Naruto: Our Goal Is To Dig Every Corner of Konoha

Typically, Ashen Ones carry some Estus Flasks or similar recovery potions, and while Ottar could also bring some potions, he lacked spatial equipment. Ottar's own strength was formidable, so he didn't prepare much before setting out.

As a result, Ottar had no recovery options. Now, with the leader of the Abyss Watchers resurrected to Lord of Cinder state, he had become a true Level 9 powerhouse, far beyond Ottar's Level 7.

Moreover, Ottar was already severely injured, leaving him with no energy to continue fighting.

"I never would have thought you could hide such a form. Well, let's get this over with. It's a shame, I won't be able to serve Freya-sama anymore!"

Ottar realized he was doomed. Who could have expected things to turn out this way? Faced with this, all he could do was wait for death. Given the circumstances, it might be better to die without further struggle.

"You're strong. I admire strong individuals, but by stepping foot here, you have already crossed our line. So, farewell!"

With that, the leader of the Abyss Watchers thrust his sword directly into Ottar's body, piercing his heart. Without a heart, no matter how strong Ottar's vitality was, he died on the spot.

After killing Ottar, the leader of the Abyss Watchers shook his head. However, he soon sensed a presence approaching.

In no time, a group of people appeared before him, including the very brother who had once left the Abyss Watchers in dismay.

"So, it's you. You've left the Abyss Watchers, and now you're here for what?"

The leader of the Abyss Watchers spoke with disappointment upon seeing his brother. He didn't oppose members leaving the squad, knowing that some feared death and couldn't accept watching their comrades perish repeatedly before their eyes, something he had witnessed often.

Hawkwood had left the Abyss Watchers before. The leader understood that Hawkwood didn't leave out of fear but because he didn't want to keep seeing his comrades fall before him.

Although they're also known as the Undead Squad, there were times when they truly died, such as when corrupted by the Abyss or slain by their own, resulting in no chance of resurrection.

Moreover, now that the leader had fully absorbed the wolf blood, others' chances of resurrection were gone.

"I didn't expect we arrived late. Had we come sooner, maybe we could have saved them!"

Depressed Bro, wearing a helmet that obscured his expression, was visibly disheartened. The leader of the Abyss Watchers had already reached the Lord of Cinder state, which meant he wouldn't choose to survive alone. Thus, the Abyss Watchers was facing its demise.

"That's… King, Ottar. How did he die here?"

Finn and his group initially focused on the leader of the Abyss Watchers, but soon noticed the corpse on the ground. Being a Boaz and one of Orario's strongest, it was impossible for them not to know him.

"Do you know him? He challenged me upon arrival and pushed me into the Lord of Cinder state. Honestly, he was incredibly strong, and I alone couldn't defeat him."

"Still, with the combined strength of the entire Abyss Watchers, we brought down this mighty foe! His name was Ottar, huh? I'll remember that. So, you must be here for my head. Let's settle this once and for all!"

The leader of the Abyss Watchers didn't waste any time, immediately taking a fighting stance again. Finn and his group also assumed a guarded posture, knowing that their individual strengths were no match for Ottar's. A single siege could overwhelm Ottar.

However, the oppressive aura emanating from the leader of the Abyss Watchers was so overwhelming that Finn and the others did not dare to take it lightly.

"Don't engage. You're not a match for him. Based on your levels, this guy is probably a Level 9. Even if all of you fought together, you wouldn't stand a chance against him!"

Seeing that they were about to engage, Asahi stepped in to stop them. There was no point in fighting, as they wouldn't be able to win. Finn and his group might stand a chance against a Level 7 or even a Level 8, but facing an Level 9 was another matter entirely. The gap only grows wider as the levels increase.

In Orario, level differences are almost absolute. Even Bell has only been able to slowly close the gap through constant grinding.

But how many times can this be done? The level gap here is indeed two or three levels, which is a significant difference, not to be taken lightly.

"Level 9? No wonder Ottar died here… this is definitely not something we can handle!"

Finn and the others put away their weapons, as they still retained some self-awareness!

"They don't think they can defeat me, but why do you think you can? You're really strange. I can't sense any of your presence. If it weren't for someone standing in front of me, I wouldn't even notice you!"

The leader of the Abyss Watchers said, puzzled. He couldn't sense Asahi's presence, which was very strange.

"It's due to the disparity in strength. If the gap in strength is this wide, you can't even perceive my presence. If I were to hide deliberately, I could even take your head without you noticing!"

Asahi said bluntly, not giving any face.

"Hahahaha, interesting. Let's see how you plan to take my head!"

With that, the leader of the Abyss Watchers swung his long sword, flames blazing on it. In his Lord of Cinder state, he had transformed from a pure swordsman into a magic swordsman.

However, the sword struck just ten centimeters away from Asahi and couldn't penetrate.

"Huh? What's going on?!"

Seeing his weapon blocked by an invisible force, the leader of the Abyss Watchers widened his eyes, wondering if the opponent was fleeing or using some other method against him. He didn't expect this approach.

"I've already said it. The gap in our strength is too vast. You have no capacity to resist me!"

Asahi continued, moving his finger slightly forward. The leader of the Abyss Watchers's body twisted, and the wolf blood was completely drained, shattering the Lord of Cinder state. His head immediately began to move on its own.

"Really... a freak of strength!"

Before dying, the leader of the Abyss Watchers could only utter these fragmented words. At that moment, Hawkwood walked over, picked up the large sword that the leader of the Abyss Watchers had been using. Now, he was the only one left in the Abyss Watchers.