"Rumble—rumble—"
A funnel-shaped column of water, wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, spun like a storm made entirely of water, roaring loudly as splashes and the friction of the rapidly rotating currents carried far into the distance.
"Tap!"
At that moment, a faint landing sound rang out six or seven meters away from the massive spinning water column.
"Leave it to me, original!"
Then came a young boy's voice. A figure identical to Chiba landed from the rapidly dissipating white mist, bent down in one smooth motion, hoisted Hirohiko's body from the ground onto his shoulder, and swiftly retreated.
It looked like the original was going to use that move! As he fled, Shadow Clone Chiba watched the resolute figure growing farther away ahead of him and lightly clenched his teeth.
Under these circumstances, this was the only way!
With that thought, Shadow Clone Chiba pushed off the ground, and his retreating figure suddenly accelerated.
But judging by the pale green glow of Gate of Limit Mode, those two Hard Vortex Water Blades had probably consumed far too much Chakra. On top of his body being unable to fully bear the strain and his lack of familiarity with the consumption and combat intensity of Gate of Limit Mode, even maintaining the mode was probably becoming difficult now...
Original, this is...
The instant he sped up his retreat, Shadow Clone Chiba gritted his teeth and involuntarily glanced at Hirohiko on his shoulder. Then, a trace of determination flashed through his eyes.
Then all I could do now was get Hirohiko somewhere safe before I disappeared.
Hide Hirohiko as well as possible!
Hirohiko's injuries had already healed. As long as he had time, he could recover. He might be somewhat weak when he woke up, but his life was