However, it was perfectly normal for Nagato to lose his nerve when facing Soji.
After all, Mizuki Ember, one of Soji's personas, had long since left a psychological shadow over him.
That was why Nagato had used the terrifyingly destructive Shinra Tensei as a defensive measure.
"Hmph, you think you can defeat me just like that? Dream on!"
After snorting coldly, Nagato gripped a Chakra Receiver made from Yin-Yang Release in his hand and took the initiative to meet the charging Soji.
Nagato had always known that Mizuki Ember was a demon in his heart.
So, he wanted to overcome that inner demon in this battle!
"Oh? Rather than defending, you chose to attack proactively. Admirable courage!"
Watching Nagato's movements, Soji chuckled and did not think much of it.
Yet that lofty attitude of his was the best possible provocation for Nagato!
"Damn it, how dare you look down on me!"
Nagato was enraged.
In fact, ever since Nagato had been defeated by Soji for the first time, he had never called himself a "god" again.
He intended to reclaim that title only after defeating Soji's persona, Mizuki Ember!
Clang
The Ice Spear in Soji's hand collided with the Yin-Yang Release Black Rod in Nagato's, sending sparks flying along with shards of ice.
After one clash, the two briefly separated before charging at each other once more.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Weapons, fists, kicks—anything that could be used to attack the other was brought into play.
For a time, the two seemed evenly matched.
But was that really the case?
Actually, one only needed to look at Soji's hair to know.
At that moment, Soji's hair was still black.
In other words, up to this point, Soji had not only refrained from using the power of Karma, but