In the courtyard of the Ubuyashiki Estate...
"That's enough!" Kagaya Ubuyashiki's gentle, frail voice rang out.
"Stop!" Amane hurriedly shouted, calling for the three fighting in the courtyard to halt.
Already panting with exhaustion, Shinobu Kocho mustered all her strength and retreated.
Dawn did not make things difficult for Kyojuro either, using the Body Flicker Technique to appear beside Toneri.
"Cough, cough!" Kagaya's face was pale, but his gaze remained firm. He looked at Hiruzen and the others, slowly nodding before his eyes finally settled on Tetsuhiro. "The Demon Slayer Corps concedes this sparring match."
"Your strength far exceeds our understanding. Even at their limits, our Breathing Styles ultimately fall short of Ninjutsu. Most importantly, we now understand your strength and character."
Tetsuhiro's Barrier and Repulsive Force field dissipated together. Cherry blossoms drifted down once more, and the courtyard remained completely intact.
Hiruzen spoke from behind him. "Your resolve and techniques deserve respect. It's just that your bodies are still those of ordinary humans."
Danzo snorted. "Resolve means nothing in the face of strength."
Dawn deactivated her Sharingan, her eyes returning to their ordinary black.
Toneri remained suspended in the air, his eyes closed and his expression cold.
Though the Hashira were reluctant to accept it, they had no choice but to acknowledge the overwhelming gap.
Ordinary human bodies simply could not keep up with the Ninjutsu and ocular techniques of Hiruzen and the others.
This sparring match between dimensions finally drew to a close in the courtyard's tranquility, with the Shinobi World holding an absolute advantage.
Kagaya's expression was conflicted, but he kept smiling.
The strength of these warriors from another world far exceeded his imagination. The destruction of Muzan and the demons was now within reach, and their exchanges had also given him a sense of their character.