The Power Path Part X

When Jinsol broke through the earthen hand and emerged, the numbered ones had vanished. He was out of breath and covered in sweat; despite using almost all of his power, he had barely managed to escape. His fists were burst open, blood seeping between his fingers. He ran to Rikimaru's side. "Rikimaru!" he shouted, slapping his face.

Rikimaru was slowly regaining consciousness. Jinsol broke off the arrow in his shoulder. Rikimaru pointed towards Tobi with his hand. Jinsol quickly moved to Tobi's side.

"Shit!" said Jinsol when he saw Tobi's lifeless body. Rikimaru struggled to his feet, making his way to Tobi's corpse with heavy steps. He couldn't hold back his tears. "It's my fault..." he said.

"Nothing we can do now, from what I heard of the sounds, he fought honorably and powerfully. If I could have gotten out faster, I could have saved him," said Jinsol.