Hiruko IV

"Watch out!"

But Tianyi was faster than him!

The instant the Root ninja's shoulder muscles tensed and his sleeve bulged slightly from the throwing motion.

"Magnet Release: Metal Storm!"

As Tianyi suddenly spread his arms, chakra mixed with powerful magnetic control erupted.

The iron elements scattered through the surrounding rock crevices and soil particles were forcibly summoned and gathered in an instant!

Countless grains of Iron Sand and metal rushed in from every direction, filling the space around him and Blue Bird.

They frantically condensed and spun! In the space around Tianyi and Blue Bird, they formed a storm composed of countless tiny grains of Iron Sand.

A Metal Storm spinning at terrifying speed!

The pitch-black Iron Sand storm was like a living barrier.

It let out a deep, intimidating howl, shielding the two of them firmly at its center.

"Clang clang clang clang clang—!!!"

A dense barrage of impacts exploded like rain! Every incoming shuriken struck the rapidly spinning Iron Sand barrier.

Some were violently knocked away, spinning as they embedded themselves in the surrounding rocks.

More were deflected by the rotating force and fell weakly at their feet.

Not a single one could penetrate this absolute defense forged from metal.

The attack abruptly stopped, and the Iron Sand storm slowly calmed and dispersed, revealing Tianyi and Blue Bird, who stood on guard with her blade drawn.

Tianyi's gaze swept coldly over the fallen shuriken on the ground.

Under the moonlight, their edges gleamed with an unusual luster.

On closer inspection, they seemed more like some kind of specially treated hardwood or composite material.

Not metal... Were they specifically made to counter my Magnet Release?

As expected of Root. Their preparations were extremely targeted.

The chill in Tianyi's heart deepened. This was definitely not a spur-of-the-moment attack—they had come