The black spikes returned to their original size as they hurtled closer, piercing Hiashi's shoulders and legs before he had any chance to dodge!!
"Ugh...!!!"
Hiashi groaned and fell to his knees, the trauma of his past resurfacing. "Isshiki's dōjutsu, Daikokuten!!!"
Across the battlefield, Neji was recovering from the injuries inflicted by the ripples. Though ripples could effectively damage Ōtsutsuki power, Isshiki's Ōtsutsuki power was ultimately beyond what Hiashi could seriously wound in so short a time!
Neji spoke with the authority of the stronger fighter, tempered by respect for his elder. "The spikes pinning your body will suppress your chakra. You can no longer fight..."
Hiashi struggled to straighten up, defiance etched into his weathered face. "Ripples aren't just a means of attack. They're a powerful means of defense, too..."
He concentrated the ocular power in both eyes!
-Ripple Method: Other-Power Nembutsu!
Crack! Crack!
Ripples suddenly surged across his body, shattering the Black Receivers!
Neji's pupils contracted sharply. "What...!?"
Though Hiashi had dealt with the Black Receivers, his injuries prevented him from immediately counterattacking!
Neji quickly gathered his thoughts. Lord Hiashi began using those moves called ripples after his eyes changed. Even if his body is restrained, he can use ripples as long as his eyes are unharmed. In that case...
Neji focused his right eye, preparing to use Daikokuten again!
Hiashi realized what Neji intended!
Stay calm. That power isn't invincible...!!
Shhk! Shhk!
The next Black Receivers pierced Hiashi's eye sockets!
But the grievously wounded Hiashi suddenly vanished like an illusion!
The spectators cried out, "That's...!"
In the stands, Madara Uchiha narrowed his eyes, the corners of his mouth turning down in displeasure. "Every last one of them loves borrowing someone else's tricks..."
Hiashi reappeared in an empty stretch of the field. The bandages around his hands fell