NOVEL NEXT Chapter 248: Chapter 248
It was somewhat unexpected, yet, in the end, it was seemingly within reason.
Six ninjas materialized directly on the surrounding tree trunks, encircling Hui while observing the terrifyingly powerful young man below.
Hui also scrutinized them carefully.
He recognized every one of these individuals because their information was stored in the archives of Anbu.
According to the collected intelligence, these six were not particularly strong, merely elite jōnin-level ninjas.
However, they shared one distinct characteristic: all of them possessed Kekkei Genkai or secret techniques related to speed.
Additionally, they were all exceptionally skilled in one area: escaping.
This piqued Hui's interest.
If other types of ninjas with unique Kekkei Genkai or secret techniques sought him out, he might dismiss it as a reckless gamble, risking their lives to ambush him and claim the bounty on his head.
But for six individuals known for their exceptional escape skills to come together? Their purpose became more thought provoking.
"Six bounty hunters have come to me together. Is it my body you seek to exchange for a bounty?"
Hui spoke calmly, though his mind was busy speculating on their true motives.
"We wouldn't dare entertain such thoughts against a demigod recognized by the entire shinobi world."
One of the ninjas replied, his tone respectful, as if he genuinely harbored no intention of attacking Hui.
But Hui wasn't convinced.
Those foolish enough to believe a bounty hunter's words had likely long since departed this world.
Sure enough, Hui's suspicions proved accurate. These bounty hunters were desperate and reckless, both more timid and daring than one might expect.
Before meeting Hui, they feared the title of "Demigod of the Shinobi World" and dared not harbor any thoughts of attacking him.
But now, having seen him, greed stirred in their hearts.
Without firsthand experience of Hui's true power, they had no concrete concept of his strength.
While "Demigod of the Shinobi World" sounded intimidating, the youthful appearance of Hui subtly eroded the awe associated with the title.
Humans are rational, but it's impossible to maintain absolute rationality at all times.
Not everyone can resist temptation. Driven by the allure of the task and the bounty on Hui, someone dared to make a move.
Hui smirked coldly as natural energy around him stirred. The ground beneath him was forcibly solidified.
One of the bounty hunters expression immediately shifted.The ninja had just used a secret technique to silently manipulate the terrain beneath his target.
This technique had worked countless times, either fully or partially. But this time, it was suppressed before taking effect.
Hui's cold voice cut through the air.
"Such underhanded tactics suit your nature. But since you say one thing and do another, you can't blame me for being ruthless."
Hui's words caused the others, who hadn't yet acted, to pale.
At that moment, they looked back to see one of their companion fleeing for his life.
They cursed at the fool who dared to court death, but did not idle even for a second as they activated their techniqus to flee.
These individuals were fast—much faster than ordinary shinobi—which was why they had survived for so long in the shinobi world.
However, Hui had anticipated this and was even faster.
In an instant, a silver-white chakra cloak enveloped Hui, crackling with electricity like streaks of lightning coiling around his body.
If the Third Raikage had been present, he would've been astonished.
The technique resembled the Lightning Release Chakra Mode of Kumogakure, almost identical save for the color of the chakra.
Infact, this was indeed the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, a technique Mochizuki Hui had "accidentally" learned from a scroll in Iwagakure.
Why he was able to "accidentally" discover the technique? That was simple.
After absorbing his chakra inward and swaggering into Kumogakure, he used the Spirit Transformation Technique to locate and infiltrate the scroll's hiding place.
For Hui, it was effortless, easier than Orochimaru sneaking up on the Eight-Tails or Obito infiltrating Konoha.
Having acquired the technique, he adapted it to suit his own body, renaming it: Silver Lightning Chakra Cloak - First Mode.
Or simply: Silver Lightning; One.
This mode greatly enhanced Hui's already unmatched speed, making him a veritable silver streak of lightning.
In the blink of an eye, he appeared behind the ninja who had initially targeted him, pressing a palm against the man's back.
The Binding Seal activated, paralyzing the ninja, whose body crashed to the ground from sheer inertia.
As Hui engraved the Binding Seal on his target, he advanced toward another ninja. His terrifying speed left the next target despairing.
The second ninja quickly formed hand seals, raising an earthen wall to block Hui while attempting to flee underground.
However, with a single slash of his sword, Hui unleashed a powerful wave of sword energy, cleaving through the wall and striking at the ninja.
Forced to dodge, the ninja found himself too slow to avoid Hui, who landed a powerful kick, rendering him incapacitated.
Meanwhile, Hui's two shadow avatars finished off the remaining four ninjas, bringing them back.
The six bounty hunters, now pale and trembling, finally understood the true terror of the "Demigod of the Shinobi World."
Their speed, once their pride, was laughable compared to Hui's.
"Six ninjas specialized in running away decided to confront me. Tell me, what was your real plan?"
Hui's voice was icy, leaving the hunters scrambling to confess.
These bounty hunters had no principles to speak of. Professional ethics? Keeping their employer's secrets? None of that mattered to them as long as they get to live.
They eagerly spilled everything, practically fighting over the chance to confess.
When they finished, they begged for mercy.
"Demigod-sama, please spare us!"
Hui's expression remained cold.
"When did I say I'd let you live?"
Without giving them time to react, Hui and his shadow avatars struck simultaneously, eliminating five of them.
He then used the Spirit Transformation Technique to probe the mind of the one paralyzed by the Binding Seal, confirming their story before ending his life as well.
After dealing with the group, Hui swept his gaze over the area, a faint cold smile playing on his lips.
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