Dragon Bones(chapter 96)

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Crow 4 then moved like a shadow herself, her reflexes honed to perfection as several ninja came at her. The first ninja slashed at her with a swift diagonal strike. She sidestepped with ease, her movements a dance of lethal grace. Her arm shot out, seizing the ninja's wrist and twisting sharply, forcing the katana from his grip. A conjured tiger, ethereal and glowing with an inner light, leaped from her side, its claws rending the air. It tackled the disarmed ninja, a snarl reverberating as it clamped its jaws onto his shoulder and flung him aside like a ragdoll.

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Chapter 96

Two more ninjas rushed her, their blades slashing through the air in synchronized strikes. Crow 4 spun, her footwork a blur as she ducked under one blade and parried the other with a forearm clad in the durable material of her suit. Her other hand traced a swift circle, summoning a falcon that screeched through the air. The bird of prey dove at the second ninja, talons extended, and clawed at his face, driving him back in confusion and pain.

The first ninja recovered, charging at her with a renewed frenzy. Crow 4 anticipated his move, her eyes cold and calculating. She met his charge with a devastating roundhouse kick to his midsection, the impact so forceful it lifted him off his feet. He landed hard, skidding across the smooth floor, struggling for breath.

A pair of ninjas approached from her flank, attempting to catch her off-guard with coordinated attacks. Crow 4's lips curled in a faint smile of disdain. She reached up, conjuring a serpent that coiled through the air, its body shimmering with spectral energy. The snake wound around the first ninja's arm, squeezing until the crack of bones echoed. As he cried out, Crow 4 moved past him with feline grace, bringing her elbow down on the second ninja's neck, sending him crashing to the ground.

More ninjas poured into the chamber, a relentless tide of steel and shadow. They surrounded her, each one moving with an agility born of years of disciplined training. Crow 4 stood her ground, eyes flickering from one opponent to the next, reading their intentions before they could act.

One brave ninja attempted a high-flying leap, katana aimed to impale. Crow 4 merely stepped back, raising a hand as a spectral wolf emerged, leaping to intercept. The wolf tackled the airborne ninja mid-leap, jaws closing around his arm with a sickening crunch before they both vanished in a puff of smoke.

Another trio attacked simultaneously, two coming from the sides and one from behind. Crow 4 ducked under their blades, spinning low and sweeping a leg out to trip the nearest assailant. As he stumbled, she summoned a great bear, its massive form towering over the scene. It swung a paw at the ninja behind her, sending him crashing into the wall with enough force to knock him unconscious.

Crow 4's focus never wavered as she dispatched each attacker with ruthless efficiency. Her hands traced quick, intricate patterns in the air, each motion conjuring a new beast to aid her. A panther materialized, sleek and deadly, pouncing on a ninja who dared to close in from her left. A pack of spectral wolves circled the remaining foes, herding them into a tight group before lunging with feral precision.

The ninjas fought with a reckless abandon, undeterred by their comrades' fates. They slashed and lunged, their blades a flurry of silver arcs. But Crow 4 was relentless, her every move precise and devastating. She blocked, parried, and struck with the calculated ruthlessness of a predator. Her battle suit absorbed the few glancing blows that made it past her defenses, sparking briefly before leaving her unharmed.

Finally, as the last ninja fell, felled by a quick, brutal twist of Crow 4's hand, the chamber fell silent. The only sound was the echo of her calm, measured breathing. She stood amidst the fallen. That was when the secured vault door suddenly opened. Inside was a big room where another figure wearing a Crow 1 battle suit appeared, surrounded by shadows. This was, of course, Crow 3, who was carrying a big jug filled with red liquid. The two Crows didn't exchange a single word as Crow 4 approached Crow 3 before Crow 3's shadow enveloped both of them, making them disappear just in time for more Hand ninja to appear, led by a very angry Goa.

Back in Henry's hideout, Henry could be seen looking at an essence he had extracted. As he looked at it, "Hmm, I am actually surprised it's a Tier 7, but then again, it's a dragon, so I am not that surprised. But this can be considered a rudimentary potion," he frowned.

[ Name: Essence of the Immortal Elixir ] 

[ Grade: 7th ] 

[ Description: Extracted from the legendary Immortal Elixir, known for granting extraordinary longevity and resurrection capabilities. This essence captures the potent chi found in ancient dragon bones, enhancing the user's physiology and bestowing superhuman strength and endurance. While providing remarkable regenerative properties, including the ability to heal fatal injuries and regenerate limbs, it cannot fully restore decapitated bodies. Despite its formidable benefits, prolonged use carries a risk of mental instability, manifesting as increased sociopathic tendencies. ] 

[ Effects: Permanent enhancement of longevity, ability to return from death once, superhuman strength and endurance, advanced regenerative abilities, risk of mental instability, enhanced resilience, improved vitality. ] 

[ Deterioration Rate: 0% ] 

"Although permanent enhancement of longevity is good, so is the ability to return from the dead, but the risk of mental risk is too much," he thought, which was the biggest turn-off for this material. He sighed and then smirked a little. "But I can try to isolate the return from the death effect of it," he thought as he pondered before he turned his attention to the two Crows in front of him. "Well done, but Crow Four," he paused as Crow Four looked up, but all she saw was the disdainful look on Henry's face as he said, "You are a conjurer. Just because I made you a super soldier doesn't mean that I want you fighting hand-to-hand combat." Crow Four looked down, with a determined look on her face under her mask, before Henry dismissed them.

Henry then turned his attention to a baby lizard in his hand, which made Henry smile a little as he stroked the head of the lizard, who was actually a baby Komodo dragon. "Hm, don't worry, little Ko, your mutagen is nearly done. I just got the last material," he smiled as the Ko pressed its little head against his big fingers, allowing Henry to pet it, while Terry snapped his beak unhappily, as if it was saying, "Seriously, Henry? A baby lizard? You think mutating that scaly little shit is gonna make you some kind of genius? You're stroking that thing like it's your ticket to fame, but all I see is another one of your half-baked schemes about to go down in flames." the turtle actually took a long breath, which even henry puzzled before he continued chittering.

" While you're busy playing Dr. Frankenstein, some of us are dealing with the real world." This even got Henry's attention whom looked at it for a while as he said, "are you talking" before shaking his head as he then said, "Yes, I am replacing you," as Terry dived back into his pond.

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A/N yeah, i am definitely giving terry the ability to speak, and powers.