"But I accomplished that long ago as well... I've already caught up to you... Yoriichi..."
In Kokushibo's eyes, Chiba Yo's body was completely transparent as well.
His nearly identical appearance, the same Breathing Style, his red Nichirin Blade, and his talent beyond mortal limits-all these qualities led Kokushibo to mistake Chiba Yo for Yoriichi in the midst of battle.
Now he felt as though he was fighting Yoriichi. He had to prove that he had caught up to that figure who shone as brilliantly as the sun.
"Moon Breathing, Seventh Form: Calamitous Mirror, Moon Reflection!"
More branching blades suddenly grew from the weapon in Kokushibo's hands, transforming the entire sword into something resembling antlers. Then he swung the evolved Kyokokukamusari, sending five shock waves skimming along the ground toward Chiba Yo, while smaller shock waves radiated outward along their paths.
Dust rose from the ground, and the swaying tall grass was caught in the attack, scattering blades of grass everywhere.
So he has that ability too...
Kokushibo's words made Chiba Yo realize this, but he paid it little mind. Having possessed the Transparent World since birth himself, he naturally understood the ability inside and out and knew how to counter it.
If I move fast enough to act the instant any sign appears, how could he predict my movements from the state of my body?
"Sun Breathing, Third Form: Dawn, Sun Halo."
A red glow more vivid than usual rose from Chiba Yo's blade.
The next instant, Chiba Yo swung his sword arm so rapidly that countless afterimages appeared. A vast number of flame-wreathed, arcing slashes shot forward in a fan centered on him, too numerous for the naked eye to count.
The night sky turned crimson in that instant. The magnificent sight resembled the rising sun revealing half its