As expected, things unfolded just as Qing Ming had predicted. After a short burst of madness, Kaguya Kotaro's energy dwindled, forcing him to halt his attack.
However, thanks to the Kaguya Clan's unique physique, a brief moment of rest—just a minute or two—would likely allow him to recover fully.
But would Qing Ming grant him such an opportunity?
The answer was a resounding no.
Likewise, Uchiha Shisui would not allow him that chance.
Almost the moment Kaguya Kotaro stopped spinning and ended his Dance of the Larch, Shisui unleashed his signature Body Flicker Technique, appearing in front of his opponent with a speed that was almost impossible to follow.
The kunai in Shisui's hand sliced forward, aiming directly for Kotaro's throat.
Yet, after battling Shisui for so long, Kotaro had become familiar with his fighting style and was well aware of his incredible speed. Anticipating this, Kotaro was already on guard.
Even with Shisui's speed, Kotaro tilted his head just in time to dodge the attack.
If Shisui were fighting alone, Kotaro might have seized the opportunity to retreat and recover.
Unfortunately, this time, Kotaro had another adversary—Qing Ming.
The instant Kotaro dodged Shisui's attack, Qing Ming appeared behind him.
Although Qing Ming's speed was not as extraordinary as Shisui's, the close distance gave Kotaro little time to react.
Here, the Shikotsumyaku truly showed its value.
Kotaro, unable to dodge or parry, activated his Shikotsumyaku the moment he sensed danger. Bone fragments surged to the surface, forming a sturdy bone armor on his back.
When Qing Ming's blade struck, it emitted a metallic clang as it collided with the bone plating.
Unwilling to relent, Qing Ming applied more force.
A grating screech filled the air as the blade scraped against the bone. Even after Qing Ming infused his sword with wind-style chakra, significantly enhancing its sharpness, he still failed to cut through the bone armor completely.
This demonstrated Kotaro's exceptional mastery of the Shikotsumyaku, as the density of his bones had reached the level of steel, capable of withstanding Qing Ming's assault.
While the blade couldn't penetrate, it did leave a cut about an inch deep in the bone armor.
This minor wound came at a cost—draining a substantial amount of Kotaro's chakra to repair the damage.
Though Qing Ming couldn't see it from behind, Shisui, standing in front, noticed Kotaro's complexion pale significantly after taking the blow.
It was evident that his chakra reserves had been heavily taxed.
As the saying goes, strike while the iron is hot.
Despite Shisui's normally gentle demeanor, the battlefield was no place for mercy. Without hesitation, he launched his next attack.
"Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"
Stepping lightly on the ground, Shisui leaped back while rapidly forming seals.
A burst of fire erupted from his mouth.
In an instant, the flames coalesced into three massive fire dragons that roared as they rushed toward Kotaro from three directions—left, right, and center.
Shisui had clearly decided to abandon physical attacks and switch to ninjutsu.
Earlier, Kotaro's relentless attacks had limited Shisui's options, but with Qing Ming's assistance, Shisui now had the freedom to act.
Seeing this, Qing Ming's eyes lit up.
His Sharingan's tomoe spun as he closely observed Shisui's Great Dragon Fire Technique, instantly mastering it.
In his mind, a system notification confirmed the upgrade of his existing Fire Style: Dragon Fire Technique to Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique.
On his skill interface, the previous Fire Style: Dragon Fire Technique: Lv5 (0/0) was replaced with Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique: Lv5 (1/5000), indicating that the move had exceeded its prior limit.
Satisfied, Qing Ming silently noted the breakthrough.
But now wasn't the time to dwell on it.
Standing directly behind Kotaro, Qing Ming was squarely in the line of fire of Shisui's attack.
"Better not stick around!" he thought.
With that, Qing Ming withdrew his blade and quickly retreated, putting a safe distance between himself and Kotaro.
The next moment, the three fiery dragons struck.
Kotaro's figure blurred as he narrowly dodged two of them.
The third, however, was unavoidable.
Left with no choice, Kotaro activated his Shikotsumyaku, forming a bone shield in front of him.
Boom!
The fire dragon collided with the shield, exploding into a fiery inferno. Flames surged past the shield, enveloping Kotaro.
Emerging from the flames, Kotaro's appearance was ragged. His clothes were charred to tatters, and his skin bore multiple burns.
It was only thanks to the Kaguya Clan's enhanced physique and the defensive power of the Shikotsumyaku that Kotaro survived.
For an ordinary ninja, this would have been fatal.
But even for him, survival came at a steep price.
As Kotaro staggered from the flames, Qing Ming seized the moment to attack again.
Before his sword had fully sheathed, Qing Ming raised his left hand, quickly forming seals with one hand to unleash Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu.
Flaming projectiles scattered like a blooming flower, descending upon Kotaro.
Sensing danger, Kotaro nimbly evaded most of the fireballs, his agility honed from years of practicing the Dance of the Willow and Dance of the Camellia.
The few projectiles he couldn't dodge, he tanked with his Shikotsumyaku.
Yet, the effort took its toll.
Spewing blood, Kotaro glared at Qing Ming and Shisui with bloodshot eyes.
After a brief standoff, he did something unexpected: rather than retreat, Kotaro drew two bone swords and charged at them in a final act of desperation.
"Crazy as ever!" Qing Ming muttered before stepping forward to engage Kotaro head-on.
In close combat, Qing Ming had the upper hand compared to Shisui, making him the natural choice to take the lead.
Shisui, understanding Qing Ming's intentions without a word, used his Body Flicker Technique to retreat to a safe distance, watching for an opening.
As Qing Ming and Kotaro clashed, the sound of blades meeting bone filled the air.
Time dragged on as Shisui patiently waited.
Finally, Kotaro, blinded by his desperation, committed a fatal mistake.
Clang!
Kotaro locked blades with Qing Ming, attempting to overpower him in a contest of strength.
Sensing the opportunity, Qing Ming held his ground, ignoring the risk of Kotaro's bone spikes piercing him.
Seizing the moment, Shisui used his Body Flicker Technique, appearing silently behind Kotaro.
With a swift, precise strike, Shisui drove his kunai into Kotaro's back, piercing his heart.
Splat!
Blood spurted from Kotaro's mouth as his strength ebbed away.
Taking advantage of the moment, Qing Ming withdrew his blade and slashed upward in one smooth motion.
Slash!
The razor-sharp edge sliced Kotaro's neck, severing his carotid artery.
Blood gushed from the wound as Kotaro's bone swords fell to the ground.
Clutching at his neck in vain, Kotaro collapsed, his eyes wide open in disbelief.
He died with his fury unspent.
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