A Battle with Maxed-Out Attack Speed and Defense

Bang

"Uwaah~"

Not long after Water's arms were crippled and he temporarily lost his fighting ability, Nikai, who had been battling Wind on the other side, could no longer hold on either. He was sent flying straight toward the Fourth Raikage.

"Nikai!" the Fourth Raikage cried out, swiftly going on guard against the returning Wind.

Nikai's body was already covered in wounds carved out by wind blades.

The deepest one was on his abdomen, where blood was now pouring out.

Blood also kept trickling from the corner of Nikai's mouth. Clearly, his injuries were far more severe than Water's.

This meant that both sides had each lost one fighter.

"Cough, cough... Sorry, Lord Raikage. I couldn't hold him back..." Nikai said apologetically to the Fourth Raikage as he coughed.

It could be said that Nikai had done his best to stall Wind, but not only was he weaker than his opponent, even his ninjutsu had been countered.

The fact that he had managed to hold out this long without dying was already an extraordinary performance!

"Stop talking, Nikai. You've done very well. Rest properly for now. I'll kill all of them next!" The Fourth Raikage helped his subordinate up from the ground and moved him to a safe spot nearby.

On the Xuanyuan Group's side, everyone was excited when they saw that Wind had defeated his opponent and returned.

Because if Wind also used the Combined Attack Technique, they would be able to use Wind Style Ninjutsu.

That would give them a much better chance against the Fourth Raikage.

Otherwise, their other methods would have limited effect against him.

"Wind!" Fire called out to the returning Wind.

"I know!" Even without being told, Wind knew what he needed to do.

He swiftly formed hand seals, then adjusted his aura. Before