Black Nine-Tails' gaze sharpened as it let out a howl. Chakra surged wildly around its body, and its nine broken tails swung at once, forming a massive barrier that blocked the black shadows.
Several thunderous Bangs rang out as the black shadows struck the barrier. The barrier shook violently, on the verge of shattering at any moment.
"Human, your Shadow Release ninjutsu is indeed formidable, but it's still not enough!"
With an enraged roar, Black Nine-Tails' chakra swelled once more. Its nine tails exerted force simultaneously, and the barrier erupted in an instant, smashing all the black shadows to pieces. At the same time, Black Nine-Tails swung one of its tails at the Shadow Pavilion leader, moving at a terrifying speed.
The Shadow Pavilion leader's expression changed as he hurriedly twisted aside. The tail grazed his shoulder and struck the altar beside him, smashing it to pieces. The box containing the Psychic Jade was also sent flying, landing right in front of Kawaki Aoba.
Kawaki Aoba's eyes narrowed. He hurried forward, picked up the box containing the Psychic Jade, and clutched it tightly to his chest. "Black Nine-Tails, be careful. I've got the Psychic Jade. Let's join forces and defeat this guy!"
Black Nine-Tails nodded. "Fine. We'll join forces, kill this bastard, and eliminate all future trouble!"
The Shadow Pavilion leader stared at the Psychic Jade in Kawaki Aoba's arms, his eyes filled with greed and killing intent. "Hand over the Psychic Jade, or I'll kill both of you!"
Kawaki Aoba sneered, his tone dripping with disdain. "You want the Psychic Jade? Only over my dead body! Today, we'll join forces and make you pay for what you've done!"
With that, Kawaki Aoba and Black Nine-Tails charged at the Shadow Pavilion leader at the same time. Kawaki Aoba formed hand