As Hidan retreated rapidly, he hacked wildly with the Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe. Every strike passed through his opponent without inflicting any damage.
But he kept at it, showing no intention of stopping.
In a state of utmost concentration, his eyes remained fixed on his opponent.
He would see through every last change in Saibote's body!
Just as there was no unbeatable ninjutsu in the Ninja world, he refused to believe his opponent had no weakness.
Suddenly, a clang rang out, and a bloodthirsty expression instantly crossed his face.
"Found it! Your opening!"
The Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe's aimless slashes suddenly converged on a single spot.
Within the yellow sand was a solid Snake Sword!
Hidan's heavy blow nearly sent the Snake Sword flying. Alarmed, Saibote immediately canceled Sand March and turned back into sand, transforming the Snake Sword along with himself. Only then did he evade Hidan's follow-up attacks and escape.
Hidan did not immediately pursue him either. That burst had cost him considerable stamina too, and he was panting heavily.
After catching his breath for a moment, he finally steadied his breathing.
Hidan grinned viciously. "The conditions for turning into sand and using that move that sucks people into dried corpses should be exact opposites!"
"And the key... is that crooked blade."
"Even if you deny it, I've already seen through you."
"When you and that Snake Sword turn into sand, all attacks might seem ineffective against you, but that's also when you're at your weakest. You're almost completely limited to passive defense."
"And to use that move that sucks people into dried corpses, you have to make that Snake Sword solid."
"In other words, all I need to do to defeat you is catch the instant you attack and focus all my attacks on that Snake Sword!"
Holy shit!