66 – Road to Ninja (3)
“Although your movements have become sluggish due to undeadification, it’s still impressive that you managed to defeat Nobutsuna. You’re not an ordinary ninja.”
Now Hitler revealed his true intentions. He didn’t seem to have any plans to use the Gamma Ray Burst.
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How much hard work did it take to get here? It was the right answer to pierce through Namgung Se-ga’s Thousand Li Net and defeat Nobutsuna head-on, capturing Hitler’s interest.
“Who hired you? The Cowboys? It can’t be those old bastards, they’re not capable… Vikings, maybe? With Valhalla burning, they must be busy.”
Why did he keep teasing me? It wasn’t to buy time to perfect his combat posture. There was no need for a Thousand Demon to engage in third-rate tricks.
“Curious?”
“Yes.”
If he really asked out of curiosity, it was only fair that I answer.
“The Buddha sent me. He said to pluck out your wretched mustache, strip off your pants, and give your ass a good beating.”
Normally, I would have just said, “Because I’m a runaway ninja.” But the opponent was a Thousand Demon with inferiority complex towards the Buddha. It would be nice to provoke him a little, so I came up with an appropriate response.
“Pathetic. A self-proclaimed disciple of the Buddha, spouting such vulgar words in front of me.”
“The only vulgar thing here is your Chunhwa collection in your mansion.”
“You…!”
Hitler trembled his mustache and gathered Kung Fu power.
Goooo-!
A different kind of shockwave is felt compared to the kung fu masters I’ve fought so far.
Does he really have the power to call himself Heavenly Demon? I also raised my mana and prepared for the attack.
“Well, that’s enough.”
For some reason, Hitler suddenly regained his composure and extended his hands forward.
“Kill Buddha, kill ancestors, kill father, kill mother. Even if Buddha sent you, nothing will change. There’s no reason to spare you, and no reason not to kill you.”
“What?”
Kill Buddha, kill ancestors. These are words that cannot be ignored. Killing Buddha? This is something that cannot be taken lightly. Damn, he emphasized it twice because he was so angry.
“Is Buddha your friend? Why are you killing Buddha, you crazy bastard!”
Tadaak!
To calm down his anger so quickly means he has a skill for mental stability. There’s no point in shaking him up any further. I rushed forward to at least get the first strike.
“-Bratkastofelun.”
Strange incantations were uttered by Hitler, and black liquid rose up behind him. It’s quite eerie to see the liquid monsters wriggling and moving.
“Good. I’ll deal with you personally. Show me the difference between arrogance and confidence.”
“That’s enough of your bullsh*t!”
Before he could use some weird spell, I had to engage in close combat. I quickly caught up with him using the acceleration skill I’ve honed over several months of fighting.
Although my mana capacity had reached its limit after fighting for a long time and hadn’t increased, my skill and precision had greatly improved. It feels like I’ve gone from skill level 3 to 8.
If I do it right, I might be able to send even a Heavenly Demon flying with a single blow.
“Kuhuhu. Can’t you see these things?”
The black liquid that was growing and wriggling behind Hitler flowed down. It was a liquid that emitted a sinister energy, but it just looked like sewage, so I wasn’t afraid.
Sssssss!
The flowing sewage suddenly turned into a snake and lunged at me. It wasn’t just sewage, it was tentacle sewage.
“-Jebi Leg Break.”
The technique that dealt the decisive blow to Yu Geom-gyeong, the Nolbu Shin-gwon. I agilely dodged the sewage by flipping over.
I shouldn’t have let my guard down. The tentacle sewage changed direction as if it had a tracking device and lunged at me again.
“Suck!”
I evaded once more by spinning in mid-air. The B-boy ninja.
The tentacle sewage slammed its head on the ground and stretched out.
“-Suphekouhen!”
As I landed gracefully on the floor, Hitler’s punch left a lingering presence. Like the smoke emitted when a super rocket takes off, the destination of the flying punch, scattering Kung Fu power, was my face.
“-Suphekouhen Block!”
Oyabun, the Yakuza who enjoys SM, used Delbanas’ technique “Block” to deflect the guy’s punch and launched a ninja punch.
Naturally, the version I improved upon is more precise and powerful than what she used.
“Ah-byo!”
I deflected his punch and countered with another Suphekouhen.
And then came the Suphekouhen Block, followed by another Suphekouhen Block. I may not know much else, but when it comes to martial arts, I’m definitely on par.
Thud! Thud! Tap, tap, tap! Pop, pop!
Counterattack once again from there.
Thought it would end, but counterattack once again.
One final counterattack.
If it ends here, there’s no closure, so counterattack again.
The never-ending series of counterattacks between me and Hitler. Hitler was the first to get bored.
“-Blattkastofelrn!”
The tentacle excrement that was lying flat on the ground began to move again. The round, squirming things transformed into sharp ends like spikes this time. It’s a visual that would be quite painful if stabbed.
It wasn’t the end here.
“-Schweinsaxtze!”
As I slightly moved my body to avoid the spiked tentacle excrement, Hitler delivered a kick.
If I twisted my body to avoid this, I would be stabbed by the spike. In that case, I would have to take the kick. After throwing away the ninja sword, I pressed my two arms close to my chest to brace for impact.
Thud!
I thought I would just get pierced by the spiked tentacle excrement. Along with the sound of an explosion, Hitler’s kick hit my body.
“Ugh!”
The impact was tremendous. With the shock that felt like my two arms and chest (costume) bones were being crushed, my body floated up in the air. A tremendous shock that momentarily turned my head completely white.
“-Schpekkohen.”
The sound coming from beneath the ground woke me up. I opened my eyes again and looked down at Hitler.
He was standing still, with his right hand stretched out towards the sky.
“…”
Has Hitler ever moved from the spot he’s standing on while fighting me? I don’t remember.
Is this brat still playing with me?
“Kuhuhuhu.”
Hitler’s mustache twitches. What’s so amusing?
Now, I’m going for real.
“-Takoyaki Salbeop.”
A unique technique that has become dozens of times more powerful than before.
Shooooo!
The accelerating force that sticks when it falls enhances my Salbeop. At this point, it could be called Yeorae Sinjang instead of Takoyaki Salbeop.
How much time has passed? The sound of the wind brushing against my ears has stopped.
Thud!
My Yeorae Sinjang-level Salbeop collided with his Speckuhun.
Kwaaang!
The ground trembles with the waves of transcendent power, and the grass sways.
“….!”
I forcibly suppress the screams that rush out like obite and observe Hitler’s condition.
His fists were stripped of flesh and covered in blood.
Good. The attack was successful.
I distanced myself from him again. My arms are severely damaged, so it was difficult to attack right away.
It’s fortunate that I received the same amount of damage. I was about to concentrate mana on my arms for hemostasis when the tentacle excrement, which had been quietly observing the situation, became watery again and wrapped around Hitler’s fist.
“Hmm…”
I couldn’t help but be amazed when the water spat out Hitler’s fist.
“What?”
Damn it! It was refilled without even a scratch on that bastard’s fist!
“So this is the level of Buddha’s disciple? Utterly disappointing.”
The half-human, half-beast dictator stroked his mustache with a hand that had been perfectly healed.
“Buddha! You’re a pitiful excuse for a being. Did you want to bring me down? Then you should have brought an ancient super ninja skilled in orbital bombardment! Kukukukuhoot!”
Hitler burst into a triumphant laughter. Unfortunately, there was nothing to refute. It was embarrassing to be outpowered by a ninja who only spoke through strength.
“Pathetic ninja who has revealed his true colors. I’m tired of you. Disappear.”
He extended his right arm forward. A posture I had seen hundreds of times. It was obvious what was coming.
“-Cheonma Gamma Ray Burst.”
Kwaaah!
The ultimate Cheonma technique shot towards me without fail. I wasn’t scared or angry. Life is infinite here, so I can keep challenging. I believe without a doubt that I will be the one to win in the end.
How can I defeat Hitler? That was the only thought swirling in my head.
Until now, I prioritized strengthening the skills I was already familiar with rather than creating unfamiliar techniques. Hitler is powerful with long-range attacks, so I thought I could win by bringing the fight up close.
That’s it.
-Then you should have brought an ancient super ninja skilled in orbital bombardment!
“Sigh…”
Yes. The answer was decided from the beginning. I just turned a blind eye.
“Next time.”
Time is on my side.
Hitler. Whether you’re mediocre or I’m mediocre will be revealed by the outcome.
***
How long has it been? I don’t remember well.
It feels like the time I spent as Robin in this world was shorter than the time I fought against the Yokai-Nazi alliance here.
Perhaps it’s even longer than the time I lived as Shin Robin on Earth.
– Shin Robin. Isn’t it time to rest?
Por-Fena approaches and speaks. It’s been an incredibly long time.
– It’s been decades since you came here. Look at yourself. You’re almost like a wild beast now.
“The Apostle of the Buddha…. Strong enough to be called that. I acknowledge you.”
Hitler’s line overlaps with Por-Fena’s line.
The Thousand Demon King, shortened to Demon King Hitler.
His body was completely ragged from my attacks.
The defense of his ink defense was strong enough that it wasn’t easy to cut off his lifeline.
“But… I also have a hidden move.”
– It’s better to stop. Give up now. This is your nightmare. There is no human who can fight and win against the nightmare they created themselves.
“I can’t hear Hitler’s words because of you.”
He really has no awareness.
Hitler chuckled and reached out his palm. Tremendous power gathered in that hand.
Finally, the time for the decisive battle has come.
– Stop now and join me. It wouldn’t be a bad offer for you either. Our Watchers have fought to break the chain of continuous violence.
No, damn it.
– Intellectual beings who have not transcended are all the same. Weak, selfish, and cruel.
Please, please.
– War, famine, terrorism… All kinds of heinous and destructive acts… The repeated history on this planet proves it. Despite the efforts of all the rulers, revolutionaries, and heroes, intellectual beings make terrible choices. Only the overseers can guide them on the right path.
He’s completely clueless.
“Heavenly Demon Gamma Ray Burst!”
Kwaaah!
A devastating blow erupts from his fingertips.
“Whew…”
I took a light deep breath.
Warriors draw mana from their bodies, while mages draw mana from the world.
But with that method, even if I die and come back, I can’t stop that blow.
To block a blow that is close to cosmic disaster, I must become the world myself.
I raise my ninja sword and pull in all the mana.
Ziiiiing!
Slowly, I pull in the existence, my world.
– Yes, my little one. You want to become a runaway ninja? I don’t quite understand why those words are so appealing, but it’s fine. Your old man here will cheer you on. Doing what you want is the happiest way for a person.
The gentle touch of my grandfather’s hand, stroking my head.
– You’re like the ancient heroes from the fairy tales I read as a child. Impressive.
The warm laughter of my best friend, Orpheus.
– Runaway Ninja… He is a guardian deity!
Cheers from a child I’ve never seen before. What is this again? I don’t even know.
– The child of the tribe, the child of that child. Your name will continue to be passed down. As a hero who fought without asking for anything in return.
Yes, that’s what Sanseleif said.
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Anyway.
The essential elements that make up the world called “Shin Nobin.”
They give me strength.
Gooooooo-!
“Finally.”
I can feel it!
– Haven’t I tried this thousands of times already! It’s pointless! Stop it now!
“Ah…”
I see it. My world. I hear it. I feel it.
– Shin Nobin! Look at the world you created!
The chosen one of the Buddhas.
– Heavenly Demon! Kung Fu Master! Armored Dinosaur! Runaway Ninja!
The one who ran away from the Ninja Village.
– Such things don’t even exist in your planet!
The one who defeats Yakuzas, Samurai, and Yokai.
– This place is a world created only for the mentally ill to escape!
The one who protects the people.
– You, who accepts all of this as reality…!
I make up my mind once again.
I will become the world and stop that destructive wave!
“-Counter the Thousand Demon Gamma Ray Burst.”
The name of this technique is a bit over the top.
“Not quite.”
That’s right.
“-Orbital Bombardment Art.”
That’s it.
Boom!
A blue flash bursts out from the Ninja Art, racing through the world.
– Impossible, it’s impossible!
My ultimate move is launched along with the screams of Port-Pena.
“Kufufufu-what?!”
The Thousand Demon Gamma Ray Burst and the Orbital Bombardment Art collide head-on.
My world, Hitler’s world.
Destroyed!
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The alcohol of orbital bombardment destroys Hitler and this space.
The world shatters like glass.
– H-How…!
The world in front of me turns into a white space, and a female giant surrounded by white light comes into my sight.
Is this the soul of Por-Fena?
– Is it possible that if I continue to push this absurdity, it becomes a belief…!
“What the f*ck are you saying, you b*tch! Come here!”
– aaah!
I grab the head of the monster that was watching the play.
Now it’s time for this bastard to get hit.