Using the recoil from his stomp, Hayato easily dodged Thor's attack.
He flew high into the air.
Fallen Angel Strike.
It looked pretty cool.
But didn't it give his opponent plenty of time to prepare?
That was why Hayato had dodged it so effortlessly.
If he had not wanted to see what Thor was capable of, Hayato would have fired an anti-air energy cannon. Hovering in midair made him the perfect target.
Missing with one strike was within Thor's expectations. He had a basic understanding of Hayato's speed, so the real killing move would come with the next attack, or perhaps the one after that.
Thor did not forget to show off. "The next attack cannot be dodged—unless you are faster than lightning."
The next moment.
Intense electric light erupted from the hammer. Countless lightning snakes twisted and writhed, ravaging the dueling platform.
The blinding light made the surrounding spectators close their eyes involuntarily.
They knew this was Prince Thor's signature move.
It was usually also his finishing move.
So even though their eyes hurt and they could not see the scene clearly, it did not stop them from cheering.
When the electric light faded, the air was filled with the faint smell of ozone.
Thor stood in the arena, staring blankly at Hayato, who had remained where he was without moving.
Or rather, Hayato, who was completely unscathed.
Hayato held out his palm.
Crackle!
The lingering lightning dispersed the last of its energy in his palm.
"That really brings back memories."
Hayato recalled the Naruto world, where there had been countless ninjutsu said to be impossible to dodge, guaranteed to hit, and invincible—only to be cracked one after another in the end. The scene before him was so similar.
"Forget whether it can be dodged. Why should I dodge