In a sense, the power and effect of Mikami Yu's little Taijutsu combo were even better than those of his sword technique just now.
Most ninja's bodies could not match ninja tools reinforced with chakra. Even puppet bodies were no exception. Fragments of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path were extraordinarily tough, enough to withstand thrusts from most sharp weapons and the scorching of flames, but-
It was a different story if a blunt weapon struck them with enough force to warp and deform them.
Bang!!
With a muffled boom, Hatake Sakumo's body shot backward like a cannonball and slammed into the edge of a large crater dozens of meters away, sending dust flying.
Even his modified body showed signs of loosening and falling apart under that brutal punch and kick.
"!"
Sasori's expression changed slightly, and he immediately tried to pull the puppet up to continue fighting.
But with several joints in his body deformed, Hatake Sakumo's movements were no longer as smooth as they had been at the start. Even getting up had clearly become difficult. And even if he could stand, with his usual sword broken, his Hatake Sword Technique could hardly display its power.
Just then-
Another clear shout rang out nearby. "Ninja Art-Three-Dragon Annihilation!!!"
Still in midair, Mikami Yu flung the broken blade away, then drew a deep breath and clasped his hands together. As he channeled his chakra, crimson fire suddenly appeared around him!
With his Fire Style Affinity, Mikami Yu could actually activate Fire Style at will without making hand seals, but making them lent it more of a sense of ceremony. In the current situation, half a second or a second would hardly matter.
Whoosh-in an instant, the flames blazed!
From the onlookers' perspective, three enormous azure fire dragons rose around