But if he did not reveal some of his strength, he would likewise be unable to intimidate the other side.
Especially when he was surrounded by enemies on all sides, each one eyeing him covetously, intimidation, threats, and bluffing were the most advantageous methods—and the most effective way to stall for time.
And time was exactly what Uchiha Hikaru needed most right now!
As long as he had enough time, everything before him could be resolved with ease!
"Stop resisting pointlessly. You cannot defeat me."
"Put down your weapon, and I'll give you a quick death!" Kuchiki Byakuya said coldly.
Uchiha Hikaru spat disdainfully.
The killing intent and sword light around them grew even more intense. Waves of disturbance rippled through the air, thrown into turmoil by the two men before them!
The fierce gale around them constantly battered Uchiha Hikaru and Kuchiki Byakuya!
The wind stirred up by their bodies and their swinging blades was like wave after wave of killing intent. Whatever it touched was sliced open.
The old roads between classical Japanese residences had long since become riddled with holes. Fragments of stone and wood burst out from time to time, drifting down lightly all around them!
Uchiha Hikaru wore a strained expression, yet his heart remained calm. Even so, his increasingly composed evasions and blocks only made Kuchiki Byakuya's face turn colder!
Meanwhile, in Seientei, a middle-aged man on the eighth platform frowned deeply. He had a sharply angular face, a refined, straight nose, and two thick handlebar mustaches.
Yet his cheeks were thin and narrow, and paired with those inverted-triangle eyes, he gave off a chilling impression, as though he had been born covered in blood!
He turned toward where Uchiha Hikaru was and revealed a doubtful expression!
"This Uchiha Hikaru..."
His tone was filled