Volume 2 - CH 441

10-27. Overthrow.

He grits his teeth in the nick of time.

After finally descending into this world over a long period of time and plotting to destroy the humans created by the gods who imprisoned them… Once again… The future of being destroyed by the Akki is drawing near.

It is unforgivable.

It must not happen.

Until their goal is achieved, he must avoid death at all costs.

The voice of heaven steps forward.

His posture is extremely low, and he gathers magical power as if lifting something with his hands.

Then, numerous barriers appear, and even compressive spheres of air begin to form.

Having witnessed it earlier, Tenda understands that he must stop that attack at all costs and prepares himself.

“Father, that white sphere is dangerous. It ripped apart the ground around here.”

“Well, it’s quite a troublesome thing. Guess I have no choice but to strike. And you, try to lower your vocabulary a bit more.”

“You’re nitpicking…”

While having a trivial conversation, the attack comes flying.

All the barriers seem to have sharp blades, and even a slight graze could result in an injury.

Blades shaped to carve into flesh.

The opponent’s murderous intent has materialized.

After repelling all of them, Gouki steps forward.

As the attacks head towards the advancing Gouki, Tenda swings his blade.

“Oni Sword Dance, Scattered Petals!!”

“Guhhh! You’re troublesome!!”

He draws the barriers that were used for offense towards him, using them as a shield.

The speed is likely invisible to ordinary people, but it is clearly visible to the two Akki.

They are fighting at an equal speed.

They can make judgments and respond accordingly.

Bghaaam!!

Brughugugugh!!

Gouki deflects all the barriers, one after another.

Using a Kanabo* as his weapon, and with the additional power of an Akki, all the barriers twist and impale into the ground. (*Spiked metal club)

He can’t afford to pay attention to such things anymore. Thevoice of heaven, seeming anxious, creates barriers and even sends objects that appear to be useless after being twisted, but they are not yet a threat.

The two Akki were slightly surprised, thinking that they could easily overwhelm their opponents by fighting together.

“What’s with this easy win!! Don’t you dare keep running away!!”

“Don’t let your guard down!! Oni Sword Dance, Scattered Petals!!”

“Blow them away!!”

“Swing back and… Hmph!!”

A compressed sphere of air.

It flies towards them from above, but Gouki leaps forward in advance and hits it like a ball, blowing it away.

It explodes high in the sky, and a slight breeze reaches them.

The two additional spheres that fly towards them are also sent flying upwards in the same way, and they escape unharmed.

The explosions can’t keep up with the speed of the Akki.

The voice of heaven silently wonders if such a thing is possible, but it doesn’t change the current situation.

Gouki approaches.

He swings his kanabo overhead and tries to strike with full force, but it is somehow blocked by a sword made of air.

“If nothing works, then imma use a distraction!!”

“Huh? Guh!?”

Paaann!!

The sword of air bursts.

It is also created using a similar method of air compression.

It is quite normal for it to burst.

However, its power seems to be insignificant, as the voice of heaven and Gouki are left rolling on the ground.

Both of them take a defensive stance and stand up again.

“Tch! That weapon is troublesome!”

“Are you injured!?”

“Hey! I can take risks, but I’m cautious of that. Close combat might be dangerous.”

Perhaps that sword can determine the timing of its own burst.

If it bursts at an unfavorable timing for them, there is a possibility of creating an opening.

But that’s all.

If they come up with countermeasures, it’s not a big deal.

“Hahaha! Well then, since this place is all messed up… I’ll use it…!”

“What…?”

“It’s obvious! A skill!! 【 Hakai-shin】 !!” (Destruction God)

Bending his knees and gathering strength in a crouched position.

Black lines appear on his skin, and his hands turn completely black.

The handle of the kanabo he was gripping crumbles, rendering it unable to swing.

“Oops, I messed up.” 

He throws it with an expression as if it doesn’t matter.

However, his control wasn’t good, and it ended up soaring far above the voice of heaven’s head.

Just as the voice of heaven was about to let his guard down, a massive explosion occurred behind him.

It has almost the same firepower as the one caused by air compression.

“What…?”

“Zehahahaha!!”

As their fists come together, the air vibrates.

The sound of a sharp crack resonates, allowing one to grasp the extent of his power.

“I won’t let Dad hog all the spotlight. 【 Oni Herculean feet】  【 Oni Thunder Fist】  【 Oni Thunder Legs】 .'”

He utilizes three enhanced skills.

His movement speed increases significantly, and lightning courses through his body.

He wanted to conserve his stamina as much as possible, but his father is going all out.

In that case, he wants to show his own strengths as well.

It’s their first time fighting together, after all.

“Here we go, you damn old man!!”

“Leave it to me, you foolish son!!”

Thud.

Swoosh.

In an instant, the two of them are closing in on the voice of heaven.

Tenda aims for his abdomen from the side, while Gouki targets him from behind with his black fist.

“Wha–“

“Oni Sword Dance!! Water’s Surface!!”

“Destruction God!! Obsidian Fist!!”

Zuban!!

Tenda, which had moved forward earlier, cuts the voice of heaven in two.

He spews out a large amount of blood, scattering it across the ground.

Bham!!

Gouki, pursuing from behind, strikes him in the face.

The upper half of the voice of heaven’s body, now light as a feather, is blown away like a piece of paper.

Bgham bghamm!!

Bhurszzzzzz!!

The voice of heaven, bouncing off the ground like a ragdoll, rolls forcefully.

The two of them immediately follow up and launch a second attack.

Tenda pierces his heart, pinning him to the ground, and Gouki’s Obsidian Fist penetrates his chest.

The ground dents, creating a crater.

The second impact digs even deeper, unleashing five strikes on the half-bodied voice of heaven.

The two of them jump away from the spot and watch the situation unfold while maintaining their stances.

There is no movement for a while… but then, from within the dust and smoke, a figure emerges.

“Damn it…”

“One more time, huh?”

“Yeah.”

He regenerates his body and gazes at the two of them with a sword he barely managed to create, using it as a cane.

Truly, he is a god, as he claimed.

Overwhelming durability.

However, that, too, is reaching its end soon.

“Gaah… Guh… I’m losing… power!”

By enduring that attack alone, the voice of heaven loses 90% of his strength.

Recovery takes too long.

To regain just 10%, he would need several decades.

He didn’t hold back.

If anything, he gave it his all.

And yet… he couldn’t win again.

A figure stands before him.

As he twists his neck to look up, Gouki is there.

“It’s over.”

With all his might, Gouki delivers the finishing blow.

It’s proper etiquette when facing a formidable opponent.

Never let your guard down until the end.

He punches the voice of heaven along with the air.

Of course, he targets the face.

The devastating blow strikes the defenseless voice of heaven face-on.

Prshhhh.

Just before the punch lands, Gouki’s arm turns to sand.

“!!”

“…Tch.”

The sword of the voice of heaven had turned into sand, impaling Gouki’s heart.

“…Guh…”

“Hehe, fufufufu… The downfall of the Akki… or so they say…”

“D-Dad!!!”