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(Hopefully this clue is related to the disappearance of Kirinmaru.)
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"call"
"Let me make this clear first: if I kill you, don't hold a grudge."
"Go ahead and do as you please."
"Oh, what a confident guy."
"Then I won't be polite, but unfortunately that young lady will definitely cry."
Cú Chulainn confronts Rikuo, who wields a demonic spear and has reshaped a broken sword with demonic power, and they converse.
"Even if you have such a treasure, it doesn't mean you've already won."
"Hey! Let me see where your confidence comes from."
"Hoohoo!!"
"Huh?! You're using that right away?"
Not far away, Maitreya and the others immediately saw the tense confrontation.
"He said that using this move consumes almost no energy."
"It seems they want to settle the score in one go."
"This is bad. If his heart is pierced, Rikuo will die, won't he?"
Upon hearing Steel Fang's words, Shippo cried out in surprise.
Rikuo is not a complete yokai; if his heart is pierced, he will definitely lose his life.
"Well, let's not rush."
"Do you think that's a death wish expression?"
But Inuyasha's words drew their attention to the past.
Rikuo smiled, his sword resting on his shoulder, waiting nonchalantly for Cú Chulainn.
That composed attitude was truly astonishing.
Cú Chulainn chuckled and then suddenly lunged forward.
"Hey! Here I come!!"
"Piercing the Death Thorn Spear (Gae Bolg)!!"
P.S.: Don't rush, there will be at least five chapters today.
Chapter 102, Episode 101: Illusory Images and Ghostly Entanglement! (Bonus Chapter 12)
"Piercing the Death Thorn Spear! (Gae Bolg)!"
That strike, which was bound to pierce the heart, was used by Cú Chulainn once again.
They went all out from the start, showing no intention of holding back.
The tip of the demonic spear emitted a scarlet light before it charged forward.
"!!"
"Wow!"
It pierced through Rikuo's heart, but that body, writhing like smoke, represented...
"Missed?"
Frowning, Cú Chulainn couldn't believe it.
This is a "trump card" that will definitely hit the heart when it's used.
How could it be possible to miss?
"Looks like your magic gun..."
"I couldn't find my original body."
The pierced figure dissipated, and Lu Sheng's voice echoed around.
"Hmm? An illusion?"
Standing with his gun in hand, Cú Chulainn reacted and said in a deep voice.
"later!"
Feeling the blade coming at him, Cú Chulainn turned and blocked it with his gun.
"boom!"
Sparks flew, and Cú Chulainn finally saw who it was.
"So that's how it is. What I just saw was an illusion."
"What a slippery opponent."
Rikuo's elusive aura helped Cú Chulainn understand the situation that had just unfolded.
"A mirage"
"If you can't find the real me, your Noble Phantasm will have no use."
"Press Cú Chulainn's gun against him at close range," Rikuo said softly.
He had taken a huge gamble before.
Cú Chulainn's "Spear Through Dead Thorns" requires accurate target acquisition to be effective.
Even with the "guaranteed hit" effect, it certainly can't "aim from nowhere" if facing an enemy whose whereabouts are unknown.
You don't even know where I am, how could you possibly lock onto me with your Noble Phantasm?
Lu Sheng's approach is exactly like that; his "illusory beauty" is precisely used to "deceive" people.
Making the opponent think they've been tricked when they haven't, creating a deceptive and elusive effect, is what we call "a mirage."
"Moreover, as long as you're engaged in close combat, you won't be able to release your power."
"Hahaha!! Not bad, your understanding is pretty good."
Upon hearing Rikuo's words, Cú Chulainn burst into laughter.
But then his expression darkened, and his tone became serious.
"But do you think you can beat me in close combat?!"
The swift movement of parrying the demon sword was incredibly fast.
"!"
By the time Lu Sheng realized what was happening, the other person had already charged at him with a gun.
"Wow!"
But the feeling of still missing made Cú Chulainn frown.
Like a mirage, the gun grazed Lu Sheng's waist, causing only a ripple.
"A mirage"
As its name suggests, if Cú Chulainn cannot see through this move, he will not be able to pose a real threat to Rikuo.
(Hey, but it's not like there's no way.)
If proactive attacks are ineffective, Cú Chulainn has another way to catch his opponent.
He stood there with his gun, observing his surroundings.
"call"
"Bang!"
A slight breeze was blowing, and Cú Chulainn sensed the direction of the airflow—it was the sound of a blade striking.
He deftly blocked the sword's slashing path with his spear, and with even greater speed, raised his free hand and threw a punch forward.
"!"
Lu Sheng was stunned for a moment, then jumped backward without stopping, revealing his figure.
"You figured out the trick so quickly?"
"Such keen combat intuition."
With a serious expression, Rikuo spoke to Cú Chulainn.
Before his attack even arrived, he had already secured his position and launched a preemptive strike.
The opponent's extensive experience in combat makes them no ordinary person.
"Hey, are you alright?"