Before Gesslia had even finished speaking, Chomei had already understood her intentions. Since that was the case, Chomei would not fear anyone. One had to remember that Chomei was a Tailed Beast herself; in terms of combat strength, she could rival an ordinary Kage-level fighter. Since her opponent had acted this way, Chomei would not hold back either. She pressed her hands together, and silver light surged over her body, rapidly spinning around her.
At that moment, the greatsword in Gesslia's hand arrived. It slammed directly into the silver light, and a violent explosion instantly erupted.
Gesslia staggered back several steps, her expression turning extremely grim. She had initially thought her opponent was a ninja skilled in Ninjutsu, but when their attacks clashed, she had been forced back while her opponent seemed completely unaffected by the explosion.
Chomei took a step back, then stretched both hands toward the sky. "Lightning Release: Heavenly Current!"
With her movement, countless white sparks formed in midair. In an instant, as though they had found their destination, they shot toward Gesslia. Gesslia took a deep breath and swung her longsword again, fiercely blocking all the incoming attacks before her.
But it lasted only an instant. Then, with a cry, she spat out a mouthful of blood. Lowering her head, she looked at her chest. A hand had suddenly pierced through it and emerged from the front of her chest. Chomei's voice sounded faintly, "It seems you've lost."
Gesslia's body trembled, but the flames around her suddenly flared even more fiercely. "I lost? Aren't you underestimating me a little too much?"
The greatsword in her hand suddenly swept behind her. She seemed entirely unconcerned that Chomei had already pierced her chest. Chomei had never expected her opponent to use such a move, and in her haste,