Susanoo Is the Embodiment of Destruction

Han gathered the Tailed Beast chakra in his mouth, the immense energy gradually condensing into a purple-black sphere.

This was the ultimate secret technique of the Tailed Beasts: the Tailed Beast Bomb.

The Tailed Beast Bomb is a technique where Tailed Beast chakra is pushed to the limit of its shape transformation, mixed and compressed in the mouth at a ratio of two parts positive chakra to eight parts negative, forming a super-dense sphere before being released in a single breath.

At its maximum output, the power of a Tailed Beast Bomb is enough to easily pulverize a mountain.

Gulp.

Han swallowed the purple-black sphere of chakra.

In an instant, his body expanded violently. After a brief moment of preparation, he opened his mouth, and a high-density stream of chakra erupted from within.

The terrifying torrent of chakra tore through the earth, the resulting gale uprooting nearby trees.

"Rho Aias."

Uchiha Iori struggled to stand, squeezing the last of the chakra from his body to barely project the shield.

BOOM!

The hastily projected shield possessed only five petals; Iori's remaining chakra was no longer sufficient to manifest the full version.

The Tailed Beast Bomb tore through his defenses like a hot knife through butter, shattering three petals in quick succession.

Just as the final petal began to waver and crumble, the Tailed Beast Bomb finally came to a halt.

"You blocked it. To be able to mount a defense while suffering such grievous wounds—truly impressive," Han said coldly, a flicker of wariness crossing his eyes.

"But what about the next one? Just die quietly!"

Han stood in the distance as he spoke.

After being heavily wounded by the Demonic Spear, he had begun to fear Iori's Noble Phantasms and was unwilling to engage in close-quarters combat.

He knew that if he let this drag on, he might not be lucky enough to survive the next encounter.

"Hahahahahaha!" Uchiha Iori burst into wild laughter.

His left arm hung limp, his shoulder shattered.

He was covered in blood from head to toe, struggling even to remain upright.

"What are you laughing at? Are you laughing at your own impending death?"

Han could not fathom what cards Iori had left to turn the tide, but to avoid any further complications, he chose to finish him off as quickly as possible.

"I will remember you, boy of the Uchiha clan."

Han began to condense the Tailed Beast chakra once more.

"You talk to yourself so much, it's annoying."

"You failed to kill me just now, and now, you have lost your chance."

Uchiha Iori displayed an unusual arrogance; in that previous moment of near-death, he had attained the ultimate power of the Uchiha clan.

At the brink of death, he had finally recognized the ugliness within himself.

What he craved was not just battle, but a battle where he could triumph and find amusement.

And so, his Sharingan reflected his heart, beginning its evolution as the three tomoe spun frantically.

Finally, they fused into the shape of a six-pointed star.

The Mangekyō Sharingan was finally born.

Han did not choose to swallow the energy this time, instead firing the power of the Tailed Beast Bomb directly.

The purple-black sphere of chakra condensed rapidly, hurtling toward Iori.

"Nothing more than this. Susanoo is the very embodiment of destruction!"

Uchiha Iori declared arrogantly, his eyes flashing with a fanatical light.

Ominous black chakra surged around his body.

Skeletal arms and corresponding ribs manifested from his side.

With a casual wave of his hand, he swatted the Tailed Beast Bomb away.

The Tailed Beast Bomb exploded in the distance, sending a shockwave rippling through the air.

"Is that... the Mangekyō Sharingan?"

Han said, unable to believe his eyes.

As a loyal subordinate of Ōnoki, he naturally understood the fear his master held for the Mangekyō Sharingan.

The darkest memory of Ōnoki's life was standing before Madara Uchiha outside Konoha.

The Susanoo had stood tall upon the earth, and with but a single strike, he and his teacher had been laid low before Madara.

The only reason they had survived was that Madara Uchiha had deemed them unworthy of death.

"My intuition was correct after all; I have truly awakened these eyes."

Uchiha Iori's voice carried a hint of intoxication as a boundless stream of power flowed from his eyes, fueling the darkness and pressure within his heart.

He continued to stimulate his ocular power, causing the skeleton to fully manifest and completely shroud his body.

The Susanoo of Uchiha Iori possessed six arms, each wielding a sword or a spear.

With a flick of his hand, the Susanoo slashed toward Han, its massive frame displaying terrifying agility.

Han used steam to leap into the air, narrowly avoiding the strike.

"Kokuō, I am going to fully transform into the Tailed Beast. Lend me your strength," Han said in a deep voice.

He chose not to flee, deciding instead to stake everything on a single gamble.

Uchiha Iori was currently severely wounded, making this likely the best opportunity to kill him.

"Very well, I shall lend you my power."

A massive surge of chakra erupted from within him, enveloping his body.

In an instant, a colossal behemoth stood upon the earth.

"Excellent, excellent! Continue to fight me!" Iori laughed maniacally.

As he continued to stimulate his ocular power, the Susanoo's skeletal frame became covered in meridians and flesh, draped in a cloak of chakra.

He shouted aloud, "Yasakani no Magatama!"

A string of magatama appeared in the Susanoo's hands and were hurled toward the Five-Tails.

The Five-Tails raised its head as a Tailed Beast Bomb rapidly took shape.

It spat out the Tailed Beast Bomb, which collided with the magatama in mid-air.

A deafening roar erupted, and a gale-force wind swept out from the point of impact.

The surrounding hills were razed to the ground.

"Is this your limit? The Tailed Beasts are nothing more than this!"

Influenced by his surging ocular power, Uchiha Iori unleashed his strength to the fullest.

Armor manifested upon the Susanoo; this was already the third stage of the Susanoo.

"Horn Break."

The Five-Tails did not retreat, charging head-on at Iori, its five massive horns thrusting toward the Susanoo.

The Susanoo's six weapons slashed at the Five-Tails in unison, blocking it and forcing a stalemate.

"Now, let me show you my dōjutsu as a tribute before you die."

"Susanoo-no-Mikoto!"

A gargantuan Susanoo rose from the ground, its size nearing that of Second Pillar's Complete Body Susanoo.

Iori's position shifted to the head of the Susanoo, where he gazed down at the Five-Tails from high above.

"Game over," Iori said, as various Noble Phantasms appeared in the Susanoo's hands.

The six arms held Gae Bolg, Gáe Buidhe, Gáe Dearg, Moralltach, Gan Jiang, and Mo Ye, respectively.

Merely by unleashing Moralltach, the three blades manifested under the Susanoo's augmentation became incomparably massive.

In an instant, the three blades dismembered the Five-Tails.

Before the super-sized Susanoo, the Five-Tails was like a mere toy.

Iori took out a sealing scroll with one hand and sealed the limbs of the Five-Tails, intending to keep them as material reserves for the future.

As his ocular power was consumed, he gradually began to calm down.

He looked at Han, who had reverted from his Tailed Beast mode and was now on the verge of death.

Iori dispelled the Susanoo, walked up to him, and spoke.

"Everything I said before was just to provoke you. In truth, I quite admire those of you who are willing to sacrifice everything for your village."

"You are an excellent ninja; I acknowledge your will."

"I will put an end to this chaotic era. Please wait quietly in the Pure Land for that day to arrive."

Afterward, Iori used a spear to sever his head as proof.

His head would not only serve as a military merit but also act as a deterrent to the Iwagakure Ninja.

After consuming a Military Ration Pill, Iori recovered a portion of his chakra.

His Mangekyō Sharingan had suffered significant damage and could not be used in the short term.

Iori projected "Pain Breaker" to heal his injuries.

Confirming that "Pain Breaker" could also treat the damage to his Mangekyō Sharingan, Iori finally set his mind at ease, no longer fearing that he would go blind.

Although the repair was slow, it was effective nonetheless.

Time was of the essence, so Iori stopped after healing only a portion of his external wounds.

He hurried toward the location where they had previously separated, needing to confirm the safety of his teammates and whether the mission had been completed.