In reality, Aoba, suddenly frozen in place, was immediately enveloped by a milky white light.
When the light dissipated, six holy wings of light unfolded from his back!
Purification!
As if a voice resonated from the beyond, a holy light descended directly from the sky onto Aoba, instantly purifying all adverse effects!
Aoba immediately regained his ability to move, while Itachi, forced out of the Tsukuyomi, retreated in shock, spitting blood.
"What was that light just now?"
Itachi was utterly astonished, questioning himself. Just moments ago, the intense light emanating from his opponent was an undeniable and powerful force that effortlessly shattered his Tsukuyomi space!
Although this wasn't the first time someone had broken his Tsukuyomi, being so brutally and effortlessly destroyed, without any resistance, was a first!
In that instant, Itachi even felt as if he was absurdly facing a deity.
What kind of forbidden technique was this?!
After Itachi quickly created a considerable distance, the other party did not pursue it; instead, they calmly spoke, "To withstand my myriad blade technique and force me to use the power of the Holy Spirit, you are the first in this world."
Without a doubt, someone was again putting on airs!
Since Aoba had only recently acquired this ability, he had just now had a chance to transform. It can be said that Itachi gave him this opportunity.
Therefore, it is accurate that Itachi was the first to witness this power of the Holy Spirit.
But Itachi doesn't know!
Moreover, the longer the battle goes on, the more he can feel the unfathomable depth of his opponent!
He isn't even sure if this 'six-winged state' is his opponent's final card.
What other abilities does this guy have that still need to be used?
Why has he never heard of the Blood Moon Sect, which cultivated such a formidable person as Aoba?
How many secrets are still hidden in the ninja world?
For a moment, Itachi felt bewildered, like a frog in a well.
He thought that with the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan, possessing Susanoo, Amaterasu, and Tsukuyomi, and holding the Totsuka Blade and the Yata Mirror, he would rarely meet an equal.
Meeting Aoba today has been a real lesson for him, showing him how much further he has to go.
Standing at the summit of the ninja world is indeed a daunting task!
But he cannot afford to lose here. He hasn't found Aoba yet, nor has he realized their dreams.
So he must defeat this guy and return alive!
Just as Itachi's gaze suddenly hardened, Aoba, concealing his identity, pointed his right hand's index and middle fingers to his forehead and solemnly proclaimed:
"Blessing!"
As a circle of rainbow light flashed over him, Aoba once again received a comprehensive enhancement.
Then, he burst forth with [Shunko], and the six holy wings of light on his back seemed to flutter...
Swoosh!
Aoba instantly appeared before Itachi as if teleporting and a sword fell.
The afterimage of Aoba left in the original position hadn't dissipated yet, indicating the incredible speed!
Anyone else might have been defeated.
But Itachi, always on high alert and aided by the dynamic vision of the Mangekyo Sharingan, barely managed to track his movement.
But his body couldn't keep up...
So, helplessly, Itachi continued to overexert his ocular powers, forcibly activating an instantaneous Susanoo to block this strike.
Yet, Itachi was still blasted away by the subsequent explosive force, vomiting a large mouthful of blood while still in the air.
However, upon landing, a fierce look flashed in Itachi's eyes. If things continued this way, the outcome would only worsen.
So, he decided to start fighting desperately!
In a desperate move, Itachi channeled his ocular powers and chakra, summoning the complete form of Susanoo again. However, he quickly realized his vision was blurring—a clear sign of excessive strain on his ocular powers.
But he had no other choice than to make this final gambit.
Unnoticed, a huge tripartite magatama, connected by a rope-like object and resembling the pattern of the Sharingan, appeared in Susanoo's hand.
Aoba, about to make a fierce statement and looking for a way to end the duel gracefully, was suddenly shocked.
Hey, why the sudden desperate move?!
It wasn't necessary, not at all!
Stop quickly. Don't you care about your eyes?
Aoba was anxious, but Itachi had already committed to a fight to the death; it was too late for anything else.
"Yasaka Magatama!"
As Itachi's most decisive long-range attack, it unleashed immense pressure.
Initially, Itachi needed Shisui's help to perform a prototype of this technique barely, but in just a few years, he had grown to such heights—a talent that evoked envy.
However, facing this ultimate attack, Aoba did not dodge, knowing he was targeted and couldn't escape.
So he calmly waited for the best moment.
With a loud boom!
Itachi's Yasaka Magatama hit its target, triggering a massive explosion of immense power!
The already chaotic forest from their battle was now completely obliterated.
When the explosion finally subsided and the dust began to clear, the first thing visible was a 'basin.'
A magnificent forest had been completely erased and then indented.
The power was akin to a missile strike!
Thud...
Itachi could no longer hold himself up, using his hands to keep from falling, and then he spat out another mouthful of blood.
At this moment, he indeed had no chakra left.
His eyes were in severe pain, as if tearing apart, and his vision had significantly diminished.
But he believed Aoba, who had taken his technique head-on, couldn't be in better shape.
However, clear footsteps suddenly approached...
Itachi, in disbelief, lifted his head and saw a figure walking through the smoke directly towards him.
"Even the Yasaka Magatama couldn't kill that monster..." Itachi gave a wry smile, his expression one of reluctance.
Was he going to die here without catching that scoundrel?
He wondered if that guy would avenge him...
As Itachi indulged in 'memory kill,' he staggered to his feet in his last stand.
Then he saw Aoba, almost unscathed and with his clothes still intact, already standing before him.
Itachi scoffed at himself, "So, the gap between us was this big..."