Flame Demon Mode.
It was based on Dragon Slayer Magic, enhancing the body's resistance to energy while using Transformation Technique to fuse flames into the body.
This wasn't turning the body into fire—
It was integrating fire into the body.
Built upon the foundation of Dragon Slayer Magic, combined with Hyuga Arin's powerful physique, it maximized his physical potential.
A forced evolution.
Of course—
This mode didn't come with the extreme cost of losing levels.
Instead—
The price was severe, near-fatal bodily damage.
In theory, it was a move meant for mutual destruction.
Somewhat similar to the Eight Gates.
"But…"
"I still have one more level-up."
Arin exhaled a deep breath of white mist, sparks flickering within it. His originally pale eyes had completely turned blue-black.
Leveling up could fully restore his body.
That was his trump card for risking his life.
Maybe he really should learn the Eight Gates from Might Duy someday.
"Dragon Slayer Secret Art…"
Golden light appeared within the blue-black flames.
"Unquenchable Flame Style…"
A mysterious magic circle formed beneath his feet.
The flames transformed completely—
A mixture of dark gold and blue.
"Crimson Lotus Phoenix Blade!!"
The ground beneath Arin shattered instantly.
The extreme heat turned it red-hot in an instant.
BOOM!!
Arin transformed into a dark gold-and-blue phoenix, letting out a piercing cry.
CLANG!!!
The Third Kazekage looked at the incoming Arin and took a deep breath.
At his current state—
He might not be able to withstand this attack.
"But…"
"I am the Kazekage of Sunagakure!!! You brat!!!"
With a furious roar—
All the iron sand spread across the entire city suddenly froze.
He would not surrender so easily!!
"Magnet Release: Iron Sand World Method!!!"
All the iron sand connected instantly—
Transforming into countless spikes that surged toward Arin.
In an instant—
He was completely submerged.
Dark gold-blue flames erupted into the sky.
Arin's fist pierced straight through the Kazekage's chest.
But his own body—
Was riddled with bloody holes.
The wounds had been charred black by the intense heat, sealing them shut.
Arin raised his head to look at the Kazekage.
One of his eyes was gone.
He grinned—
Scorching, blood-tinged vapor spilling from his mouth.
"You forgot… I can teleport."
At the moment he was struck—
He had used the Substitution Technique to appear directly in front of the Kazekage.
Arin's grin was like a demon's.
"I win."
The Kazekage's gaze flickered.
Blood spilled from his mouth.
He hadn't forgotten—
That memory had been erased.
Life rapidly drained from his body.
This time—
He had truly lost.
The Kazekage let out a faint laugh.
"You're finished too."
With injuries like that—
Arin was also on his last breath.
At best—
They would die together.
"Be honored, boy," the Kazekage said weakly.
"To die here with a Kazekage… is your glory."
If this news reached Konoha—
Arin would be hailed as a hero.
"I don't think so."
Arin's face still held that savage grin.
Even without smiling—
He already looked terrifying.
"Level up!!"
Name: I Am Little Arin
Class: Hunter
Sub-class: Medic
Level: Lv.56 (0 / 261,500)
The flames on his body extinguished.
His destroyed skin regenerated rapidly.
The wounds pierced by iron spikes healed instantly.
Even his lost eye—
Returned.
At this moment—
It all came down to who could cheat harder.
"How… is that… possible…"
The Kazekage stared in disbelief.
Then realization struck.
Arin had shown this ability before.
"Again… erased…"
His eyes dimmed.
His head slumped.
The iron sand suspended throughout the battlefield lost all support—
And fell to the ground.
[Experience +1,154,567]
Arin pulled his hand free.
He collapsed onto the ground, taking a deep breath—
Then burst into laughter.
"HAHAHAHA!!! I WON!!! HAHAHAHA!!!"
"Old man!! In the end, I still won!!!"
From this moment on—
He could truly be considered a Kage-level powerhouse.
[Mission: Kill any one Kage from the Five Great Ninja Villages (Mist, Cloud, Stone, Sand, Leaf)]
[Time Limit: 8 months]
[Reward: Remove Chakra Limitation]
[Completed]
[Chakra Limitation Removed]
Chakra / Nen:
36,610 / (24,110 + 10,000 + 1,000 + 500 + 500 + 500)
Calculating Physical Strength…
Calculating Mental Strength…
Chakra / Nen:
162,500 / (160,000 + 10,000 + 1,000 + 500 + 500 + 500)
Blue chakra surged around Arin's body.
His reserves now rivaled Nawaki's.
"Finally… no more worrying about chakra."
A line of text appeared in the sky:
"Winner: Player Hyuga Arin."
"Didn't expect a Kage to give over a million experience…"
Arin was genuinely surprised.
A jonin gave around 10,000.
An elite jonin—about 50,000.
A Kage should theoretically give around 100,000.
Even Hanzo only gave a bit over 100,000.
"So the Five Great Villages' Kage have bonus modifiers…"
In truth—
The Kazekage and Hanzo weren't that far apart in strength.
The reason Arin had killed Hanzo so easily—
Was Nagato's Rinnegan.
And he had been able to use it at full capacity—
Equivalent to wielding a portion of Uchiha Madara's power.
Within certain limits—
Madara could absolutely one-shot a Kage.
But this time—
He was alone.
A true solo kill.
Even if his raw strength was slightly lacking—
His skill variety made up for it.
That was the key to his victory.
Overall—
He had reached Kage level.
The apocalyptic city began to fade.
Replaced by a forest in the Shadow World.
Arin lay on the green grass.
Sunlight shone down from above.
A massive shadow loomed over him.
The Fox Demon stared at him maliciously.
"Oh… right. Forgot about you."
Arin rolled his eyes.
This rebellious fox again.
The Fox Demon lunged, jaws wide open, trying to tear him apart.
But—
Just as it was about to bite down—
A pillar of flame pierced through its upper and lower jaws.
It collapsed to the side, writhing in pain as blue-black flames burned across its body.
"I was wrong! I was wrong! I won't dare do it again!!"
It rolled on the ground.
As it nearly crashed onto Arin—
His figure vanished.
He reappeared, sitting cross-legged atop the tallest tree.
"Still haven't learned your lesson."
Arin sighed.
Looking at his summons—
Only the Hellfire was obedient.
But that thing had no brain.
The ones with brains—
Like the Fox Demon and Machi—
All had thoughts of killing him.
Machi was just better at hiding it.
Despite getting along with her—
If given the chance—
She would kill him without hesitation.
"So yeah…"
"I don't like summons."
Arin sighed again.
Then—
He looked at the rewards from this battle.
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