Secret Technique-Exploding Worm

Bang

Boom

The Fourth Raikage's powerful, sturdy wrist, combined with Lightning Release—Lightning Scythe: Hot Blade, smashed fiercely into Wind's chest.

Even though Wind had donned Lightning Armor at the last moment, he was still sent flying by the tremendous force.

Urgh!

After being blasted away, Wind spat out a huge mouthful of blood in midair.

Although Lightning Armor and Lightning Release Armor differed by only one word, their defensive power was worlds apart.

The Lightning Release Armor wielded by the Fourth Raikage absolutely outclassed Lightning Armor in every respect. No one doubted that!

Wind's chest had caved in over a large area. Even though Lightning Armor had offset the Fourth Raikage's Lightning Release power, the sheer physical force was still beyond what he could withstand.

That single blow had already broken several of Wind's ribs.

Just as the Fourth Raikage had imagined, his full-powered strike had not killed Wind, but it had severely wounded him in an instant.

Judging by the situation, Wind had likely lost his ability to fight.

Though the Fourth Raikage regretted not killing him outright, he could barely accept this result.

At that moment, Fire and Thunder had also arrived at Wind's side, guarding against a surprise attack from the Fourth Raikage.

On the other side, seeing that he could not take down Rakai, Earth found an opportunity to feint, broke free from his opponent, and returned to his companions.

Rakai had no choice but to follow him back to the Fourth Raikage's side.

For the moment, the battle between the two sides did not continue.

On the Fourth Raikage's side, he himself had expended quite a bit. His right calf had been burned, while the rest of his body bore only a few small cuts from Wind Release, which counted as light injuries.

Nikai, meanwhile,