Swish!
The scarlet rainbow of light cleaved through the air, cutting a fiery streak toward Rōshi.
Uchiha Yoruki's unconventional and relentless fighting style made Rōshi's expression harden. His instincts screamed of danger, yet the sheer unpredictability of Yoruki's techniques left him momentarily stunned. Before he could fully process the threat, the crimson light had already reached above his head, poised to strike.
"Boom!"
The fiery tail behind Rōshi shot upward in a desperate attempt to counter. Flames surged and danced chaotically, forming a shield of roaring fire.
"Zheng!"
The red sword light descended unyieldingly. It sliced through the flaming tail as if it were nothing more than air, its trajectory continuing unabated toward Rōshi.
Gritting his teeth, Rōshi managed to dodge by a hair's breadth, the oppressive heat from the sword brushing past his face. He retaliated instantly, summoning an eruption of magma-infused flames that cloaked his body. With a swift motion, he conjured a thick curtain of fire to block Yoruki's view and obscure his movements.
During the heated exchange, Rōshi had been analyzing Yoruki's abilities. Based on his observations and years of experience, he deduced the nature of Yoruki's eye technique. The Sword, no matter how lethal, was still a manifestation of Dojutsu. And like all visual jutsu, its effectiveness hinged on an unbroken line of sight.
The fiery barrier rose high, crackling and hissing as it scorched the air. With his vision obscured, Yoruki came to a halt, his scarlet eyes narrowing in frustration.
"Snort!"
Yoruki let out a cold breath and swung the Butsu Yuhun Sword. The crimson blade hummed ominously as it struck the fire curtain with unrelenting force. Sparks and embers scattered wildly as sword light and aura clashed against the fiery wall.
After several strikes, the barrier crumbled, revealing Rōshi kneeling on the ground, his hands pressed firmly against the earth.
"You didn't escape?" Yoruki's eyes narrowed, suspicion flickering across his face.
Rōshi, however, remained still, his stance resolute. His eyes gleamed with determination as his chakra surged.
"Boom!"
The ground beneath Yoruki trembled violently.
"Bang!"
Pillars of molten lava erupted around him, encircling him in an inferno of searing heat. The towering columns of magma crackled, forming an inescapable cage.
Rōshi roared, his voice carrying the weight of his immense chakra. The magma surged, expanding and converging toward Yoruki, who was now completely engulfed. The heat was oppressive, the air thick with the acrid stench of burning earth.
The Rekka No Ken hovered nearby; its ethereal glow undiminished. Without its protection, Yoruki would have been reduced to ashes in mere moments.
Rōshi exhaled heavily, his flames dimming slightly as the strain of maintaining such a massive attack took its toll. His chakra reserves were depleting rapidly, and he cursed the limitations imposed by the Four-Tails. Despite their uneasy cooperation, Rōshi could not freely wield the beast's immense power.
"Amaterasu!"
A low, menacing voice broke through the roar of flames.
Rōshi's eyes widened. In the heart of the molten inferno, black flames began to flicker and grow, devouring the red magma. The ominous black fire spread relentlessly, consuming everything in its path with a hunger that could not be sated.
"Crazy boy!" Rōshi muttered under his breath, his expression darkening. He had witnessed the destructive power of the black fire before and knew its unyielding nature.
Using the black flames as a counter was a desperate gamble, but it was a double-edged sword. If Yoruki lost control, he too would be consumed.
"I want to see how you get out of this!" Rōshi growled, though unease crept into his voice.
The Rekka No Ken suddenly vanished.
"Swish!"
A crimson light erupted from within the black flames, cutting through the oppressive darkness. The sword reappeared, its blade now flickering with black fire.
"You used your own Dojutsu to counter it?" Rōshi's face twitched with disbelief.
The Rekka No Ken, unparalleled in sharpness, was now imbued with the unquenchable black flames. It was a terrifying combination, and Rōshi's unease grew as Yoruki emerged from the dissipating flames.
Yoruki's face was contorted with pain, blood trickling from the corners of his eyes. Despite his injuries, his determination burned as fiercely as the black flames.
"Rekka no Ken!" Yoruki roared, his voice echoing across the battlefield.
The crimson sword shot toward Rōshi with blinding speed. He barely managed to evade the strike, his movements sluggish from exhaustion. But the reprieve was short-lived.
"Amaterasu!"
Yoruki's right eye glowed fiercely, the flame pattern spinning wildly. Black flames erupted on Rōshi's left shoulder, spreading rapidly. The searing pain made Rōshi stagger as the flames began to consume his magma armor.
Desperately, he shed the flaming armor, casting it aside before retreating.
"Bang!"
Yoruki collapsed to his knees, the overuse of his Dojutsu exacting a heavy toll. His vision blurred, his eyes no longer capable of focusing. The pain in his head was excruciating, like needles piercing his brain.
Rōshi seized the opportunity to regroup, though the black flames still lingered, burning away his chakra.
"This damn black flame!" Rōshi hissed, his voice trembling.
Inside him, the Four-Tails stirred uneasily. "These flames are dangerous. If they continue to spread, we'll both be destroyed!"
"I know!" Rōshi snarled, his voice a mix of anger and desperation.
His left shoulder throbbed with unbearable pain. Gritting his teeth, he pulled out a kunai, his grip tightening. There was no other choice.
With a guttural roar, Rōshi brought the kunai down on his shoulder, severing the afflicted area to stop the black flames from spreading further. Blood sprayed across the scorched ground, and his roar echoed into the night.
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