Kawaki Aoba had been prepared. His body flipped nimbly through the air, evading the sand prison's attack.
At the same time, he formed a Rasengan in his right hand and hurled it at the old man. "Rasengan!"
The Rasengan flew toward the old man with tremendous rotational force.
The old man's expression shifted slightly, and he hurriedly formed a shield out of sand to block it.
Bang!
The Rasengan slammed into the sand shield, shattering it instantly. The powerful impact forced the old man back again and again.
Kawaki Aoba seized the chance to close the distance. He appeared before the old man, grabbed his arm with his left hand, and tightly wrapped his right arm around his body.
The old man's heart jolted. He tried to break free, but Kawaki Aoba was far too strong for him to escape.
"What are you trying to do?"
the old man asked in terror.
A cold smile tugged at Kawaki Aoba's lips. "Taijutsu: Front Lotus!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, he began spinning rapidly with the old man in his grasp, stirring the surrounding air until it howled.
The rotation grew faster and faster. Finally, he drove the old man viciously into the ground.
Boom!
A thunderous crash rang out as a massive crater was blasted into the earth. The old man lay within it, coughing blood, barely clinging to life.
Kawaki Aoba stood at the edge of the crater, breathing heavily. The Front Lotus placed a tremendous burden on the body; even in Sage Mode, he felt somewhat exhausted.
But at that moment, the old man in the crater suddenly opened his eyes, a vicious gleam flashing through them.
His hands rapidly formed seals as the chakra within him burned wildly. "Sand Release: Self-Destructing Sand!"
His body began