Heavenly Restriction User of the Gojo Clan: I Refuse to Be Cut in Half

Chapter 81: Third Dance

Compared to the arrogance of the other members of the Zenin clan, Toji remained calm.

Even though Satoshi seemed to be at a disadvantage, Toji showed no signs of concern.

He didn't believe that Sode no Shirayuki's Zanpakutō had been pushed to its limit.

Since there was a First Dance and a Second Dance, it stood to reason that Sode no Shirayuki had a Third Dance as well.

Moreover, Satoshi had mentioned before that a Zanpakutō had another form—Bankai.

Sode no Shirayuki hadn't even revealed its true form yet. How could anyone say that Satoshi was losing?

In fact, at this moment, Toji was even hoping that Zenin Shinsuke would prove stronger.

If Zenin Shinsuke could suppress Satoshi further, then perhaps Toji would get the chance to witness Sode no Shirayuki's Bankai.

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In the center of the battlefield, Satoshi wielded Sode no Shirayuki, barely holding his own against Shinsuke and his coordinated shadow, which manipulated the Inverted Spear of Heaven.

Satoshi's swordsmanship and combat skills were being pushed to their limits.

However, the situation remained precarious. After all, Shinsuke could still utilize his technique freely, while Sode no Shirayuki's abilities were restrained by the Inverted Spear of Heaven.

The First Dance: Moon White and the Second Dance: White Ripple were both large-scale techniques. But the slightest contact with the Inverted Spear of Heaven would render them ineffective.

Against two opponents at once, Satoshi was steadily losing ground—just as the Zenin clan had expected.

Even Zenin Shinsuke, standing in the midst of battle, thought the same.

He eagerly awaited the sight of Satoshi's frustration.

Satoshi's defeat would bury Sode no Shirayuki's Zanpakutō in disgrace.

That was the outcome Shinsuke both anticipated and desired.

As his thoughts filled with excitement, his attacks became increasingly aggressive, completely abandoning his previous caution.

His coordinated shadow wielded the Inverted Spear of Heaven, applying pressure while his own body advanced with precise movements.

The coordination between them was seamless—fluid, almost artistic.

Yes, Zenin Shinsuke was performing.

With the Zenin clan's upper echelons watching and a rare opponent from the Gojo family standing before him, he had to showcase his full potential.

If this was a fight where victory was assured, then his performance was justified.

However—

To Satoshi and Toji, Zenin Shinsuke's attacks were far too reckless.

We won't get to see Sode no Shirayuki's Bankai after all.

Noticing that Shinsuke had let his guard down, Toji sighed. He knew Satoshi's opportunity had come.

The moment is here.

Satoshi's eyes narrowed slightly. For the first time, he engaged Zenin Shinsuke directly in hand-to-hand combat.

Sode no Shirayuki clashed repeatedly with the Inverted Spear of Heaven, the metallic echoes ringing throughout the dojo.

The intensity of the battle sharpened in an instant.