Clang!
Metal clashed, and sparks flew.
The short blade slashed toward Xuandou, striking the glass-colored defensive armor generated by the Rinnegan dōjutsu, Yae-gaki.
Clang!
Clang!
Clang!
Hundreds upon thousands more slashes descended, accompanied by an unbroken ringing of metal against metal.
For a moment, space trembled, light and shadow flickered, and the ceaseless blade flashes carried the intent of death, seeping into Xuandou's armor as they awaited the moment to erupt together.
Xuandou ignored them, relying on the dual protection of Yae-gaki and the Qiankun Armor to withstand the blade flashes head-on.
He reached out to bring Uchiha Hikari into Yomotsu Space while taking out the Coiling Dragon Staff.
He blocked a blow, and the dragon relief on the Coiling Dragon Staff lit up. Swinging his arm, he struck with all his strength, driving back the tall, burly Otherworld Shinigami.
Bang!
Another staff strike fell amid dragon cries and tiger roars, smashing downward with overwhelming force. Everything in its path crumbled, and space tore apart.
In an instant, the left half of the Otherworld Shinigami's body collapsed downward, breaking into black smoke and vanishing.
"Gone..."
Xuandou raised his guard, surveying his surroundings with the Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan.
Although the Otherworld Shinigami was merely an avatar Danzo had summoned through the Reaper Death Seal, Xuandou did not think he could deal with him so easily.
The title of Otherworld Shinigami alone was enough to demonstrate his extraordinary nature.
Yet no matter how Xuandou searched, he could find no trace of the Otherworld Shinigami. Only the broken layer of Yae-gaki armor on his body proved that he had just fought a fierce battle.
At the same time, Xuandou also noticed people in the crowd below turning into white specks of light and disappearing at tremendous speed.
Those preparing to flee in fear vanished