The Dragon God Again, Complete Body Susanoo

"Well, well. Long time no see, Dragon God!"

Ban stood atop the cliff, looking down at the Dragon God. The mountain wind stirred his dark red armor. His face still wore its usual arrogant expression, but his crimson Mangekyo Sharingan showed that he was on high alert.

Ban knew exactly what he faced. This was the god who had crushed them in an instant, a supreme being who stood above every planet and looked down on all living things.

"You're... the boy from back then..."

The Dragon God narrowed his eyes. He had recognized Ban only after seeing them; across countless planets, he had seen eyes like those just once.

He remembered that boy and the resentment and fury burning in his eyes. He also remembered crushing them with overwhelming power.

He had not expected the boy to still be alive after so many years, much less to have grown stronger.

"Glad you remember me. Now die!"

Ban spat a torrent of flame. Fire blanketed the sky and scorched the surrounding rocks red, cracking them apart.

He had to strike first. The first time they met, the Dragon God had defeated them with overwhelming power and nearly killed Ruti.

That scene remained seared into Ban's mind. The Dragon God had healed them afterward for reasons Ban still did not understand, but he never wanted to feel that helplessness again, or the despair of watching someone precious to him hover on the brink of death.

Ruti had just given birth to their daughter. That tiny life was still in swaddling clothes. For Ruti and Hikari, he could not lose. This battle carried not only his own life, but his family's future.

"Elemental attacks won't work on me..."

The Dragon God walked straight through the sea of fire. Flames hot enough to