Bourne drew his sword and launched a surprise attack. Morito calmly raised his right hand, and a black vortex appeared in his palm, converting Chakra into an immense force of attraction.
Hum!
Banshō Ten'in.
Bourne's charging figure suddenly felt lighter, and his speed surged. In an instant, the distance between him and Morito closed.
Morito kept his left hand hidden by his waist, Chakra gathering at his fingertips.
Clang!
A flash of steel, and the blades struck straight for Morito's neck and waist. Bourne used Two-Sword Style, attacking vital points from two different directions.
His strikes were swift, precise, and merciless.
Either blade would be enough to kill Morito in one blow.
Shave!
A burst of air erupted beneath Morito's feet. His figure flickered, leaving behind an afterimage as he vanished from the spot, while Bourne's two swords came down.
Slash!
Morito's body was instantly cut in half.
Kazan's expression changed drastically at the sight. If Morito fell so quickly, they would never be able to complete their mission of stalling Bourne.
But the next second, Kazan's worry turned to shock.
The "Morito" who had been cut down hadn't spilled a drop of blood. Instead, he vanished into thin air like a gust of wind.
"An afterimage?"
Bourne's brow twitched as a sense of danger came from behind him.
His body reacted almost instinctively. He abruptly swung a sword back at the threat.
Just as he expected!
His blade met resistance. A cruel smile tugged at Bourne's lips, and he swiftly turned, bringing down the sword in his other hand.
At that moment, Morito, who had one hand clamped around the Tachi in Bourne's left hand, quickly jabbed a finger forward.
Pfft!
The Chakra gathered at his fingertip struck Bourne in the throat as he turned around. It burst forth,