Boom...
With a deafening blast, the earth shook violently.
Zou Hyuga's arm was slightly injured, and the sword he had used to block the Lariat had been badly bent, but at least he had escaped without any serious wounds.
Glancing at the faintly hot blade, Zou Hyuga had to acknowledge the power of Kumogakure's nintaijutsu.
Killer B alone, in his Tailed Beast Transformation, had given him a profound sense of danger.
It was hard to imagine what would happen if Killer B and the Fourth Raikage unleashed the Lariat together. Even a third-stage Susanoo would probably shatter in an instant.
So-called "Absolute Defense" was just as fragile before absolute strength.
As the wound on his arm slowly healed itself, Zou Hyuga looked toward the panting Killer B. He had already withdrawn from his Tailed Beast Transformation and entered a Partial Tailed Beast Transformation.
The Lariat was not a technique that could be used lightly. Its user also had to withstand the corresponding impact.
Killer B had merely forced his physical abilities higher with tailed beast chakra. He was still far below the Fourth Raikage.
Once he had recovered, Zou Hyuga walked toward Killer B, step by step. The elite Cloud Ninja quickly gathered around Killer B, shielding him from view.
Their cover could not conceal him from the Byakugan's penetrating sight. Zou Hyuga vanished from his spot.
A rush of air rang out as the elite Cloud Ninja blocking his path were knocked back one after another. Zou Hyuga fixed his gaze on Killer B, who had entered his Tailed Beast Transformation again.
After his Lariat was blocked, Killer B did not dare let his guard down.
That was practically the strongest move he could use before losing his reason. He had never expected his opponent to take it without