Dozens, perhaps hundreds, of curved azure crescents packed together like a flock of birds howled forward with immense force, hurtling toward the ocean of blue sword energy rushing in like a torrential downpour.
Boom!
Gales howled, water sprayed everywhere, and exploding sword energy shot wildly in all directions.
The area between the two of them was a complete mess.
But at that moment, Yamamoto Takeshi's actions caught Araki somewhat off guard.
Instead of retreating, he advanced, plunging headlong into the chaotic torrent of sword energy ahead!
It had to be known that this was not one person's sword energy, but a chaotic zone formed after both sides' sword energies had fully collided. The sword energy scattering everywhere within it followed no pattern whatsoever.
Even Araki, who possessed Mind's Eye, would not rashly enter such an area.
Though he might not necessarily fail to dodge it, keeping [Mind's Eye] active at all times was extremely draining!
Yet Yamamoto Takeshi charged in without hesitation.
What was even more incredible was that after rushing into the torrent of sword energy, his figure became as nimble as a storm petrel weaving through a tempest!
Every dodge came at precisely the right moment, evading every attack with astonishing accuracy, as though each step had been meticulously calculated, yet it all appeared so fluid and natural.
[Shigure Soen Ryu, Defensive Form Fourth Style, Five Winds, Ten Rains]!
This was a technique in the Shigure Soen Ryu swordsmanship specifically used to evade attacks.
Its effect made Araki's eyes light up. It had completely exceeded his expectations.
"This is practically the perfect way to avoid stray arrows and accidental injuries on a battlefield!"
Just as he was marveling at it, Yamamoto Takeshi had already burst through the torrent of sword energy. A blue swallow emerged alongside him!
"Shigure