Shin found himself leaping into the air. He sprang off the top of the wall, into the bright sky, flying over an enormous distance in a single leap while drawing his sword.
As his leap reached its crescendo, he muttered, "Kageyama Sword Arts, Form One, Dark Raven."
Shin twisted his body in the air as he descended. A black aura like speckled smoke oozed off his sword and shrouded his entire body, forming the visage of an enormous raven of darkness—as he descended on the sea.
His collision with the surface of the sea caused a mighty uproar and explosion. The impact sent waves crashing outward, a violent surge that swallowed the surrounding sea.
Shin emerged from the chaos, standing atop the water's surface, the dark aura still swirling around him like a protective shroud.
He scanned around with heightened senses. The part he had landed on wasn't the exact place Northern was located, but he still had eyes on him, so he knew the path to his son.
