" Water Breathing!"
" Third Form Flowing Dance!"
Under the moonlight, Shimada's figure moved like a silver stream weaving through the dense pebbles. His movements were fluid and swift, dodging left and right, and even the pebbles that were impossible to avoid were knocked down one by one by his Nichirin Blade. He resolutely advanced rapidly in the direction from which the pebbles came, trying to get closer to the evil spirit hidden in the shadows.
Seemingly sensing the pressure from Shimada, the stones that had been sent to pursue Takeuchi returned to Shimada.
Shimada immediately felt a surge of pressure, and his previously rapid pace suddenly became as slow as a snail's pace.
Because of the increased proximity, the force transmitted through the Nichirin Blade when deflecting the incoming stones was significantly greater.
After a brief stalemate, Shimada, who was still struggling to catch his breath, couldn't help but shout.
" Takeuchi!!"
"If you don't come soon, I really can't take it anymore!!!"
Hearing Shimada's shouts coming from afar, Takeuchi did not reply.
After the pebble left his side and attacked Shimada again, he didn't immediately rush towards the demon's location.
He knew that although the ghost had stopped throwing stones at him, its gaze was still fixed on him.
If he rushes over rashly, he will only cause the stones that have already left to come back to him, which is truly useless.
Therefore, even after the pebbles stopped hitting him, he continued running through the forest, slowly making his way towards the ghost.
Hearing Shimada's shout, he knew he couldn't delay any longer.
Shimada is a pretty honest guy; he rarely jokes and always speaks his mind, especially during a battle like this.
When I say I can't hold on any longer, I really mean it.
Therefore, although he didn't know if the demon was watching him, Takeuchi still had no choice but to go.
Based on the scene we just experienced, we can roughly estimate the strength of the demon.
Just throwing stones from a distance could make him and Takeuchi feel so bad.
This ghost's strength.
Very strong!
Super strong!!
This is definitely not something I can handle alone.
Therefore, even though he didn't know if the ghost was paying attention to him, Takeuchi still had no choice but to go.
Otherwise, if Shimada gets injured and can't hold on, he and Iguro might be even less able to defeat this demon on their own.
Then we'll really end up like those five corpses we saw on the road.
Having made his decision, Takeuchi quickly stopped his speeding figure in the forest. He turned around, his eyes blazing, staring intently at the direction from which pebbles continued to come from the darkness.
His right knee bent slightly, and his left leg took a large step back, his entire figure instantly crouching low, like a cheetah ready to pounce. His left hand gripped the scabbard of his Nichirin Blade tightly, while his right hand gripped the hilt firmly, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.
The scene seemed to freeze at that moment, leaving only the sound of the wind and the whooshing sound of pebbles cutting through the air in the distance. Takeuchi a deep breath, looked up into the distance, and his eyes gleamed with determination.
Thunder Breathing!
" First Form!"
" Thunderclap and Flash!"
A flash of lightning illuminated the forest, bringing a brief moment of light.
Takeuchi's figure sped towards the depths of the forest like lightning, and in just a moment, a Takeuchi came into view.
The figure had four arms and was almost facing away from him. One arm was holding a pile of pebbles, while the other two arms were constantly picking up pebbles from the pebbles and throwing them around.
As the distance closed, the evil spirit continued to throw stones, showing no intention of turning back.
Seeing this, Takeuchi couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.
There's hope!
Lightning flashed Takeuchi Takeuchi, who couldn't help but quicken his pace.
A moment later, Takeuchi arrived behind the figure, and with a burst of speed, he leaped into the air.
The Nichirin Blade swiftly swung towards the demon's neck.
Seeing that the Nichirin Blade was only a few centimeters away from the demon's neck, and the demon still showed no sign of turning around, Takeuchi couldn't help but smile.
It worked!
Time seemed to slow down as the Nichirin Blade slowly approached the demon's neck in Takeuchi's eyes.
As the Nichirin Blade drew ever closer to the demon's neck, Takeuchi's focus intensified, and his excitement grew.
I thought the battle with the ghost was going to be a fierce one, but it turned out to be just a close call.
However, just as he was about to succeed, the demon suddenly turned its head, its scarlet eyes staring straight at him. A mocking smile appeared on the demon's lips, and a teasing voice rang out in the room:
"Just kidding! You idiot!"
At the same time, a hand swiftly clenched into a fist and slammed it down towards Takeuchi's chest. The speed and power of that fist far exceeded Takeuchi's expectations. Although he reacted in time, he still couldn't dodge the blow.
"Bang"
With a loud bang, Takeuchi's figure was sent flying, covering a distance of more than ten meters in the air before crashing heavily into a large tree.
Then, he slid off the tree like a falling leaf to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood. The intense pain in his internal organs made it almost impossible for him to breathe.
However, at this moment, Takeuchi was completely oblivious to the pain in his body, staring blankly at the figure walking towards him.
My whole body felt as if it had been plunged into an ice cave, and only the word "despair" remained in my mind.
In the distance, a figure could be seen with the words " Lower Rank Three " clearly etched in its pupils.
" Takeuchi, are you alright?"
Shimada's words jolted Takeuchi out of his despair, and he looked at Shimada and Iguro, who were rushing towards Lower Rank Three.
"Quick..."
Before he could finish shouting, Takeuchi swallowed the words back.
No, that won't work.
We can't let them escape; if they do, we're truly doomed...
While Lower Rank Three was facing away from them, unaware that the demon belonged to Lower Rank Three, by the time they arrived, it would be too late to escape; their only option was to save themselves.
But...
Even if they don't run away, can the three of them defeat Lower Rank Three?
" Takeuchi, stand up quickly, we'll be there soon!"
The words that came again brought Takeuchi back to his senses.
Subconsciously, I tried to support myself, following Shimada's instructions.
However, he couldn't lift himself up by trying to push himself up with his hands on the ground several times, and instead, he spat out two more mouthfuls of blood.
Takeuchi braced himself on the ground, staring blankly at the bloodstains on the back of his hands.
He realized with a deep understanding that he could no longer participate in tonight's battle!
Am I going to die today?
His hands, which were bracing themselves on the ground, began to tremble uncontrollably.
Slowly, he raised his head and looked at Lower Rank Three, who was only a few meters away from him, and the two people who were rushing towards him from further away.
Takeuchi suddenly screamed hysterically.
"Run! Don't come any closer!"
"This demon is Lower Rank Three! You can't beat him!"
"Run! Report to headquarters, get Zhu..."
The sound stopped abruptly, and a large, fine head tumbled through the air.