Susanoo

"Die!!!!!!" the ninja roared, slashing his Chakra Katana toward the back of Miao's neck.

The back of the neck was the most vulnerable part of the human body, as well as a blind spot in one's Line of Sight and the hardest area to defend. If Miao were struck, he would undoubtedly die. This alone showed the opponent's experience and ruthlessness.

"Got him!!!!" The other ninjas immediately looked delighted. At such close range, no matter how fast Miao's Body Flicker Technique was, he could not evade unless he used Space–Time Ninjutsu. They often used this tactic when assassinating targets: the others would draw the target's attention while the leader attacked the enemy's back of the neck from behind. Even Jonin found his Stealth Technique difficult to detect quickly.

"What an impressive Stealth Technique. He got this close before I noticed him." Miao was slightly startled as well. Although his Sharingan possessed extremely strong Dynamic Vision, it was not the Byakugan and could not observe everything from every angle. He could not see blind spots behind him and still had to rely on his own vigilance and reactions.

If Miao used his Body Flicker Technique at full strength, he could still evade in this situation, but he would likely be grazed because the distance was simply too close. His Body Flicker Technique was still far from the level of the Fourth Hokage.

Although evasion was difficult, Miao had no intention of dodging. The black Three-Tomoe in his Sharingan spun rapidly, merging with the black dot in the center until they connected into one. An eerie Shuriken Pattern instantly appeared in Miao's eyes.

"Mangekyō Sharingan!!"

"Clang!!!" Sparks flew everywhere. "What!!!" The ninja leader stared at Miao in horror. At some point, a layer of white Bones had appeared around Miao's body, resembling a human Chest bone. Black, flame-like energy burned upon the white Chest bone.

His enormous Chakra Katana, infused with Wind Style Chakra, had merely produced a few sparks when it struck the Bones, leaving not even the slightest mark. "What... what is this!!!!" The ninja stared in shock at the Bones surrounding Miao.

"Hmph!!!" Miao gave a Cold Smile. His Mangekyō Sharingan opened wide, and Destructive Power instantly erupted from his body. Terrifying black power, like flames, immediately surged into the sky.

White Bones rapidly emerged from within the black flame-like energy, rising from below. A gigantic set of white humanoid Bones, burning with black energy, appeared in an instant.

A Sharp spike rose toward the sky from the top of the giant humanoid skeleton's head, while another spike extended from beneath its jaw. Its arms split from the elbows onward, forming two arms on each side—for a total of four arms.

"What... what is that thing!!!!" The surrounding ninjas were instantly terrified, staring in horror at the giant's Bones. They had never seen this type of Ninjutsu before. The Terrifying Power of its pressure and its Evil, cold Chakra made their feet seem impossible to move, and their legs began to tremble.

"Susanoo!!!!" Miao growled. Countless lines instantly extended across the white giant Bones, completely wrapping around its Chest bone, arm Bones, and head, forming a perfect layer of skin that encased the skeleton. Two dazzling golden lights burst from its previously dull eyes, fangs grew from the Corner of the Mouth, and a similar face emerged from the back of its head. It became a perfect giant, two-faced and four-armed, with black energy flames burning over its body. It looked incomparably ferocious, like a demon that had walked out of hell.

This was the second stage of Susanoo that Hayato had once used—the Growth stage Susanoo.

"Roar!!!!!!!!!" Susanoo roared at the sky, and powerful force instantly erupted. Quite a few ninjas, including the ninja leader behind it, were immediately blasted away by that Terrifying Power.

Countless trees around them were uprooted by the dreadful shockwave, while Evil, cold Chakra filled the forest and sent chills down everyone's spine.

"M-monster!!!!" The many ninjas stared at the huge, demon-like Susanoo in terror. "Die!!" Miao gave a Cold Smile. "Boom!!!!!!" Countless clumps of dirt flew into the air. Several ninjas were sent flying by Susanoo's One Punch Blast before they could react, crashing through several Big Trees as their breaths slowly faded away.

"So fast!!!" The ninjas were greatly alarmed and immediately retreated. They were extremely close to Susanoo at the moment. After all, they had just surrounded Miao and had been certain they had him trapped; they had never expected such a change.

Susanoo threw another lightning-fast punch. "Boom!!!!" With a loud crash, a Large pit instantly formed in the ground. Several ninjas who failed to retreat in time were smashed into pulp by the blow.

"Damn it!!!" The ninja leader, who had been blasted away by Susanoo, was greatly shocked at the sight. He shouted, "Retreat quickly!! Use Ninjutsu to attack that giant!!!!"

Upon hearing this, the ninjas hurriedly formed hand seals in panic. "Fire Style—Great Fireball Technique!!!!" "Earth Style—Stab!!!" "Wind Style—Great Breakthrough!!!" Seven or eight powerful Ninjutsu shot directly toward Susanoo.

"Boom!!!!!" The enormous explosion Resounded throughout the forest, flames soaring into the sky. When the smoke dispersed, Susanoo's massive body stood before the ninjas completely unharmed.

"How is that possible!! Its defense is this terrifying too!! What exactly is this!!" The ninja leader was utterly shocked. Miao smiled coldly as black energy gathered in Susanoo's hands, condensing into two Short-handled trident blades that looked extremely similar to the special Kunai of the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"None of you will escape!!" Miao gave a Cold Smile, his Mangekyō Sharingan emitting a Bewitching red glow. Susanoo suddenly swung its arms at extreme speed. "Boom!!!!" Several ninjas were unable to dodge in time and were directly cut in half at the waist, blood spraying everywhere.