Fire Release Chakra Blade, full power-Purgatory Slash!
This was the finishing move he had developed through his previous major battles. After spending this time digesting what he had learned and training relentlessly, he could now wield it with greater finesse, consuming and controlling chakra more precisely. Its power had surpassed what it once was!
This single strike drained nearly a third of his chakra, raising its penetrating power and destructive force to the absolute limit he could currently achieve.
"Oh?" Hatake Sakumo, whose expression had remained calm throughout, finally showed the faintest flicker of surprise and approval as he sensed the terrifying aura gathered within Purgatory Slash, poised yet unreleased.
He could clearly sense that the energy and destructive nature contained in this strike had firmly surpassed the ultimate ninjutsu of an ordinary Elite Jonin. It even carried a hint of danger.
"Teacher, take this!" Shinji growled, his voice slightly hoarse from the power he was gathering.
He exploded into motion again! He opened with his signature powerful leaping slash, but this time he was faster, his strength more concentrated. His will, chakra, and kenjutsu came together in perfect unity!
The dark-red edge of Purgatory Slash seemed capable of burning hell itself and severing cause and effect. Carrying his unwavering resolve, it tore through the air toward Sakumo!
Where the blade passed, it left a visibly distorted red afterimage.
Faced with this pinnacle strike, which concentrated all of Shinji's current strength, will, and skill, Hatake Sakumo finally got serious.
He neither retreated to avoid its edge nor countered with any flashy ninjutsu.
He simply turned slightly, shifting his center of gravity into the perfect stance to exert force. His right hand, which had hung naturally at his side all this time, finally closed firmly around the hilt of the White