"Idiot! You think I'll freeze up just because you grabbed a hostage? How naive can you be?"
Ryuuto smirked, eyes cold, already gathering chakra in his chest. Ultron barely had time to react before the boy vanished—body flickering like a gust through smoke.
[Body Flicker Technique: Mist Step!]
One heartbeat later, Ryuuto reappeared behind Ultron. His shadow stretched and merged into the android's own, snapping into place like a trap.
[Shadow Possession Technique—Activated.]
Ultron's mechanical limbs locked up with a screech. The soldier in his grip gasped as Ryuuto's power yanked Ultron's arms wide, freeing the hostage from his steel claws.
"You... do you even know what you're doing? Release me, human!" Ultron's tone trembled between fury and something disturbingly close to fear.
Ryuuto ignored him. "Shut up. I've had enough of your cheap villain monologues."
He formed a single hand seal, eyes narrowing. Shadows on the ground twisted violently.
[Shadow Neck Bind!]
The darkness around Ultron writhed like a living snake and coiled around his throat, tightening until sparks burst from the seams in his neck plating.
Ultron's voice cracked into static. "Green Goblin! Red Giant! Don't just stand there—help me!"
A roar like thunder answered. The Red Giant charged in, each footstep collapsing the street.
"Ryuuto! You think you're hot shit?! I'll crush you and use your bones for toothpicks!"
The kid clicked his tongue. "You idiots really love announcing your deaths, huh?"
He spun on his heel. "Then fine—I'll cut you down first!"
[Leaf Great Whirlwind!]
Ryuuto's kick slammed into Ultron's chestplate, sending him skidding through a row of cars. Before the Red Giant's massive fist could connect, Ryuuto gathered chakra in his palm and struck.
[Monster Strength Strike!]
His blow caved in the titan's chest. The Red Giant staggered back, choking on his own blood and disbelief.
"Silent Killing!"
He blurred forward again, a streak of lightning and fury. The beheading blade flashed—one clean arc through the air.
The giant froze mid-swing. A line of crimson traced down his torso. Then came the explosion of blood.
The upper half of the Red Giant's body slid off the lower half, crashing into the rubble below.
Ryuuto stood amid the falling dust, resting the decapitating blade on his shoulder. "Told you—I'd chop you down first. Maybe next life, you'll respawn with a brain."
For a long moment, silence ruled. Even Ultron and Green Goblin stared in disbelief.
Green Goblin finally snapped, voice cracking. "Ultron! What the hell are you doing?! He just sliced the Red Giant in half! You brought us here for this?!"
"Shut up!" Ultron snarled, his body trembling, sensors flashing crimson. "I'll deal with this brat myself! You handle the woman—don't slow me down!"
Energy surged from his frame, air warping with the sheer output.
Ryuuto smirked. "Oh, now you're serious? Good. I was getting bored."
They moved. Two streaks of light collided midair, shockwaves shredding the city block. Buildings crumbled like sand sculptures under the pressure of their clash.
"Holy hell—are these two trying to erase the planet?!" Green Goblin screamed, his glider spinning out of control.
Gwen's web snapped out midair, saving her from the storm. She watched Ryuuto trading blows with Ultron, awe burning in her eyes. "He's... incredible."
Her heart thudded as she swung back into the fray, striking the distracted Goblin with renewed fury.
Back below, Ultron's voice was raw with rage. "You'll regret this, Red Mirage! I'll make you suffer beyond death!"
Ryuuto grinned, teeth gleaming. "You can't even bleed right. Don't talk about hell like you've been there."
He raised two fingers in a mocking salute. "Let's finish this—machine to scrap."