Naturally, "Xiao You" had also heard Mifune's warning behind her.
Watching Taiichirō gather power before her, she channeled water release chakra into her short blade and unleashed that ninjutsu again, hoping to interrupt him.
"Water Release: Fang-Coating Slash."
The water release Sword Aura scattered droplets through the air. Just as it was about to strike Taiichirō, his eyes snapped open.
In an instant, an invisible surge of pressure spread outward from Taiichirō, dispersing the incoming water release Sword Aura.
"Hmph..."
Taiichirō snorted.
"I haven't used this Secret Technique in over a decade. Today, let it taste blood!"
His murderous gaze fixed squarely on "Xiao You."
"Die!"
"Secret Art: Swift Blade Cuts Through the Tangle..."
"Huh?"
"Xiao You" listened blankly to the name of his move, a flicker of confusion crossing her mind.
That move's name... somehow sounds... a little... a little ridiculous...
The corner of her eye twitched, but she did not let its name distract her from the power it unleashed.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...
Countless swift Sword Auras flew from Taiichirō's hands, as densely packed as falling rain.
"Xiao You's" eyes trembled. Watching through her Byakugan, she felt a flash of disbelief. Could anyone really move their arms like that?
As far as she knew, human arms could not possibly swing at such speed.
But then she remembered that this was the world of Naruto, and it made sense.
As she watched the Sword Auras about to strike her, "Xiao You" felt no fear at all.
In a single instant, the mass of Sword Auras swallowed her entire body.
"Lord Taiichirō..."
He Liu's pupils contracted when he saw the move Taiichirō had unleashed.
He dodged to one side, evading the attack of the samurai before him.
"Hey, stop acting..." He Liu shot the samurai a glare, his gaze fixed