Then, he unsheathed his tanto, a cold gleam flashing as he instantly executed [Ba] (Sudden Draw) Sword Technique! The sharp blade slashed straight toward Han in his Tailed Beast transformation.
Han sensed the danger immediately. After all, he had personally experienced the power of that crimson tanto before. Now, however, when facing it again, he was stunned to find that its sharpness had become far greater than before.
Although confident in his durable Tailed Beast Chakra Cloak, Han still took caution. He quickly stepped backward, trying to create distance from Shiyu Uchiha to avoid repeating past mistakes and being caught off guard by that deadly blade again.
At the same time, Han remained alert toward Shiyu Uchiha's Sharingan, wary of any deceptive Dojutsu attacks—the previous encounter had truly shaken him.
Seeing Han unwilling to engage in close combat, Shiyu Uchiha immediately switched tactics without hesitation. With a single hand seal, he chanted an incantation before suddenly opening his mouth wide, spewing forth a stream of nine blazing meteors. Like a meteor shower, these Blazing Meteors tore through the sky with a fierce momentum, speeding toward Han.
Moreover, to increase the accuracy of the Blazing Meteors, Shiyu's Shifting Body Technique didn't stop. He became a Phantom-like figure, continuously weaving through the battlefield, making it difficult for Han to pinpoint his exact location and rendering Han's powerful Ninjutsu attacks useless.
Just then, while rapidly retreating, Han caught sight of the nine blazing fireballs racing toward him like lightning! The blinding light and overwhelming pressure sent chills through him. By instinct, he knew this was a force nearly impossible to resist.
Even though protected by the Tailed Beast Chakra Cloak, Han knew that although the Blazing Meteors couldn't cause serious harm, taking a direct hit would definitely leave an opening, giving Shiyu Uchiha the perfect opening for a decisive strike.
Faced with this perilous situation, Han decisively activated the Shifting Body Technique, shifting his body away just in time to dodge the first three Blazing Meteors. However, the next six Blazing Meteors followed in rapid succession, moving too fast for him to evade again.
In desperation, Han swiftly maneuvered his five massive tails. They lashed out like whips, striking each incoming meteor head-on. With several loud bangs, five of the Blazing Meteors were deflected, each tracing a dazzling arc through the air.
Yet, despite this, the last remaining Blazing Meteor charged straight toward Han without pause. With no other choice, he clenched his teeth and brought both arms together tightly to brace for the final impact.
In an instant, the meteor struck Han's arms head-on, creating a ground-shaking explosion. A tremendous force like a tidal wave surged over him. Despite his best efforts to resist, Han was still pushed backward several steps.
Finally, after struggling for a while, Han managed to neutralize the impact successfully.
However, after personally experiencing the power of Blazing Meteor, Han couldn't help but feel horrified. He never expected Shiyu Uchiha's strength to have increased to such a terrifying extent, far beyond what he had previously imagined. At this moment, the firm resolve Han originally had to stop Shiyu Uchiha began wavering slightly in his mind.
Yet, when his close friend Roshi's familiar and determined face flashed through his mind, a strong sense of responsibility surged from deep within his heart. Remembering Roshi's trust and expectations, Han silently told himself he absolutely could not retreat, that he must steadfastly hold the line to protect everyone, and also create an opportunity for Roshi.
Thus, he inhaled deeply, steeled himself, and glared fiercely at Shiyu Uchiha not far ahead, preparing to face an even more intense battle.
However, the dire situation allowed him no time for excessive thinking. In the blink of an eye, Shiyu had already reappeared like a ghost, his blade gleaming coldly as it slashed straight toward Han's neck!
At this critical moment, Han decisively activated his unique ninjutsu—Boil Release: Unrivalled Strength! His tightly clenched fist, like burning flames, flew forward with incomparable power and momentum straight at Shiyu Uchiha.
Facing such a mighty strike, Shiyu Uchiha demonstrated astonishing physical agility. He sidestepped effortlessly, dodging Han's powerful punch. Meanwhile, his sword did not stop but continued slashing downward. Although this attack had weakened slightly due to the evasive maneuver, it still accurately struck Han.
Unfortunately for Shiyu, Han was currently wearing the incredibly resilient Tailed Beast Chakra Cloak, and the power of this sword strike was still insufficient to penetrate it, though the powerful impact caused Han to tremble slightly.
But Han's ninja quality was extremely high. Instantly after being hit, he instinctively regained his balance and immediately launched a counterattack. In no time, the two engaged in close combat, locked in an intense melee.
Throughout this heart-pounding battle, Shiyu Uchiha never abandoned his search for the perfect opportunity to unleash the [Breaking Army Sword Technique] and Sharingan Genjutsu.
After all, should either of these formidable techniques succeed, it could instantly turn the tide of battle.
As for Han, who had previously suffered greatly from the Sharingan Genjutsu, he naturally remained especially cautious, unwilling to make even the slightest mistake again.
Of course, if Han accidentally gave Shiyu an opening, Shiyu would most certainly seize it without hesitation. On a battlefield where life and death hung in the balance, even the smallest mistake could lead to fatal consequences...
Perhaps because the prolonged battle led Han to realize that his opponent's sword techniques couldn't penetrate the Tailed Beast Cloak's defenses, he gradually became less wary of the sharp blade in Shiyu Uchiha's hand.
Nevertheless, deep within his heart, Han still harbored intense fear and wariness toward the mysterious and powerful Sharingan eyes of Shiyu Uchiha.
After all, the power lurking in those eyes was downright terrifying. It had cost him dearly before, and one small misstep could send him plummeting into an irreversible abyss.
What made things even worse was that Han's combat effectiveness had drastically diminished in close-range battles due to his fear of directly meeting Shiyu Uchiha's gaze. Whenever their gazes locked, he'd instinctively look away, and this psychological barrier severely hindered his ability to fight at full capacity.
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