After absorbing Susanoo, Sasuke entered a state strikingly similar to that of a Jinchūriki!
He called this method of fusing Susanoo with his body—Susanoo: Living Body Mode!
"This is simply unbelievable..."
Sasuke's new discovery instantly upended everyone's understanding of Susanoo!
"After incorporating the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's core, Sasuke-kun's Susanoo even developed an independent chakra network. That power exists outside Sasuke himself, so controlling it the way a Jinchūriki would does make sense."
Sasuke himself found it incredible. He had never imagined that one day, he too would have a Chakra Mode all his own.
"Judging by the markings on Sasuke-kun's purple attire, it doesn't seem complete. Presumably, there's more to this earth-shattering Chakra Mode!"
Kabuto Yakushi changed tack.
"But what interests me even more is this mode's power!"
Sasuke shifted his gaze from his palm and looked up at everyone.
"Then help me test it."
Suigetsu said, "You mean, we're going to fight?"
Sasuke smiled. "Don't hold back. Come on!!"
"Then you asked for it!!!"
Bang!!
Amid white smoke, Suigetsu summoned the Exploding Blade Shibuki into his hand and leaped into the air. Combining Hydrification Arm with his right Mangekyo eye, he brought the Exploding Blade Shibuki crashing down!!!
In the past, however powerful Sasuke was, he would never have dared take such an attack lightly and would certainly have dodged. But this time... Sasuke caught it with his bare hand!
Clang... boom!!!!
The crushing impact was followed by an earth-shattering explosion!
The blast's wave of fire hurled Suigetsu a hundred meters away... Upon landing, his body turned into a puddle!
Everyone retreated far into the distance to watch. As the flames cleared... they saw Sasuke standing in the same spot, completely unharmed.
"It looks like his defense alone has already completely surpassed the state granted by