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Chapter 1667
**Chapter 1626: Uchiha Kokuu and King Bradley!**
Night fell, and the stars were hidden.
Northeast of Newry.
Suddenly, a dazzling crimson light tore through the darkness, shaking the silent, vast sky.
A blazing inferno soared down from the deep horizon.
Its speed was so great that it left only a meteor-like crimson fiery tail before disappearing from the sight of the people in the cities along its path.
Zooming in.
It turned out to be a colossal dragon, entirely crimson, with a massive body.
Every scale on its body seemed to be forged from flames, emitting a flowing, scorching radiance.
Its two blazing eyes shone like lighthouses in the dark night.
Whenever it opened its large mouth, the high-temperature breath it exhaled would twist and expand the surrounding air, forming waves of heat outwards.
Yet, on the back of such a terrifying creature, stood a figure with black hair, arms crossed over his chest, resting with closed eyes.
It was Uchiha Kokuu and Smaug, the 'Fire Dragon' he had subdued in the Farmart World.
After the battle in the Claymore World.
Because he had evolved the Mangekyo Sharingan, he had been promoted from Jonin to Elite Jonin.
At the same time, he became a legendary ninja well-known in the Sea Ninja Village and the Ninja World.
The Uchiha Clan even regarded him as one of the pillars equal to the Clan Leader, Uchiha Fugaku.
Only second to Lord Madara Uchiha, who didn't seem to care for them much.
In addition to this.
Smaug, who was severely injured by the 'Destroyer' in the Claymore World, encountered an unexpected problem.
The White Spikes shot by the 'Destroyer' had actually corroded Smaug's body, causing serious effects of demonization.
This made it extremely painful.
Not only were the magic power and demonic energy fiercely repelling each other inside its body, but its consciousness was also suffering negative interference from the power of demons.
Later, the Sea Ninja Village invited President Joseph of the Mage Association to Wano Island to help examine it.
President Joseph said there were two choices.
One was to quickly remove the demonic energy, and the other was to let Smaug completely demonize, abandoning its magic power.
Normally, the first option would definitely be chosen, as it was originally a demonic dragon.
But who knew that when Uchiha Kokuu asked Smaug.
It actually said that the parts occupied by the demonic energy felt very comfortable.
It was nourishing its body every moment.
It could also feel itself getting stronger every minute and second, and a desire to completely demonize began to grow in its heart.
This made President Joseph leave with a displeased flick of his sleeve at the time.
He felt that Smaug's brain had been invaded by demonic energy.
It was actually preparing to abandon magic power and choose demonic energy, which was considered a crooked and evil path.
But Uchiha Kokuu expressed respect for Smaug's idea.
After repeatedly asking and confirming its decision, he directly consumed military merit and applied to the World Government for aid in its demonization.
Actually, in his heart, he hoped Smaug could become a ninja beast.
That is, its body becoming chakra-ized.
This way, they could perform some joint ninjutsu.
But Smaug's body now contained both magic power and demonic energy.
Adding chakra into it at this point, no one knew what would happen, and it could very likely kill it.
So Uchiha Kokuu still dismissed the thought.
Not long after.
The Biochemical Research Institute sent a team led by Dr. Daye.
They injected demonic dragon blood taken from Fafuhner into Smaug's body and used exquisite surgery techniques to accelerate the process of merge with various organs.
Thus, the current Smaug is no longer a demonic dragon, but a demon dragon.
The dragon breath it exhales has also changed from demonic fire to demon fire.
But the biggest change is that Smaug's dragon body has become even stronger.
Before, its arm could be broken by a shell from a rocket launcher.
But now, even bombardment with proper rocket launchers would at most damage some dragon scales.
Then it would heal itself at a speed visible to the naked eye!
Perhaps, demonic energy is truly more suitable than magic power for this fire dragon born in the magic world.
After all, the effect is more simple and crude.
"Master, we've arrived!"
Smaug suddenly spoke in human speech, which was also a change brought by demonic energy.
Uchiha Kokuu suddenly opened his eyes, his sharp black eyes looking directly at the distant town.
"It seems the combat is over. I hope we didn't arrive too late..."
A few minutes later.
The fire dragon spread its wings, blocking the starlight, and with a roar, landed on the grassy clearing outside the base under the astonished gaze of countless eyes below, stirring up scorching, surging air currents.
This place was previously an outdoor football field, with a stadium nearby.
Later, it was leveled by the fully automatic engineering vehicle controlled by Yuri.
King Bradley, dressed in his star realm military uniform, faced the incoming heatwave without a ripple.
With his hands clasped behind his back, he calmly surveyed Uchiha Kokuu standing on the dragon's back.
However, the Star Realm Soldiers standing guard around seemed to have difficulty resisting the heatwave, their faces turning pale, their eyes filled with fear, and their bodies swaying precariously.
But Smaug hadn't deliberately increased the temperature.
Although the air current was scorching.
It shouldn't have made a group of Soldiers cultivating the Demon Slayer Breathing Style so miserable.
"Smaug, conceal aura!"
Noticing the situation, Uchiha Kokuu shouted.
It turned out to be Smaug's dragon pressure at work.
And it had clearly been affected by the demonic energy, becoming even more intense than before.
It couldn't previously make people feel fear and unease just by relying on dragon pressure.
"Okay."
Smaug immediately dispelled the thought of playing tricks and simultaneously withdrew its dragon pressure back into its body.
Indeed.
The Star Realm Soldiers all breathed a sigh of relief.
They felt the invisible mental oppression instantly dissipate.
"It seems your lordship's education of your pet is not sufficient."
King Bradley expressed his displeasure in a flat tone.
This was actually somewhat of a defiance.
In terms of rank, he was merely a colonel in the Star Realm Army.
Whereas Uchiha Kokuu, as an Elite Jonin, was equivalent to a lieutenant general in the Army Headquarters.
Fortunately, the latter didn't pay too much attention.
This was partly due to his broad-mindedness and also because Smaug had indeed done something wrong.
[Swish!]
Uchiha Kokuu, at a speed King Bradley couldn't even perceive, instantly appeared on the ground three meters away from the dragon's back.
"Uchiha Kokuu, Elite Jonin. I apologize on behalf of Smaug to you and everyone present. It's just a little excited about coming to the new world, please excuse it."
Uchiha Kokuu proactively extended his right hand and shook hands with King Bradley.
He showed no hint of contempt despite the gap in strength and identity.
This was quite rare for an Uchiha Clansman.
King Bradley's expression softened, and his displeased mood also dissipated.
"The Uchiha Clan, I have heard of them. They are said to be a renowned clan from the Ninja World. Now it seems the name is well-deserved."
"Hello, I am colonel King Bradley, brigade commander of the Fourth Heavy Combined Brigade under the Leo Star Group Army. Thank you for specifically coming to aid."
A series of extremely high-EQ words immediately made the atmosphere lively.
Uchiha Kokuu also showed a bright smile on his face.
If it was praise for him, it didn't matter much.
But hearing someone praise his Clan made him truly happy.
He also took a liking to King Bradley.
This was actually a common point among most Uchiha Clansmen who had migrated to Sea Star.
There was no other way; the Uchiha and the Sharingan were famous in the Ninja World.
But on Sea Star, everything had to be built from scratch to accumulate reputation.
"So the attacking enemy has left?"
Uchiha Kokuu asked, and King Bradley nodded:
"Yes. For the specific situation, please follow me to the command center. Yuri has already prepared the process footage."
But Uchiha Kokuu wanted to try to keep the enemy.
"Do I not need to pursue? Just tell me which direction they left in."
"It's difficult. The opponent is a powerful vampire with the ability to shadow phasing."
After King Bradley finished speaking, he turned sideways and extended his right hand, signaling the other party to go first.
"I see."
Uchiha Kokuu was thoughtful.
He then stepped forward, allowing King Bradley to follow behind him.
He chatted with him occasionally.
Smaug, behind them, glanced at the backs of the two leaving figures.
Then it lay its massive dragon body on the lawn, slowly closed its eyes, and began to feign sleep.
End of Chapter
Night fell, and the stars were hidden.
Northeast of Newry.
Suddenly, a dazzling crimson light tore through the darkness, shaking the silent, vast sky.
A blazing inferno soared down from the deep horizon.
Its speed was so great that it left only a meteor-like crimson fiery tail before disappearing from the sight of the people in the cities along its path.
Zooming in.
It turned out to be a colossal dragon, entirely crimson, with a massive body.
Every scale on its body seemed to be forged from flames, emitting a flowing, scorching radiance.
Its two blazing eyes shone like lighthouses in the dark night.
Whenever it opened its large mouth, the high-temperature breath it exhaled would twist and expand the surrounding air, forming waves of heat outwards.
Yet, on the back of such a terrifying creature, stood a figure with black hair, arms crossed over his chest, resting with closed eyes.
It was Uchiha Kokuu and Smaug, the 'Fire Dragon' he had subdued in the Farmart World.
After the battle in the Claymore World.
Because he had evolved the Mangekyo Sharingan, he had been promoted from Jonin to Elite Jonin.
At the same time, he became a legendary ninja well-known in the Sea Ninja Village and the Ninja World.
The Uchiha Clan even regarded him as one of the pillars equal to the Clan Leader, Uchiha Fugaku.
Only second to Lord Madara Uchiha, who didn't seem to care for them much.
In addition to this.
Smaug, who was severely injured by the 'Destroyer' in the Claymore World, encountered an unexpected problem.
The White Spikes shot by the 'Destroyer' had actually corroded Smaug's body, causing serious effects of demonization.
This made it extremely painful.
Not only were the magic power and demonic energy fiercely repelling each other inside its body, but its consciousness was also suffering negative interference from the power of demons.
Later, the Sea Ninja Village invited President Joseph of the Mage Association to Wano Island to help examine it.
President Joseph said there were two choices.
One was to quickly remove the demonic energy, and the other was to let Smaug completely demonize, abandoning its magic power.
Normally, the first option would definitely be chosen, as it was originally a demonic dragon.
But who knew that when Uchiha Kokuu asked Smaug.
It actually said that the parts occupied by the demonic energy felt very comfortable.
It was nourishing its body every moment.
It could also feel itself getting stronger every minute and second, and a desire to completely demonize began to grow in its heart.
This made President Joseph leave with a displeased flick of his sleeve at the time.
He felt that Smaug's brain had been invaded by demonic energy.
It was actually preparing to abandon magic power and choose demonic energy, which was considered a crooked and evil path.
But Uchiha Kokuu expressed respect for Smaug's idea.
After repeatedly asking and confirming its decision, he directly consumed military merit and applied to the World Government for aid in its demonization.
Actually, in his heart, he hoped Smaug could become a ninja beast.
That is, its body becoming chakra-ized.
This way, they could perform some joint ninjutsu.
But Smaug's body now contained both magic power and demonic energy.
Adding chakra into it at this point, no one knew what would happen, and it could very likely kill it.
So Uchiha Kokuu still dismissed the thought.
Not long after.
The Biochemical Research Institute sent a team led by Dr. Daye.
They injected demonic dragon blood taken from Fafuhner into Smaug's body and used exquisite surgery techniques to accelerate the process of merge with various organs.
Thus, the current Smaug is no longer a demonic dragon, but a demon dragon.
The dragon breath it exhales has also changed from demonic fire to demon fire.
But the biggest change is that Smaug's dragon body has become even stronger.
Before, its arm could be broken by a shell from a rocket launcher.
But now, even bombardment with proper rocket launchers would at most damage some dragon scales.
Then it would heal itself at a speed visible to the naked eye!
Perhaps, demonic energy is truly more suitable than magic power for this fire dragon born in the magic world.
After all, the effect is more simple and crude.
"Master, we've arrived!"
Smaug suddenly spoke in human speech, which was also a change brought by demonic energy.
Uchiha Kokuu suddenly opened his eyes, his sharp black eyes looking directly at the distant town.
"It seems the combat is over. I hope we didn't arrive too late..."
A few minutes later.
The fire dragon spread its wings, blocking the starlight, and with a roar, landed on the grassy clearing outside the base under the astonished gaze of countless eyes below, stirring up scorching, surging air currents.
This place was previously an outdoor football field, with a stadium nearby.
Later, it was leveled by the fully automatic engineering vehicle controlled by Yuri.
King Bradley, dressed in his star realm military uniform, faced the incoming heatwave without a ripple.
With his hands clasped behind his back, he calmly surveyed Uchiha Kokuu standing on the dragon's back.
However, the Star Realm Soldiers standing guard around seemed to have difficulty resisting the heatwave, their faces turning pale, their eyes filled with fear, and their bodies swaying precariously.
But Smaug hadn't deliberately increased the temperature.
Although the air current was scorching.
It shouldn't have made a group of Soldiers cultivating the Demon Slayer Breathing Style so miserable.
"Smaug, conceal aura!"
Noticing the situation, Uchiha Kokuu shouted.
It turned out to be Smaug's dragon pressure at work.
And it had clearly been affected by the demonic energy, becoming even more intense than before.
It couldn't previously make people feel fear and unease just by relying on dragon pressure.
"Okay."
Smaug immediately dispelled the thought of playing tricks and simultaneously withdrew its dragon pressure back into its body.
Indeed.
The Star Realm Soldiers all breathed a sigh of relief.
They felt the invisible mental oppression instantly dissipate.
"It seems your lordship's education of your pet is not sufficient."
King Bradley expressed his displeasure in a flat tone.
This was actually somewhat of a defiance.
In terms of rank, he was merely a colonel in the Star Realm Army.
Whereas Uchiha Kokuu, as an Elite Jonin, was equivalent to a lieutenant general in the Army Headquarters.
Fortunately, the latter didn't pay too much attention.
This was partly due to his broad-mindedness and also because Smaug had indeed done something wrong.
[Swish!]
Uchiha Kokuu, at a speed King Bradley couldn't even perceive, instantly appeared on the ground three meters away from the dragon's back.
"Uchiha Kokuu, Elite Jonin. I apologize on behalf of Smaug to you and everyone present. It's just a little excited about coming to the new world, please excuse it."
Uchiha Kokuu proactively extended his right hand and shook hands with King Bradley.
He showed no hint of contempt despite the gap in strength and identity.
This was quite rare for an Uchiha Clansman.
King Bradley's expression softened, and his displeased mood also dissipated.
"The Uchiha Clan, I have heard of them. They are said to be a renowned clan from the Ninja World. Now it seems the name is well-deserved."
"Hello, I am colonel King Bradley, brigade commander of the Fourth Heavy Combined Brigade under the Leo Star Group Army. Thank you for specifically coming to aid."
A series of extremely high-EQ words immediately made the atmosphere lively.
Uchiha Kokuu also showed a bright smile on his face.
If it was praise for him, it didn't matter much.
But hearing someone praise his Clan made him truly happy.
He also took a liking to King Bradley.
This was actually a common point among most Uchiha Clansmen who had migrated to Sea Star.
There was no other way; the Uchiha and the Sharingan were famous in the Ninja World.
But on Sea Star, everything had to be built from scratch to accumulate reputation.
"So the attacking enemy has left?"
Uchiha Kokuu asked, and King Bradley nodded:
"Yes. For the specific situation, please follow me to the command center. Yuri has already prepared the process footage."
But Uchiha Kokuu wanted to try to keep the enemy.
"Do I not need to pursue? Just tell me which direction they left in."
"It's difficult. The opponent is a powerful vampire with the ability to shadow phasing."
After King Bradley finished speaking, he turned sideways and extended his right hand, signaling the other party to go first.
"I see."
Uchiha Kokuu was thoughtful.
He then stepped forward, allowing King Bradley to follow behind him.
He chatted with him occasionally.
Smaug, behind them, glanced at the backs of the two leaving figures.
Then it lay its massive dragon body on the lawn, slowly closed its eyes, and began to feign sleep.
End of Chapter
