Chapter 58
"Huff..."
Just now, Saitama had forcefully stimulated his chakra, overcharging his body to enhance its activity. It gave him a momentary boost in speed and power—but only briefly. The aftereffects were already setting in, leaving his body tense and uncomfortable.
Though the chakra drain was considerable, it was the physical exhaustion that hit harder, making his limbs feel hollow and weak.
"Katon: Hōsenka no Jutsu!"
Uchiha Lin's sudden burst of fire-style ninjutsu exploded toward the two enemy shinobi in front of him. Flames scattered like falling petals, breaking their formation. In one fluid motion, he dashed past Saitama and rushed toward the isolated Sand ninja up ahead.
"Hmph."
A cold snort came from behind—one of the other Suna-nin noticing Lin's aggressive charge. But Lin ignored them. He focused solely on the lone target ahead.
Saitama noticed Lin's movement too. A glint of cold light flickered in his eyes. Without hesitation, he stepped forward, his blade flashing in a silver arc to block the enemy in front of Lin from escaping.
"Zzzt...!"
The sound of crackling lightning accompanied his strike. Electricity surged along his blade, making the Sand ninja break into a cold sweat. The enemy desperately tried to disengage, but Saitama's relentless assault pinned him in place.
As Lin reached them, he frowned. From the start of the battle, he'd been bogged down by opponents, unable to gain an edge. Now that Saitama was here, the pressure eased, and for the first time, a real chance of victory emerged.