Ch-130 Battle is about to end...

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"If this relentless assault persists, defeat seems inevitable. The rate at which my chakra is depleting is unsustainable, and unless I alter this course, my demise is certain," contemplated Asura. Surviving within the diminishing confines of 'Six Paths: Kunitsukami,' he managed to evade Jiryoku's onslaught by constantly shifting his position. The strategic maneuvering was vital; had he remained static, Jiryoku would have undoubtedly closed in on him by now.

Realizing the urgency in Jiryoku's movements, Asura discerned a potential weakness. Perhaps, Jiryoku's relentless assault stemmed from the toll of a technique that exacted a physical price on his body. With this insight, Asura opted for a shrewd approach. Abandoning the continuous reconstruction of 'Six Paths: Kunitsukami,' he resolved to harness the remaining chakra within the construct. Observing Jiryoku's intense combat urgency, Asura surmised that wasting Jiryoku's time became a strategic advantage.

Rather than rebuilding the colossal figure, Asura redirected the latent chakra within 'Six Paths: Kunitsukami' for a targeted assault on Jiryoku. The controlled release of the remaining chakra became a calculated effort to exploit Jiryoku's urgency, attempting to divert his attention and stall his advances. Asura, recognizing the importance of strategic thinking amidst the chaos, sought to turn the tide of the battle by outsmarting his formidable opponent.

As Asura keenly observed Jiryoku's movements, he astutely discerned a vulnerability in his formidable opponent. On the flip side, Jiryoku himself was acutely aware of the limitations imposed by the combination of 'Mystic Eyes of Death Perception' and the EAM. He understood the imperative need to conclude the battle swiftly, recognizing that without the aid of 'Sage Mode' and EAM, sustaining the use of 'Mystic Eyes of Death Perception' for an extended period would be an insurmountable challenge. The temporal boundaries of EAM and 'Mystic Eyes of Death Perception' were both confined to a five-minute window.

Just as Asura strategized to utilize the remaining chakra to impede Jiryoku's advances, employing the chakra-manifested hands of 'Six Paths: Kunitsukami' for targeted attacks, Jiryoku persisted in his assault. However, a sudden appearance of a long line of death on 'Six Paths: Kunitsukami' altered the dynamics of the battle. Sensing an opportune moment, Jiryoku wasted no time. With unparalleled speed, he sliced through the line of death, simultaneously repelling any chakra-infused hand that sought to assail him, thanks to his concentrated gravity repulsions.

The diagonal line of death, etched onto 'Six Paths: Kunitsukami,' proved to be the vulnerable point, leading to the destruction of the remaining quarter of the colossal construct. Witnessing this unexpected turn of events, Asura found himself in a state of shock. The destruction of the remaining 'Six Paths: Kunitsukami' exceeded his expectations, leaving him grappling with the reality that Jiryoku's prowess surpassed even his most cautious estimations.

As Jiryoku gracefully descended to the ground, finding himself face to face with Asura, every passing second became a precious commodity. Driven by the urgency to conclude the battle swiftly, Jiryoku refrained from engaging in verbal exchanges with Asura. Instead, he seamlessly executed precise movements, reappearing in front of Asura in the blink of an eye.

While Asura's movements were comparatively slower, he responded with tactical acumen. Swiftly harnessing the power of the 'Truth-Seeking Ball,' Asura erected a defensive shield before him. Jiryoku, discerning the imminent threat, observed the shield constructed from 'Truth-Seeking Ball' with a keen eye. Multiple lines of death adorned the shield, presenting a formidable obstacle.

Undeterred, Jiryoku unleashed a flurry of precise slashes, severing the lines of death with swift and continuous movements. In a matter of seconds, the shield, a product of 'Truth-Seeking Ball,' succumbed to Jiryoku's onslaught. Just as the shield neared its demise, threatening to erupt into a resounding BOOM, Jiryoku intervened with unyielding precision. Cutting the lines of death associated with the impending explosion, he rendered the explosive force inert.

The anticipated explosion halted abruptly, dissipating into nothingness. Jiryoku's deft manipulation of the lines of death showcased not only his extraordinary combat prowess but also his ability to neutralize threats with surgical precision.

While Jiryoku was engrossed in countering the 'Truth-Seeking Ball' shield, Asura seized the opportunity to step back, creating a deliberate distance between himself and his formidable adversary. However, Jiryoku, relentless and refusing to afford Asura even the slightest respite, swiftly closed the gap and launched another attack.

The clash between Jiryoku's sword and Asura's rod, constructed from the same chakra as the 'Truth-Seeking Ball,' resonated with an intense collision. The collision was so forceful that it created a huge crater, had Jiryoku's sword not been enveloped in both 'Armament Haki' and gravity, it would have succumbed to complete destruction upon contact with Asura's rod after all Asura's rod is made of 'Truth-Seeking Ball'. Following the impact, Jiryoku strategically retreated, leaving Asura momentarily bewildered by the sudden withdrawal.

As Asura grappled with the confusion, his rod pulsated with a formidable energy, signalling an impending explosion akin to the fate that befell his remaining 'Truth-Seeking Balls.' Realizing the imminent danger, Asura promptly discarded the rod and sprinted backward with incredible speed. True to expectations, the explosion erupted, but Jiryoku, unfazed, swung his sword with swift precision, cutting the lines of death associated with the explosion. The detonation ceased abruptly under Jiryoku's adept control.

Now disarmed and devoid of a defence comparable to the impervious 'Truth-Seeking Ball,' Asura found himself vulnerable. Jiryoku, having thwarted the explosive threat, recognized the opportune moment to exploit Asura's defencelessness. With a lethal advantage at his disposal, Jiryoku set his sights on a strategic move that would potentially kill Asura now.

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