One Piece: The World King Who Emerged from the White Town

However, after hesitating for a moment, he did not do that. Instead, he hid and chose to ambush the area to launch a surprise attack.

Because he wasn't sure when the battle would end.

If he just left and the other party came out from below, wouldn't that be letting the other party escape for nothing?

Besides, his father is down there too, how can he leave?

It is precisely for this reason that Shikamaru, who is usually very rational and calm, has made this relatively irrational decision.

Just like after Asuma-sensei died, who would have thought that Shikamaru, who always had the word "trouble" on his lips, would actually do something so stupid as to go looking for Hidan to take revenge all by himself!

Although meticulous calculations had been done beforehand and a battle plan had been designed, there was a certain degree of confidence.

The idea of ​​going to seek revenge on Hidan on his own is completely unlike Shikamaru's personality.

And now, the situation is somewhat similar to that of that time.

However, this time, Shikamaru miscalculated!

Because his shadow missed its target!

The person who came up didn't even leave a shadow?!

How can this be! ! !

Shikamaru was greatly shocked and found it difficult to calm himself down immediately, as this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

A person without a shadow?

Could it be a ghost?

No, it's impossible.

The other party must have hidden the shadow in some way.

"Huh? Why can't I move?"

Just as Shikamaru was about to recall the shadow, he suddenly found himself unable to move, as if he had been hit by the Shadow Imitation Jutsu!

He couldn't help but look in the direction of his own shadow, and then he froze in shock.

A sharp samurai sword pierced the ground, pinning his shadow to the spot!

Then the other person's voice rang out, "Does the Nara clan always like to attack without warning?"

Absolutely! The stealth nature of Shadow Technique makes it more suitable for surprise attacks and delivering a decisive blow!

If you put yourself in a direct battle, being constantly on the enemy's guard will make you feel powerless and make it difficult to catch them.

Shikamaru mentally complained.

Just as he was about to speak, his pupils immediately contracted, because he saw the 'shadowy figure' carrying someone up from behind.

The unconscious man being carried by the 'shadowy man' was none other than his father, Nara Shikaku!

Chapter 553 You Don't Understand My Identity

"Father?!"

Shikaku fell into a coma and was captured by a suspected enemy.

The other members of the clan were nowhere to be found.

What does this mean?

This means that everyone who went down was wiped out.

Four against one, and they all got killed. This isn't a question of whether they know how to play or not.

The equipment and level are not on the same level!

Even Shikamaru could guess how they lost. Facing someone without a shadow, their Nara clan's Shadow Techniques couldn't unleash their true power, so losing was to be expected.

"I'll accept your shadow."

Abel was amused when he realized that the person who attacked him seemed to be Shikamaru.

He was originally worried about how to get Shikaku to submit, and whether he could use the Nara clan members whose shadows had been taken to threaten him.

But to be honest, I'm not very confident.

But things are different now.

He didn't believe that Lu Jiu could be so heartless as to abandon even his own son.

He just wanted to see Danzo; he had no ill intentions.

So, to Shikamaru's astonishment, he actually lifted Shikamaru's shadow, which was pinned to the ground, with his bare hands. Then, he drew his famous sword, Kurosawa, and before Shikamaru could react, he swung the sword and cut the shadow off.

Without his shadow, Shikamaru was finally able to move.

But he dared not make any rash moves.

Because when he looked down at his feet, he discovered that he had indeed lost his shadow.

Without a shadow, most shadow techniques naturally become unusable.

So all he can rely on now are the kunai and explosive tags he carries with him.

However, Shikamaru was well aware of his own close-combat abilities.

Even a hundred of you in this state couldn't beat the other.

That leaves only one option: to give up.

Shikamaru sat down on the spot without hesitation, and said with a helpless expression, "Can you tell me how you did it? It would be even better if you could introduce yourself so I can explain later."

Even though he was giving up, Shikamaru didn't completely abandon his efforts. The boy was frantically working his brain, trying to acquire more information.

Right now, he's not thinking about saving people anymore; what he needs to do is protect himself.

If he dies here too, that would be even worse.

Abel wasn't surprised to see Shikamaru like this. "Your Nara clan's Shadow Technique is quite good, but in the end, it's just using shadows and you can't control them."

“But I am different from you. I am the master of shadows. So I can do anything with shadows, or use shadows, even if it may be beyond what you call ‘common sense’.”

"Considering that the Shadow Technique Scroll left behind by your Nara clan has given me some inspiration, don't worry that I'll kill you after I finish saying these words."

Hearing this, Shikamaru breathed a sigh of relief.

He could tell that the other person's tone did not contain any murderous intent or malice.

Putting everything else aside, at least his life was saved. There will naturally be opportunities to save others next.

Abel continued, "But don't be too happy yet. I've heard that your Nara clan has always been the strategist for the Hokage of Konoha?"

"Then use your clever brain to think about what would happen if a person disappeared from the shadows but appeared in the sunlight?"

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, Shikamaru's expression changed.

Under normal circumstances, when sunlight shines on him, a shadow will definitely appear.

But now his shadow has been taken away.

Even though the light source was still there, his shadow did not reappear, which was already very strange.

Therefore, he guessed that if he went out into the sunlight now, the outcome would probably be very bad, perhaps even... death?!

"It seems you guessed right. When the shadowless person is exposed to sunlight, they will be burned to ashes immediately."

"Of course, you just need to stay in a place where there is no sunlight forever, like in the sewers."

"Oh, right. There are three more people down there who have had the same experience as you, but they obviously don't believe what I'm saying, so I estimate that after I leave, it won't be long before you get to witness an exceptionally exciting scene."

"As for my identity... you simply cannot understand it. Just remember one name: Gustavus Abel."

Gustavus Abel...

Shikamaru silently recited the very obscure name in his mind, but his heart tightened.

The other party seemed to have no reason to lie to him. Was he supposed to be a rat that could never see the light of day for the rest of his life?

"One last question: What is your purpose in coming to Konoha? Or rather, what do you intend to do with my father after taking him away?"

Seeing that the other person was about to leave, Shikamaru hurriedly called out.

He was also gambling, betting that the other party wouldn't turn against him over such a small matter.

Abel chuckled twice. "It's not the same problem, but it happens to be the same thing I'm doing. So telling you won't hurt."

"I need your father to take me to see Danzo, and then I need to ask Danzo for something."

“If your father is willing to cooperate with me, then I will return your shadows after this is over.”

"Otherwise, not only will your father die, but you and those few good-for-nothings will probably never see the light of day again in your lives."

After saying that, Abel ignored Shikamaru and instead gave Shikaku a peculiar smile, who had accidentally twitched his ear.

Clearly, these words were not only spoken to Shikamaru.

This is also a way of telling Shikaku that it's best to cooperate with his actions.

Although Shikaku had regained some consciousness, he did not open his eyes or make any rash moves.

At this point, trying to escape is simply not feasible.

The other party was fully capable of killing him and his child before anyone else arrived.

Therefore, we must be patient and look for better opportunities.

The Hokage Building seems like the perfect place, as it's currently filled with members of the Anbu and Root.

Perhaps he could turn the tables on him?

Shikaku gradually formed a plan in his mind, so he continued to play dead and let the other party take him away.

At the same time, he kept hoping that Shikamaru would not act rashly.

Shikamaru did not disappoint his father. Perhaps he couldn't get over his own conscience, because when Abel took his father away, he closed his eyes without thinking, as if out of sight, out of mind.

Only after the other person had completely disappeared did Shikamaru hurriedly run out to find someone to help with the rescue.

Anyway, he definitely can't go.