Chapter 249: Crack
There was a pervading silence until Alice screamed out in fury, "You crazy monster!"
And in an instant, she used her telekinetic abilities, summoning an invisible force that tore through the ground, racing toward Arthur. The earth trembled, dirt and debris flying as her attack surged forward like a wave of telekinetic energy.
Despite the power behind it, Arthur remained calm, assessing the chakra's potency. He could practically see the method behind her attack, and it had a critical flaw—it was slow.
With ease, he sidestepped the incoming force. Then, without breaking stride, he turned his attention to Inoichi, who was standing his ground.
"Playtime's over," he remarked, closing the distance with swift strides.
Inoichi momentarily froze, understanding all too well the threat he was facing. He instinctively pivoted, trying to forestall Arthur's strike. The weapon flashed in Arthur's hands as he swung the sword. Inoichi found himself frantically dodging as sweat poured down his face, narrowly avoiding each attempt.
One could tell that he was forcing his trembling limbs to keep pace with Arthur's relentless assault. Just when he thought he had evaded an attack, he slipped up just enough for Arthur to close the gap.
At the last moment, Arthur aimed his weapon for Inoichi's heart. But just as he prepared to deliver the fatal blow, a sudden, invisible force clamped down on the blade's tip.
He hadn't been thwarted not by Inoichi's skill but by Alice's timely intervention once again.
"Get away from him!" she shouted as she maintained her hold.
Inoichi quickly leapt back, thankful that Alice had just saved him. If she had been even a fraction late, he wouldn't be standing anymore.