676 Get behind me! (1/2)

Shika shot out sharp ice blades, while Izawa released a green fireball.

Kanzaki lifted his hand and drew a circle in order to deal with this attack of ice and fire...

Counter curse, ”Reverse Cycle of Life”!

A silver circular spell formation suddenly appeared and released a glow which absorbed the ice blades and fireball. The ice blades and fireball then reversed direction and shot right back at Shika and Izawa! The two were forced to block or dodge their own spells.

The other 7321 faction members also attacked Kanzaki with their spells or spiritual guns. However, he dodged, blocked, or countered every single attack. Not a single attack was effective against him.

[Wind Slash]!

Yanagi Family sword technique, New Moon style, ”Heartseeker Sword”!

Seiji and Shigure attacked Kanzaki simultaneously. They had excellent tacit cooperation as Seiji used a burning slash together with Shigure's piercing stab.

Kanzaki blocked these attacks with his left and right armlets.

The three of them once again fought at a high speed to the point where nobody else was able to see them clearly! They only saw flashing swords, armlets, and figures exchanging places so quickly as if they were dancing a ridiculously fast and furious dance.

Masao Yanagi was someone who was able to see clearer than others as he was from the Yanagi samurai family.

He knew that Shigure Tendo was amazing already, but that was it—he only knew but never truly admitted it in his heart.

Masao had also believed that Seiji Haruta had only been acting high and mighty due to the strange power he possessed. Masao felt that Seiji wouldn't be anything at all without the special power to counter the black mist.

Yet, the current scene forced him to face the undisputable reality...

Shigure Tendo was incredibly strong.

Seiji Haruta was also incredibly strong.

They were both far stronger than himself, Masao Yanagi!

The facts were right before his eyes. No matter how much he didn't want to accept, he could only accept them.

Seiji didn't see a single opening in Kanzaki's defenses.

Although this battle seemed even, Seiji couldn't find a single opening in Kanzaki's defenses after all this time! In fact, Kanzaki seemed to be controlling the flow of battle…

Shigure sensed this as well. He wanted to take a risk by using a high-powered martial arts technique to break the stalemate.

However, Kanzaki saw through this. He took advantage of this opportunity to land a critical blow against Shigure while Seiji did his best to prevent Kanzaki...

*Boom!!*

Seiji was unable to completely prevent Kanzaki's attack. Shigure was still hit and his personal barrier collapsed as he was sent flying backwards from the impact.

Killing curse, ”Tornado Rush”!

Kanna took this chance to cast a powerful spell that she had been preparing for a while. Three spell formations appeared and started spewing fierce winds that gathered into a powerful whirlwind that charged towards Kanzaki. The small tornado gathered dust, dirt, sand, and rocks as it charged, making it seem almost like a roaring dragon.

Kanzaki lifted his hand and drew two circles.

Under the illuminating light from these two silver spell formations, the tornado was absorbed.

Killing curse, ”Five Thunder Strikes”!

Nobuhiko Kurosaki also released a major attack spell. A gigantic hexagonal spell formation appeared in the air and released powerful thunderbolts at Kanzaki!

Kanzaki drew another two circles which also absorbed them.

Everyone also started using their strongest attack spells. Yet, these spells were all absorbed by Kanzaki's silver spell formations!

And then, Kanzaki waved his hands in the air, combining all the silver circles that he had drawn so far. They expanded into a tremendous silver circle.

'High energy alert, everyone prepare for impact…' Seiji couldn't help but recall such a classical line from EVA.

There was no need for him to shout anything or warn everyone, because everyone could sense that this was dangerous.

*Rumble, rumble, rumble, rumble…*

A tremendous sound resembling a volcanic explosion shook the skies and earth!

The giant silver spell formation shot out all the spells that were absorbed, forming a mega-powerful chaotic swirl that headed towards everyone!!

”Get behind me!!!”

Seiji activated his [Turtle Armor] and then [Heroic Guard], [Light's Protection], and began using his system's consumable items… he raised his defense to the max as he stood in front of everyone!

The chaotic swirl which seemed like it possessed boundless destruction rushed over towards him. Its speed was such that it was impossible to dodge or escape from.

However, the tall figure in front stood resolute and firm, forcefully blocking this chaotic swirl all by himself! He was able to form a small safe area behind him.

”Brother…”