Withdrawal

"Earth Release: Rock Pillar!" En swiftly formed hand seals and pressed both hands to the ground. A broad, thick stone pillar rose from the earth, blocking the rebounding wave. Before the four of them could breathe a sigh of relief, the pillar was sliced apart by a blade wrapped in lightning plasma.

"Oh? Calling him out right from the start—Yue Gong is getting serious!" Hidan said, raising an eyebrow in surprise when he saw Tamamura appear. Come to think of it, the Fourth Raikage had severed one of his arms last time. Afterward, Tsukikyuu Shang Mei had attached another one for him, but it was not the original, after all, and Hidan was still somewhat unaccustomed to using it.

"I told you before, didn't I?" Tsukikyuu Shang Mei said, narrowing her eyes. "I want to end this quickly!" As soon as she finished speaking, Tamamura kicked off the broken half of the stone pillar with one leg, launching himself into the air and landing behind En, Fudou, and Fuu.

The moment Fuu saw Tamamura's hand seals, she knew it was Lightning Release. She swiftly formed her own seals as well.

"Lightning Release: Electric Discharge!"

"Wind Style: Tailed Beast Ball!"

The two ninjutsu collided in midair and directly canceled each other out. Tamamura charged forward with his sword in one hand. Once he closed in, he unleashed a Kesa Slash, looking as if he intended to cut his opponent in two. Kyoutou stepped forward with his tin staff raised. With a clang, he blocked the Kesa Slash.

"Kid, don't underestimate us!" Fudou roared, throwing a punch. Tamamura drew back his katana and held it across his body, only to be sent flying by Fudou's fist.

"Barrier: Hundred Step Railing!" Shang Mei pointed with one hand, and dozens of glowing rods descended