In an instant,
Jigen's body was completely engulfed in flames.
"Humans are only human in the end."
"No matter how strong you are, this is all you can do."
Jigen's voice rang out. Even as the flames consumed him, he showed no panic.
No matter how many times Kashin Koji tried that attack, the result would be the same.
As Jigen activated his ability, the flames surrounding him were absorbed once more.
"Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld!"
Kashin Koji seized the opening and slammed both hands onto the ground.
In an instant,
Jigen's body began to sink into the swamp-like earth.
"Hmph!"
Jigen snorted, then forced his way straight out of the swamp.
First toad oil, now mud...
If Koji couldn't kill him, he could at least make him miserable.
Jigen was truly angry now.
But
just as he prepared to attack Kashin Koji, Koji slapped both hands against the ground again.
The next moment,
a huge Magic Circle appeared on the ground, centered beneath Jigen.
"Summoning Technique: Flaming Mountain True Fire!"
As though he had rehearsed it countless times, Kashin Koji chained his techniques together so smoothly that Jigen had no chance to fight back before searing flames swallowed him again.
"How many times will you try before you give up?"
Disdain crept into Jigen's voice.
But
his expression soon changed.
He realized
he couldn't absorb the flames surrounding him this time.
"I prepared this technique especially for you."
"These flames are the Samadhi True Fire of Flaming Mountain. They burn hot enough to incinerate anything."
"And... they weren't created from Chakra, so you can't absorb them."
Kashin Koji spoke coldly.
He had prepared for this moment for a long time. Nothing could go wrong.
Jigen...
was finished!
"You bastard!"
As Jigen felt the searing heat of the