"Sasuke, don't worry. As long as I'm here, I won't let Neji die!"
Seeing that Sasuke's injuries had healed, Karin immediately began treating Neji with the Mystical Palm Technique. Meanwhile, Jūgo had also healed his injuries by absorbing Nature Energy and came over to Neji's side.
"Don't worry, Sasuke. I can help Neji recover too."
As Jūgo spoke, tendrils extended from his body and connected to Neji. Neji's mangled organs began visibly regenerating.
"I'm leaving Neji in your hands."
Sasuke, who had thought Neji was already dead, let out a deep breath of relief when he saw there was still hope. He wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and the blade of Futsu-no-Mitama immediately extended.
A sharp spear pierced straight into Ranmaru as he tried to attack Neji and the others.
Chidori Sharp Spear.
With his chakra replenished, Sasuke could readily use these chakra-consuming ninjutsu.
"Kid, I underestimated you. But no matter what, all of you are dying here today."
After being pierced, Ranmaru suppressed Sasuke's lightning with his Wind Release chakra. At the same time, his powerful regenerative ability quickly stopped the bleeding and healed the hole in his body.
This kid's Sharingan changed shape after Karin healed him. Was he not using this ability before because he was low on chakra? Looks like I'll have to be more careful.
Despite his harsh words, Ranmaru had already begun analyzing Sasuke's abilities.
"Is that so?"
The next instant, Sasuke appeared beside Ranmaru with his long blade in hand. Futsu-no-Mitama slashed down, and a moment of carelessness earned Ranmaru another wound.
Impossible! This kid's gotten faster!
"I saw it. Your next move."
With the Mangekyō Sharingan, Ranmaru's movements looked even slower to Sasuke. Now, at last, Sasuke no longer had to endure a one-sided beating.
"So what if