Chapter 789

Although Madara Uchiha had split the shock wave in two, the power it contained was still formidable. If either of them dared underestimate it, they would pay dearly.

Naruto ran some distance before instinctively glancing back. He couldn't help shouting, "What the hell is going on, Sasuke?!"

Hearing Naruto call out, Sasuke turned around. The movement disrupted his focus, and in that moment of distraction, he saw the shock wave split in two and rush toward them.

"Damn it!" By the time he came to his senses, the shock wave was already right in front of him. That guy! Sasuke was furious, but had nowhere to direct his anger.

He could've called out earlier or later, but he just had to do it now. Wasn't he trying to get him killed?!

Left with no choice, Sasuke used the power of his Rinnegan to shift his position and force some distance between himself and the shock wave.

At this rate, we'll be overwhelmed sooner or later. Sasuke knew he had to do something.

Sasuke drew the Kusanagi Sword. Chakra surged through his body, cloaking him in a deep purple aura.

"Susanoo!"

A giant construct of energy enveloped Sasuke. He controlled Susanoo and swung its sword at the shock wave rushing toward him.

"Clang!"

Sparks flew as the Kusanagi Sword met the shock wave. The force drove Sasuke backward, step by step, but he showed no sign of giving up.

"It's working!" Sasuke's eyes lit up. He braced himself with his back foot, stubbornly holding his ground. With a shout, the veins in both his arms bulged as he pressed down hard against the shock wave.

"Stop right there!"

"Rumble!"

The shock wave exploded under Sasuke's strike. A small mushroom cloud slowly rose into the sky, but Sasuke, at the center of