However, the tense situation unfolding before him left no room for prolonged hesitation. Catching his breath briefly, he rapidly formed hand seals. Accompanied by a low, powerful roar, four specially treated Flame Meteor, carrying even more devastating power, whistled through the air like lightning, hurtling straight toward Roshi and cutting off every possible avenue of retreat.
Had this fierce strike successfully hit its mark, it might not have ended Roshi's life outright, but it would undoubtedly have compounded his injuries, leaving him without even the strength to flee, thereby trapping him entirely within the lethal range set by Uchiha Chi.
Had the hidden assailant taken that moment to launch a sneak attack on Uchiha Chi, he would gladly have redirected this ninjutsu straight at them—a feat he could easily accomplish, enhanced further by the power of his Mangekyou Sharingan.
Chapter 242