Chapter 135: Fighting Air
C lunged forward, and Arthur could hear the increase in his opponent's speed. That could only mean one thing: C was trying to go all-out and overwhelm him.
Instead of executing those earlier dodges that had left the audience in awe, Arthur decided to pivot his foot and move to C's side. C, despite missing, couldn't help but smirk. His instincts told him he was about to find an opening.
Planting his foot firmly on the ground, he seamlessly transitioned into a roundhouse kick aimed at Arthur's midsection. Arthur raised his opposite arm and caught C's leg effortlessly, showing no signs of distress. The crowd was astonished at how quick the match's pace turned.
Quickly, C executed a reverse roundhouse kick, believing he had a second chance at landing a blow. But Arthur remained composed, crossing his arms and catching that leg as well.
The crowd gasped in unison as they witnessed C suspended in the air, held securely by his shins. Arthur's strength was breathtaking, an exhibit of physical prowess that seemed almost above supernatural.
"You're supposed to be the Raikage's elite guard?" he quipped in a steady tone.
Before C could muster a retort, Arthur swung him harshly. The force of the motion took C by surprise, and he struggled to gather himself amidst the dizzying spin. Thoughts of nausea crept into his mind, but he fought them down.
Round and round he went. When he had finally had enough, he channeled everything into one desperate survival tactic: planting his hand on the ground to halt the momentum.
Sensing what C was attempting, Arthur decided to intervene. With a sharp pivot, he threw C high into the air, causing the audience to gasp once more as they watched him ascend. High above the arena, C found himself momentarily stunned by the altitude.
Drawing on his instinct, he positioned himself, aiming a fist downward as he began his dive back towards Arthur. Yet, just as he felt confident in his approach, Arthur remained unmoved. Instead of retreating or utilizing an elaborate maneuver, he simply took one casual step to the left.
Feeling that C was just about to crash down beside him, Arthur executed a spin kick with impeccable timing, sending C flying out of the ring!