"Damn it, they're Heroes! Is the Hero Association making a move on us?"
"Quick, everyone, be on alert!"
Some ninjas scattered, all standing on high ground, surveying the surroundings.
But soon...
A look of confusion appeared on their faces.
Because there were no signs of an encirclement.
Fubuki spoke. "Don't worry, it's just us."
Lily added, "Exactly. Having Master personally come to deal with you is your honor."
Hearing this, the ninjas flew into a rage.
"Arrogant!"
"A few B-Class Heroes. You don't know when to die."
For a moment, everyone roared.
Compared to being surrounded by the Hero Association...
At this moment, they felt a deep humiliation.
"Psykos, let me see your new ability."
"Yes, Master."
Psykos nodded and walked towards the others on her long legs.
Her eyes faintly glowed with a crimson light.
"One person?"
"Looking for death!"
A flash of cold light appeared in the eyes of several ninjas.
The next moment!
Their figures intersected with Psykos.
Rumble! Rumble!
The sounds of air explosions were unending. Psykos's figure was like a dancing butterfly, easily dodging all the ninjas' attacks as she moved.
The ninjas' prized ninjutsu seemed to become incredibly clumsy, only wildly destroying the surrounding environment.
These ninjas coordinated well, but every combined attack seemed to be seen through, dodged by Psykos in advance.
"How is she doing that?"
Fubuki's eyes widened. "Could it be... her Balance Breaker?"
"Correct."
Ayato nodded and explained. "Future Sight. Psykos can now clearly see up to two minutes into the future."
"Any further, and it's just fragments."
Her awakening of this ability...
Was probably related to her having seen visions of the future.
Fubuki: "..."
This ability seemed a bit unfair.
She wouldn't lose to her now, would she?
Lily said, "Master, can I attack now?"
"Me too."
Mizuki was eager to try. "My strength has improved a lot too."
"You can attack now."
Ayato nodded, then said, "Psykos, stop testing your ability. Go all out."
"Okay!"
A flash of excitement appeared in Psykos's eyes, and her whole body floated up.
Terrifying telekinesis turned into a tangible shockwave, rolling in all directions.
"AAAAHHHH!"
The wails were unending. Countless ninjas were run over as if by a train, blood spurting everywhere.
At the same time!
Lily and Mizuki's figures shot out like cannonballs.
A red light flashed over them, covering them in delicate crimson armor.
Lily of the Three Section Staff, Captain Mizuki.
These were their Hero names, representing their combat styles.
So both of their Balance Breakers were pure Reinforcement-types.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The muffled sounds continued. Wherever Lily and Mizuki passed, nunchaku and fists tore through the air with rampant power, sending ninjas flying.
"Stand down, all of you. You're no match for them."
Just then, a tall, slender man carrying twin swords, half his face covered, walked over slowly.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Hearing this, all the ninjas stepped back, reverence on their faces.
Because this was the leader of their Ninja Party.
The world's strongest Ninja King, Empty Void.
"Although these guys are all trash, have you thought about the price you'll pay for rampaging on my turf?"
Empty Void walked over slowly, his gaze calm as he looked at Ayato, as if devoid of emotion.
"Actually, we have no grievances. It wouldn't be impossible to spare your life."
Ayato answered irrelevantly. "Ultimately, I'm only interested in your ninjutsu."
"Give me your knowledge, and I'll spare your life."
"What if I don't?"
"Then I'll take your life and then take what I want."
"You're looking for death!"
Empty Void's gaze sharpened, and a terrifying killing intent instantly shook heaven and earth.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Gales howled in all directions, the earth was continuously torn apart, and an invisible aura impacted in all directions.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Lily and Mizuki immediately retreated, instinctively moving away from this Ninja King.
Psykos's expression also changed.
Dragon-level!
And definitely not an ordinary Dragon-level.
Even in her Monster Association, he would probably be among the strongest.
"What a good opponent."
A flash of excitement appeared in Esdeath's eyes, but then she shook her head. "Unfortunately, he's Master's prey."
Ayato raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "This is your power?"
"What, scared?"
"No. It's just weaker than I expected."
"Arrogant."
Empty Void's expression grew colder. "In that case, go die."
As his voice echoed, Empty Void seemed to vanish into thin air.
When he reappeared, he was right in front of Ayato.
Clang!
A flash of cold light.
The demonic blade on his back was unsheathed, swinging towards Ayato.
Facing this slash, Ayato stood still, his expression still indifferent.
"When?"
Empty Void's pupils shrank deeply, his demonic blade halting in mid-air.
Because, at some point...
One of Ayato's hands had already lightly grasped the blade.
Catching the blade bare-handed.
Yet he was unharmed.
For a moment, Empty Void was shocked beyond words.
But he had no time to think. With another clang, his second demonic blade was unsheathed, ready to swing.
Bang! Pfft!
But as soon as he moved, a terrifying force came from his chest.
A fist had landed on his chest, the horrific force making him spit out a mouthful of blood.
Then!
Ayato flicked his finger.
Pfft!
A bolt of lightning shot out, directly striking Empty Void and engulfing him completely.
From start to finish...
The exchange took only a few moments.
Looking at the blasted-away Empty Void, the entire scene fell into dead silence.