Sasuke Uchiha clenched his fists tightly.
Black flames could be evaded by Kabuto Yakushi using his shedding technique, and even Kirin could be countered with Kabuto's ocular powers.
Sasuke wasn't a fool; he now fully understood the troublesome extent of Kabuto's abilities.
Even Kirin, which harnessed the natural fury of a lightning storm, could be neutralized by Kabuto's ocular jutsu. Other ninjutsu would undoubtedly fare no better. Against the current Kabuto, overwhelming force was the only solution.
"Damn it! Looks like I have no choice but to use that move again!"
Sizzle!
Sasuke's eyes radiated brilliance.
Complete Susano'o!
Boom!
A torrent of dark purple chakra surged into the sky, stabilizing into the colossal form of Complete Susano'o, towering over the earth like a deity of destruction.
Kabuto, calm and composed, remarked, "Oh my, going straight for the trump card, are we? But this is indeed the optimal choice. Though it seems like the most chakra-consuming option, it avoids unnecessary waste."
Sasuke ascended to the forehead of Susano'o, hundreds of meters above the ground. From his elevated vantage point, he gazed down at Kabuto, who seemed as insignificant as a matchstick at Susano'o's feet. With an air of dominance, Sasuke declared:
"Kabuto! Every ocular jutsu has its limits! If you're capable, use that Words of Command technique to control this Complete Susano'o! If you can do it, I'll immediately admit defeat and kneel before you in apology!"
Kabuto chuckled, "Heh heh~ You're right. With my current abilities, I'm still incapable of using that jutsu to control your Complete Susano'o. However..."
Boom!!
Susano'o raised its colossal foot, descending upon Kabuto with the weight of a mountain, enveloping him like an impending avalanche.
There was no escape, yet Kabuto remained utterly unfazed.
Boom!!!
The earth shattered beneath Susano'o's weight!
Splash!
From the cracks in the earth, streams of water seeped out, coalescing into Kabuto's form.
Just before impact, Kabuto had completely liquefied his body!
Sasuke realized, "Tch! What an annoying ability! But I know the weakness of the Hōzuki clan's liquefaction—it's vulnerable to Lightning Release!"
Violent lightning chakra wrapped around Susano'o's hand.
Boom!!
Susano'o soared into the sky, its massive form looming overhead. Locking onto Kabuto's position, it dove downward with unstoppable momentum.
"Susano'o: Chidori!!!"
Kabuto murmured, "Looks like you're really trying to kill me. Very well."
Clap!!
He swiftly formed seals with both hands.
"Sage Art: Eight-Headed Serpent Technique!!!"
Boom!!
A colossal eight-headed serpent emerged, coiling tightly around Susano'o's arms and torso.
Sasuke frowned. "Damn it! Kabuto even mastered Orochimaru's strongest technique?!"
Slash! Slash! Slash!
The lightning-infused Chidori of Susano'o slashed at the approaching serpent heads, severing them one by one. However, the heads regenerated almost instantly, their speed unnervingly quick.
"Tch!! Persistent resistance! Fine, I'll completely destroy this Eight-Headed Serpent before dealing with you!"
Susano'o retreated to create distance, dispersing the lightning chakra from its hand. A giant blade materialized in its grasp, and with a swing, it unleashed a barrage of slashes.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
The blade's light wove a curtain of destruction, crashing against the massive serpent.
Slash! Slash! Slash!
The serpent's body was caught in a cycle of destruction and regeneration, gradually pushed into a state of decline by the relentless onslaught.
Rustle! Rustle! Rustle!
From the central serpent head, Kabuto's slimy form emerged.
"Heh heh~ The Eight-Headed Serpent Technique may be powerful, but against Complete Susano'o, it does appear somewhat lacking. Very well, it's time to end this farce!"
"Sage Art: White Rage Technique!"
Kabuto formed seals, his cheeks puffing up as he exhaled a white dragon forward.
"Words of Command!"
Sizzle!!
Kabuto's left eye glowed red once more.
He commanded, "White Rage Technique, pursue Sasuke and detonate in front of him!"
Whoosh!!
The white dragon, clutching a dark chakra sphere in its claws, ascended rapidly, hurtling toward Complete Susano'o.
"Hmm?!" Sasuke noticed the anomaly. "Is that Kabuto's jutsu?"
Swish!
Susano'o's blade slashed at the white dragon.
Kabuto commanded, "Bend!"
Clang!
Susano'o's blade bent mid-air!
Sasuke was stunned. "What?!"
Kabuto's gaze turned sinister. "I may not be able to control Susano'o as a whole, but I can certainly manipulate its weapon!"
Swish!
The white dragon slipped through, reaching the square section on Susano'o's forehead. Its body spun rapidly, wrapping around the dark sphere before exploding violently. In an instant, blinding white light filled the battlefield.
Buzz!
The atmosphere blurred as Sasuke, inside Susano'o, clutched his ears in agony. "Ughhhhhh!!!"
Not only his hearing, but even his bones seemed to be grinding violently!
The White Rage Technique created vibrations in the surrounding air, causing the target's bones to feel as if they were grinding against each other, leading to numbness. Additionally, the intense light and sound from the technique inflicted damage on both the target's vision and hearing.
Despite the strength of Sasuke's Complete Susano'o, it couldn't defend against this type of sensory-based Sage Art attack.
"No... I can't hold Susano'o any longer!!!"
Whoosh!!
Complete Susano'o began to disassemble due to the limitations of its user's condition.
Swish!
Within the area affected by the blinding light and vibrations, the Eight-Headed Serpent darted forward.
"With the snake's cornea shielding my eyes, I can ignore the light. And with my liquefied body, I can disregard the sound vibrations. In this situation, only I can move freely—hmm?!"
Suddenly, Kabuto, even in Sage Mode, felt a pang of unease.
He leaped out of the Eight-Headed Serpent.
Clang!
In the next moment, a fiery red sword pierced through the white light, plunging into the Eight-Headed Serpent's body!
Gurgle! Gurgle! Gurgle!
The serpent's massive body rapidly shrank, flowing into a gourd along the blade's path!
Sasuke stood on the ground, his eyes unfocused, but his body was enveloped by a fiery red Susano'o that did not belong to him.
The weapon that sealed the Eight-Headed Serpent was none other than the Totsuka Blade wielded by this Susano'o.
Tap!
Kabuto landed a hundred meters away, his gaze filled with dread as he watched the scene unfold. "This is the third time... It's him again, isn't it? Itachi. He's warning me not to harm his brother!"
Kabuto adjusted his glasses, exiting Sage Mode. "Fine. At least this way, Sasuke should behave for a while."
Boom~!
The fiery red Susano'o dissipated.
Thud! Sasuke collapsed to the ground, reverting to his original form.
In a desert thousands of miles away.
Kisame Hoshigaki glanced at Itachi Uchiha, who had stopped in his tracks, and asked, "Itachi-san, is something wrong?"
Sizzle!
Itachi's eyes reverted from the Mangekyō Sharingan to the three-tomoe state. He replied casually, "It's nothing. Let's keep moving."
In the darkness of a distant land!
Whoosh!
A vortex of space-time swirled, exuding an ominous aura.
"During my absence, how much bloodshed has this ninja world endured? But soon, everything will come to an end."
"With these unparalleled Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, I have gained new ocular powers and eternal light."
"Uchiha Obito... has returned!"
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