A raider shouted in alarm as he spotted a troll barreling toward the city. "A troll has escaped! Someone stop it!"
The other raiders quickly realized they were outmatched, barely managing to fend off the remaining trolls. Panic spread among them as they struggled to maintain their ground.
"Kkaaaarrr..."
The escaping troll suddenly collapsed, letting out a bone-chilling scream.
"What just happened?" one raider gasped, eyes wide with disbelief.
As the creature writhed on the ground, horrifying pitch-black flames began to engulf its body. It thrashed in a futile attempt to extinguish the flames, but every effort was in vain. The flames consumed it, turning its flesh to ash.
In the distance, Narasha stood frozen, her eyes wide with shock. "Flames that are black? What kind of flames are those? I've never seen anything like it in my life."
Ashan nodded, a hint of pride in his voice. "You're right. I'm the first to wield those flames. I summoned them using my powers. They burn hotter and deadlier than ordinary fire."
"But why does it seem like that troll can't extinguish those flames?" Narasha asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.
A strange smile crept across Ashan's face. "Because they can't be extinguished."
"Huh? What do you mean by that?"
"Those flames were born to kill their target, no matter what. They won't disappear until their target is reduced to ashes. The only way to avoid death from those flames is to remove the affected part from the body."
Narasha's expression shifted, her mind racing. 'Flames that never extinguish? Those flames are death itself. If he had used that on me back then, I would've definitely died on the spot.'
Within five minutes, the troll was nothing but ash. The raiders barely had time to process what had happened before more trolls emerged, their numbers increasing. One by one, raiders fell, injured in the chaos.
"Amaterasu!" Ashan called out again, unleashing another wave of black flames that engulfed several trolls, reducing them to dust. A sharp pain shot through his right eye, and he grimaced.
'I'm reaching my limit. This is my first time using this technique, and I can't overdo it. I might go blind.'
A system window appeared before him.
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Non-mission achievements..
You killed 5 trolls
Rewards - 25 points
Total points - 759
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'Not bad. Five points for each troll. Should I go for more? The problem is I can't reveal my identity. Let's check the system store. I have a feeling something might help me.'
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..System Store..
1. Shadow Possession Technique (Shikamaru) - 80 points
Allows manipulation of shadows to restrain and control opponents.
2. Gunbai Uchiwa (War Fan) - 100 points
Symbol of Uchiha authority. Can channel chakra or be used in close combat and reflects attacks. Modified to reflect mana attacks.
3. Chidori - 70 points
A lightning-based attack with six variations: Chidori, Raikiri, Chidori Stream, Chidori Sharp Spear, Chidori Senbon, Chidori Katana.
4. Eight Gates - 300 points
Removes the body's natural chakra limitations, allowing a user to push their physical abilities far beyond normal limits.
5. Rasenshuriken - 150 points
An advanced Wind Style Rasengan with microscopic chakra blades.
6. The Mirrormorph (Special) - 40 points
A mask that changes shape according to the user's will. No one can see through the mask by any means. It can change the user's voice.
7. Killing Intent (Special) - 10 points
Transforms hostile emotions into a strong invisible mana force that conveys a strong desire to kill.
8. Ice-Based Cursed Technique (Uraume) - 50 points
Allows control and generation of ice, used both offensively and defensively. Can instantly freeze large areas or opponents.
9. Water Manipulation Technique (Dagon) - 100 points
Allows creation and control of water formed from cursed energy, shaping it into crushing waves or summoning aquatic shikigami to overwhelm opponents.
10. Byakugan - 150 points
Grants near-complete field of vision. Can zoom in and see across vast distances and see through solid objects. Allows the user to see energy flowing inside a body.
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'Oh... new items. That's good to see. Wait... Eight Gates? That's amazing! The only downside is that it's expensive.'
He scanned the list again, his eyes landing on the mask. 'There it is. A mask to hide my identity. It has a cool name too. And there's the legendary Gunbai. For now, I'll take those two.'
Ashan stretched out both hands, and a massive Gunbai and a white mask materialized in his grasp.
'Wow... Madara's Gunbai is so light. It's the perfect weapon. Now it's time to take action.'
He donned the mask, which morphed into a tentails mask reminiscent of Obito's from the Fourth Great Ninja War. The mask, combined with his black attire, gave him an air of mystery.
"Stay here, Narasha. I'm going to do some exercises."
With an excited smile, Ashan leaped from the building, racing toward the dungeon gate.
'Now I remember. I received intel about this dungeon break. This is going to become a disaster because reinforcements will be late. A lot of raiders are about to die. But with me here, that won't happen.'
He spotted a troll lunging at an injured raider and dashed forward, instantly switching places with the raider.
Boom!
The troll's fist collided with the Gunbai, creating a shockwave.
"Those punches won't work against me, dumb fuck."
[Black Flash]
Before the troll could react, Ashan delivered a devastating uppercut to its neck. The troll's head shattered into pieces, leaving the raiders dumbfounded.
"He destroyed its head with just one punch! Who is that man?"
The remaining trolls turned their attention to Ashan, advancing toward him. His Sharingan began to rotate as he analyzed the trolls at lightning speed. A Rasengan formed in his hand, and he switched places with another troll, appearing behind it. Without mercy, he slammed the Rasengan into the troll's head, obliterating it.
'This is amazing. Boogie Woogie is somewhat similar to Amenotejikara. It's a complete cheat. I can defeat these trolls in a few minutes.'
The trolls, confused by Ashan's sneak attacks, attempted to corner him for a coordinated strike. But their strategy was futile. Ashan switched places again, unleashing a flurry of Black Flash attacks. Some trolls fell lifeless to the ground, while others sustained heavy injuries. The remaining injured trolls began to flee.
"It's your chance! They're injured! Kill them before they escape and regenerate! Hurry!" Ashan shouted to the raiders.
Spurred by his words, the raiders sprang into action, taking down the fleeing trolls. With their cooperation, the fight concluded swiftly, and Ashan delivered the final blow to the last remaining troll.
"It's over. We stopped them all."
Cheers erupted among the raiders as they celebrated their victory, quickly moving to collect the remains of the trolls.
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Non-mission achievements..
You killed 20 trolls
Rewards - 100 points
Total points - 859
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Ashan smirked, satisfied with his haul of points. 'That was refreshing. Black Flash made things easier. It was a good decision to come here. My shadow clones have returned too. Fortunately, there weren't any other monsters that escaped.'
An armored B-rank raider approached Ashan, lowering his head in gratitude. "I don't know who you are, but if it weren't for you, many of us would've died. We are thankful to you with our lives. Thank you very much."
Ashan deepened his voice, masking his identity. "I'm glad to be of help. No need to be thankful. We need to help each other in times like this."
"No, sir. We must repay you somehow. May I know who you are?"
Ashan sighed, maintaining his air of mystery. "As you can see, I prefer to keep my identity a secret. You can call me however you want. I don't need anything. No need to bother."
Just then, a group of cars approached the gate at high speed, skidding to a halt a few meters away from Ashan. One of the vehicles gleamed in white, exuding an air of luxury.
"That car? It's them! They're S-rank hunters from the Honor Association!" one raider exclaimed, pointing at the vehicle.
Ashan regarded the car with a cold, calculating glance. "They're late."