"Since you're using human-wave tactics against me, I'll deal with you using Ninjutsu that counters them. Now have a taste of this!" The flames in Ruri's hands grew larger and larger. Once they had grown to the size of tires, he swept both hands out to the sides.
With that sweep, all the flames in Ruri's hands surged toward the ninja surrounding him from every direction.
Just as Ruri had said, these ninja were virtual after all. When they saw him attacking them with flames, they did not dodge to either side, but charged straight into the fire.
"You're virtual after all! You have no idea how powerful these flames are, and you're still charging into them without a care for your lives!" After sweeping all the flames from his hands, Ruri stood where he was and watched them with a smile as he spoke.
Those ninja paid no heed to whether they lived or died, charging straight toward the flames Ruri had unleashed. When they reached the middle of the fire, their bodies were completely engulfed in flames.
Being virtual, they were different from humans after all and could not feel pain at all. Even engulfed in flames, they remained expressionless and made no sound whatsoever. Yet even so, they were completely fine and were not burned to death by the flames Ruri had unleashed.
"So you're not afraid of fire! I was wondering why you were charging into the flames without fearing death!" Ruri said, furrowing his brow when he saw that they were completely fine despite being engulfed in fire.
He did not know whether it was because their virtual bodies could not catch fire, but after another three or four seconds, all the flames on them went out. Once the flames disappeared, Ruri saw that they