When he truly crossed blades with Uchiha Akira,
Ōnoki of Both Scales finally realized just how terrifying his opponent was.
No matter what ability he used, the other man noticed it immediately and made it fail, preventing him from unleashing it and leaving him utterly stifled.
But!
As long as he persisted, he could find Uchiha Akira's weakness and launch a fatal strike!
"Our little game should be over."
"What?"
Ōnoki of Both Scales froze.
A game?
He was saying... the overwhelming assault that had crushed Iwagakure's three strongest fighters and left them unable to fight back was merely a game?
"Yes, a game. Ōnoki of Both Scales, this is all the strength you have. You can't bring me any more amusement."
Uchiha Akira's gaze was regretful yet indifferent.
Light flowed through his scarlet eyes, and in an instant, crimson radiance burst forth!
Kitsuchi and Akatsuchi's bodies froze in place like statues, unable to move an inch, as though they were puppets.
"Pfft!"
With a wave of Uchiha Akira's hand, countless vines shot out in pursuit, piercing through both men's chests in an instant and suspending them in midair like two corpses!
In the blink of an eye,
Akatsuchi and Kitsuchi lost their ability to fight, barely clinging to life!
"Akatsuchi! Kitsuchi!"
Ōnoki of Both Scales roared. He could not believe that just one second ago, the two had been fighting at his side, yet in the span of an instant, they had been gravely wounded and were on the brink of death!
One was his son.
One was his disciple.
They were both among the people most important to him, yet now they could die before his eyes at any moment.
"Uchiha Akira, I'll kill you!"
"Dust Release: Limit Separation Technique!"
His eyes were bloodshot, and his hatred was