"Is this... the Scorpion · Karate of the Scorpion · Ninja Clan? But shouldn't his Ninja Soul belong to the Pain Ninja Clan?"
Naraku's familiarity with ninjas told him that this was indeed Scorpion · Karate, yet intellectually, he could not believe it.
Laomoto Khan had already utilized the Damage Absorption Stance; there was no mistake about that. But why?
Did he train in Scorpion · Karate himself? If he isn't of the Scorpion Clan, there is no necessity to learn Scorpion · Karate, is there?
For a moment, Naraku also fell into confusion. In his long career of killing ninjas, he had indeed never seen such a situation. Laomoto Khan's possession of multiple Ninja Souls was truly a miraculous feat.
However, he must still be killed! Encountering a strong enemy only incited Naraku's killing intent even more!
"Your power is still insufficient, David."
"Going on like this, you, V, and all those other fellows will be killed by Laomoto-san."
"By then, the entire city will be the Soukaiya's turf. He can rebuild a New Soukaiya at any time."
"Why not hand your body over to me? The only one who can deal with him now is me. Give me control, and I will help you dispose of him."
The old man seized the opportunity to begin bewitching David, wanting to obtain control of the body.
However, there was nothing wrong with what he said. The strength currently displayed by Laomoto Khan was an existence on a completely different dimension from them and other ninjas.
David's Sandevistan · Jutsu was purely a detector of the strong. Against ninjas of average strength, it was an instant kill. Against strong enemies possessing Jōnin-level strength, it could also obtain a great advantage.
But facing Laomoto Khan, it could be said to be completely useless. The opponent's intuition and Karate were far above his own.
However, this did not mean David gave up so easily. The Tea Ceremony Breathing was constantly recovering his injuries and stamina. Cursed Energy mixed into the pitch-black flames—it was the Cursed Energy · Karate he had never used before!
Ninja Slayer lay on the ground, appearing quite peaceful. Laomoto Khan did not rush to perform the kaishaku, because another enemy had attacked.
Without Ninja Slayer to hold him back, Takemura could only charge forward personally. The cursed blade 'Beppin' in his hand was unsheathed only the instant it neared the enemy—'ejecting' in a split second, slashing viciously towards Laomoto's throat.
Unlike normal ninjas, he used Iaido, which he had practiced for a lifetime.
In the previous few exchanges, he had let the clone ninjas and Ninja Slayer take action while he collected intelligence and waited for an opportunity.
But now, he could no longer stay on the sidelines. If he really let Laomoto kill Ninja Slayer, they would have no way to fight this battle.
The sharp blade trailed a glint of light—the secret technique of Iaido—Battou-jutsu!
Decades of training day in and day out. Even having become Saburo Arasaka's personal bodyguard, even with technology so advanced and countless powerful cybernetics installed on his body, he had never neglected his Iaido!
"This... This is?!"
A Jutsu of extremely high purity. This was a slash! The strongest strike fusing all his essence, energy, and spirit—Death · Slash!
Takemura, who had not made a move all this time, was actually hiding such a powerful killing move. Even Laomoto Khan had not prepared excessively for it; he could not dodge this blow!
"What a strong slash! What domineering Iaido slash! But it is still far from enough to kill me!"
Laomoto's armor began to shatter. It was not shattered by the slash—Takemura's blade aimed for Laomoto's throat, the gap in the armor, directly bypassing this suit of armor.
It was Laomoto's body that was expanding, causing this suit of armor to explode open, revealing the white suit inside.
The power of the Giant · Ninja Clan. It was the same type of Ninja Soul as the previous Earthquake, but the Ninja Soul on Laomoto Khan's body was even stronger!
The originally tall figure rose in height once again, transforming into a giant several meters tall. Takemura's slash appeared insignificant in front of a physique like his.
The blade originally aiming for the neck could only cause a wound on his body. It was not fatal, nor did it affect his combat power.
The power of the Giant Clan was pure numerical stats! His anti-strike capability and recovery ability received a massive boost.
Not only that, but years of sushi ingestion and insights into the Tea Ceremony allowed him to self-teach a set of 'Little · Tea Ceremony Breathing'. Although the effect was not as good as the genuine version, it was sufficient.
"Is there yet a third ability?"
Such a massive transformation was obviously a ninja ability. Laomoto Khan had currently displayed three different abilities; he was truly a monster-like powerhouse.
The wounds caused by 'Beppin' were healing rapidly. Takemura kicked the Ninja Slayer on the ground towards V at the side, then flashed behind Laomoto again himself.
The power from gigantification was greatly enhanced, but the speed did not change much—at least to a degree where he could circle around him.
Laomoto Khan did not indulge him. The dual blades in his hands launched a fierce attack. Takemura, showing no weakness, met him with 'Beppin'. This was a 'Karate exchange' using a katana.
There were many ninjas skilled in using weapons, but they were not these Ninja Souls on Laomoto Khan's body. Compared to Takemura who had trained bitterly for decades, he quickly fell into a disadvantage.
It was not just a gap in technique, but also a gap in weapons. The two famous swords in Laomoto Khan's hands had already developed multiple cracks at this point and could snap at any moment.
"This sword? What weapon is this to be so hard?"
He detected that Takemura's weapon was extraordinary. Both sides ceased hands simultaneously.
The dual blades in Laomoto's hands were already scrapped, so he tossed them casually onto the ground. Although they were legendary treasured swords, he threw them away without a shred of attachment.
The gigantic body was shrinking. He canceled the use of the Giant Clan's power. Accompanying the body returning to its original state, the wounds cut by the sharp blade also fully recovered.
Evidently, looking only at Iaido, he was not Takemura's match. But such a high-intensity exchange was also a massive consumption. Takemura casually flung the fresh blood off the blade edge, slowly recovering his stamina.
"The cursed blade 'Beppin'. The weapon capable of ending you."
Facing Laomoto Khan's question, he recited the name of the weapon in his hand.
Both sides stared at each other, but neither found an opening. After a few breaths, Laomoto Khan launched an attack first.
If there is no opening, then create an opening. The truly annoying thing about Takemura was that sword in his hand; it was almost indestructible. No matter how he attacked, it showed no damage. Combined with his Iaido, this was how he barely stalled Laomoto Khan.
He struggled bitterly to cope with Laomoto's attacks, yet his eyes subconsciously looked toward Ninja Slayer's side. He had to stall for time to let the other party recover.
Wake up soon! Ninja Slayer!
The silent shout seemed to be conveyed to David. Only after truly exchanging blows with the opponent did Takemura realize Laomoto's power. That was an all-around power!
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