"No problem!"
Kakashi formed hand seals with both hands. "Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!" A massive earthen wall rose before them, blocking part of the suction.
But the wall was quickly twisted and collapsed by the vortex's pull.
"No, Earth Release won't hold it back for long!"
Kakashi shouted.
Aoba took a deep breath. "Then we can only take the risk! Kakashi-sensei, use Lightning Blade to attack the edge of the vortex and disrupt its energy flow.
I'll take the chance to rush in and destroy its core!"
"That's too dangerous!"
Kakashi said. "The vortex's core contains an extremely powerful evil force. If you go in, your life could be in danger!"
"There's no time to worry about danger now!"
Aoba said resolutely. "For Konoha, I have to do this!"
Seeing the determination in Aoba's eyes, Kakashi knew he could not stop him.
He nodded. "All right! I'll do everything I can to support you!"
With that, Kakashi's Chakra erupted at full force, and the glow of Lightning Blade gathered in his hand. "Lightning Blade!"
Kakashi leaped into the air and viciously drove it into the edge of the black vortex.
The power of Lightning Blade disrupted the vortex's energy flow. Its rotation immediately slowed, and its suction weakened somewhat as well.
"Now!"
Aoba shouted, his figure flashing as he charged toward the core of the black vortex.
After entering the vortex, Aoba felt a powerful evil force constantly corroding his body.
He gritted his teeth, resisting the corrosion through sheer willpower while searching everywhere for the vortex's core.
Before long, Aoba saw it.
It was a black bead containing an immense amount of evil energy. This bead was what had been continuously producing the black monsters.
"Found it!"
Aoba's gaze sharpened as he gathered all the Chakra in his body