Hozuki Zangetsu did not know what Qian was thinking, nor did he care. He was only slightly surprised that Qian had recognized the secret technique he had used in an instant.
And after that surprise came the counterattack.
"Water Release: Great Water Arm Technique~"
In an instant, Hozuki Zangetsu gathered a large amount of the water in his body into his right arm, then swung the short sword in his hand fiercely, chopping straight at Qian's neck.
A powerful sense of danger washed over him. Qian retreated half a step, putting a little distance between them, then drew back his blade and held it upright at his side, attempting to block the strike.
Clang~
A metallic collision far louder than before rang out.
The long blade and short sword collided, and Qian felt a tremendous force surge through him. His whole body was driven back several steps by it.
"What strength!"
"So this is the 'Water Release: Great Water Arm Technique'?"
Qian's Sharingan turned slightly as he looked at the opponent's thick right arm, inwardly shocked.
Seeing Qian retreat, Hozuki Zangetsu pressed his advantage without mercy. He stepped forward again, swung the short sword in his right hand, and continued chopping at Qian.
Originally, Qian could have dodged.
But seeing the other party like this, he simply stopped dodging.
He mobilized the chakra within his body and, according to the medical knowledge he had learned, precisely strengthened the muscle groups in his arms, waist, and abdomen, then swung his blade.
Clang~
An ear-piercing metallic collision rang out.
The long blade and short sword collided, and Qian only felt his wrist go numb. The long blade nearly flew from his hand.
He was in such a sorry state, but Hozuki Zangetsu was not having an easy time either.
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