"Just as expected—this was a transformation of the Yin-Yang Release origin, the same as the Truth-Seeking Orbs of the teacher and Asura." Seeing Naruto Uzumaki make his move, Poluo's expression turned grave.
But in the very next instant, the Amenonuhoko broke through the starlight of Yin Release and stabbed straight toward Poluo.
"Yin Release: Phantom!"
With no intention of taking this attack head-on, Poluo slammed a palm onto the ground. A layer of haze enveloped him, and the world underwent a bizarre change. Layer upon layer of phantoms appeared behind him, creating a disorienting sense of warped space.
In an instant, Naruto's Amenonuhoko pierced through his body, yet there was no sensation of hitting anything solid. The phantom vanished, and Poluo's real body had already appeared dozens of meters away, fleeing at full speed without even looking back.
Now that he understood Naruto's strength, insisting on fighting would no longer be confidence—it would be brain damage.
"Another person like Asura has appeared. I must report this to Lord Indra."
"Trying to run?" Naruto narrowed his eyes and held his golden right arm level. Rapidly spinning chakra abruptly gathered, tearing through the air with a piercing shriek.
"Nine-Tails Rasenshuriken!"
Nine-Tails chakra poured into it, and the Rasenshuriken continued to swell, its aura locking firmly onto Poluo as he fled farther and farther away.
The next moment, the shuriken flew forth, tracing a perfect arc through the sky. Even the light dimmed, as if it had been severed.
Poluo, who was fleeing, looked back. Disbelief flashed in his eyes, and an intense warning blared in his heart.
He couldn't dodge it...
In less than a second, he assessed the situation. Gritting his teeth, he mobilized every ounce of chakra in his body. At a time like this, risking his life was his