Chapter 273: Refused To Stay Dead
Was Naruto truly fighting an unbeatable opponent? How could he, a ninja equipped with the Nine-Tails' chakra, be countered so effortlessly?
This couldn't be happening. He needed a new plan, one that went beyond skill and weaponry; he had to think differently. No, what if his opponent predicted this and changed his strategy?
Shoot. Naruto couldn't think now.
This fight was not just about overwhelming Arthur with numbers or force; it was a battle of wits and adaptability, and Naruto was getting the short end of the stick.
Arthur surged forward, closing the distance in a split second. Naruto, instinctively aware of the impending rush, concentrated chakra into his hands. Multiple chakra limbs were sent to capture Arthur and restrain his movements.
However, Arthur was quicker; he glided along the ground, evading the grasp of each of Naruto's arms. Then, with a swift extension of his own arm, he summoned his Explosive Blade and swung it toward the boy.
Naruto reacted instinctively, raising his arms to block the strike. The moment the blade made contact, a tremendous explosion erupted. The force was staggering, throwing Naruto back and enveloping him in a cloud of debris and smoke.
Even as things were happening, Arthur prepared his next weapon: the Blunt Blade. He swung it down, striking Naruto squarely in the shoulder. The impact caused the boy to crash before bouncing off the ground.
Arthur was relentless. He quickly brought out the Thunder Sword and began slicing at the airborne Naruto from various angles. Finally, with two downward chops, Arthur severed both of Naruto's arms before kicking the boy away like a rag doll!
"And you're supposed to be the main character?" He mocked, dematerializing his weapon. "How laughable..."
Coughing up blood, Naruto writhed in agony. Arthur, however, felt no sense of accomplishment. He approached the fallen boy and remarked, "I could tell by your face you didn't even know what weapons you were hit with."