Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 268: The Man-Eating Flower—Lily Carnation!

Brieff wasn't as fortunate or strong as the others.

Caught off guard by the green-haired youth's attack, he had no chance to react—

And was instantly killed in the fiery explosion!

"AHH!"

Since the slaughter had already begun, the targets were no longer limited to just Robin and her companions.

Screams of agony and terror echoed throughout Carnival Island!

Many pirates, realizing the deadly trap they had walked into, rushed toward their ships, hoping to escape.

But the Red Arrow Pirates, who controlled the island, weren't about to let them leave.

Taking full advantage of their immortal bodies, they engaged in relentless life-for-life exchanges—each time an enemy killed them, they simply rose again to strike back.

It didn't take long for the battle to become a one-sided massacre.

The casualties among the invaders skyrocketed, while the Red Arrow Pirates remained untouched.

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"Couldn't even wait a little longer, huh?"

"I was hoping to enjoy my vacation a bit more."

Using Observation Haki, Uchiha Yi had quickly sensed the sudden change in the situation.

He sighed in mild disappointment—

He had planned to relax, but death, like the wind, was always by his side.

After finalizing his agreement with Dragon, the Revolutionary Army leader left his contact information and quietly slipped away.

To him, if even Uchiha Yi couldn't handle the situation, then staying behind would be meaningless.

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At the edge of a volcanic crater, there stood a massive root-like structure—smoothly cut, yet lacking any visible flowers.

"I'm so hungry!"

On the brink of the crater, Baron Carnival's shoulder flower, Lily Carnation, called out impatiently.

"I've kept you waiting, Lily!"

"It's time for a feast!"

"This time, you'll eat until you're completely full!"

Baron Carnival smiled indulgently, soothing the small flower.

Moments later, tiny black dots began to surface from the smooth root-like structure.

These dots extended into thin, thread-like tendrils, which shot out across Carnival Island.

Each tendril latched onto the wounded, the weak, and those on the verge of death—

Dragging them one by one toward the giant root.

The smooth surface of the root split open like the jaws of a great abyss, devouring everything without hesitation!

The victims were pulled in, their bodies fusing into the root, leaving no trace behind!

—

"Incredible!"

"This really gives off a Divine Tree kind of vibe!"

Watching this unfold in real-time, Uchiha Yi couldn't help but be reminded of how the God Tree had once engulfed the entire Shinobi World.

The resemblance was uncanny.

Of course, this root was definitely not the Divine Tree.

The Otsutsuki Clan wasn't capable of planting trees here—not yet, at least.

Through careful observation, Uchiha Yi also noticed that Lily Carnation on Baron Carnival's shoulder was constantly making chewing motions.

From this, it was highly likely that this massive root was Lily Carnation's true body!

Fascinated, Uchiha Yi wanted to uncover the truth—

What kind of entity was this strange being?

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"You're not going to stop me?"

Baron Carnival's face remained calm, but his heart was filled with apprehension as he studied Uchiha Yi.

His crew had exaggerated his strength, comparing him to legends—

But Baron Carnival himself knew better.

He was nowhere near Roger's level, nor could he match any of the Four Emperors.

So why attack even after knowing Uchiha Yi was a monstrous powerhouse?

Because he had no choice.

Years ago, the Red Arrow Pirates should have perished.

But instead, they stumbled upon this island—where they encountered Lily Carnation.

This mysterious flower granted them eternal life and everlasting youth.

But it came at a cost—

Whenever Lily Carnation became hungry, it had to feed.

And its only food source was human flesh.

If it ever starved, it would wither and die—

And the Red Arrow Pirates would die with it.

They had forged an unbreakable bond, their lives now entwined with this parasitic immortality.

The green leaves sprouting from their heads were proof of this curse.

Moreover, they couldn't leave the island.

So, to sustain Lily Carnation, they had transformed Carnival Island into a pirate's paradise—

A perfect trap to lure victims in.

For years, this false utopia had thrived.

Now, faced with Uchiha Yi, Baron Carnival had only one option—a desperate gamble.

If Lily Carnation could consume this incredibly powerful man, its strength would reach new heights!

And with even greater power, Baron Carnival would never have to fear anyone again!

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"I'm curious…"

"What exactly is the flower on your shoulder?"

Uchiha Yi asked indifferently.

"It's not a thing—it's my most important companion!"

Baron Carnival responded, dodging the question.

"Companion! Companion!"

Lily Carnation giggled, repeating the word like a child.

It seemed to possess limited intelligence, capable of speech, but little else.

—

Just then, Robin, Vivi, and Nami arrived after defeating their enemies.

"Captain!"

"Is everything okay?"

Uchiha Yi asked with mild concern.

"We're fine!"

"The enemies were weak—I punched one, and he flew off instantly!"

"What's going on here?!"

"Nothing major!"

"Kekekeke!"

Each of them gave different responses, their confidence soaring after their victories.

"Let's talk later."

"How about you three take on this enemy?"

Baron Carnival was far too weak—Uchiha Yi had no interest in personally dealing with him.

Instead, he wanted Robin and the others to test themselves against him.

"Sure!"

Still riding the high of victory, the three women eagerly accepted the challenge.

—

"How arrogant!"

Hearing their conversation, Baron Carnival's face darkened.

It wasn't just their dismissal of him that angered him—

He also hated their unbreakable unity.

Without another word, he nocked an arrow and fired directly at Vivi!

But Vivi, empowered by her golden-tier attributes and recent training, easily sidestepped the attack.

Then, without hesitation, she charged toward Baron Carnival, with Nami and Robin following suit.

Robin crossed her arms in front of her chest.

"Six-Wheel Flower: Twisting Vine!"

As long as her target was within sight, her Devil Fruit ability could take effect instantly.

The moment six ghostly arms sprouted on Baron Carnival's body, he was completely immobilized!

With a powerful twist, she wrenched his body like a twisted rope—

Leaving him sprawled motionless on the ground.

Dead.

But Robin knew better.

She had already observed how everyone on this island was strangely resilient.

While it seemed like he was dead, he would likely rise again.

In their previous fights, their enemies didn't truly die—

Instead, they wilted like withering plants.

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