As soon as those words were spoken, the pitch-black patterns on King's body surface began to vibrate strangely, rolling like water flow. The stone walls around began to crumble and shatter into fine sand grains that gathered around King.
"This is... Shukaku the Ichibi's power!" Orochimaru and the others were shocked and immediately recognized it.
Especially Sasuke, he had a deep impression of this power.
During the Chunin Exam back then, he had fought against Gaara who was still the Ichibi Jinchuriki, and even triggered Gaara's seal power until it lost control and went berserk. If not for Naruto, perhaps more people would have been killed. Although Ichibi's chakra was considered the least, its strength among the nine Bijuu absolutely ranked in the top three.
"Armorization!" King shouted loudly.
Simultaneously, the sand floating around him suddenly went wild. Yellowish-brown light radiated from inside his body, a shadow figure of Shukaku emerged from his body then quickly charged back, transforming into a yellowish-brown armor suit that wrapped his entire body.
King's appearance changed drastically; he was completely wrapped in armor with only his eyes visible. His right hand held a yellowish-brown club staff that had an eye that opened and emitted a fierce gaze.
"What kind of ability is this?" Orochimaru and the others were shocked, but soon realized: "Could this be the training technique left by Rank One of the Golden List?"
"Capture him!" Orochimaru ordered.
The others didn't care anymore and directly charged toward King.
Although currently King had Bijuu power and Shukaku's Absolute Defense, fundamentally he was still an ordinary person who had no combat experience at all.
His opponents were strong experts who made it onto the Golden List. As soon as they attacked, King immediately panicked; his King Engine thudded loudly and his body moved backward.
"Haaah... just run!" Shukaku felt helpless. He regretted a bit having bound a contract with this person.
Previously, he felt this human seemed extraordinary because he looked calm and not panicked when facing problems—he thought King was the type of "tiger disguised as a pig" and felt he had followed a great master, turns out King was just a cowardly loser.
But now it was too late. As long as King hadn't died, Shukaku couldn't bind a contract with someone else.
Hearing the instruction to run, King felt like receiving a great pardon. He swung his staff, and instantly earth walls rose closing all routes around him. At the same time, the stone walls above began falling on a large scale and quickly transformed into fine sand.
These sands seemed to have life; they gathered under King's feet forming a yellowish-brown cloud that carried him shooting upward.
"Oh right, there's this too!" In a situation like this, King apparently hadn't forgotten his mission's goal.
He looked down and extended his hand gripping the air; a giant hand of yellow sand directly snatched the Gedo Mazo and brought it along shooting upward.
In the earth full of sand, King was like a fish entering the ocean, he moved without hindrance underground. While climbing up, he didn't forget to use his ability to seal back the area he had passed through with yellow sand to make it difficult for Orochimaru's group who were chasing.
Although Orochimaru's group's strength was far stronger than King's, in terrain like this, they apparently couldn't immediately catch up to that man.
"Damn it!" Orochimaru began to growl.
The prey that was already in front of his eyes actually flew away, this really couldn't be tolerated!
"Kisame!" He shouted angrily at Kisame.
Kisame grinned terrifyingly and nodded. He formed hand seals, puffed his cheeks, and spewed a giant water stream: "Suiton: Daibakufu no Jutsu (Great Waterfall Technique)!"
That yellow sand wall reinforced with chakra was very sturdy, but before Kisame's water technique, that wall didn't last long and was directly destroyed swept away. Orochimaru's group immediately followed to chase King.
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Meanwhile, the battle on the surface was ongoing fiercely.
The Six Paths of Pain and Akatsuki members completely suppressed the One Punch Man World's forces. Aside from Tatsumaki and Imu, the others were already on the verge of defeat.
Especially Metal Bat and Tanktop Master who had already vomited blood several times due to serious injuries. One of Bang's arms hung limply as if it had been broken. Half of Genos' body was severely damaged, showing internal circuits that sparked.
Tatsumaki and Imu's situation wasn't too good either. Tatsumaki's clothes were torn in places, although she still tried to maintain her dignity; thanks to the protection of the Golden List reward Moon Wheel, she was slightly better because she fought from long range. While Imu's robe was already shredded and the long sword in her hand was full of cracks, no longer showing its original form.
Even Saitama was slightly shocked. After all, Imu was the supreme ruler of the One Piece World, and being forced to this point showed how extraordinary Uchiha Madara's abilities were.
However, Madara's side wasn't much different. Sasori's puppets were scattered shattered on the ground, leaving only three puppets protecting him; his original body had also been injured with blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. One of the Six Paths of Pain had fallen, though it had been summoned back. As long as the original body didn't die, Pain was immortal.
However, it was clearly visible that Madara wasn't an opponent who could be easily eliminated. Until now, his clothes were only dirty and slightly torn, but his body itself hadn't received major injuries. From here the difference in level could be seen.
It's just that, around them there were extensive explosion and scorch marks. Deidara had died. Art is an Explosion. After using his ultimate technique, he used his own life to close this battle with a magnificent appearance. If not for Saitama who used his large wings to withstand that explosion at the critical moment, perhaps the One Punch Man World side would have already lost more than one person.
"You said you wouldn't interfere!" The black-robed figure spoke coldly with flashing eyes.
He tried to use his identity to hold back Saitama. If Saitama moved now, their side would immediately fall into a difficult situation.
Saitama shrugged: "I didn't attack. I didn't attack anyone!"
"..."
The black-robed figure was silent for a moment. Although dissatisfied with Saitama's argument, he didn't dare truly be hostile with Saitama because he knew he was just a fake.
Saitama was very interested in Rank One, if he attacked first, that would give Saitama a reason to fight, and if he fled, his fake identity would be directly exposed.
Suddenly, at that moment. A shadow figure leaped out from the previous cave hole. Yellow sand surged wildly in the sky; he stepped on a sand cloud and shot into the air. Behind him, a giant sand hand gripped a strange demon statue and brought it out from the hole.
"What!"
Everyone was shocked.
No one expected such a change would occur.
Madara's face changed drastically upon seeing that demon statue. He couldn't restrain himself from shouting in shock: "Gedo Mazo! How is this possible!"