"Hahaha... yes, that's it! Come on! Let's keep fighting!"
Mad words came from Akaza's mouth.
Akaza didn't mind at all that his head hadn't fully grown out yet.
He raised both fists to meet the attack.
" Destructive Death - Disorder!"
Guided by the Destructive Death Compass Needle, his fist seemed to come alive, lunging precisely at Ding Teiichi.
Teiichi's expression remained unchanged. The Nichirin Blade in his hand seemed to come alive, dancing with astonishing speed and weaving an impenetrable net of swords.
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
The sounds of metal clashing echoed incessantly, each collision bursting forth with dazzling light.
The azure Wind Breathing intertwined with the blue light of Destructive Death, creating a bizarre and fantastical scene.
Every time the two figures appeared, it was accompanied by swirling snow, falling leaves, and collapsing trees.
"Hahaha... that's right, that's exactly it, that's exactly it!"
"This is the battle between the strongest that I've been waiting for!"
Akaza's laughter grew increasingly manic; he seemed completely immersed in the thrill of this life-or-death struggle.
Ignoring the Nichirin Blade that was slashing towards him, Akaza raised his fist and smashed it down on Teiichi.
Upon seeing this, Teiichi frowned deeply.
That's a really shameless way to play.
Akaza was able to attack despite his own injuries, and there was nothing Teiichi could do about it.
have no choice.
The Nichirin Blade that had been aimed at the enemy quickly turned back.
"Clang!"
A metallic clanging sound rang out.
The expected scene made Akaza's lips curl into a smile, his eyes flashed, and his attacks continued unabated.
Blue and green light crisscrossed wildly on the battlefield.
laugh--!
The sound of Nichirin Blade slicing through flesh rang out, and a severed arm flew off.
The pain of losing an arm is unbearable for ordinary people, and Akaza couldn't even manage to frown.
This time, Teiichi didn't lose focus again, and his Nichirin Blade quickly returned to defense.
Clang!
The incoming fist was firmly blocked by the Nichirin Blade, unable to advance an inch.
With a forceful push of his arms, he dislodged the Akaza.
" Third Form: Clean Storm Wind Tree!"
The Nichirin Blade flashed through the air like a dense spiderweb, slashing towards Akaza.
Despite the barrage of slashes, Akaza remained unfazed and activated his Blood Demon Art.
" Destructive Death - Footwork - Flowing Light!"
Bare feet kicked rapidly through the air, each kick accompanied by a dazzling flash and a whooshing sound.
The collision between the Nichirin Blade and the sole of the foot once again triggered a continuous series of metallic clanging sounds.
After their attack ended, the two quickly moved again.
The blue-green light flickered and collided continuously in the forest.
With each collision between the two, Akaza always manages to throw something into the air.
Whether it's an arm, a calf, or gushing blood.
Akaza's occasional attacks, disregarding his injuries, made it difficult for Teiichi to discern his intentions, causing him to furrow his brow.
"Hey! Teiichi! How's it going? Do you feel like you're holding back in the fight?" Akaza called out to Teiichi.
Teiichi frowned, remaining silent without offering any response.
Seeing Teiichi Akaza didn't mind and sincerely invited him again.
"That's one of the inconveniences of being human!"
bring it on!
Let's become ghosts together!
After becoming a demon, one is no longer afraid of getting hurt, nor is there a lifespan limit.
If you could break through your limits like me, you wouldn't even need to fear death!
Then we can train together, fight together, and get stronger together!
Until the day we finally die together!!
bring it on!!
Become a demon! Teiichi!!
Teiichi frowned, speaking for the first time since the battle began tonight.
"Thank you for your kindness! But unfortunately, I have no intention of becoming a ghost!"
Teiichi's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Akaza's head, and his previously high fighting spirit seemed to vanish instantly.
"Is that so!"
Akaza replied, seemingly losing interest.
Although Teiichi's voice was soft, Akaza could hear the unwavering determination in it, as clear and powerful as a mountain spring.
Upon realizing that the powerful figure he had acknowledged would not become a demon, Akaza felt a deep sense of regret.
"In that case, please shine like fireworks tonight!"
Akaza said in a low voice, his attacks becoming even more ferocious.
The even more aggressive attacks than before, coupled with Akaza's occasional careless attacks, made Teiichi feel constrained.
Unlike Teiichi, Akaza on the other side was present throughout the battle.
The fighting spirit that had just been extinguished by Teiichi was reignited.
The tattooed arm was raised high.
" Destructive Death - Annihilation Style!"
As a low shout rang out, a massive amount of fluorescent light converged on the fist.
It then transformed into a dazzling blue light, Teiichi Ding Yi with overwhelming force.
The familiar moves made Teiichi frown involuntarily.
It's not that this move is particularly powerful, but rather that its effect is different from other moves.
This would cause significant damage to the battlefield and separate the two, which conflicts with his goal of holding Akaza.
However, since Akaza had already resorted to this tactic, Teiichi had no choice but to accept it.
It's just a little troublesome at most...
As he pondered this, he twirled his Nichirin Blade.
" Sixth Form: Black Wind Mountain Mist!"
As he finished speaking, the Nichirin Blade traced a perfect semi-circular trajectory from bottom to top.
A black rift seemed to be torn open in the air, and a huge black Wind Blade instantly condensed into shape.
With a force capable of tearing everything apart, it met the oncoming blue light fist head-on.
boom--!
A deafening explosion rang out in the forest, the shockwave shaking the surrounding trees and sending snow flying down from the branches as if swept away by a gale, covering everything in its path.
The epicenter of the explosion.
Snow and mud flew everywhere.
At the epicenter of the explosion, snow and soil were scattered in all directions by the immense force, creating a chaotic scene.
The two combatants were forced to separate by the aftershocks of the explosion, each managing to regain their footing.
"Whoosh--whoosh--"
Akaza was panting heavily.
The short-duration, high-frequency regeneration also made him feel quite tired.
Only after disengaging from the intense battle was Akaza able to observe his surroundings.
The environment, noticeably brighter than when they first encountered the Demon Slayer, made Akaza frown.
I turned my head and looked towards the horizon.
The first light of dawn on the horizon made Akaza's brows furrow tightly.
Has the time come yet?
At the same time, an idea popped into Akaza's mind.
I seem to need to figure out how to escape.