Isshiki steeled his resolve to survive, rapidly weighing his chances and plotting his strategy.
To implant Kāma, I need to grip any part of his body with my palm for thirty seconds, and I can't be in Sukunahikona's shrunken state.
But he possesses Ashubha. Forget getting hold of him—even if I do, the moment he sees through my intentions, he can manipulate time and kill me instead.
So... the most important thing is to catch him off guard.
I need to create a situation where grabbing him doesn't seem unnatural or arouse suspicion, while making the gesture look harmless enough for him to let down his guard.
Boom! While he was thinking, Sasuke flashed out of Yomotsu Hirasaka again and drove an elbow into his ribs, sending him hurtling diagonally out of the sky. His back slammed into the Sealing Cauldron!
"Aah...!!!" Isshiki screamed. His limp body slid straight down, and merely remaining on his feet seemed to take all his strength.
In midair, Sasuke shook his head in disappointment. "Looks like you've lost the will to fight. The legendary Ōtsutsuki is nothing but a weakling after all."
Crackle!! The mark of Six Paths Yin Power on his palm erupted with fierce black lightning.
Sasuke glanced over with his left eye. Fwoosh! Black flames erupted over it.
His gaze locked onto Isshiki's throat, killing intent spreading through his presence. "The next strike will finish you..."
Whoosh! As his words fell, a pair of cursed wings covered in Susanoo scales spread behind him. Wielding Six Paths: Flame Thunder God, Sasuke launched himself at Isshiki to behead him!
"!!" With death upon him, Isshiki's unfocused eyes suddenly sharpened in alarm. He spotted an opening in Sasuke's movements and raised his hand, catching Sasuke's wrist by the narrowest margin!
"So you still want