Complete Body Susanoo

Samui stared at Shi Xiu with a grave expression, her gaze like two cold arrows shot straight at him.

Darui, having just been pulled back from the brink of danger by Samui, let out a long sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

Darui looked at Shi Xiu with lingering fear, his eyes revealing a mix of relief and trepidation at having survived the ordeal.

Darui's gaze fell involuntarily upon the blade held in Shi Xiu's hand, and an indescribable pain surged in his heart.

Although this blade was not some legendary heirloom, it had accompanied him through more than a decade of seasons.

The days they had spent fighting side by side, shedding blood together, flooded his mind like a tide, leaving him filled with reluctance to part with it.

On the other side, Kakashi and Nara Luling stood protectively behind Shi Xiu without hesitation, their postures as straight as pines, watching every move of the opposition with vigilance.

Heimu Wu and the others finally regained their senses, quickly drawing their kunai and gripping them tightly, assuming a defensive stance as they stared warily at the Kumogakure forces opposite them.

For a moment, the atmosphere was tense to the breaking point; the two sides were at daggers drawn, and a fierce battle seemed ready to erupt at any second.

However, at this critical juncture, Shi Xiu suddenly threw the blade in his hand toward Darui with great force.

The blade cut through the air with a cold glint, shooting toward Darui with lightning speed.

Darui reacted quickly; he agilely raised his hand and caught the blade Shi Xiu had thrown with steady precision.

Seeing this, Samui felt a wave of relief. She knew all too well that the situation was far from optimistic for their side.

After a brief moment of thought, Samui and Darui exchanged a look and decided to issue the order to retreat.

Just as Samui was about to call out, Shi Xiu spoke first.

"Hmph, it's been a long time since I've properly stretched my limbs. Since I've run into you today, I might as well finish you off first. Once I'm done with you small fry, I have more important matters to attend to."

Shi Xiu's lips curled into a cold, cruel smile, and his eyes flickered with chilling killing intent.

Hearing these words, Samui's face changed drastically, and she shouted in a panic, "Retreat! Now!"

But how could Shi Xiu let them off so easily? He let out a cold laugh, his tone as frigid as thousand-year ice, and spoke slowly.

"You think you can come and go as you please? If I really let you escape so easily, where would I put my face?"

At that moment, a heart-stopping, blood-red light suddenly flashed in Shi Xiu's eyes.

Immediately following, a blood-red chakra, powerful enough to be suffocating, surged out from Shi Xiu's body, spreading in all directions like a tidal wave.

This chakra rapidly gathered and condensed, gradually forming a giant figure dozens of meters tall—a blood-red Complete Body Susanoo, wielding a sharp tangdao and clad in sturdy armor.

Samui and Darui widened their eyes, staring blankly at the giant Susanoo that looked like a demon god descended to earth, their faces etched with despair.

They had never seen such terrifying power; the massive body radiated an endless pressure that made one's blood run cold.

Some of the ninjas with weaker nerves even fainted on the spot, collapsing to the ground.

The expressions of Kakashi and the other Konoha ninjas were no better; everyone stared at the Complete Body Susanoo in shock, their mouths slightly agape, unable to utter a single word.

Shi Xiu hovered steadily at the forehead of the Complete Body Susanoo, looking down at everyone from above with cold, ruthless eyes.

With a thought from Shi Xiu, the massive Susanoo slowly raised its thick, powerful arm and swung it down with what seemed like casual ease.

A heaven-shaking roar erupted as over a dozen Kumogakure ninjas were instantly pulverized by the sheer force of the blow, blood splattering everywhere in a gruesome scene.

Seeing this carnage, Samui suppressed the rising terror in her heart and screamed at the top of her lungs.

"Retreat! Everyone, retreat!"

Samui's voice had turned hoarse from extreme panic, yet it remained clearly audible.

Hearing this, Darui turned without hesitation and led the remaining ninjas in a desperate flight.

As Samui ran for her life with the main group, her mind was constantly racing, trying to figure out how to relay the events that had transpired and the intelligence regarding this mysterious and powerful Complete Body Susanoo back to the village as quickly as possible.

However, just as Samui was distracted by her thoughts, a massive, blood-red hand descended like lightning, accurately grabbing Samui as she darted through the thicket.

"Samui!" Darui shouted in desperation, instinctively wanting to turn back to rescue her from the perilous situation.

Yet, the moment Darui made a move, he was stopped short by Samui's stern voice.

"Retreat! You must get the vital intelligence back to the village safely!" Samui's tone was firm and resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.

Hearing her words, Darui's face showed a flicker of pain and hesitation, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and turned to continue his desperate escape.

On the other side, Shi Xiu stood quietly in place, watching Darui's figure fade into the distance; he did not seem in any hurry to pursue.

At this moment, Shi Xiu's gaze slowly shifted to Samui, who was tightly gripped in the giant hand of the Susanoo.

Shi Xiu waved his hand lightly, dispelling the power of the Susanoo. Then, he raised his other hand and whispered, "Wood Style: Binding."

As his words fell, countless thin vines suddenly erupted from the ground.

Like agile snakes, they grew and spread rapidly, instantly binding Samui's hands and feet tightly together.

These vines were incredibly tough, and no matter how much Samui struggled, she could not break free.

The tight binding of the vines made Samui's already curvaceous and proud figure appear even more prominent.

Shi Xiu's gaze fell upon her involuntarily, and his heart stirred slightly.

Samui clearly sensed his burning stare; she snapped her head up, her beautiful eyes flashing with anger and shame as she glared fiercely at Shi Xiu.

At the same time, Shi Xiu suddenly felt several strange gazes directed at his back.

Without needing to look back, Shi Xiu knew exactly what kind of gazes the people behind him were fixed upon him.

Realizing his lapse in composure, Shi Xiu felt a wave of embarrassment. He hurriedly shifted his gaze away and gave a light cough, attempting to mask his inner awkwardness.

Just then, Heimu Wu walked toward Shi Xiu with steady, measured steps. Once he reached him, he bowed deeply, performing a standard and respectful bow.

When he raised his head, Heimu Wu's face was filled with sincere gratitude as he spoke earnestly.

"Thank you so much! I will have to trouble you to take these captives back to Konoha."

Shi Xiu nodded slightly in response. Then, he effortlessly hoisted the prone Samui up from the ground.

However, this action drew a glare filled with anger and resentment from Samui, yet Shi Xiu remained as calm and composed as if he hadn't noticed at all.

At the same time, Kakashi and Nara Luling quickly took the other two captives from the hands of Heimu Wu and his men.

After the handover was complete, Shi Xiu gently placed his other hand on Kakashi's shoulder, then slowly turned his head to fix his gaze on Nara Luling.

Nara Luling was stunned for a moment, seemingly not understanding why Shi Xiu had turned to look at her.

But after only a brief moment, as if she had suddenly realized something, a look of panic appeared on her face. She then hurriedly and clumsily reached out to wrap her arms around Shi Xiu's waist.

Seeing this scene, everyone around them couldn't help but cast sidelong glances.

Heimu Wu and his men, in particular, stared at Shi Xiu and Nara Luling with bewildered expressions, completely unable to fathom what they were doing.

Nara Luling clearly sensed the strange gazes directed at them and couldn't help but lower her head.

In an instant, her neck, originally as white as jade, gradually flushed with a faint pink hue, as delicate and charming as a peach blossom blooming in early spring.