Path Of War

Meanwhile, Sakura executed a front flip and attempted another kick. Arthur dodged quite effortlessly. But she wouldn't be bested without a fight. As she drew forth a kunai, Arthur sensed it and readied himself to dodge.

Swift strokes of her weapon sought to carve through his defenses, yet he moved fluidly past each attempt.

In the midst of their clash, something captured his attention: the way Sakura's movements were too well-rehearsed. That was because Sakura wasn't fighting alone—Alice was guiding her.

The connection was undeniable. Alice was using the "Mind Body Transmission" technique. That meant she was not sitting idly by; she was telepathically aiding Sakura like a navigator.

It was quite profound, to say the least. While he engaged in combat, she provided her intel and foresight, covering vulnerabilities while simultaneously enhancing her strategy.

And based on her calm state, she had clearly perfected that technique, which was typically reliant on machinery—a feat that took much time to refine. Yet here she was, still and efficient, like a true tactician.

That was how she managed to defeat the Sound Four in such a small window of time and with no casualties.

It posed a dilemma for Arthur. If she could relay thoughts and tactical movements to her teammates, this wasn't going to be easy.

Arthur, knowing that Alice was taking him seriously, shifted his strategy; he released the chains binding Chōji, giving him a moment to fight more easily. Chōji, free at last, wasted no time consuming a yellow chakra pill as Sakura, Shino, and Alice moved away.

"Super expansion jutsu!"

In just a mere moment, his massive silhouette loomed like a mountain, ready to crush Arthur beneath.