Super Fighting Tokyo.

He could tell what Kuroki was going through.

"I see..."

Musashi's expression showed a hint of relief.

Even though defeat is inevitable, Gensai Kuroki—you are still improving yourself and continuing to pursue the "self in your heart".

For this reason, I can even use my Miyamoto Musashi's sword!

Then I will...

"Well!"

Musashi's gaze sharpened.

Whoosh!

He suddenly raised both hands, gliding past the cold shadows of the swords, and sheathed the translucent, invisible twin blades, while simultaneously taking a step forward.

Click!

Musashi held the scabbard with his left hand, raised his right hand to draw his sword, and instantly pulled the long sword behind his back. At the same time, he stepped forward and charged towards Kuroki.

"Drink up—!"

The invisible blade transformed into an arc of light, carrying with it a ferocious sword aura that had almost materialized, and slashed down powerfully at Kuroki Gensai.

Clang!

Its momentum was immense, piercing through the heavens and earth, as if it wanted to cleave gods and Buddhas in two!

In that instant—

Gensai Kuroki moved.

Covered in blood and grievous knife wounds, Kuroki Gensai, who was too exhausted to even scream, met Musashi's attack in an instant.

Just as Kuroki had said before—

What Kuroki tried his best to understand was Miyamoto Musashi in action.

Even in such a desperate situation, Kuroki Gensai did not act rashly, but instead carried out his "Way of Martial Arts" to the end.

Even after being slashed multiple times, Kuroki waited until this moment!

—Now!

Engage them!

Kuroki twisted his feet, shifted his body slightly to the left, and then swung his right arm.

Swish!

The right hand, with all five fingers severed, was forcefully thrust out, but not with the fingers, but with a powerful forward stab using the wrist.

Through the training of the Strange Arm Style, Kuroki's wrist can also be transformed into a [Demon Spear]!

This was completely unexpected by Miyamoto Musashi!

brake!

Kuroki's right arm slashed past Musashi's invisible blade, the outer skin brushing against the edge, leaving it bleeding profusely.

And ultimately—

Bang!

Kuroki's right wrist struck Musashi's face hard.

In that instant, blood gushed out, the crimson of Musashi and Kuroki mixed together, exploding like a bomb!

Bang!

Musashi's face was struck by this extremely heavy elbow strike, causing his eyelids and lips to tremble violently. He was thrown backward and flew through the air, leaving a trail of bright red blood.

Pfft!

Musashi flew three or four meters before falling backward with a thud.

"..."

This attack was far less powerful than the initial [Demon Spear] aimed at the throat, which Musashi deflected by leaning back.

Even so, it was still a solid hit, which drew applause from many viewers.

"Beautiful!"

"Miyamoto Musashi is at his wit's end!"

"Kuroki won!"

"Fire the final blow on Musashi!"

"..."

But gradually, everyone realized that something was wrong.

Kuroki, who had delivered a powerful blow, had returned to Cat Stand, but his right arm was severely injured, with the outside of it slashed and bleeding profusely.

More importantly, the cuts made earlier were each one more severe than the last, and they were still bleeding, with drops falling to the ground.

Tick, tick, tick...

Unbeknownst to them, the sand beneath Kuroki's feet had been completely stained red, a horrifying sight!

"..."

Kuroki Gensai maintained his stance and remained motionless.

The one who moved first was Miyamoto Musashi, who had been sent flying by a single blow.

"Well……"

Musashi trembled as he sat up, one hand on the ground and the other on his knee, struggling to get up and exhaling a breath of hot, bloody air.

"call……"

He straightened his back, his face covered in blood.

Those terrifying tiger eyes first looked at Kuroki Gensai, and then moved their gaze upwards, fixing it on the dazzling arena lights.

"Well……"

Musashi seemed to be deep in thought, and began to mutter to himself.

"Kuroki Gensai, how exactly... do you want me to see you...?"

"Your figure, like that of the Immovable King, awes me; your [Demon Spear], comparable to a divine weapon, terrifies me..."

As he spoke, Musashi raised his hand to wipe the bloodstains from his face and then twisted his nose.

"The core inside the nose is shattered."

"spit……"

Musashi puffed out his cheeks, spat out a mouthful of blood, and recalled:

"Attack, being attacked, dodging, being stabbed, no-sword technique, binding spell failed."

"Even that decent knife was shattered by hand..."

"--amazing!"

"..."

Miyamoto Musashi swayed back and forth, rattling off a long string of words, giving the impression of a rambling summary.

Seeing this, the audience members all looked puzzled.

Does this mean Miyamoto Musashi is giving up?

But then the audience realized that Musashi didn't need to fight anymore.

Because, although Kuroki still stood, anyone could see that he could no longer move an inch.

His face was gloomy, and his eyes were barely visible. His martial arts uniform was tattered and covered in gruesome cuts, along with a large amount of blood loss!

In this state, let alone chasing after them, they had no strength left to even take a step!

Wow, that's amazing...

Even the mere fact that he could continue to stand on the platform was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people, inspiring awe in all who saw him!

And gradually...

The audience was suddenly struck by something even more shocking.

The reason why Kuroki continued to maintain his stance was that even in such a desperate situation, he still had the fighting spirit to "fight back"!

That fighting spirit, like Kuroki's "Way of Martial Arts," runs through everything and seems to have never changed since time immemorial!

Even if he can only stand, Kuroki still wants to fight back against Musashi!

—This is the [Demon Spear] Gensai Kuroki!!

"..."

Musashi's gaze drifted into the distance as he murmured a memory:

"I have severed human bodies, split water vats, cut tombstones, and chopped down muskets, spears, armor, and chains..."

"I used to think that there was nothing I couldn't cut off."

"However, this world is so vast, and history is so long, that such martial artists still exist...!"

Musashi looked at Kuroki.

"The image of Acala..."

"In other words, no matter how I cut you, it's like sculpting a Buddha statue; it will naturally shape you and make you more exquisite."

"—This is actually the 'Way' of [Demon Spear] Kuroki Gensai!"

"Kuroki Gensai, this is your level..."

Musashi's expression couldn't hide his inner amazement.

He was amazed by Kuroki Gensai, by his martial arts, and by his cultivation path, which resembled that of a "Buddha sculpture."