บท 77: Chapter 77: Immortal Specimen
As the sun set, dusk cast its glow over a lush forest.
Beneath the trees, a striking young man lay idly, a mix of frown and nonchalance in his features.
Beside him rested a strange weapon—three red blades joined to form an unusual scythe.
"Another boring day," Hidan yawned, mulling over whether he should indulge in another round of sacrifices that night.
Suddenly, a few figures darted through the woods, stopping in surprise as they spotted the relaxed young man before them.
This was hardly the bloodthirsty maniac they'd imagined—the one who supposedly worshiped a sinister deity.
Having enjoyed a warm bath and a delicious meal in the Land of Hot Water, Tsunade, Karin, Shizune, and Kiyoshi had reluctantly arrived here, spurred on by Karin's eager persistence.
But the scene in front of them was the exact opposite of what they expected.
"Hm?" Hidan's curiosity was piqued as he spotted the newcomers.
He stood up, grabbing his blood-colored scythe, and his eyes landed first on Tsunade and then on Shizune, Kiyoshi, and Karin.
Smiling broadly, he called out, "Two beautiful ladies and two fine young companions—why don't you all join Lord Jashin's religion?"
"Religion of Jashin? So, you are that infamous maniac," Karin clenched her fists, glaring furiously. "We'd never join a creepy cult like yours."
"It's not a cult at all," Hidan swung his crimson scythe through the air with conviction.
"Our doctrine is all about freedom. You can do whatever you want—even kill without consequence. Lord Jashin wouldn't just forgive you, he'd be thrilled."
"I'm not interested in hearing about your twisted beliefs…" Tsunade crossed her arms, leaning against a nearby tree.
Instead of stepping in herself, she looked to Kiyoshi, signaling, "Kiyoshi, he's all yours."
"Got it." Kiyoshi's hands slipped into his pockets as he strolled toward Hidan without haste.
Curiosity flickered in Kiyoshi's eyes. He had a particular interest in Hidan's so-called immortality.
As he approached, the ground began to shift—grass sprouting unexpectedly around them and even vibrant flowers blooming in Hidan's path.
"What the…?" Hidan raised an eyebrow in surprise, but his lips soon twisted into a wicked grin as he looked at Kiyoshi, who seemed unphased.
"Then I'll just have to sacrifice all of you to Lord Jashin."
With no hesitation, Hidan lunged forward, his red scythe slashing mercilessly through the air.
Clang!
Kiyoshi didn't flinch.
A towering ironwood stake erupted from the ground, intercepting Hidan's scythe.
The strange weapon, sharp and deadly, was blocked entirely, the impact sparking as if metal had struck metal.
"What?" Hidan's eyes widened in disbelief.
Then, in an instant, thick vines shot up from the ground, streaking toward him like lightning.
Alarmed, Hidan quickly jumped back, slashing frantically at the vines with his scythe.
But within moments, his legs were ensnared. Like coiling snakes, the vines climbed up his body, twisting tightly around him.
Before he could react, his arms were forced apart, his entire body suspended mid-air in a crucifix position.
His scythe slipped from his grip and clattered to the ground.
"Damn it! Let me go!" he yelled in rage and frustration, unable to break free.
To the astonishment of Tsunade, Karin, and Shizune, Hidan's body began to transform.
His skin turned pitch black, etched with white lines across his body, giving him the appearance of a demon.
His face contorted with fury, his once-normal features twisted into something monstrous.
"Oh?" Kiyoshi raised an eyebrow, clenching his right hand.
Instantly, the vines tightened around Hidan, drawing chakra from him at a rapid pace. His struggles weakened, and he slumped in the restraints, utterly drained.
A sharpened vine pierced Hidan's chest, directly through his heart.
"Ugh…." Blood spilled from Hidan's mouth, yet he continued to glare defiantly at Kiyoshi.
"Damn you…if you're so tough, kill me." he spat, smirking through the blood. "I'm immortal, you brat! Hahaha."
"What?" Karin and Shizune gasped, while even Tsunade's eyes narrowed in disbelief.
They moved closer, examining Hidan's pierced body.
Despite his injuries—his heart impaled and blood dripping down his form—Hidan still seemed unsettlingly alive, even grinning at them, as though mocking their bewilderment.
"Immortal, are you?" Kiyoshi smirked, snapping his fingers.
In a flash, more vines erupted, their ends as sharp as blades.
"Aaaagh." Blood sprayed as Hidan screamed, his face contorting in agony, his mouth spilling blood.
Thud!
A vine coiled around the sharp scythe on the ground, lifting it high before bringing it down, severing Hidan's head from his body.
The bloodied head rolled onto the ground.
"Damn you, you cut off my head." Despite the impossibility of it, Hidan's severed head screamed, eyes burning with a terrifying hatred as he glared up at Kiyoshi.
"It hurts! Damn you, you brat!"
Yet as the pain subsided slightly, a wicked grin spread across Hidan's face.
"I told you, Lord Jashin protects me—you can't kill me."
"Even decapitated…" Karin's face turned pale, a chill running down her spine.
"This guy…is he really immortal?" Shizune muttered, her voice trembling slightly as she observed the unbelievable scene.
Hidan's body was pierced by countless vines, even beheaded, yet somehow still alive and shouting.
Tsunade placed her hand on Hidan's body, channeling chakra into her palm as she examined his physiology. Her brow furrowed, her expression darkening with concern.
"It's as if his body has undergone some form of unnatural alteration," Tsunade murmured, "This is no normal human."
As Tsunade continued her analysis, a vine lifted Hidan's head, dangling it in front of Kiyoshi. A glimmer of excitement appeared in Kiyoshi's eyes. "A specimen like this is truly rare."
An undying test subject…perfect for any kind of experiment.
No matter how many times it's used, there'd be no worry of losing it.
An experimenter's ideal subject—one who couldn't die.
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