In the heat of the battle, Kaito's transformation continued to manifest, his arms taking on a sharper and tougher appearance around the elbows, while his legs followed suit with a similar hardening. Though his face remained unchanged, the subtle alterations in his physique spoke volumes of the power coursing through his veins.
As Kaito's transformation unfolded, Shin observed the changes with a mixture of anticipation and concern. "You better not be as weak as before," Shin cautioned, his words laden with a sense of urgency. Kaito's response was laced with uncertainty, a reflection of the profound shift occurring within him. "I'm not... I think," Kaito replied, his voice betraying a hint of doubt amidst the chaos of battle.
Enishi's impatient demeanor cut through the tension, his voice tinged with a note of annoyance. "Are you two done?" he inquired, his tone brimming with a quiet confidence in his own abilities. Ayame, ever the poised and deadly adversary, wasted no time in seizing the initiative.
"Let me take care of them," she declared with a swift and decisive motion, her movements a testament to her skill and precision. In an instant, Ayame closed the distance between herself and Shin, her attack aimed with deadly accuracy at his vulnerable stomach. Yet, Shin proved to be no easy target, his instincts honed by years of rigorous training enabling him to intercept her blow with a well-timed block.
Meanwhile, Kaito sprang into action, his muscles primed and ready to unleash his newfound strength against their formidable foes. With a swift and fluid motion, he launched a powerful blow towards Ayame, intent on turning the tide of battle in their favor. However, Ayame's agility proved to be her greatest asset as she effortlessly evaded Kaito's attack, her movements graceful and fluid.
As the battle raged on, Enishi seized the opportunity to engage Kaito directly, his formidable strength and speed posing a formidable challenge to Kaito's defenses. With lightning-fast reflexes, Kaito instinctively moved to deflect Enishi's blow, his arms straining under the force of the impact. Though he managed to hold his ground, the sheer power behind Enishi's attack left Kaito reeling, his arms aching from the strain.
"That was tough," Kaito admitted, his breath coming in ragged gasps as he steadied himself against the onslaught of their enemies. Yet, despite the mounting odds stacked against them, Kaito remained resolute, his determination unshaken amidst the chaos of battle.
As Ayame's blow descended towards Kaito's back, a formidable barrier materialized before him, woven from the elemental powers of ice and earth at a level of resilience befitting the grandeur of galaxies. The wall stood as a testament to Ayame's mastery of the Essence Paragon tier Nature Enes, its durability unmatched and its presence formidable.
With a resounding collision, Kaito's body met the unyielding surface of the barrier, the force of impact reverberating through his frame as Ayame's attack bore down upon him. Yet, even as he collided with the wall, Kaito's resilience remained unbroken, his determination unwavering in the face of adversity.
As the barrier crumbled under Ayame's explosive assault, Kaito was propelled backward with staggering force, hurtling through the air towards his awaiting adversary. In the chaos of battle, Shin sprang into action, his movements swift and decisive as he intercepted Kaito's trajectory, snatching him from the brink of harm's way.
With Kaito safely back on solid ground, Shin's words resonated with a note of relief and caution. "At least you didn't die from that attack," Shin remarked, his voice tinged with a mixture of concern and reassurance. Kaito's response was laden with gratitude and a hint of apprehension, his reliance on the Life Enes and blood clotting manipulation serving as a lifeline in the face of peril.
"I used the Life Enes and blood clotting manipulation to their maximum efficiency... Hoping that I wouldn't die," Kaito admitted, his voice echoing with the weight of his near brush with mortality. Shin's reply carried a sobering truth, a reminder of the precariousness of their situation amidst the chaos of battle.
"If Ayame landed the attack she was preparing, nothing would have saved you," Shin cautioned, his words a stark reminder of the perilous stakes they faced in their struggle against their formidable adversaries. Yet, despite the looming threat of defeat, Kaito remained undaunted, his resolve unbroken as he stood ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
As Shin prepared to address Kaito with a query, his words were abruptly stifled by the sudden onslaught from Ayame, her attack aimed squarely at his face. Reacting swiftly, Shin raised his right arm in defense, bracing himself for the impact. However, the force behind Ayame's punch was greater than anticipated, sending a jolt of pain radiating through Shin's arm as he felt a small crack resonate within.
With a grimace, Shin swiftly retreated, his instincts honed by countless battles guiding his movements as he evaded Ayame's subsequent assaults. The intensity of the skirmish between the two combatants only served to underscore the gravity of their situation, each blow exchanged a testament to the ferocity of their conflict.
Meanwhile, amidst the chaos of battle, Haruka traversed the battlefield with a lethal efficiency, his path littered with the fallen bodies of thousands of practitioners. The sheer magnitude of the carnage bore witness to Haruka's prowess as a formidable adversary, his presence casting a shadow of fear over those who dared to oppose him.
Yet, even amidst the relentless onslaught, Haruka's attention remained fixated on a singular objective: the discovery of a hidden adversary whose Enes reserves had piqued his interest. With keen perception, Haruka sensed the subtle fluctuations in the Enes emanating from his surroundings, a telltale sign of the presence of a formidable opponent lurking within the ranks of his adversaries.
Turning his gaze towards the remaining practitioners, Haruka's voice resonated with a tone of authority as he addressed the assembled throng. "I know that you're hiding a female from me," he declared, his words carrying an unmistakable air of menace. "I sensed her Enes reserves earlier, and not a few minutes ago, I felt the effects her Enes was causing. Where are you hiding her?"
The gravity of Haruka's inquiry hung heavily in the air, the weight of his words a stark reminder of the dire consequences that awaited those who dared to defy him. As the tension mounted and the remaining practitioners braced themselves for the inevitable confrontation, the battlefield stood poised on the brink of chaos, the outcome uncertain and fraught with peril.