Rokuhara Ren VS Kusanagi Godou Part 4
Godou stared at the dust gathering in the distance, his breathing slightly heavy after the recent attack.
'Ren shouldn't be able to stand after that attack. This fight is over.'
Or so he thought—
*SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!*
*SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!*
*SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!*
From within the lingering dust cloud, a barrage of arrows shot out!
Godou's eyes widened as dozens—no, hundreds of glowing arrows rained down on him from all directions, like meteors falling from the sky!
However, he wasn't intimidated. The Boar Incarnation not only gave him speed and strength but also incredible defense.
'It's fine, I can handle this!'
With full confidence, he focused on dodging.
But the next moment—
*DUARRR!*
A massive explosion shook the ground as the shockwave from the arrow barrage struck him!
*BOOM!* *BOOM!* *BOOM!*
"Ugh..."
Godou felt a sharp pain throughout his body. Although he tried to dodge with his enhanced speed, he was still hit by dozens of arrows!
*THUD!*
He was thrown backward, his body shaking violently from the relentless assault. When he looked down, his shoulders, arms, thighs—all of them were pierced by arrows like a porcupine!
'Damn, I underestimated his power!'
These weren't ordinary arrows. Each arrow carried an extraordinary destructive energy equivalent to anti-tank projectiles!
The arrows that missed his body struck the ground, creating massive craters as if hit by missiles.
Godou staggered, his body shaken by the shockwaves created.
Around him, the ground was mercilessly torn apart, trees were shredded, and large boulders were shattered into pieces.
*SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!*
Yet, the rain of arrows didn't stop.
Ren was still hidden in the forest, relentlessly bombarding him without mercy.
'I can't keep going like this!'
Ignoring the pain, Godou began chanting another incantation.
"Every sinner shall tremble before my power. Now is the time, that I obtain the toughness of ten mountains, the strength of a hundred rivers, and the power of a thousand camels! Upon my mighty self, I shall bear the symbol of the raging camel!"
"All evildoers, tremble before my strength... Upon my mighty self, I shall bear the symbol of the raging camel"
The stone plates representing the Ten Incarnations in his mind spun, the needle pointing to the Camel Incarnation—one of the most earth-related Incarnations alongside the Bull.
The activation condition?
Godou had to suffer a certain level of injury.
And right now, his body was battered enough to meet that condition.
As the Boar Incarnation was replaced by the Camel Incarnation, a new surge of power flowed through his body!
His muscles grew denser. His legs became pillars of strength, granting him far greater propulsion. His fighting instincts sharpened, his reflexes became even quicker, and his wounds began to heal faster.
*WHOOSH!*
Without hesitation, Godou channeled magical energy into his legs.
Then—
*BOOOOM!*
A massive explosion occurred as he kicked the ground with full force!
His figure shot forward like a spear, piercing through the air at a speed that shook the atmosphere.
The ground he had just stood on immediately collapsed, creating a massive sinkhole due to the incredible propulsion.
'I'll charge straight at him!'
He focused on the point where the arrows were being fired, ready to strike Ren with overwhelming force.
However—
When he landed hard, causing a local earthquake that shook the island, there was no one there!
"No one? Where's him?"
Godou's eyes swept across the forest, trying to locate his opponent.
*SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!* *SWOOSH!*
Dozens of arrows shot from behind!
*Pu-chi!* *Pu-chi!* *Pu-chi!*
One arrow struck his shoulder, followed by several others hitting his back and legs!
But this time, he didn't collapse, even though the pain was real.
The Camel Incarnation granted him the power of the earth.
As long as his feet were on the ground, his body would receive a continuous flow of strength, making him increasingly powerful.
The arrows that could previously knock him down were no longer enough to bring him to his knees!
With a slight frown, he pulled the arrow from his shoulder and turned around quickly.
'When did he move behind me?'
Godou furrowed his brows while continuing to dodge the rain of arrows, each one flying faster than the speed of sound.
Every time he tried to track Ren, the figure had already moved elsewhere!
The attacks were like a storm of arrows, relentlessly raining down from all angles, making it increasingly difficult to pinpoint his location.
'This is more troublesome than fighting Doni. It seems his Divine Authority is a long-range type. According to Erica, Ren only became a Campione a day before me. That means he only has one Divine Authority.'
'If he only has one Divine Authority, then I can find a gap in his attack pattern!'
Realizing this, Godou changed his strategy.
"Those that are evil, and those that are strong, fear me, for i have wings. For my wings will punish you for your curse. And those that are evil will not be able to touch me!"
As the incantation was spoken, the plates in his mind spun, pointing to the Raptor Incarnation—the Authority that granted him Godspeed and an extremely light body.
However, this ability wasn't something he could use freely.
There was an activation condition!
The attack that activated the Raptor Incarnation had to exceed normal parameters, such as bullets, sudden ambushes, or attacks from a skilled martial artist.
Without a doubt, Ren's arrow attacks were more than enough to meet the activation condition.
However, there was also a side effect. If Godou used this ability for too long, severe chest pain and paralysis would afflict him. But short-term use wouldn't cause any issues.
*WHOOSH!*
Godou's figure vanished.
'He disappeared!? No, that's Godspeed!'
Standing on a tree branch, Ren stopped firing arrows, his alertness reaching its peak.
In less than 0.1 seconds, Godou had vanished from where he stood. From his perspective, the world moved incredibly slowly.
When he reappeared, he was right in front of Ren!
Godou deactivated the Raptor Incarnation to ensure his attack wouldn't miss, then launched a quick strike that caught Ren completely off guard.
As a seasoned fighter, Ren's reaction wasn't slow.
In a fraction of a second, he made a decision.
'If I can't dodge... then I'll counterattack!'
Without hesitation, Ren released his bow and raised his fist.
*BAM!*
Two fists collided directly, creating a tremendous shockwave that tore through the air and caused a roaring wind.
However, in this physical confrontation, Godou was at a disadvantage.
Without the amplification from his Divine Authority, he was only relying on the basic strength of a Campione, while Ren was superior in combat techniques.
As if reading the gap in his opponent's defense, Ren didn't give him any breathing room.
His first punch hadn't fully retracted, but his other fist was already flying toward Godou's cheek.
*BAM!*
The punch was so fast and powerful that Godou couldn't react in time.
His head twisted to the side, pain shooting through his bones, while the sound of flesh and bone colliding filled the air.
And before he could regain his balance, a powerful kick landed squarely on his chest!
*BAM!*
Godou was sent flying into the air, then crashed hard into the ground.
The ground beneath him formed a massive crater, with cracks spreading like a spiderweb.
His body tumbled several times, crashing into large rocks, shattering them into debris.
Smoke and thick dust filled the air.
Broken stones scattered in all directions.
However, before the dust could settle, Godou's loud voice echoed.
Another incantation began to be chanted!
"For I am strongest amoungst the strong. Truly, I am one that holds each and every victory. I care not whom challenges me, whether man or devil; I may face all my foes and all my enemies. Regardless, I shall crush all those who wouldst stand in my way!"
"O' mighty bull that possesseth the horns of shining gold, grant me your aid!"
"As the one who holds all victory in my hands, I am the strongest. Man and devil—all enemies, all who harbor enmity will be vanquished. Hence I shall smash through all enemies in my way!"