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Chapter 535 "Inugami"

"Ouch!!!"

This is a violent roar that shakes the air, like a terrifying gale.

The roar came from a black beast.

It is robust, with thick limbs, sharp fangs, and a large mouth. Its whole body exudes a dark aura, making it look extremely ferocious.

Its long tail swayed behind it, and its empty eyes seemed to be filled with malevolence. It was completely different from a demon, making those who were stared at feel as if they were being stared at by a snake. They felt their whole bodies stiffen and could no longer move.

Its appearance is neither wolf nor dog; neither wolf nor dog is as big as it. Rather than a wolf or dog, it is more like a lion or tiger that looks like a wolf or dog. Its presence and sense of oppression are far beyond what the previous evil spirits could compare to.

Looking at the completely black beast, Aize's expression was solemn as he listened to the roar that shook the atmosphere. Not far away, Asagi Yoshino and Hitachi Mako were even more shocked, their eyes filled with horror.

"What...what is this?!"

Chao Wufang exclaimed in surprise.

"The evil spirits...have merged?"

Hitachi Mako also murmured blankly.

The countless evil spirits that had previously existed turned into black mud, which gathered together and eventually formed this black beast.

"That...that could be the dog god that was sacrificed as a ritual offering by the eldest son of the Asabu family? Is it the form in which the soul of the dog god residing in Hirakishiro is filled with the power of resentment?"

Cong Yu spoke in Aize's mind, her voice filled with surprise and panic.

"Is that Inugami?"

Aize stared at the black beast, feeling the Murasame in his hand trembling slightly.

It wasn't that he was trembling, nor that Cong Yuwan was afraid, but rather that some unknown connection was linking the two, causing Cong Yuwan to react in this way.

Murasame is a divine sword bestowed upon Hoori by the gods, and the dog god who was sacrificed as a sacrifice is also the beast god of Mount Hoori.

The god of Sui-ori and the dog god are both deities of the land of Sui-ori. Perhaps they had an encounter hundreds of years ago, or perhaps they simply have some unknown relationship.

Therefore, now that the Inugami has appeared, the spirit of Murasame, who is one with Aize, has also been awakened and has reacted violently.

Unfortunately, the real dog god has long since died, and what appears before us is merely the vengeful spirit of the dog god residing in the hōdai.

“Gah!!!”

The vengeful spirit of the dog god let out a roar full of hatred, its eyes fixed on Aize, or rather, on the fragments of Murasame and Hyōdai in Aize's hands, a fierce light gradually appearing within them.

"…………!"

In that instant, a sense of crisis suddenly arose in Aize's heart, and without thinking, he abruptly dodged to the side.

"Bang!!!"

Almost simultaneously, a dark shadow suddenly landed where Aize had been standing, crushing the ground and kicking up a thick cloud of dust.

"Gulu!"

The vengeful spirit of the dog god suddenly pounced over with astonishing speed. After failing to land a blow, it immediately swung its tail like a long whip, striking Aize, who had dodged to the side, hard.

"Oh!"

With a muffled thud, Aize was struck by the dog god's tail and flew backward, crashing into a tree.

"Aze!"

"Lord Aize!"

Asatake Yoshino and Hitachi Mako screamed in unison.

"Master! Are you alright, Master!"

Cong Yu's panicked voice also echoed in Aize's mind.

"Cough cough..."

Aize slid down from the tree trunk, knelt on one knee on the ground, clutched his chest, and coughed.

At this moment, he felt a tightness and pain in his chest. If it weren't for the divine power protecting him, he would probably have coughed up blood by now.

"So fast……"

Aize's expression changed as he looked at the fierce-looking dog god.

The dog god before them was on a completely different level compared to the previous evil spirit; it was like heaven and earth.

If, after removing the regenerative abilities granted by being a collection of filth and the unique characteristic that it cannot be harmed except by divine artifacts, the strength of the evil god is even less than that of a wild boar in Aize's eyes, then the strength of the dog god is far more terrifying than that of jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards, and it already seems to have a sense of surpassing ordinary beasts.

While the environment also played a role, causing the completely black dog to blend into the darkness and making its movements unpredictable, the fact that it could launch an attack that almost caught the dog off guard was enough to show that its speed was definitely not bad.

"Now, if I'm not serious, I might really die."

As Aize had this thought, the black dog god roared again and pounced on him.

"Oh!"

With a powerful sweep of its forelimbs, it cleanly and decisively shattered the trees behind Aize, sending fragments of wood flying everywhere.

Aize dodged the fierce attack, then shifted his feet and retreated without hesitation, avoiding the black whip shadow that followed.

"Oh!"

The dog's long tail fell into empty space, slamming into the ground with a thud and kicking up dust once more. "Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"...

With a series of muffled thuds, the black dog god continued to attack, destroying the surrounding trees and ground.

It would sometimes sweep out its forelimbs, sometimes swing its long tail, and sometimes even bar its fangs and charge, displaying its savage side and ravaging the surrounding trees, ground, and grass beyond recognition.

Aize's figure darted around amidst the black dog god's fierce attacks, constantly dodging the dog god's attacks, looking somewhat disheveled.

"Moko! Go help Aze!"

"Understood, Lady Yoshino!"

Asahi Yoshino, who was standing to the side, was already pacing anxiously. Seeing Aizawa in danger several times, she could no longer suppress her anxiety and asked Hitachi Mako to help Aizawa.

She definitely couldn't fight herself, because she was controlled by Yoshiro while she was asleep and unknowingly came here. Not only did she not bring Hokorin, but she was also wearing a loose set of pajamas, so she was not in a state to fight at all.

Although Hitachi Mako was also wearing pajamas, perhaps due to her personality, her pajamas were not loose, at least not restricting her movement. Moreover, as a ninja, Hitachi Mako always had the habit of carrying kunai with her. Otherwise, when she was caught by Aizawa in the bathroom, she wouldn't have been able to pull out a kunai while completely naked.

Under such circumstances, Hitachi Mako still has the ability to fight back, unlike Asatake Yoshino who is completely helpless.

So, Hitachi Mako ran over quickly and charged towards Inugami in a standard ninja run.

"Guao!"

Inugami's senses and reactions seemed to be much stronger than Juugami's, and he quickly noticed Hitachi Mako's attack, letting out a terrifying roar at her.

Hitachi Mako stiffened slightly, seemingly intimidated, but her exceptional qualities allowed her to quickly recover and continue her charge without hesitation.

Inugami immediately swung his tail and lashed it hard at Hitachi Mako.

That tail was really long, like a whip. It was probably the original form of the tentacles used by the evil spirits. However, their appearance was much more blurred and decayed than that of the dog god. There was nothing decent about their bodies, so their tails turned into tentacles that extended out of their bodies, making them look like monsters.

Inugami, on the other hand, was very sculpted, both in body and limbs, giving off a strong impression at first glance. Its tail was also heavier and faster than the tentacles of the evil god, so that the sound of air being torn apart had barely been heard before it had already arrived on Hitachi Mako and lashed out heavily.

"Oh!"

Just like Aize before her, Hitachi Mako, who was rushing towards them, was immediately sent flying by a slap.

"Mozi!"

Asahi Yoshino's face instantly turned deathly pale.

However, Hitachi Mako, who had been flung away, somehow turned into a round tree stump and crashed to the ground some distance away.

"Hey!"

Hitachi Mako, having used the Substitution Jutsu, appeared in front of Inugami and thrust her kunai into his eye.

"Quack!"

Instead of feeling pain, Inugami seemed to be aroused, and with a flick of his head, he sent Hitachi Mako flying.

"choke!"

Just as Inugami was about to press his advantage, a cold, sharp blade appeared.

Aize was enveloped in a refreshing spiritual aura, his divine power pushed to its limit, and his eyes were as cold as knives as he unleashed his most stunning strike to date.

"Pfft!"

The dog god's restless long tail was severed by this incredibly stunning slash, turning into black smoke and dissipating.

"Ouch!"

Unlike the emotionless evil spirits, the dog god seemed to be able to feel pain and anger, letting out a long howl, raising its forelegs, and sweeping them at Aize without saying a word.

This strike, powerful enough to split mountains and shatter rocks, was narrowly avoided by Aize with a hair's breadth of error.

Feeling the forelimb, more terrifying than any weapon, pass by his cheek, the sharp whistling sound and strong wind hurting his ears and making his hair fly wildly, Aize's eyes became even colder.

"Buzz!"

The radiance of divine power shimmered on Azer, as if it had broken through some kind of limit, becoming even more magnificent and powerful.

"choke!"

The Muramasa in Aize's hand also completely transformed into a cold blade of light, like moonlight, flashing and piercing through space and time in that instant, slashing towards Inugami at a speed beyond reason.

"Pfft!"

Like Aize, Murasame, radiating dazzling divine power, pierced through Inugami's abdomen, penetrating its flesh and traversing its body. He then cut into its body from bottom to top with an upward slash, finally emerging through its back.

"------"

The dog god, who had been unleashing its ferocity, froze in place, no longer able to move.

Time stood still at that moment.

Aize stood in front of Inugami, maintaining the posture of slashing with his sword, his back straight and tall.

The dog god stood motionless before Aize, like a statue.

Before long, the dog god's body began to blur, and its form, like dust, drifted away in the wind.

"Snapped!"

A large crystal stone fell off it and landed on the ground.

(End of this chapter)