Uchiha Ling stood within Susanoo, quietly watching the scene.
He didn't immediately pursue the "seeds" who were fleeing. His gaze fell on the Third Raikage, who stood like a lone peak, trying to hold him back single-handedly and buy his subordinates a chance to escape.
Even as an enemy, such resolve and sacrifice deserved a measure of respect.
"That's a touching scene." Ling's voice came through Susanoo, still calm, but with less of its earlier mockery.
"Then, as you wish, Third Raikage. I'll send you off with my strongest power."
The crimson Susanoo clenched its massive fist again, gathering an even more vast and boundless force.
"Hell Stab: Four-Finger Nukite!"
The Third Raikage transformed into blue lightning, bringing his four fingers together as he thrust at Susanoo's skeletal frame. Ling controlled Susanoo's giant fist and struck back!
Boom!
Fist and fingers collided, and shock waves rolled outward.
Susanoo's fist was forcibly stopped. The Raikage was knocked back by the recoil, but twisted in midair, unleashed his Lightning Release Chakra, and charged in again!
"Lightning Style: Lariat Chiyo Dance!"
His ferocious blade-hand, crackling with lightning, slammed into Susanoo's ribs with a shrill scrape, leaving a shallow mark but failing to break through.
"Is that all there is to your final dance?"
Uchiha Ling sneered. Susanoo's other arm swept across, forcing the Raikage to retreat again.
"Don't get cocky! Two-Finger Nukite!" the Raikage roared, changing his attack once more!
With the Third Raikage resolved to die, his strength had surged. Lightning gathered around him like a solid drill!
The Third Raikage stopped circling and launched a direct assault!
Braving the wind from Susanoo's fist, he drove Two-Finger Nukite straight into the deepest crack!
Squelch! This time, Susanoo's rib was pierced a full half-foot! Crimson energy poured out wildly!
Uchiha Ling grunted as