On the field, the two locked eyes. The moment their words fell, they vanished from where they stood!
"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"...
A cloud of dust suddenly billowed up from where the two had been standing!
The two of them were seen swinging their blades, which collided head-on. A sharp, thunderous clash rang out across the field!
"Clang!"
As metal shrieked against metal and sparks scattered everywhere, Sakumo and Kimimaro frowned almost at the same time!
"Bang!"
The immense force transmitted through the blade nearly made Sakumo lose his grip. His body was sent flying backward along with his sword the instant they collided!
Meanwhile, Kimimaro remained firmly rooted where he stood, his brows tightly furrowed as he stared gravely at the bone blade in his hand.
A highly conspicuous notch had appeared on the pale, blood-red bone blade. It seemed that this blade would likely be unable to withstand another attack as powerful as the last one.
Thinking this, Kimimaro narrowed his eyes slightly and looked coldly at Sakumo, whose expression was gradually turning serious. His voice remained calm as he said, "You are the first person to so easily cleave through my bone blade... State your name, Leaf ninja!"
Hearing this, a faint, wistful smile appeared on Sakumo's face as he said softly, "The age of ninja changes so quickly... I never expected a ninja as young as you to possess such remarkable strength. What a pity... we stand on opposing sides!"
As he said this, his eyes gradually turned solemn. He gave Kimimaro a serious glance and said in a deep voice, "I am Hatake Sakumo. I hope this final battle that sends you to your grave will satisfy you..."
The instant Kimimaro heard Sakumo's words, his pupils constricted almost imperceptibly!
He raised his head in surprise, his eyes