"Lightning and wind... what will happen when those two nature transformations merge?" Excitement gleamed in Orochimaru's eyes. He yearned to obtain this power, to unravel this ninjutsu.
Everyone felt an unprecedented sense of danger. The energy sphere in Toru Kujyo's hand was no longer mere ninjutsu, but a terrifying power capable of destroying everything.
Just then, Rock Lee moved.
He kicked hard with both feet-not against the ground, but against the air! With the Gate of Limit open, he could already move short distances through the air. Sonic booms erupted beneath his feet as he stomped on the air, and he became a green meteor, hurtling toward Toru Kujyo on the ceiling at astonishing speed.
He knew this was his last chance to attack. He had to stake everything on it!
Toru Kujyo's gaze remained calm. As he watched Rock Lee charge toward him, the energy sphere in his hand blazed with light.
"Judgment!"
With a low shout, he thrust his palm forward. Rather than striking directly like a Rasengan, the energy sphere in his palm erupted instantly, becoming a thick blue-white laser beam. It tore through the air with the force to annihilate everything, shooting straight toward the rapidly approaching Rock Lee!
Wherever the beam passed, the air warped from the scorching heat. The stones on the ceiling vaporized instantly, leaving a charred black trail.
Rock Lee did not flinch. He knew there was no evading this attack. He gathered all his chakra into his right fist, where green light condensed into something almost tangible, flickering with violent sparks.
"Reverse Lotus!"
Instead of first throwing his opponent into the air as he normally would, he channeled the Reverse Lotus's charged attack directly into his fist. It was the ultimate taijutsu strike, unleashing all his strength and chakra in a