All Heavens: Transcending Dimensions Starting with the Uchiha

Chapter 247, Inuyasha's Unleashed Power

Sesshomaru's "suggestion" carried an undeniable force, like a boulder thrown into the lake of morale of the Hojo army, which was already low due to their lord's admission of inadequacy, stirring up even deeper ripples of despair.

Mitsuhiro Akechi gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, his knuckles turning white, yet he felt a profound sense of powerlessness.

The brief boost brought by the destruction of the Mountain Spirit seemed so pale in the face of the absolute power disparity.

Uchiha Sō, however, seemed oblivious to the heavy atmosphere that permeated the space behind him.

He raised his hand, his voice steady and powerful, clearly resonating throughout the entire venue:

"Hōjō Army, retreat 100 paces and form a defensive formation!"

The military order is like a mountain!

Despite their resentment and anxiety, the well-trained Hojo soldiers moved backward swiftly like precise gears, making room for the inhuman battlefield that was about to erupt.

Akechi Mitsuhisa glanced worriedly at his lord's retreating figure, but in the end, he could only grit his teeth and carry out the order.

After the army had finished retreating, Uchiha Sho slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Inuyasha, who was still glaring at Sesshomaru with gritted teeth.

His voice wasn't loud, but it possessed a strange penetrating power, directly questioning Inuyasha's soul:

"Inuyasha, tell me, facing this 'powerful' older brother, facing his demand for your mother's belongings, facing his contempt for your half-demon status... does the blood of Toga flowing in your veins still have the boiling courage? Do you still have the guts to raise your claws against your brother?"

"What did you say?!"

Inuyasha suddenly looked up, his blood-red eyes almost spitting fire with rage.

Uchiha Sō's words were like a red-hot branding iron, scorching his most sensitive pride.

Sesshomaru's contempt, the ownership of his father's belongings, the humiliation of being a half-demon, and that bastard older brother's perpetually arrogant attitude... all the suppressed emotions erupted at this moment!

"Stop looking down on people!"

Inuyasha shoved Kagome aside as she tried to help him, unleashing a terrifying burst of demonic energy that instantly sharpened his nails.

"Sesshomaru! I don't care if you're a pure-blooded great demon! The Tessaiga was given to me by my father! Want it? You'll have to get past my claws first!"

He roared and assumed an attack stance once again. This time, what burned was not only anger, but also the indomitable fighting spirit of the son of Toga, ignited by Uchiha Zang's words!

"Inuyasha!"

Kagome looked at the half-demon who was acting impulsively again and called out anxiously, but then the girl's eyes hardened.

She swiftly drew the longbow from her back, nocked a demon-slaying arrow, and her clear voice carried an unwavering resolve:

"Lord Hojo is right! We will not abandon our comrades! Sesshomaru, no matter how strong you are, we will fight to the very end!"

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Uchiha Xiang's lips.

Very well, his fighting spirit has been ignited. He slowly drew his katana from his waist, the gleaming blade gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

Without further ado, the three of them formed a triangular formation, surrounding Sesshomaru, who was dressed in white and seemed aloof from the world.

Sesshomaru's golden demonic eyes swept over the three of them:

The half-demon brother, severely injured yet full of fighting spirit; the human priestess girl with eyes as firm as stars; and the human commander who, despite knowing the difference in strength, still had eyes as calm as an abyss, as if harboring endless storms.

He closed his eyes slightly, then opened them again, a rare hint of approval showing in his otherwise cold demeanor.

"To do something you know is impossible... is foolish, but also... interesting."

Sesshomaru muttered to himself.

He originally only wanted to obtain the Tessaiga, but now he decided to try his best not to take the lives of these three people while achieving his goal.

For him, this was the greatest "tolerance" and "appreciation".

"Let's do it!"

Uchiha Eiji let out a low shout, breaking the stagnant air!

The battle erupted instantly!

Uchiha Sō's figure moved like a ghost, launching the first attack!

His swordsmanship lacked Inuyasha's wildness and Kagome's spiritual radiance; it possessed only honed precision and deadly efficiency.

Each strike was aimed at Sesshomaru's inevitable path of movement, or at the point where demonic energy flowed, with tricky angles and ruthless timing, forcing Sesshomaru to be distracted in order to deal with it.

He stood like a sturdy barrier, using his superior combat awareness and agility to keep most of Sesshomaru's attention occupied.

"It's in the way!"

Sesshomaru snorted coldly, and his green light whip and poisonous claw suddenly lashed out, tearing through the air with a sharp whistling sound as they struck Uchiha Eboshi!

Uchiha Eiji's pupils contracted slightly as his katana traced an arcane path in front of him, the blade humming as he narrowly managed to deflect the attack, which contained potent demonic poison!

The immense force caused his hand to split open, blood staining the hilt of his sword. His body was also thrown backward several meters, leaving deep furrows in the ground.

But his eyes remained sharp as ever, as if the injury was insignificant. He immediately steadied himself and charged forward again!

"Sesshomaru! Take this! Flying Blade Blood Claw!"

Taking advantage of the fact that Uchiha Elephant had drawn the main firepower, Inuyasha roared and pounced from the flank, his demonic claws generating a sharp wind pressure as he aimed straight for Sesshomaru's ribs!

"A half-demon is still a half-demon; he hasn't improved at all."

Sesshomaru didn't even turn around. With a casual wave of his other hand, the immense demonic power slammed into Inuyasha like an invisible giant hammer!

"Whoa—!"

Inuyasha was struck as if by a heavy blow, spitting out blood as his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground, sending shards of stone flying. The excruciating pain made his vision blur, and he almost lost consciousness.

"Inuyasha!"

Kagome's heart leaped into her throat, and she released the bowstring without hesitation!

"call out--!"

The arrow of purification transformed into a dazzling meteor that cleansed evil, striking with unparalleled precision at Sesshomaru's poisonous claws, intending to stop him from pursuing Inuyasha.

Sesshomaru frowned slightly, seemingly wary of the priestess's spiritual power. With a flick of his wrist, the light whip instantly retracted, avoiding the sharpness of the exorcising arrow.

For the first time, his icy gaze truly fell upon Kagome:

"Human witch, your arrows are annoying."

Before he finished speaking, Sesshomaru's figure vanished abruptly, and the next moment he appeared in front of Kagome!

The speed was so fast that Kagome had no time to react!

His long, slender fingers, radiating a deadly demonic aura, were aimed straight at Kagome's throat!

That terrifying speed and chilling killing intent made Kagome feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave, with the shadow of death looming over her!

"Kagome—!!!"

At this critical moment, Inuyasha, lying on the ground with blood flowing from his mouth and nose, had eyes that were about to burst with rage! The sight of Kagome in danger was like the most intense flame, instantly igniting some dormant power deep within his soul!

At this moment, his innocent yet incredibly sincere feelings for Kagome completely overwhelmed his fear and pain, transforming into the most primal instinct to protect her!

"Get away! Don't touch Kagome—!!!"

With this roar filled with anger, fear, and endless protectiveness, Inuyasha's dormant demonic power suddenly erupted!

The power that had been sealed deep within the black pearl in his right eye sensed his intense protective heart and finally broke free from its restraints!

Om-!

A blinding golden light suddenly burst forth from Inuyasha's waist!

That katana, which was originally rusty and looked like scrap metal, lying dormant in the tomb—Tessaiga.

Driven by the strong will of the successor, the black pearl (from Toga's tomb) burst forth from Inuyasha's eye and landed on Inuyasha's right hand.

At the same time, it instantly sheds its disguise and reveals its true form!

The blade swelled up, transforming into a huge and ferocious fang-like blade, and the boundless demonic power swept out like a golden storm!

"what?!"

Sesshomaru's golden pupils contracted violently for the first time, filled with disbelief!

His hand, which was about to stab Kagome, stopped abruptly. He stared in astonishment at the demon sword that was emanating a familiar yet powerful aura!

"Tetsusaiga!!"

Inuyasha himself was shocked, but his body's instincts had already outpaced his thoughts!

He roared, gripping the enormous hilt of the sword tightly with both hands, pouring all his strength, anger, and protectiveness towards Kagome into it, and slashed down fiercely at Sesshomaru, who was standing right in front of him!

"The Wound of the Wind—!!!"

A raging torrent of golden demonic energy, like a burst dam, tore through the earth and roared toward Sesshomaru!

This was not a move that Inuyasha deliberately guided, but rather the power of the winds of heaven and earth that the Tessaiga spontaneously activated after sensing the bloodline and protective will of the Great Dog General!

Rumble—!!!

Sesshomaru hastily swung his arm to block, but the Wind Scar unleashed by the full power of the Tessaiga was far more powerful than he had imagined!

The blinding golden light instantly engulfed his figure!

A muffled groan was heard, and when the golden light dissipated, Sesshomaru's left sleeve was torn, revealing a deep wound that exposed bone. Purple blood flowed down his fair arm and dripped onto the ground, making a hissing, corrosive sound.

He staggered back a step, looking down at the purple blood flowing down his arm, the blood of his own, then looking up at Inuyasha, who was gripping the Tessaiga tightly, panting but with fierce eyes.

Finally, his gaze fell on Uchiha Sō, who, despite his heavy breathing, still stood tall with his sword in hand and his eyes unwavering.

The air was filled with the smells of blood, demonic energy residue, and dust.

The battlefield was a scene of utter devastation.

Sesshomaru's expression was extremely complex.

There was shock and anger at being injured by the Tessaiga, disbelief that Inuyasha could pull it out and hurt him, and an indescribable disappointment and resentment towards his father, Inu no Taisho—why?

Why did the mighty Tessaiga choose this useless half-demon?

Why was the one he kept for himself the natural tooth that couldn't kill?

And for that human named Hojo Akito… beneath that admiration, a genuine sense of apprehension arose for the first time.

This person's resilience, wisdom, and ability to command hearts and inspire fighting spirit even in dire circumstances are far more terrifying than his swordsmanship.

Should we continue fighting?