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Three streams of Deathfire blade energy converged into a single formation, spiraling forward and pulverizing every poison needle and venomous spike.

This was one of the five ultimate moves of the Hatake Sword Technique: Mikazuki Munechika.

Kakashi had used this move before, and Uchiha Mai had also sought instruction from Hatake Sakumo. With his current strength, using it was not difficult.

Sasori of the Red Sands' pupils contracted slightly upon seeing the technique. Having always regarded Hatake Sakumo as his hypothetical enemy, he naturally recognized it.

Seizing the opportunity, Uchiha Mai activated Innate Time Control at double speed, stepped forward, and swung his blade upward at Sasori of the Red Sands.

Army-Breaking Rising Dragon Strike!

Sasori of the Red Sands snapped back to his senses and, sensing danger, hurriedly moved his fingers to pull Hiruko in front of himself. At the same time, he controlled the steel scorpion tail on Hiruko's back to attack Uchiha Mai.

Unfortunately, he was ultimately a step too slow. The steel scorpion tail had only just extended when it was knocked aside by a single slash.

Uchiha Mai twisted his wrist again and brought his long blade down viciously, sending out a streak of Deathfire sword energy that severed Hiruko's steel scorpion tail.

The situation had turned unfavorable for Sasori of the Red Sands.

The poison needles and venomous spikes in Hiruko's mouth were all consumables. Once fired, they needed to be reloaded.

In other words, Hiruko had now lost two powerful means of attack.

Although Sasori of the Red Sands still had several trump cards he had not revealed, he could tell that Uchiha Mai likewise had not shown his full strength.

Winning would be difficult—or rather, nearly impossible.

After obtaining [Jackie Chan Never Dies Barehanded] and the famed blade Izumi no Kami Kanesada,