Making the Illusion Real

As Light charged, the battle erupted once more.

This time, without Moyu covering him, Light had to face Franklin's suppressive fire alone.

But Franklin was injured. If Light could get close again, he likely wouldn't be driven back by a single move.

I have to hold out for at least three minutes...

That was Light's only thought.

Franklin glanced at Light as he burst toward him.

The bruise on his lower back would hamper some of his movements. If this Enhancer got close again, Franklin knew he wouldn't be able to handle him as easily as before.

Even so, Franklin chose not to concentrate all his fire on Light.

Double Machine Gun.

Aura surged around his outstretched hands. Franklin pointed one at Light and the other at Moyu, who was using Zetsu.

He had realized Moyu was using Zetsu to recover. That meant he could set Moyu's ability aside for now, but Franklin had no intention of passing up a chance to take him out.

Ratatat!

Aura poured from his fingertips, firing blocky Nen Bullets through the air at Light and Moyu.

Light's heart jolted when he saw Franklin split his fire.

He forced himself not to look toward Moyu. Instead, he charged into the oncoming barrage, trying to close the distance as quickly as possible.

Blood began bursting from his body again.

But his charge never faltered.

That was what an Enhancer did.

Meanwhile...

Faced with Franklin's attack, Moyu could only reopen his Aura Nodes and let aura flow around his body. He dodged the Nen Bullets while retreating to widen the gap.

Franklin's probing attack failed. Seeing Moyu retreat, he swung his arm around and unleashed all his fire on Light.

But Light was already close. He pushed through the hail of bullets and forced his way into