"You still have that much pride? Hah! I haven't lost yet!"
Heimdall's Acute eyes flared, and with a roar that shook the air, he leaped forward, gripping his long sword like a madman, aiming straight for Ryuuto's chest. A desperate strike.
"Really? You still haven't been beaten enough, huh? Fine, then get ready to be abused a little more!"
Mist Shinobi Technique!
Ryuuto twirled his decapitation knife in his hand, forming hand seals in a smooth, fluid motion. Thick white mist erupted around the battlefield, blinding the view. Even Ultron and Lauf, watching intently, gawked in disbelief.
"Fool! You think a puff of mist can trap me? Pathetic!" Heimdall's golden eyes glimmered through the fog. Momentarily dazed, he pressed forward, swinging his sword, as if he still had a lock on Ryuuto's position.
"Heh, keep trying if you want!"
Water Style! Water Prison!
Ryuuto lifted his beheading knife and effortlessly pushed Heimdall's sword aside. A smirk curled at the corner of his lips, making Heimdall twitch in annoyance.
"What!?"
Heimdall hit the ground hard, only to find himself trapped inside a massive globe of water that surged up from nowhere. His body's strength was suppressed as if he were imprisoned.
"No! Heimdall is in real danger if this continues!" Lauf waved his icicle anxiously, halting his advance.
"Even if you rush, it's useless! Don't think you can survive him!" Ultron pressed a cold hand on Lauf's shoulder, sneering as he analyzed the scene.
"Huh? So we just stand here like idiots?"
"You forget your mission, Lauf!?" Ultron snapped, frustration evident. The big ice guy stubbornly hesitated, clearly terrified of rushing in.
Lauf gritted his teeth, reluctantly holding his ground. Even as Heimdall struggled inside the water prison, the restraint only grew stronger. His dark, imposing face twisted in panic and rage.
"Don't be foolish. The show's only just begun!" Ryuuto's grin widened as he drew Chakra sharply from his body.
Water Style! Water Dragon Bomb Technique!
Massive columns of water erupted around Ryuuto like dragons, roaring as they struck toward Heimdall.
"No!!"
Heimdall screamed, mind blank with anger, unable to resist. The Water Dragon Bomb slammed into him, splashing everywhere. He was tossed through the air before collapsing, soaked and disheveled. His long sword slid from his grip. Kneeling on the ground, he could barely move, humiliated and beaten.
"Ryuuto… I… remember you!" Heimdall gasped.
Whizzing!
Two streams of light shot from Ryuuto, embedding into Heimdall's shoulders. Blood splattered, his body convulsing under the impact. The force dragged him a long distance, hands bleeding as if nailed to an invisible wall.
"Still alive? Let's add a little more fun—bang!" Ryuuto stepped forward, slapping his palms lightly. The sword in Heimdall's shoulders exploded, shredding flesh and bone. Heimdall's scream cut through the air as he teetered on the brink of unconsciousness.
"Enough! You cunning, despicable low-level human!" Heimdall groaned, helpless.
"That's right! Stay out of my way, or I'll remind you what happens when you mess with me!" Ryuuto's grin was playful but deadly.
Ultron and Lauf couldn't just watch anymore. They stepped forward, posturing aggressively, determined to intervene before Heimdall could be finished.
"Decided to get involved, huh? We'll join in too—let's see if you can handle all of us!"
Scott and Arlo immediately flanked Ryuuto, eyes sharp, ready to act on his command. With their support, they were an unbreakable line, and the battlefield became tense and deadly. Ultron and Lauf's confidence faltered, cold sweat on their palms.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, Master! Task Completed: Powerful enemy Heimdall defeated. Reward: 10 Life Potions, 10 Shurikens!]
At that moment, Shion appeared in the form of Hinata, cheerfully teasing:
"Haha, prizes are nice! But where's my hard work reward? I've been busy all day facing these three ugly monsters. A little comfort wouldn't hurt!"
Ryuuto laughed, energized by both the victory and the teasing from Shion.