Chapter 273: Evil Temple
As we went deeper, the evil smell in the air became stronger and stronger. It was a mixture of blood and decay, which was disgusting.
They continued walking like this for more than half an hour, but the tunnel still seemed to have no end, as if it was an endless road leading to the abyss of hell.
The torches on both sides began to flicker at some point, and the light and shadows danced more violently, as if souls disturbed by the evil aura were struggling.
Soon they appeared in a huge space, which seemed like an evil corner forgotten by the world.
An ancient temple exuding a mysterious atmosphere stands there. The erosion of time has not made it look dilapidated, but has added a bit of mysterious majesty.
In the square in front of the temple, there is a creepy pool of blood. The liquid in the pool is a dark color and emits a pungent bloody smell, as if it is the resentment of countless lives lost.
On both sides of the blood pool, there are rows of crosses standing like silent guardians, witnessing all the crimes that have happened here.
On those crosses, there were several naked men tied, their bodies covered with whip marks and strange runes. Some were already dying, their lips trembling slightly but no sound came out, while others still had fear and despair in their eyes, as if they were praying for relief.
Naruto and Sasuke looked at each other, the disgust in their eyes revealed without any concealment.
It was hatred for the cruel methods of the evil cult and pity for these innocent victims.
They couldn't imagine what kind of evil belief could drive these people to do such a cruel thing.
In front of the temple gate, a man in black robe stood high above, like the lord of darkness.
His black robe fluttered slightly in the wind, exuding a mysterious and evil aura.
Many followers of the evil cult knelt devoutly at his feet, their faces full of fanaticism and awe, as if they were worshiping the god in their hearts.
There was a child lying next to the man, and the child's small body looked particularly fragile in this gloomy environment.
His eyes were closed tightly and his face was pale. It was unclear whether he had fallen into a coma or had met with misfortune.
The man in black robe looked down at the child with a cruel smile on his face, as if he was admiring his trophy.
"Great Evil God, thank you for your gift. Please accept the sacrifice of your most loyal believer."
The man in black robe shouted, and his voice echoed in this huge space with a creepy frenzy.
Those kneeling followers of the evil cult also shouted in unison, as if they were controlled by an evil force.
Soon after the man in black robe finished praying, he picked up the child with an expressionless face, as if he was carrying an insignificant item.
He walked slowly towards the pool of blood, and every step seemed to be in the rhythm of death.
Walking to the edge of the blood pool, the man let out an evil and arrogant laugh. The laughter echoed in the empty space, making people feel terrified.
There was a crazy light flashing in his eyes, as if he was completely possessed by a dark force.
Then he moved his right hand, and the child flew out of his hand, his small body drawing a desperate arc in the air.
Naruto and Sasuke were shocked. They didn't expect the man in black robe to move so quickly.
At this moment, a figure quickly rushed out from the believers, as fast as lightning, with a resolute momentum.
At the critical moment, when the child was about to fall into the pool of blood, the figure hugged the child directly.
Everyone's eyes instantly focused on that figure. That person had white hair and a determined look in his eyes. It was Kimimaro.
Kimimaro held the child tightly and landed steadily on the ground.
The followers of the evil cult were stunned by this sudden change and didn't know how to react for a moment.
The black-robed man's face became even gloomier, and he glared at Kimimaro with flames of anger burning in his eyes.
Naruto was relieved to see Kimimaro successfully rescue the child.
Sasuke also nodded slightly, his eyes revealing his admiration for Kimimaro.
The black-robed man had a gloomy look on his face. His eyes shot towards Kimimaro like a sharp sword, and his voice was full of anger and threats: "Evil God believer, do you want to betray the great evil god?"
His words echoed in the air, carrying a heavy sense of oppression.
The surrounding evil god cult members also showed expressions of shock and anger. They seemed unable to believe that someone would betray the evil god at this critical moment.
Kimimaro stood up straight, holding the child tightly in his arms. There was no fear in his eyes, and his firm gaze seemed to be able to penetrate all the darkness.
He raised his right hand slightly, and five finger bones shot out from his fingertips, cutting through the air like sharp arrows.
The finger bones flashed with a cold light, carrying powerful strength and momentum.
The finger bone went straight towards the man in black robe, and its speed was so fast that it was astonishing.
The black-robed man's face darkened, and he quickly dodged to the side. The knuckles brushed past his body and hit the stone pillar behind him, which was instantly shattered, with debris flying everywhere.
He really didn't expect that the white-haired boy in front of him would start fighting over a disagreement.
The followers of the evil cult were frightened by the sudden attack and retreated, looking at Kimimaro in horror.
Kimimaro didn't pause at all. He held the child in his arms, staring at the man in black robe, ready to attack again at any time. His firm expression seemed to tell the man in black robe that he would never back down.
At this time, Naruto and Sasuke also came to Kimimaro's side.
The three of them stood side by side, creating a powerful aura.
The man in black robe felt nervous when he saw that he had accomplices.
His expression became even gloomier, and his eyes darted back and forth between Naruto, Sasuke, and Kimimaro.
After a moment, he asked sternly, "Who are you? What is your purpose?"
There was a hint of uneasiness in his voice, and he was obviously nervous about this sudden change.
Naruto took a step forward, his eyes flashing with disgust and said: "Don't worry about who we are, just know that today is the day you die."
Sasuke looked coldly at the man in black robe, with the sword in his hand slightly raised, ready to fight at any time.
When the man in black robe heard this, he immediately burst into laughter, and his laughter was full of arrogance and disdain.
He seemed to think that Naruto's words were extremely absurd. In his heart, the power of the Evil God Cult was unshakable.
At this moment, dozens of ninjas began to pour out of the temple.
They were dressed in black robes, their faces were stern, and their eyes revealed ferocity and fanaticism.
These ninjas quickly surrounded Naruto, Sasuke and Kimimaro, forming an impenetrable encirclement.
