Ripples Across Fate
Silence descended as the two figures faced off against each other.
No further words were necessary. As soon as yuuji took a stance, the demon sprinted forward with his fist arched back.
The world seemed to move in slow motion as yuuji keenly observed his foe's movements.
A straight back, all muscles were being efficiently used to produce the maximum output. It was very uncommon among the savage mindless demons. Muzan himself relied mostly on his raw power.
The ground froze within an instant and a sharp spike of ice erupted to intercept the demon's legs.
However yuuji forgot to take something into account. His opponent was not a human, but a demon.
A shockwave came out of the demon's knee and faced off against the spike. It couldn't break the spike but made it deflect to the side as he charged on unperturbed by the more spikes.
"Is that all? I'd be very dissapointed if this is what muzan-sama is looking for."
Without replying to the obvious provocation, yuuji used the ground as a propeller to take off.
After gaining enough altitude he conjured an ice spear wrapped in haki and threw it to the demon jumping up to attack him mid-air.
The attack yielded no results like the last time as the demon deflected it again.
"Dumbass~"
Heat.
Scorching heat came from behind as the real yuuji used a great fireball from the ground.
"It's useless!"
The fireball was blown away when it met it's target's punch.
However the attack didn't end there as thousands of vines came forth to restrict the demon.
They couldn't hold him for long but it was enough for yuuji to get close enough.
"Chew on this bitch."
BAM!
A crisp sound rang out and the trees were almost blown away from the wind generated. The demon made a beeline for the ground and dug deep into it as the level ground was pried open due to the impact.
It didn't stay like that for much long as a shadow jumped out and the demon appeared behind yuuji missing half of his face ready to kick him, only to be met with a stronger roundhouse kick mid-air.
It would've worked if the yuuji's foe had not been a martial artist though.
A strange phenomenon occurred in front of yuuji's eyes as he witnessed his leg bending in an awkward angle. He tried to get away but it seemed as if thousands of hands were encroaching upon him trying to hold him in place.
Decisively exploding his leg by chakra overload, he broke free from the trap.
"Is that martial arts?"
"Yes. Why? Are you interested?"
"A little."
More and more shockwaves formed and were quickly nullified by the two figures. The two had long since moved away from their initial positions.
"This is quite fun! You really are strong!" The demon said, with a face expressing his glee as he send out more attacks.
An uppercut to the chin, leg sweep from below followed by jumping up and using the other leg as an axe, resembling the rubber boy from the pirate world. The attacks didn't stop. Relentlessly pushing on with increasing frequency.
Faced with such pressure, yuuji tried his best to retaliate. It was possible for yuuji to follow his movements but his lack of experience in combat proved to be a difficult hurdle to overcome.
As wound formed on his body, his mind was slowly worn down with the pain but he held on.
'It's bearable.'
Fists made contact with each other, blowing away everything in their vicinity. The dust cloud was blown away from the pressure of the two demons.
'Half a second.'
That's how long his body could endure the strain of 8 gates.The old yuuji could maintain that state for hours but not anymore. The vestige he absorbed not only gave him vitality but also chakra.
Yuuji probably had more chakra than any shinobi by now but his chakra pathways were pitiful. It was like trying to fit an entire ocean in a tub.Using 8 gates in such a state would only make him explode pointlessly.
Just before yuuji's fist was an inch away from the demon's, he activated it.
!!!
A bright flash came out followed by thunderous noise. It was as if the world itself shook. Trees in front of him were turned into scraps of wood and the trail on the ground stretched out almost a mile.
'It really is a big mountain.'
But yuuji knew the fight was far from over. Only a nichirin blade or the sun could defeat demons.
He was proven right when the remaining flesh of the demon wiggled and grew to take the demon's shape.
"Your name's yuuji right?"
"Yes."
"Very well yuuji. I acknowledge your strength. Be honored that you can see an upper moon's demon art now."
"...."
"My name is akaza. A loyal follower of kibutsuji muzan. Today, I will defeat you and bring you to my master!"
A frost patter formed on the ground as akaza slightly bent his knees and put his arms forth to take a stance.
"I'll have a fun time learning your techniques~" Yuuji muttered under his breath as he too took the exact same stance.
The demon seemed to notice it too butt didn't comment on it.
Facing each other once again, the two demons readied themselves for their fight.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Good news. I've set up a P@treaon. If you want to read 5 advanced chapters go join it.
Do NOT purchase the silver tier. It's not ready yet.
www.p@treon.com/Rui00