"This is bad!"
The Multi-Size Technique, which had always been unstoppable, was once again devoured and torn apart by Muzan's thorns.
"Get out of here, quickly."
After releasing the Multi-Size Technique, the two noticed that Choza Akimichi's arm was covered in bloody marks—the wounds left behind by the thorns piercing into it.
"What a bizarre technique."
They knew Muzan possessed thorn-based ninjutsu, but Konoha had never recorded its true power. Even Choza could not block it all. Perhaps no one in all of Konoha could withstand his thorns.
Fueled by the enormous amount of natural energy Muzan had produced, the thorns had risen by more than a level in hardness, and their growth rate had become even faster.
Muzan filled the gaps in the cracks. Like the main stem of a plant, once supplied with nutrients, they began spreading outward.
"Break!"
The thorns burst from the ground, already longer than trees. Even the midday sunlight could not shine through them.
Even Choza Akimichi, who excelled at breaking through defenses, found it troublesome. Just as he was about to retreat, he saw the mysterious smile on Shikaku Nara's face.
"I found the weakness."
There were gaps between the thorns, and shadows could exist within those gaps.
"Shadow Sewing Technique: Black Spider Lily!"
A vast darkness appeared around Shikaku Nara, who stood where he was. Terrifying chakra erupted like a blooming black lotus.
Unfortunately, the petals contained boundless killing intent!
Countless shadows shot toward Muzan, weaving back and forth through the crisscrossing thorns.
Having learned from the last encounter and knowing Muzan did not fear physical damage, he did not try to strangle Muzan. Instead, he used the binding effect between shadows to trap him!
This was one of the few methods Shikaku Nara could think of. Unfortunately, they were not ninja