One Piece: King of the World from White Town

Especially these shadow bats, which could not be eliminated at all. He even used detonating talismans, but after the explosion, their number still did not decrease by even a single one.

Before this, he had never heard of a person's shadow being able to move independently of the main body, and could also split into so many individual entities.

In comparison, the shadow secret technique of their Nara clan is more like a joke.

Shadow box!

Seeing the right opportunity, Abel controlled the shadow bats in the sky and rushed forward.

Then they gathered together and turned into a black box, and put Shikaku inside.

The trapped Shikaku tried many ways but failed to break through the defense of the shadow box.

Instead, "fists" continued to extend from the shadow box and hit him hard until he was finally knocked unconscious.

At this time, Abel finally finished reading the scroll in his hand and put it back in its place.

As for the three Nara people who had lost their shadows, they had already been lying on the ground, and it was unknown whether they were dead or alive.

Without a shadow, you can't perform shadow magic.

Logically speaking, it is questionable whether three Nara people who cannot perform shadow secret techniques can defeat a Chunin.

Letting them stab people with kunai would be a joke!

After easily dealing with everyone, Abel asked Shadow Mage to carry Shikaku away with him.

Just as they walked out of the secret room and reached the opened mechanism door, they saw a dark shadow on the ground moving forward carefully and stealthily, and it seemed that its target was the shadow under the feet of the person coming up.

Shikamaru realized something was wrong as soon as he heard the explosion of the detonating tag inside.

Using a detonating talisman in a secret room?

That meant that the enemy must be very difficult to deal with. Even the four people who went down could not capture him successfully. They might even be in danger and had to use the detonating talisman.

If it was to be on the safe side, Shikamaru should have gone out and informed the other tribe members immediately.

After all, an enemy that could render Shikaku and the other three helpless is definitely not something he could deal with alone.

But after hesitating for a moment, he did not do so. Instead, he hid himself and chose to ambush here and launch a sneak attack.

Because he was not sure when the battle below would end.

If the other party came out from downstairs as soon as he left, wouldn't that be letting the other party escape in vain?

Besides, his father was also downstairs, how could he leave?

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

Just like after Asuma's death, who would have thought that Shikamaru, who always had the word trouble on his lips, would actually do such a stupid thing as seeking revenge on Hidan alone!

Although I had done precise calculations and designed a battle plan in advance, I was somewhat confident.

But the idea of ​​going alone to seek revenge on Hidan is totally unlike Shikamaru's character.

And the current situation is somewhat similar to that time.

However, this time, Shikamaru miscalculated!

Because his shadow hit nothing!

The person coming up had no shadow at all? !

How can this be! ! !

Shikamaru was so shocked that he even found it difficult to calm himself down immediately. This was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

A person without a shadow?

Is it a ghost?

No, it's impossible.

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

"Huh? Why can't I move?"

Just when Shikamaru was about to take back the shadow, he suddenly found himself unable to move. It felt like he was under the spell of shadow imitation?!

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

I saw a sharp samurai sword piercing through the ground, nailing his shadow along with it!

Then the other party's voice sounded, "Do all of you Nara clan like to start a fight without warning?"

Of course, the concealment of Shadow Technique means it is more suitable for sneak attacks, and the final word!

If you are caught in a head-on battle and the opponent is always on guard, you will feel powerless and it will be difficult to catch the opponent.

Shikamaru complained in his mind.

Just as he was about to speak, his pupils shrank immediately because he saw a 'shadow man' carrying a person up from behind.

The unconscious man held by the 'shadow man' was none other than his father, Nara Shikaku!

Chapter 553 You Don’t Understand My Identity

"Father?!"

Shikaku was unconscious and was captured by a suspected enemy.

The rest of the tribesmen disappeared.

What does this mean?

Those who went on to explain were all wiped out.

Four people fighting against one, and all of them were killed. This is no longer a question of whether or not you can play the game.

The equipment and levels are not on the same level!

Even Shikamaru could guess how they lost. Facing a person without a shadow, the Nara clan's shadow secret technique could not exert its true power, so it was normal for them to lose.

"I accept your shadow."

Abel was also happy when he saw that the person who attacked him seemed to be Shikamaru.

Originally, he was still worrying about how to make Shikaku surrender, and whether he could use the Nara people whose shadows had been taken away to threaten the other party.

But to be honest, there's not much certainty.

But things are different now.

He didn't believe that Shikaku could be so cruel as to ignore his own son.

He just wanted to meet Danzo and had no bad intentions.

So, in front of Shikamaru's shocked gaze, he actually lifted up Shikamaru's shadow that was nailed to the ground with his bare hands, then drew out his famous sword Kurosawa, and before Shikamaru could react, he swung the sword and cut off the shadow.

Without his shadow, Shikamaru was finally able to move.

But he didn't dare to act rashly.

Because he looked at his feet and found that he actually had no shadow.

Without a shadow, most of the shadow secrets would naturally be unusable.

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

However, Shikamaru is too aware of his close combat abilities.

Even if one hundred of myself were in this state, I would definitely not be able to defeat the other party.

Then the only option left is to give up.

Shikamaru sat down on the spot very straightforwardly, and said helplessly: "Can you tell me how you did it? It would be better if you could introduce yourself so that I can have an explanation later."

Even though he was in a bad situation, Shikamaru did not give up completely. The child's brain was working frantically, trying to get more information.

At the moment he was no longer thinking about saving people, what he had to do now was to protect himself.

It would be even worse if he died here too.

Abel was not surprised to see Shikamaru like this, "Your Nara clan's shadow secret technique is very good, but in the end it is just using shadows, you can't control them."

"But I am different from you. I am the ruler of shadows. So I can do anything to shadows, or use shadows, even if that may be beyond your so-called 'common sense'."

"Since the scroll of shadow secrets left by your Nara clan can give me some inspiration, don't worry that I will kill you after I finish speaking."

Hearing this, Shikamaru couldn't help but feel relieved.

He could tell that there was indeed no murderous intent or malice in the other person's tone.

If nothing else, at least my life was saved. Then there would be a chance to save others.

Abel continued, "But don't be too happy too soon. I heard that your Nara clan has always been the brains of Konoha's successive Hokages?"

"Then use your smart brain to think about what would happen if a person appeared in the sunlight without a shadow?"

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

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

But now his shadow has been taken away.

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

So he guessed that if he went out into the sunlight now, the outcome would be very bad, maybe he would just... die?!

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

"Of course, you just need to hide somewhere away from sunlight forever. The sewer might be a good place."

"Oh, yes. There are three more people down there who have had the same experience as you, but they obviously don't believe what I said, so I guess after I leave, it won't be long before you can enjoy an exceptionally wonderful scene."

"As for my identity... you simply cannot understand it. You only need to remember one name, Gustavus Abel."

Gustavus Abel...

Shikamaru silently repeated this very unfamiliar name in his mind, but his heart tightened.

The other party didn't seem to have any reason to lie to him. Was he going to be an underground rat who never saw the light of day for the rest of his life?

"One last question. What is your purpose in coming to Konoha? Or what do you want to do by taking my father away?"

Shikamaru shouted hurriedly when he saw the other party was about to leave.

He was also gambling that the other party would not turn against him over such a small matter.

Abel chuckled twice. "This is not the same question, but it happens to be the same thing I want to do. So it doesn't hurt to tell you."

"I need your father to take me to see Danzo and get something from him."

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

"Otherwise, not only will your father die, but you and those bastards will probably never see the sun again in your lifetime."

After saying that, Abel stopped paying attention to Shikamaru and gave a peculiar smile to Shikaku who accidentally moved his ears slightly.

Obviously, these words were not just said to Shikamaru.

It was also a disguised way of telling Lu Jiu that it would be better for him to cooperate with his actions.

Although Lu Jiu had regained some consciousness at this moment, he did not open his eyes or act rashly.

It is simply unrealistic to want to escape at this time.

The other party is fully capable of killing himself and his children before others arrive.

So be patient and look for better opportunities.

And the Hokage Building seemed just right, it was now filled with ANBU and Root members.

Maybe he could use his own tactics against them?

Lu Jiu gradually came up with a plan in his mind, so he continued to pretend to be dead and allowed the other party to take him away.

At the same time, she was hoping that Shikamaru wouldn't act rashly.

Shikamaru did not disappoint his father. Perhaps he could not get over the hurdle in his heart. When Abel took his father away, he simply closed his eyes without mercy, as if out of sight, out of mind.

Only after the other person's figure had completely disappeared did Shikamaru hurriedly run out to find someone to participate in the rescue.

Anyway, he definitely can't go.