Faced with the meticulously planned, nearly unavoidable joint assault of the four, Uchiha Ling remained utterly calm inside Susanoo, his gaze as still as a deep well. There was even a hint of boredom in his eyes.
After activating Susanoo, Uchiha Ling finally understood the Uchiha's bone-deep arrogance. This godlike power far surpassed that of an ordinary elite Jonin.
"Child's play."
Uchiha Ling didn't even bother to form Hand Seals. With a mere thought, the enormous Susanoo responded.
Dozens of Storm Release lasers came slicing in from the flanks and rear, their trajectories unpredictable. Across Susanoo's massive crimson ribs and energy framework, a layer of deeper, almost tangible energy shimmer suddenly appeared!
Puff, puff, puff, puff—!
The Storm Release lasers, powerful enough to pierce solid rock, struck the shimmering barrier like rain on banana leaves. They only stirred up dense rings of energy ripples, accompanied by a constant chorus of annihilating sounds!
No matter how nimbly the beams shifted their angles, they couldn't penetrate this seemingly thin but unbreakable defense! They didn't leave so much as a scratch!
Absolute defense! Overwhelming superiority in every way!
"How is this possible?! Even Storm Release..."
Darui's face had gone deathly pale. He stared in disbelief as his strongest bloodline attack disappeared without a trace, while his opponent hadn't even made an obvious move to defend himself!
C's forehead was beaded with sweat, too. His genjutsu interference hadn't had the slightest effect!
At the instant both men were shaken by their ineffective attacks and faltered briefly, Uchiha Ling's lips curved into a cold smile.
"Is that all you've got? Then... let me show you the strength of one who stands above the other Kage!"
The crimson Susanoo abruptly raised its massive right arm. It didn't clench its hand into a fist; instead, it spread