Try a Little Harder, Okay?

The terrifying nature of the Oboro is clearly evident in Saiyu.

Why did he think Oboro was someone he could fight? A year ago, the Zodiacs were invited to Hero Island, and at that time, Ging Freecss had assessed Oboro's strength.

It was similar to that of Wei Yang Ginta among them.

But among all the Zodiacs, who can say with absolute certainty that they can defeat Oboro... in terms of strength alone, probably only Dragon Botobai.

Of course, Jin was referring to them, not including himself.

At the time, their belief gained some credibility after witnessing the real-world game created by Oboro.

Putting aside pure strength, from a comprehensive perspective, there is no one who can defeat Oboro.

Even Jin himself couldn't guarantee that he would win if he were to fight Oboro...

Because there are many factors that affect a battle, such as environment, strategy, and strategy, Oboro may be weaker in terms of strength, but his cunning is unfathomable.

Furthermore, he was extremely familiar with the members of the Zodiacs.

This includes the Monkey King's Journey to the Saiyu.

By Beyond once said that among the Zodiacs under the chairman's command, only Rat and Pig could be taken seriously by him... This also indirectly shows that Gin's ability is far superior to theirs, and Oboro is someone that Gin Pariston regard as a threat.

In addition, Long knew his own background, which further convinced Saiyu of the words Jin had warned them about earlier.

Therefore, based on Jin's assessment of Oboro, even if Oboro is stronger than him, at most he can't surpass Dragon's level. At least he can hold off the opponent without any problem... Next, he just Beyond to enter the battlefield.

This is what Journey to the Saiyu truly thinks.

Well-reasoned and well-prepared! Ging Freecss deduced that Oboro's Nen was related to the game... but it had most likely undergone some kind of change.

"What are you waiting for... hurry up and make your move!" On the other side, Long stared at him with excited eyes.

This made Saiyu feel very uncomfortable.

As far as he knew, Oboro wasn't that kind of person; rather, he was cold and domineering.

Why should he make the first move?

Why not launch the first attack? "Trying to use stillness to control movement?" Saiyu frowned.

Without much thought, I was on high alert and fully focused on the battle at hand.

Whoosh! Then, he shot towards Oboro along with the three Nian monkeys.

As if in response, Long took a step forward.

This single movement caused the speeding Saiyu to change course, as if he were about to retaliate. His entire body moved back and forth on the nearby ground in a blurry black shadow, making it impossible to pinpoint where he would land.

When Long took another step, Saiyu was on high alert and immediately darted into the surrounding forest, his figure turning into a wisp of afterimage among the tree trunks, constantly turning back.

"There's no need to be so nervous..."

He mumbled incoherently.

He looked displeased.

It was as if he was expecting the Journey to the Saiyu to unleash its full power against him, but he was disappointed by its unexpected caution.

Snap snap snap...

From all directions around the battlefield, the sound of Saiyu rapidly launching himself could not be detected by the naked eye.

A wisp of hot white breath escaped from the corner of Long's mouth as she performed Breathing Technique.

Saiyu, who was still darting among the trees, originally wanted to use his super speed to put pressure on Long and force his opponent to expose some weaknesses... but in the blink of an eye, the man in his sight had disappeared.

Almost simultaneously... the hair on the back of Saiyu's head stood up, and he felt the hot breath exhaled from the back of his head.

He was still gliding through the air when his face appeared behind his shoulder.

"Let's get started... Since it's a fight... there's no need for this foreplay. You should know that I won't give you much information for analysis and processing." Oboro's cold voice entered his ears.

Saiyu's pupils contracted, and the staff in his hand suddenly spun, as if he were about to turn around and strike.

Before Long could even get close to him... his reaction was incredibly swift! But as soon as he twisted his waist, Saiyu's raised arm trembled, and five bloody marks, resembling those slashed by a sharp knife, appeared out of nowhere on his chest, running from directly below his neck all the way down to his abdomen, nearly a meter long.

The splattering blood stained the monkey-man's vision...

Saiyu fell from mid-air, his expression one of disbelief.

Above, Oboro stood on a tree branch, his five fingers of his right hand dangling, dripping blood... His face was filled with disappointment.

"You... this is all you're capable of?"

Lonely is questioning.

His thoughts...

My mind went completely blank Saiyu.

His own Nen power defenses were easily torn to shreds... such physical strength, the power that bursts forth from his fingertips.

The pressure I've only felt when fighting the chairman! Jin's judgment was wrong; Oboro is definitely not comparable to Ginta!

Perhaps that's not wrong... but after nearly a year, the other party's strength has improved again, which is a bit too unbelievable and beyond common sense.

"Stop holding back, use all your trump cards... or you'll die."

Instead of launching an attack, Oboro on the tree spoke in an urging tone.

It's clearly giving Journey to the Saiyu time to adjust...

Otherwise, in such a deadly battle, the opening created by being struck hard and falling to the ground would be an opportunity that no strong person would let go of.

Oboro didn't do that.

This made Saiyu feel that Oboro didn't simply want to kill him, but rather was craving something...

"He's experimenting on himself..."

A thought flashed through my mind about the Saiyu.

A sense of shame and indignation arose spontaneously.

"Ah!"

With a soft shout, the energy within him surged dramatically.

"Yes, yes, yes... that's it... a little stronger, a little stronger!" Long's eyes lit up as well.

His tone shifted.

In an instant, a cloud of dust rose from the ground where Saiyu was lying, and he disappeared without a trace.

Three streaks of light flashed from different directions, approaching Long's front and back like Inazuma. These were the three monkey spirits whose positions had been intentionally hidden and concealed by the Journey to the Saiyu, launching a surprise attack.

However, when these three creatures approached within five meters of Long himself, he flicked his fingers a few times, and sharp flashes of light, like blades, instantly tore through the air and cut into the Hear-Monkey, causing it to shatter and explode.

They were immediately wiped out...

The other two monkeys dodged in time and were not hit.

However, Saiyu himself seized the opportunity and delivered a powerful blow, striking Long's left cheek and slightly knocking his head down.

This weapon from Saiyu is very peculiar; it can freely change size and length... It's very similar to the Ruyi Jingu Bang that Oboro knew.

Moreover, the change from short to long happens in the blink of an eye.

If the enemy is not careful, they can be hit from a distance, which is also a pseudo-tactic that ignores distance.

However, before Saiyu could even rejoice at hitting Long, he involuntarily increased the force of his blow, his expression one of horror.

Crunch, crunch...

He gripped the weapon tightly, but the stick trembled and made strange noises.

Opposite him, Oboro's head, which had been slightly tilted, gradually straightened under the force of his swing, causing the stick to bend.

The most terrifying thing is that this blow hit the vital point... the brain.

But Oboro didn't seem to have suffered any harm at all...

"It's okay... but... it's not enough... I still don't feel threatened."

Looking at Saiyu's suddenly changed expression, Long reached out, grabbed the other's weapon, and said, word by word.

"Could you... try a little harder?"

"!!!"

Upon hearing this, and seeing Long's expression, Saiyu felt a chill run down his spine.

He felt that he was facing... not just one person.

Rather, it is some kind of... unknown creature disguised in human skin.