strictlysupreme Chapter 816 The Outer Shell Changes Color
Chapter 816 The Outer Shell Changes Color
Its outer shell displays a unique gradient red color, shifting and changing unpredictably under dim lighting, as if it possesses a life of its own. The mech's back is equipped with a massive rocket pack and a pair of streamlined wings, indicating its powerful flight capabilities.
The mecha was equipped with weapons engraved with spell runes, and Zhang Hai's Sharingan quickly scanned them, clearly revealing elements of Fire Release, Water Release, and Lightning Release. This was completely beyond his understanding of traditional puppets.
"This...this can't even be considered a puppet anymore, it's practically a Gundam!" Zhang Hai was shocked. Although it was still quite different from the "Gundam" he remembered, its design concept and appearance had already transcended the category of a puppet.
Sasori, seeing the shocked expressions on everyone's faces, curled his lips into a satisfied smile. His eyes gleamed with pride as he announced triumphantly, "This is my newest masterpiece—'Red Spider,' capable of using Dragon Vein Chakra! Now, I will demonstrate its next form!"
As he spoke, Scorpion walked to Starscream's right arm and pressed a hidden joint knob. With a "click," Starscream's chest armor slowly opened, revealing a hollow space large enough to accommodate one person.
Without hesitation, Sasori jumped inside, and the mecha door immediately closed. He closed his eyes, mobilized the chakra within his body, connected with Red Spider through thin chakra threads, and then controlled Red Spider to begin her transformation.
"Squeak! Squeak!"
The red spider's massive body emitted a series of teeth-grinding metallic scraping sounds. Its iron claws slowly retracted, its arms growing longer and transforming into sharp claws, firmly planted on the ground. Then, its back began to undergo an astonishing transformation, quickly turning into a huge arena where all sorts of offensive weapons suddenly appeared, resembling a mobile arsenal.
Zhang Hai's Sharingan clearly captured the intricate components inside the Red Spider operating at high speed. Every gear and every wire was being reassembled in an incredible way under Sasori's chakra threads. In the end, this Gundam-like mecha completely transformed into a gigantic beast, radiating earth-shattering power, and lay prostrate on the ground like a prehistoric behemoth.
"This is the second form of Starscream!" Scorpion's voice came from inside Starscream, filled with a hint of fanatical excitement.
However, Scorpion didn't stop there. His voice rang out again, announcing, "Now, I'll show you Starscream's... ultimate form!"
An even more powerful chakra surge emanated from within the Red Spider. The beast's limbs began to slowly retract, and the field weapons on its back were retrieved, their sharp edges concealed once more. The backpack in human form reappeared and began to rapidly expand.
"Wow!"
Its enormous wings unfolded suddenly like sharp blades, each wing gleaming with a cold, icy light. With a gentle flap of its wings, it stirred up a massive storm, causing Zhang Hai, Mabuyi, and Jiao Du's clothes to flutter loudly, and even making it difficult for them to stand steadily.
As the wind force from its wings increased, the third-stage Starscream slowly lifted off the ground, emitting a series of low rumbling sounds. Miraculously, it took flight, its massive body appearing so agile and powerful in mid-air, like a true red dragon, standing proudly above this underground base.
Just as the Red Spider's massive body miraculously lifted off the ground and took flight, Zhang Hai's Sharingan detected something amiss. An unstable chakra fluctuation emanated from within the Red Spider, and he immediately shouted a warning: "Watch out!"
No sooner had Zhang Hai finished speaking than a chilling cracking sound emanated from the Red Spider's body, which had just taken flight. Then, the mech shattered into pieces, exploding like broken glass!
"Boom!"
The massive explosion reverberated throughout the underground base, and shattered mech parts, carrying powerful shockwaves, flew everywhere like raindrops.
Kakuzu sensed the danger the moment Zhang Hai warned him. He was experienced and reacted extremely quickly, immediately forming hand seals: "Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"
A thick earthen wall instantly rose up in front of the three, blocking most of the flying debris. However, Red Spider's two huge wings spun like two giant throwing knives, striking the earthen wall hard.
"Bang! Bang!"
Two deafening explosions followed, the earthen walls trembling violently from the impact of the aircraft wings, cracks spreading rapidly. More parts flew everywhere, and the entire underground base was filled with thunderous roars, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.
After a long while, as the sounds gradually subsided and the pebbles and dust slowly settled, Scorpion's figure emerged from the swirling dust. His face showed a hint of frustration and annoyance as he sighed dejectedly, "Another failure... It seems its ultimate form is still incomplete."
Mabuyi patted his chest, still shaken, and said, "My God! Lord Scorpion! Your puppet almost killed us all!"
Kakuzu chimed in, "Hmph, this kind of thing is only good for bluffing people; it's not suitable for actual combat at all. My Earth Grudge is much more reliable."
Zhang Hai understood Scorpion's feelings at that moment. He stepped forward, patted Scorpion on the shoulder, and comforted him, "Little Scorpion, don't be discouraged. You've already done a great job by doing this. Don't rush things, take it slow."
Scorpion scratched his head in frustration. He was a perfectionist and wanted to show off his latest achievements to Zhang Hai, but he never expected to make such a mess of things.
Just then, a powerful surge of dragon vein chakra suddenly erupted from Sasori's body. The sheer amount of chakra shocked Kakuzu, who couldn't help but exclaim, "Truly amazing... to possess such immense chakra."
Under the influence of the Dragon Vein Chakra, the shattered mecha parts were restored to their original state at a speed visible to the naked eye. Soon, under Sasori's precise control, these parts were reassembled, and in no time, Red Spider was restored to its ten-meter-tall giant form.
While repairing the red spider, Scorpion was still racking his brains over the problem, clearly stuck in a rut. Zhang Hai, worried he'd waste more time on this large puppet, suggested, "Little Scorpion, why don't you try making a motorcycle puppet that can travel swiftly through the desert? How about we name it 'Arcy'?"
“Starting with small puppets might make it easier to find the problem. Besides, it can also help Mabuyi pass the time, letting her go for a drive in the desert when she has nothing to do,” Zhang Hai joked, pointing to Mabuyi beside him.