As it turns out, things like adrenaline rushes don't come from others—they're self-induced.
Under the powerful and active stimulation of Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, and Mai Shiranui, Goenitz, feeling ashamed, pushed himself forward, unexpectedly unlocking his genetic lock and comprehending the power of the Absolute Domain.
Just as Uchiha Dai wanted to see how Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, and Mai Shiranui would get absolutely wrecked by the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, a sudden whirlwind burst behind him.
"Hmph! So, this is the power after breaking through the limit? It doesn't seem that hard to achieve!"
Many times, the concept of a "realm" is just like a thin layer of paper over a window.
Just like in many martial arts, fantasy, and spiritual revival novels.
Many masters, after reaching a certain level, stagnate and stop progressing.
It's not that they don't want to become stronger or that they can't, but that they don't know how.
The path before them has already been summarized by predecessors, and they only need to follow it step by step.
But when they reach this bottleneck, there is no longer a road ahead—they must pave their own way.
Saying that they are "crossing the river by feeling for stones" is actually an understatement.
For them, there isn't even a river.
Even if they want to feel for stones, they don't know where to start.
However, as long as someone finds another path and reaches a new level...
Then, whether the path is right or not, it will serve as guidance for others, at least proving that this direction is feasible.
Thus, afterward, countless people will break through to new realms, sprouting like bamboo shoots after rain.
Just like now, Goenitz originally never considered breaking through or improving himself.
In the world of fighters, he was already strong enough. Even if there was no road ahead, it didn't matter—he didn't need to move forward.
As long as Orochi was released, whether it was the Four Heavenly Kings or the Hakkesshu, they would naturally rise in power, becoming even stronger fighters under Orochi's blessing.
They could even become rulers managing the world after Orochi dominated it.
Hmm, this so-called "world" only refers to Japan, not the entire planet.
But does that matter?
Not in the slightest!
Dominating Japan was just the first step. After that, they could systematically devour the entire world.
As long as they didn't provoke the neighboring Dragon Country (China).
The Dragon Nation is untouchable.
It was best not to stir trouble there. The people inside were merely bound by agreements and seals, preventing them from acting—not because they were dead.
If they failed to understand the situation and caused trouble, they would suffer a miserable death.
Thus, Goenitz devised a plan for Orochi: start with Japan, establish dominion, then move south along the island chains, devour Southeast Asian countries, circle around, and advance towards South Asia and West Asia.
While the Dragon Country's strong warriors remained unable to act, they would seize control of the world beyond it.
By the time the Dragon Country unsealed itself, they would have amassed the world's power, making it difficult for the Dragon Country to pose a significant threat.
Because of this understanding, Goenitz only thought about reviving Orochi and never considered improving himself.
Now, however, he had no choice but to improve. And with three fighters as references, his progress came almost naturally.
Standing amidst the whirlwind, Goenitz raised both hands with an arrogant expression, feeling the powerful energy surging within him.
"This feeling... this immense power... it's really not bad at all!"
As he spoke, Goenitz's expression turned ferocious again. His gaze toward Uchiha Dai became as if he wanted to devour him alive.
"You bastard, you had a great time beating me just now, huh? Now it's my turn!"
As he spoke, he waved his hands continuously. Countless violent hurricanes, even stronger than before, surged forth. Before they were even unleashed, the ground beside him was already torn apart by flying sand and stones, with cracks forming in the earth.
The fierce gales stirred up dust and gravel, obscuring the sky and hindering Uchiha Dai's view of the battlefield below.
Amidst the wild winds, Uchiha Dai suddenly turned around, his red eyes locking onto Goenitz.
"You f***ing bastard! Can't you just settle down for a second?!"
The moment Uchiha Dai uttered a standard Dragon Country curse, it was clear just how agitated he was.
In Uchiha Dai's red eyes, a windmill-like pattern flashed for an instant.
Behind him, Goenitz, who had been seemingly invincible and capable of destroying everything, suddenly froze. His movements halted in a daze, and the hurricanes he had summoned instantly dissipated due to his loss of control.
In just a moment, Goenitz fell from the sky to the ground. His eyes were vacant, his breathing was ragged, and his body twisted into an unnatural shape.
Three days and nights of torment—this was definitely not a pain that an ordinary person could endure.
Kakashi had managed to endure it without breaking, but only barely. That was because he was a ninja, accustomed to enduring pain and hardship.
Moreover, Kakashi had spent time in the Anbu and had endured public criticism for a long time due to his father's past, which had forged his strong and resilient personality.
But Goenitz was different. He had been born strong and had always manipulated others' lives, orchestrating schemes from the shadows.
He had never experienced being treated like a plaything, utterly humiliated, completely unable to resist, and entirely crushed.
Goenitz, who had always prided himself on being strong, had never experienced such a situation.
In the end, if Orochi hadn't secretly intervened, injecting a bit of its power to protect Goenitz's mind, he might have been completely destroyed in that instant.
Even so, Goenitz looked completely drained, lying on the ground barely breathing, as if he were already dead.
Nearby, Mature and Vice's legs were trembling as they watched.
'This is terrifying! Why is that guy so powerful?!'
'Even Lord Goenitz isn't his match. Do we really stand a chance?'
'Now's not the time to worry about winning or losing. We should be thinking about whether we can even get out of here alive!'
'That makes sense!'
The two exchanged glances and saw fear in each other's eyes. Without even discussing it, they both instinctively decided to run away.
But at that moment, Goenitz, who was lying on the ground, started acting strange again.
Seemingly dead just a moment ago, he suddenly stood straight up in a grotesquely unnatural pose.
It looked just like a corpse reanimating.
The standing Goenitz had bloodshot eyes, a twisted expression on his face, and was gasping in exaggerated, heavy breaths.
Seeing this, Mature and Vice immediately thought of one thing:
"Berserk Mode!"
Anyone with Orochi's blood—whether it was Iori Yagami, a descendant of the Three Sacred Treasures' clans, or the Hakkesshu—had the potential to go berserk.
This was because the human body could never fully control Orochi's power. Under normal circumstances, one could use Orochi's power to enhance their own strength.
However, when one's physical state or willpower declined while Orochi's power surged uncontrollably, they would lose control, triggering a violent outburst and entering a berserk state.
In a berserk state, the person would no longer be in control of their actions. The most violent thoughts in their mind would take over, and their body would be completely dominated by Orochi's power, turning them into an unconscious, mindless killing machine.
And right now, Goenitz was in exactly this state.
Originally, Uchiha Dai had no intention of dealing with Goenitz any further. He even thought that if 'Tsukuyomi' couldn't break his will, he might as well just burn him to ashes.
But just as Goenitz went berserk, Uchiha Dai suddenly sensed the emergence of an immense power.
This power was somewhat similar to the energy Goenitz had before, yet not entirely the same.
One thing was certain—this power was incredibly strong, even comparable to a Tailed Beast!
Thinking of this, Uchiha Dai's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Maybe... this thing can be useful?"
In the distance, the Demonic Statue had been chasing Su Ye for nearly half an hour, yet it hadn't achieved any results.
From the moment Su Ye silently appeared in front of him and from all his actions afterward...
Uchiha Dai realized that Su Ye was incredibly strong—so strong that even he and the Demonic Statue together might not be able to capture him or extract the Nine-Tails from his body.
Since that was the case, Uchiha Dai needed to find another way.
Either by strengthening himself or by enhancing the Demonic Statue.
The Demonic Statue had already absorbed the power of eight Tailed Beasts. It was just one step away from becoming the complete Ten-Tails. At that point, it would gain power far beyond what it currently had.
Thinking of this, Uchiha Dai decisively turned around to face Goenitz.
"Come on, let me see what exactly is inside your body!"
Uchiha Dai sensed the presence of something inside Goenitz and simultaneously guessed the conditions for 'its' resurrection.
It just needed power and a catalyst.
Power—he had plenty. He could siphon some from the statue.
As for a catalyst—Goenitz was perfect.
"You're the chosen one. Come out, you mysterious little thing!"
With a series of Uchiha Dai's mysterious techniques, Goenitz's berserk state gradually faded. His face returned to calmness, and his internal power continued to rise.
However, as Goenitz felt this happening, he suddenly panicked.
"What are you doing?! Stop it! Stop it now!"
Goenitz shouted loudly, trying to break free from this state—he had already figured out what was about to happen.
But knowing was one thing; whether he was willing or not was another.
Goenitz had always wanted to revive Orochi and rule the world alongside him, but he had never imagined that one day, he would become a part of Orochi's resurrection.
If he ceased to exist, then whether Orochi was revived or not would have nothing to do with him.
Unfortunately, an invisible force had already completely bound Goenitz. No matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't break free.
As the energy surged, his worst fear came true.
Under the stimulation of the immense power, a mighty will emerged within him—one he was all too familiar with: the will of Orochi.
Yamata no Orochi, the ancient god-demon, had finally descended upon this land once again.
"You have done well, my child!"
Orochi's voice echoed in Goenitz's mind. At that moment, it was like the sound of a great bell, cleansing his very soul.
"I am willing to offer you everything, Lord Orochi!"
Goenitz's consciousness was beginning to fade. His aggression and resistance disappeared, leaving only absolute submission to Orochi.
And at this moment, Orochi officially took over his body.
"When I rule the world and control everything, you will awaken once more!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Goenitz's body was engulfed in white light. When the glow faded, standing in his place was a man with white hair, wearing only white suit pants.
"At last, I have returned! Are you ready to tremble beneath my feet, world?"
Orochi turned his head, wanting to take a glance at the world he had been away from for so long.
But at that moment, what entered his vision was a masked man.
"Who are you?"
Orochi frowned and asked.
But Uchiha Dai was even more confused than him.
"Wait a second... This isn't right. Based on what I sensed, it should have been a wild beast filled with violent power. Why did it turn out to be a human?"
The reason Orochi took on a human form was that this was only an incomplete resurrection. His true body was still sealed by the Three Sacred Treasures. Only by retrieving it would he achieve full revival.
However, from Orochi's perspective, even this incomplete form had more than enough power.
The current descendants of the Three Sacred Treasures' clans were not like the original wielders. Even in an incomplete form, he could still utterly crush them.
Turning his head, Orochi spotted Iori Yagami and Kyo Kusanagi fighting in the valley below. From them, he could sense that wretched and detestable energy of the Three Sacred Treasures.
Farther away, it seemed another descendant of the Three Sacred Treasures' clans was present. They were all here.
"Since you're all here, I won't hold back!"
Orochi snorted coldly and was about to make his move.
At that moment, Uchiha Dai let out a sigh.
"Oh well, even though the power isn't as strong as I expected, it should still be enough."
"What did you just say?"
Orochi asked in confusion.
The next moment, a massive phantom serpent, formed from an unknown energy, descended from the sky and swallowed Orochi in one gulp.
Poor Orochi—he lasted less than a minute from the moment he appeared to when he was devoured.
That speed was worse than 20% of the men in the world.