The Reaper's somewhat dull eyes turned toward the enormous Soul Body before him.
"Hmph!"
The Reaper gave a cold snort, then launched another attack at Hatake Ziyan!
This time, however, Minato Namikaze was not controlling him. The Reaper was attacking on his own, and his previously dull eyes had gained a little life!
After Hatake Ziyan exchanged several blows with the Reaper, Minato Namikaze, who had summoned him, suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. His presence weakened!
Seeing this, Hatake Ziyan wasted no more time. His Soul Body curled its right hand around empty air, and an illusory tachi appeared in its grasp!
Hatake Ziyan swung the long blade at the Reaper's right arm!
The Reaper tried to dodge, but Minato Namikaze spat out another mouthful of blood, disrupting his movements. He failed to evade Hatake Ziyan's tachi, and his right arm was sliced clean off!
The Reaper let out another strange sound after Hatake Ziyan severed his arm! Then he released Minato Namikaze's soul and vanished from above him!
Once released by the Reaper, Minato Namikaze's soul returned straight to his body!
But Minato Namikaze had suffered injuries to both body and soul. Although they were not fatal, they greatly diminished his strength!
After his soul returned to his body, Minato Namikaze spat out another mouthful of blood, then collapsed to the ground with a thud!
Hatake Ziyan's soul also returned to his body. Looking at the unconscious Minato Namikaze, he shook his head.
Seeing Minato Namikaze fall, Kushina hurried to his side and helped him up. Ignoring what anyone else thought, she carried him in her arms and staggered toward Konoha!
Watching Kushina, Hatake Ziyan opened his mouth, but ultimately left his words unspoken!
"All right! Everything's been dealt with! There's nothing left for me here, so