How Strong Is Ichimaru

Knight initiated telepathic communication with Ichimaru, emphasizing the need for him to put on a convincing act. Toka lunged forward for another attack, but Ichimaru countered by erecting a smaller domain. His voice lowered as he projected his command, making it audible to everyone: "ROOM!" The sky darkened as a mysterious box materialized, encompassing the fighters. When Toka unleashed a lightning arrow, it multiplied a thousandfold and was redirected toward him. Despite Toka's attempts to evade, the lesser domain relentlessly pursued him. His resolve wavered, and it seemed he might surrender, bracing for the incoming attack. Ichimaru was poised to intervene, but he observed the compressed distortion in space, which absorbed every light arrow. With determination, Toka declared that this attack would be his last, prompting Ichimaru to promise to unleash a bit more power. The audience watched in awe, and the yearning deity continued to spectate.

In another corner, Sun Wukong and Buddha joined the crowd to witness the intense fight. The mysterious deity, intrigued, initiated a conversation with Sun Wukong, inquiring if he had come to watch the fights. Sun Wukong confirmed his purpose, stating that Buddha had accompanied him.

The narrative then shifted to Toka's inner thoughts. He contemplated the use of magic cancellation to potentially inflict some damage. Returning to reality, Toka launched his attack. Ichimaru remained still as the room activated, seemingly preparing to push Toka to the ground. However, just as the room began its motion, Toka executed magic cancellation. The gods were impressed as Toka followed up with a point-blank lightning arrow. Ichimaru's aura surged, shooting skyward, but the repercussions outside the world domain were evident as mountains crumbled, oceans surged, and earthquakes raged. In response to the chaos, Toka conceded the match. The announcer declared Ichimaru the winner, and countries from around the world sought treaties with Knight, eager to harness Ichimaru's incredible powers.

The narrative then shifted to the next pair of combatants, Misugu and Lycone, the latter now wearing a slave collar with strict instructions to remain in the arena and avoid killing. After the tournament, he would return to his cell. The looming question remained: would Misugu rise to the second-ranked Takeshi, or would he retain his position as the fourth-strongest among the Takeshi generals?