Might Duy unleashed Morning Peacock in his Sixth Gate state, single-handedly holding off the Seven Ninja Swordsmen's assault. At first, things went smoothly. The seven hadn't adapted to his fighting rhythm yet, and Might Duy could even keep them suppressed.
Seven figures darted through the Hidden Mist. Each was a hardened veteran who had clawed their way out of countless battles, with terrifying combat experience.
Not to mention the bizarre blades in their hands. Each one had its own sinister tricks.
Once they had figured out Might Duy's attack patterns and changes in rhythm, the situation began to reverse.
They pressed their assault, leaving Might Duy with no choice but to defend.
"Seventh Gate—Gate of Wonder, open!"
"Daytime Tiger!"
Might Duy gritted his teeth and forced open another gate. The aura around him suddenly exploded, turning a deep blue. That overwhelming presence blasted apart the Seven Ninja Swordsmen's encirclement.
He kicked out, and Kushimaru Kuriarare was sent flying sideways, blood spraying along the way.
He had always been the sort who dealt heavy damage but had little defense. After taking that blow, he collapsed on the ground, struggling even to breathe. He looked moments away from death.
Uchiha Madara's brow furrowed, and he immediately activated the White Zetsu inside Kushimaru Kuriarare, making it fuse completely with him. The white tissue rapidly spread, forcibly stabilizing his injuries and dragging him back from the brink of death.
Then he simply activated the White Zetsu attached to the other six as well, fusing it with all of them. Their physical strength, recovery, and combat power all rose by a level.
There was no way these people could fail to hold out until Uchiha Yan appeared. Otherwise, all this would have been for nothing.
"Hm?"
Might Duy had just opened the Seventh Gate, and