Dojutsu: Susanoo-no-Mikoto

"Got you!"

Even though the Raikage managed to switch his Chakra Mode to its "Hard" form in time, Guo Wang could still feel the "Sharpness," "Thinness," and "God Speed" properties of the Susanoo Spiral Sword, enhanced by the Vacuum Blade, slicing through the "Lightning Release Armor," which was touted as the strongest shield in the ninja world.

The bright red blood proved this point: there is no such thing as the strongest defense, whether it be Susanoo or the Lightning Release Armor!

However, the wound did not seem deep enough.

Although the smoke was thick and visibility was poor, Guo Wang had already judged that the Wind Release nature transformation ninjutsu, which Danzo had developed to its peak, had not dealt a fatal blow to the Raikage.

Last time, I only managed to block this guy by sacrificing one eye; that was truly a stroke of luck.

Recalling the scene closest to death from Danzo's memories, Guo Wang felt his right Mangekyo twitch. One of the four-diamond prism black tomoe began to dim; the stored ocular jutsu was nearing its time limit.

Shisui's Susanoo-no-Mikoto!

At this moment, the smoke cleared. The Spiral Sword, imbued with the three properties of the Vacuum Blade, had only sliced into the Raikage's right shoulder, wedging itself into his collarbone. Beyond the fact that his opponent's bones were indeed incredibly hard, it was also because the Raikage had curled his right hand into a palm blade, with three fingers gathered together. A massive amount of lightning chakra had condensed at his fingertips into a blinding, pitch-black electric glow, holding back the translucent blade.

"He switched to the Three-Finger Nukite!"

Susanoo is the god of war, destruction, and nature in mythology; his power is great enough to split mountains and cleave seas.

He has other titles as well: Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Ox-Head King, Horse-Head Subduer...

The ocular jutsu of Shisui's left eye was named after this.

It allows the wielder of the Mangekyo to use the Third Power, Susanoo, with the lowest possible consumption. If the ocular power is sufficiently mature, one can even unleash this earth-shaking forbidden jutsu using only a single Mangekyo Sharingan.

This was the reason why Guo Wang could use Susanoo to his heart's content, even though his left eye's ocular power was less than ten percent of its original strength.

"Hmph..."

Accompanied by the Raikage's sharp shout, the pitch-black electric glow at the tips of his Three-Finger Nukite erupted violently. The hazy radiance attached to the Spiral Sword dissipated first, then the massive blade began to shatter inch by inch, and even the giant bony arm holding the sword began to turn illusory.

Although using 'Susanoo-no-Mikoto' can bypass the lack of ocular power to activate this forbidden jutsu, it ultimately still depends on one's own chakra.

Having used four A-rank ninjutsu in succession and constantly using Susanoo's defense to resist the Raikage's Hell Stab, Danzo's already aged body, riddled with hidden injuries, was struggling to hold on.

While contemplating tactics, Guo Wang released the sealing jutsu he had applied to the Raikage.

At the same time, his figure blurred, and he retreated a hundred meters away from his opponent.

Without his chakra to maintain it, the Susanoo skeletal arm, already at its limit, could no longer hold up. It was blasted into fragments by the Raikage's Three-Finger Nukite, dissolving into formless yin energy.

Simultaneously, the pitch-black electric glow had already carried the giant man to Guo Wang's front. A fierce thrust that distorted the air and made breathing difficult struck at his unprotected head in less than the blink of an eye.

Good thing I put some distance between us beforehand.

A hundred meters might be no different from a thousand meters for the Raikage in "God Speed" mode, but for a master like Guo Wang, who possessed rich combat experience and sharp insight, it provided the necessary gap to prepare a counter-move.

BOOM!

The ninjas on both sides watching the battle between the commanders only saw the Raikage fly backward at a speed even faster than his own charge, slamming heavily into a cliffside and leaving a massive human-shaped crater.

"What kind of jutsu was that? He blocked the Three-Finger Nukite without Susanoo, and I didn't even see Danzo weave any hand signs."

On the rear base, Uchiha Fugaku had already activated his Three Tomoe Sharingan; he was one of only two ninjas on the battlefield who had clearly seen the exchange between the two commanders.

"The moment Elder Danzo waved his hand just now, his entire body's chakra erupted with a terrifying repulsive force. He actually blasted the Raikage away without needing to weave signs."

The one observing the entire battlefield was Inoichi Yamanaka, the strongest sensory ninja.

With the death of Heitai, the strongest of the Kumogakure Shadow Guard, Choza Akimichi was able to suppress his opponent with the help of two jonin. Inoichi was now free to take in the entire situation and inform Shikaku Nara, who would then determine the most suitable strategy.

"Contact Minato and have him place a mark on Lord Danzo. If possible, deal a heavy blow to the Raikage."

Hearing his companion's instructions, Inoichi Yamanaka projected his spiritual energy, precisely locating that flash of golden light on the battlefield as it tangled with the blue electric glow.

"So that's the plan? I understand. I hope Elder Danzo will be lenient with his punishment after the battle, considering I'm trying to make up for my mistakes."

Dodging the "Lightning Style: Lightning Opposing Susanoo Blade" of the Fourth Raikage with a flicker, Namikaze Minato appeared abruptly behind Danzo, placing his right hand on the latter's shoulder. Four kanji seal runes were already imprinted on his ninja vest.

"Sword of Shinobi Love!"

To this, Guo Wang, who had received Shikaku Nara's strategy first, only glanced coldly at the blond young man and spoke in Danzo's indifferent tone.

"Unnecessary. My own strength is more than enough."

Zzzzt! Zzzzt!

Namikaze Minato's retreat did not invite a pursuit from the Fourth Raikage. Aside from his wariness toward the Danzo who had sent his father flying, it was also because a squad of Konoha ninjas had appeared that Killer B could not handle.

"Delicious chakra. My insects are very satisfied."

Aburame Torune wore his signature sunglasses, and the pitch-black insects covering his body transformed into streams of murky flow, entangling the Jinchuriki who had manifested the tentacles of Gyuki.

"After the Nine-Tails, is it the Eight-Tails?"

The Anbu wearing a small fox mask drew a blade of the same style as Danzo's, and pitch-black three tomoe appeared within his scarlet eyes.

"Maintain the formation. We're in a bit of a rush; the three of us don't have your methods for absorbing chakra."

Gui, the only woman in the squad, spoke. Amidst her slight panting, her full chest heaved, displaying an exaggerated curve.

"In that case, I'll take the lead this time. You three recover your state first."

With light footsteps, Aburame Torune, having consumed an octopus tentacle, felt his chakra nearly overflowing. He stood before Killer B, looking at the Jinchuriki who was struggling and roaring within the Insect Sphere, his eyes behind the sunglasses perfectly calm.

"Senior, give me five minutes."

Feeling that only two or three tenths of his Chakra remained, Shisui did not force himself, and the three of them simultaneously took Military Ration Pills from their ninja tool pouches and swallowed them.

"The battle situation on Danzo's side seems to be going quite well."

"This time, we might just be able to see that technique."

Gui's words caused the usually calm tone of Shin, who was on the other side, to fluctuate.

"Lord Danzo has already completed that technique, an Ultimate Wind Release that surpasses even the Vacuum Blade!"