Then let's give you the battle you've been waiting for and send you off with a spectacular exit!
Teiichi thought this to himself, a faint smile appeared on his lips.
His left hand rose slowly, almost ritualistically, his fingertips lightly touching the cold hilt of the Nichirin Blade before finally gripping it tightly.
" Wind Breathing!"
A soft but firm voice echoed through the woods.
" Eighth Form: Primary Gale Slash!"
Before he finished speaking, Teiichi and moved.
Like a wild horse unleashed, or a sharp blade in a gale, it burst forth with astonishing speed and power in an instant.
A Flash of light, accompanied by a whistling sound as it tore through the air, hurtled straight towards Akaza.
Akaza's eyes flashed with surprise upon seeing this.
In his perception.
As the Demon Slayer before him raised his left hand to his Nichirin Blade.
The Fighting Spirit swirling around the Demon Slayer before them seemed even brighter and more dazzling.
He reacted quickly.
This Demon Slayer was actually holding back when he fought me?
Anger flashed through my mind, but it was quickly replaced by joy.
Despite being somewhat angry that the Demon Slayer before him was looking down on him.
But at this moment.
He can say that with absolute certainty.
The Demon Slayer before him no longer held back his skills.
Why did the Demon Slayer in front of me suddenly stop holding back, even though my own strength hasn't changed at all?
That's because he accepted himself!
Akaza answered in his mind.
If you ask him how he knew...
That's probably the mutual respect and admiration that comes from strong individuals!
For him, who spent his entire life pursuing battle and becoming stronger.
Compared to the anger of being looked down upon.
Being recognized by someone he acknowledges as strong is undoubtedly something that makes him even happier.
Teiichi no idea what Akaza was thinking.
If he knew the answer, he would only be half right and half wrong.
I do now really admire him.
But the reason I didn't use my full strength earlier wasn't because I underestimated him.
It's simply because he's unkillable!
What's the point of going all out?
A few seconds later he was a hero again!
I'm more likely to get tired if I go all out, and dragging things out will only make me more exhausted.
Regardless of how the two of them pondered it.
On the battlefield.
The Nichirin Blade sliced through the air at an incredible speed, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, like a silver lightning bolt, aiming straight for Akaza's vitals.
quick!
soon!
Very fast!
Akaza quickly assessed the attack.
The speed of that strike was so fast that even Akaza couldn't see it with the naked eye.
It's okay, though.
Facing a strong opponent.
Compared to relying on one's own eyes.
He prefers to rely on the Destructive Death - Compass Needle to sense things!
He sensed that the Nichirin Blade was still slashing towards him at an extremely fast speed.
His fist shot up instantly, whistling through the air, barely managing to collide with the deadly blade light.
"Clang!"
So heavy!
The moment his fist made contact with the Nichirin Blade, that word popped into Akaza's mind.
laugh!
With a soft hiss, the Nichirin Blade pierced through Akaza's fist defense.
It continued its unstoppable downward slash.
Whoosh--!
The blade Flash through the air, and Akaza was once again beheaded with a single stroke.
He swiftly sheathed his Nichirin Blade.
Just as Teiichi was about to strike again, seeing Akaza as a human pig.
The twelve-pointed snowflake array suddenly lit up, its dazzling light illuminating the entire battlefield.
Destructive Death - Final Move - Azure Silver Chaotic Remnant Light!
A silent roar erupted in Akaza's heart.
Countless missiles rained down from Akaza, covering the entire battlefield.
It indiscriminately attacks everything around it.
Although the power of a single shot cannot compare to the shockwave generated by the Destructive Death Air Type.
But it's not Teiichi a human being can simply endure physically.
Teiichi retreated rapidly, his Nichirin Blade flashing through the air.
An impenetrable net of swords quickly formed in front of him.
Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!
A continuous series of clanging sounds rang out in front of me.
As the missiles hurtled outwards, Akaza's severed head had already regenerated.
Looking at the Demon Slayer not far away.
Akaza's lips curled into a grin.
He pushed off with his feet and charged Teiichi.
" Destructive Death - Eight-Layered Demon Core!"
Loud words came from Akaza's mouth.
Afterimages of fists appeared in the air as they slammed towards Teiichi.
Teiichi blocked all the missiles, he saw the next attack coming straight at him.
He swiftly flipped the Nichirin Blade in his hand.
" Third Form: Clean Storm Wind Tree!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
The clash of swords and the shadows of fists intertwined on the battlefield, creating a chaotic symphony.
Each collision was accompanied by sparks flying and deafening noise.
Akaza's body seemed to transform into an immortal bird on the battlefield, its severed arms flying off and quickly regenerating.
He reveled in the battle with an almost masochistic fervor, his maniacal laughter echoing across the battlefield.
"Hahaha... that's right! That's it! Keep going!! Teiichi!!!"
This moment.
Akaza forgot about time, forgot about death!
All they could see was the battle before them!!
Only the Demon Slayer standing before him, locked in fierce combat!!
At a certain moment.
Akaza's body trembled slightly, a tremor that came from the depths of his soul.
Time seemed to move at an unusually slow pace in his eyes.
The figure of the Demon Slayer in front of them gradually became transparent.
Every movement was clearly visible, even the rhythm of his breathing and the slightest twitch of his muscles.
Whoosh--!
The Nichirin Blade sliced through the air, striking straight down.
The attack, which could only be clearly perceived by the Destructive Death Compass Needle, seemed to become slow and clear at this moment.
This strike...
Is it going to cut me in the abdomen?
Without relying on the Destructive Death Compass Needle, this prediction was entirely based on Akaza eye observation.
Akaza took two steps back.
Whoosh--!
The Nichirin Blade slashed across his abdomen.
A fist was raised.
Destructive Death - Disorder!
Whoosh--!
A piercing sound of wind breaking through the air rang out.
As the fist hurtled toward his head, Teiichi's pupils contracted rapidly.
This punch was much faster than before!!!
The sudden acceleration of the punch left the Nichirin Blade no time to defend.
Teiichi desperately tried to control his body and turn his head as far as he could.
laugh--!
As if slashed by a sharp blade, a long wound appeared on Teiichi's left cheek.
Fresh blood slowly flowed from the wound.
But that wasn't all; the next punch was already raining down.
Unlike the first punch, which left no time to react, this punch gave the Teiichi ample time.
The Nichirin Blade was quickly retracted.
Clang!
With a crisp, resounding crack, Teiichi's figure shot away.
After regaining his footing, he kept his eyes fixed on Akaza's figure.
At that moment, Akaza raised a fist and placed it in front of him.
Tears streamed uncontrollably from Akaza's eyes.
"This is..."
" The Supreme Territory..."