As Ishigami Mamoru recovered on the ground, Shin began his hunt for the next target.
But the current situation made it difficult to pick one off.
These were seasoned, highly talented Reincarnators with extensive combat experience.
Their coordination was flawless—the undeniable advantage of a long-standing team.
Still, a prolonged battle of attrition wouldn't be enough to defeat Shin.
To them, Shin was an unpredictable variable. If they couldn't eliminate him, any future missions in this world would become exponentially more difficult.
Moreover, they were the ones who had initiated the attack. If they failed to kill Shin and ended up suffering heavy losses themselves, it would be a serious blow to their pride.
As the team's captain, Sakamoto Kenji had a way to communicate with them.
Using his mental link, he quietly initiated an emergency tactical meeting mid-battle.
Kenji: "Enemy target is extremely powerful, suspected Challenger. His combat style is diverse, with immense offensive capabilities. Close-quarters combat potential is unknown. Kyouji, are you confident you can take him on? We can create an opening for you."
Domon Kyouji: "I have some confidence. He's not fully in control of his Super Saiyan state. I can try, but I might need a lot of support."
Kisaragi Rei: "Combat system ready. Can deploy bat swarm for interference at any time. Seduction and illusion spells are prepped."
Yoshida Haru: "Target is at four o'clock, thirty meters altitude. Capture engine primed. Ready to fire."
Ishigami Mamoru: "Regen in progress. Using rapid recovery agent. Combat effective in eight minutes, fully restored in fifteen."
Kenji: "Exosuit engaged. Tracking missiles locked. Commence operation!"
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
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Just as Shin was about to lock onto a target, the world suddenly spun around him. Something strange had materialized before him.
He felt as if he had entered a completely different space, a sudden sensation of weightlessness overwhelming him.
In an endless night, a dozen scantily clad, beautiful women surrounded him, their movements seductive, as if trying to lead him astray.
Just as Shin was about to wonder if the System was acting up again, his body was struck by a tremendous force, sending him flying uncontrollably.
At the same time, the illusory world shattered. Before him stood two men and one woman.
Shin had been flying, but now, he felt like a piece of iron drawn to a magnet, pulled inexorably towards Yoshida Haru.
Seeing Shin hurtling towards him, Haru knew their plan had worked—his capture device was effective.
He immediately activated his jet boots, white streams of air blasting from his feet, sending him shooting backward.
He was a support character, and a newcomer with only six worlds under his belt. He was no match for veterans who had seen twenty or more. He wasn't about to go head-to-head with Shin, so he retreated.
At that moment, Domon Kyouji and Kisaragi Rei launched their attacks.
Rei transformed into a swarm of bats, swooping down on Shin.
Trapped mid-air, Shin had no chance to perform hand seals for a ninjutsu. He teleported, his form blinking out of existence.
But Kyouji and Kenji had already moved, forming a triangle nearly three hundred meters apart.
Shin had just completed his teleport and had no time to prepare a jutsu when Kyouji was already upon him.
Kyouji was tall and powerfully built. Shin caught a glimpse of his hands—covered in thick calluses, his palms flat and strong.
He also noticed that even in mid-air, Kyouji's stance was incredibly stable.
Based on Shin's understanding of the System, the abilities it provided were always top-tier, without such obvious flaws.
All of this pointed to one thing: Domon Kyouji had been a martial artist even before entering the System.
From the calluses on his shoulders, it was clear they weren't just from heavy labor. He was a lifelong martial artist, a seasoned fighter.
But Shin's own combat prowess was not to be underestimated. After years of constant learning and fighting across various worlds, he was a formidable opponent.
Honestly, this was the first time he had ever faced someone who practiced traditional martial arts.
Worlds like Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach mostly treated physical combat as a backup option.
Dragon Ball had martial arts, but its expression was completely different.
So Shin was curious to see what this man was capable of.
Domon Kyouji swept his left leg in a horizontal arc. The air surged, the kick approaching the speed of sound as it slammed towards Shin.
Shin crossed his arms, blocking Kyouji's leg.
He estimated that his own physical strength, augmented by his Super Saiyan form, should be more than enough to handle this blow.
But Kyouji's power far exceeded his expectations.
Shin had thought that traditional martial arts wouldn't be particularly strong, certainly not enough to pose a serious threat to him. He had even briefly suspected that the System's power ratings were flawed, that it had underestimated him.
Now it seemed the problem was with him—he had underestimated the heroes of this world.
The fact that Kyouji was rated as "extremely powerful" meant he was a true powerhouse.
That single kick was a brutal wake-up call for Shin.
Ever since he had awakened his Super Saiyan form and mastered Edo Tensei, everything had been too easy.
No matter the enemy, he could just teleport away from their attacks, then use Edo Tensei to summon helpers and slowly wear them down.
Or he could just use Sage Mode or his Super Saiyan state to finish them off directly.
He had never faced a situation like this, where he was surrounded by multiple powerful enemies, their coordination so tight that they gave him no opportunity to cast any spells.
Even when Shin used teleportation, these Reincarnators could roughly estimate his landing point, forming a formation to trap and engage him in a brawl.
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