Chapter 84: Fire Vs Fire
Mei Mei was stunned for a moment.
Then she smiled and said, "Eh? You guessed wrong, Miwa-san. This barrier is set up for the fire that Kazuma is about to use."
She had not forgotten the fire Kazuma had used at the abandoned construction site.
At that time, even while standing far behind him, her skin stung from the intense heat.
And Shōko was so affected that tears welled up in her eyes.
Given Kazuma's personality, there was a high probability that he would use the same moves as his opponent to completely overpower them this time.
"What? Kazuma can also use fire?"
Everyone felt dizzy.
Just how many cursed techniques did this guy know?
Hadn't principal Gakuganji said that Kazuma didn't have much cursed energy left?
Even if he used fire, could he suppress the massive fireball of that cursed spirit?
Gakuganji analyzed in a deep voice, "If Kazuma can control the water element, his chances of winning will be higher."
After all, water conquers fire.
...
Kazuma stood atop the giant tree, waiting for Jogo to unleash his ultimate move.
Jogo's expression was ferocious.
Even with his eyes tightly shut, the boundless rage radiating from him was palpable.
"Don't even think about leaving your ashes behind!!"
As the final word fell, the massive fireball in the air instantly locked onto Kazuma and shot toward him at high speed.
The fireball was enormous, like a falling meteor.
Kazuma had no intention of dodging. He strode forward and leaped high into the air.
A huge surge of chakra flowed into his throat.
Kazuma's cheeks bulged as he brought his hands together in front of his chest.
"Fire release: Great Fire Annihilation!"
Boom!
A torrent of flames erupted from his mouth, forming a towering volcano of fire in an instant.
The sky burned red, and the temperature of Kazuma's flames rivaled that of Jogo's fireball.
The system mission stated having an overwhelming victory, so Kazuma didn't hold back.
Chakra surged into his throat, as if it were limitless.
As if that wasn't enough, his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan also spun.
Amaterasu!
Black flames flickered amidst the red fire, standing out ominously.
Did Amaterasu count as fire release too?
But soon, Kazuma realized that Amaterasu was unnecessary.
The moment his sea of fire clashed with Jogo's fireball, a violent sizzling sound erupted.
At first, the two flames were evenly matched, but over time—
Jogo's fireball was gradually devoured by Kazuma's sea of fire, shrinking bit by bit.
Though their raw power was nearly equal, Kazuma's endurance was far superior.
The once-dense forest was now barren.
The earth was scorched black, smoldering with thick white smoke.
Amaterasu's black flames moved swiftly, engulfing Jogo before he could react.
Jogo was horrified. He had no time to process the flames spewing from Kazuma.
Instead, he frantically leapt around, channeling his cursed energy in a desperate attempt to douse the black flames.
Seeing this, Kazuma smirked and thought to himself.
'This is a flame said to be unquenchable. It will not die out until its target is reduced to ashes.'
'If you can put it out, I'll admit defeat!'
Amaterasu, like the infernal flames of the underworld, continued to spread despite Jogo's struggle.
Jogo screamed in agony, "Dagon! Throw water on me!!"
Hearing this, Dagon immediately raised his hands and summoned two powerful jets of water, drenching Jogo.
But no matter how much water poured over him, the black flames remained.
Jogo's shock and fury intensified.
A chilling sense of death crept into his mind.
What was this cursed flame?
His own cursed energy couldn't erase it. Even Dagon's water couldn't extinguish it.
The black flames crept further, torturing Jogo mercilessly.
This pain was unlike any ordinary fire—it burned deep into his very soul.
If this continues, he will die!
"Dagon! Cut below Jogo's neck—now! Before it's too late!"
Nearby, Hanami, still riddled with wounds, had just pulled the wooden stakes from his body.
Seeing the situation, he shouted, "There's no time to put it out. The only option is amputation."
"Otherwise, if that strange black flame reaches his head, Jogo is finished."
Dagon nodded.
He condensed an ultra-sharp blade of water and slashed toward Jogo's neck.
Swish!
Jogo's head separated from his body and his vision spun.
Hanami caught Jogo's head in his palm, lifted it, and muttered darkly, "Mahito should be almost here. Let's prepare to retreat."
Jogo, now just a head, sighed deeply.
"Is Kazuma my nemesis?"
"Every time I fight him, I end up like this."
"Dagon, use your domain. Take us away."
"The three of us can't kill him."
Despite his reluctance, Jogo had to admit it.
Dagon nodded, and crouched slightly.
He pressed his hands to the ground, and spoke in a low voice.
"Domain Expansion: Horizon of the Captivating Skandha!"
"Death Swarm!"
Boom!
As Dagon's domain unfolded, the ground split open beneath them.
A violent ocean surged from the cracks, churning with towering waves.
Countless ancient, bloodthirsty fish leapt from the water, their gaping jaws snapping toward Kazuma.
And amidst the chaos, Dagon seized the moment—using the waves to carry Jogo and Hanami away.
What do you think?
Total Responses: 0