a kunai aimed at his back once again. Horyu's Sharingan detected the movement, and he twisted, blocking the kunai with his blade, Chucky. "Fluid Counter Style!" Horyu's movements were fluid and precise, his blade dancing through the air as he countered Tobirama's strikes. "Same trick?"
Hashirama summoned a wooden creatures to aid Tobirama, but Horyu's dark flames were relentless. "Shadowflame Abyss Shuriken!" He launched giant shuriken infused with his abyss fire, piercing the giant creatures and setting them ablaze. The wooden giants staggered, its limbs burning away.
Tobirama retreated, forming hand seals. "Water Style: Water Twin Dragon!" A pair of dragons made of water surged towards Horyu. Without missing a beat, Horyu countered. "Fire Style: Abyss Phoenix Flower Jutsu!" He launched multiple fireballs, each one colliding with the water dragon, creating a cloud of steam.
Through the mist, Horyu sensed movement. He spun, dodging a strike from Tobirama and countering with a kick that sent him flying. Hashirama's creature swung its massive fist, but Horyu leapt onto its arm, running along its length and slashing at its head. The creature crumbled under the assault.
Although Horyu was strong, against two legendary Hokage, his initial success was due to the element of surprise. Both Hashirama and Tobirama were great fighters, and soon, learned Horyu abilities. Although they were weakened, they still had vast battle experience and great battle minds.
Hashirama and Tobirama quickly adapted to Horyu's abilities, their decades of battle experience coming into play. The initial shock of his transformation was fading, replaced by calculated tactics and seamless cooperation. Horyu could feel the tide turning against him.
"Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence!" Hashirama's command echoed through the battlefield as massive roots burst from the ground. Horyu evaded them, but it was clear that Hashirama was learning his patterns, predicting his movements.
Horyu's breath came heavier now. His attacks, once overwhelming, were being countered expertly. He could sense their strategy tightening around him like a noose. He unleashed another "Fire Style: Hellfire Abyss Dragon," but Hashirama’s "Wood Golem" absorbed the attack, its wooden body charred but still functional.
"Tobirama, now!" Hashirama shouted. Tobirama's figure blurred as he closed the distance, his strikes relentless. Horyu's Sharingan tracked his movements, but the combined assault from both Kage was pushing him to his limits.
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