"Tree White!"
Rukia let out a low cry, and the freezing air from Sode no Shirayuki, which was stuck in the ground, instantly erupted!
The ice climbed straight toward Roshi's feet, freezing all the ground it passed over!
Seeing this, Roshi lightly leaped backward, escaping the frozen area.
But what he hadn't expected was that branch-like ice rods suddenly rose from the ice beneath his feet, quickly wrapping around his legs!
The Lava Armor on his calves was instantly invaded, and the speed at which the lava flowed slowly decreased.
A shallow layer of frost covered the Lava Armor.
Roshi's gaze sharpened, and he unleashed Chakra again.
The lava affected by the frost instantly became active, once again erupting with high temperatures.
Crackle—
Under the scorching heat, the frost quickly cracked, turning into a puddle of water that soaked the Lava Armor on Roshi's calves.
Visibly, the lava flowing on the Lava Armor rapidly stiffened.
Bang!
Roshi landed on the ground from mid-air.
A dull thud sounded.
Rocks slowly dropped off the solidified lava on his calves.
Roshi lifted his legs, clearly feeling the stiffness in his calves.
He stomped his feet forcefully.
Crack—
The solidified lava on his calves instantly cracked and fell off.
After shedding the solidified lava, Roshi finally felt the lightness return to his legs.
He stretched his legs, staring intently at Rukia's sword.
Sode no Shirayuki... It seems I cannot engage in close combat with her.
Once in close combat, he would be entangled by frost, and the large amount of water vapor produced upon melting would also affect his Lava Armor.
"Lava Release: Scorching Stream Rock Technique!"
Roshi formed hand signs and spat out several medium-sized lava spheres!
The scorching heat distorted the air.
Rukia calmly picked up Sode no Shirayuki.
"First Dance: Tsukishiro!"
As the words fell, Rukia used the tip of Sode no Shirayuki to draw a circle on the ground.
The area encompassed by the circle instantly transformed into an Icy Domain!
Inside the Icy Domain, the sky suddenly began to snow lightly.
The moment the Lava Sphere entered the Icy Domain.
With several cracking sounds.
Frost instantly covered the Lava Sphere, and it was rapidly frozen solid.
With several thudding sounds.
The frozen Lava Sphere smashed straight onto the ground, scattering ice shards!
"An Icy Domain?"
Roshi, rich in combat experience, instantly recognized the effect of Rukia's technique.
Forming an Icy Domain around herself, anyone who enters this Domain will be frozen by the cold air within it.
"What a troublesome ability."
Roshi frowned slightly and sighed, "As expected, you truly cannot underestimate anyone."
With this Domain active, ordinary methods probably won't have any effect.
He must use power capable of shattering this Domain!
Roshi's gaze hardened, and a massive Aura suddenly surged from his body.
Gurgle—
Roshi's body suddenly began to continuously emit many red bubbles.
Red Chakra slowly covered him.
Soon, the red Chakra spread, and a red Tailed Beast Cloak enveloped Roshi.
The single tail behind him increased to four.
An Aura that made the air tremble surged forth from Roshi's body.
Ōnoki whispered, "Roshi is finally getting serious."
Half Tailed Beast Transformation.
This state is when Roshi truly displays his strength!
"Half Tailed Beast Transformation?"
The knowledgeable Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately recognized Roshi's current state.
Although this state greatly increases the Jinchuriki's abilities, it usually results in the loss of sanity, turning them into beasts that only know slaughter.
Clearly, Roshi was not an ordinary Jinchuriki.
In the Half Tailed Beast Transformation state, he was able to maintain his sanity perfectly.
This was the result of his agreement with the Four-Tails.
All in all, he was very lucky.
The Four-Tails was a very cooperative Biju.
This could be seen from the fact that he was able to borrow the Four-Tails' power to execute Lava Release.
And when he used Half Tailed Beast Transformation, the Four-Tails showed no intention of influencing his will whatsoever.
Years of coexistence had also given Roshi great trust in the Four-Tails.
"Here I come!!"
In the Half Tailed Beast Transformation state, Roshi's appearance was unrecognizable.
But Roshi's voice could be clearly heard emanating from beneath that monstrous exterior.
Boom!!
The Half Tailed Beast Transformation Roshi stomped down, and the ground was instantly shattered by the terrifying force!
He launched himself toward Rukia like an arrow released from a bowstring.
As he burst into the Icy Domain, cold air instantly surged, attacking him.
Crackle—
Frost climbed onto Roshi's Tailed Beast Cloak.
Before the frost could spread, a bang was heard!
The frozen ice was instantly shattered!
The fist, enveloped in Biju Chakra, slammed heavily toward Rukia.
Rukia's expression was indifferent, showing no sign of panic.
Although the Icy Domain did not freeze the invading enemy, it effectively bought Rukia a little time.
"Sode no Shirayuki!"
Rukia lightly shouted, swung Sode no Shirayuki forward, and an Ice Wall instantly materialized!
Bang!!
A muffled sound rang out as the Half Tailed Beast Transformation Roshi punched the Ice Wall, sending ice shards flying!
Roshi exerted force with his arm again.
Crackle—
A subtle tearing sound echoed from the Ice Wall.
The Ice Wall suddenly became shaky, looking as if it would shatter the next second.
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