Chapter 139: 135: Susanoo (2)
Guruguru found himself bewildered by Ruri's ability to activate the exclusive doujutsu of the Mangekyou Sharingan - Susanoo.
While only possessing the Three Tomoe Sharingan.
Although his brain capacity was limited to some extent, it didn't mean he couldn't use strategic thinking to confront his enemy.
When faced with something as confusing as this, it was natural to feel astonishment and shock, leaving one overwhelmed.
For instance, Ruri's use of Susanoo has gone beyond the scope of his understanding. Susanoo was renowned as the divine destroying art, one of the Mangekyou Sharingan's ultimate abilities.
Among the knowledge imparted by Madara-sama, it was clear that only Uchihas who awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan could use the Susanoo.
Was it a genjutsu? Could everything he be a hallucinations because of thr opponent's genjutsu?
Guruguru thought about this question seriously. However, Ruri didn't guve him much time for thinking. The soeed of her blood-red Chakra giant defied the huge and bulky form of the Susanoo.
In an instant, the earth vanished, and debris scattered through the air. A formidable wind sent Guruguru flying hundreds of meters without resistance, stopping his hasty retreat awkwardly.
"Just joking, this is no genjutsu at all!"
In other words, the Susanoo before him was almost real.
Guruguru raised his eyes to the sight of Ruri standing on top of the blood-red chakra giant. Her vivid three-tomoe Sharingan emitted an mysterious allure, leaving Guruguru's body completely stiff.
Countless three tomoe Sharingan eyes fixated on him from all directions, darkening the sky. Blades lacerated his body, drenching the air in blood.
Though it lasted mere moments, Guruguru realized he had fallen prey to a genjutsu. The massive blood-red fist advanced once more.
Escaping was futile this time, and his escape had been delayed by the genjutsu. The notion that the Three Tomoe Sharingan could impose such constraints was truly terrifying.
His only option now was to fight with every ounce of his strength. Attempting to look for openings or evaluate Ruri's capabilities slowly would be a grave error.
Boom!
The dense dust from the explosion clouded his vision, rendering it difficult for Ruri to see the situation within the dust and fog.
Yet, she sensed that her Susanoo faced formidable resistance.
A faint smile curved the corners of her lips.
At long last, she had seen it—the legendary Wood Release Kekkei Genkai, capable of calming the chaotic era.
Ruri had yearned to test this legendary power for some time. Amidst the lingering dust and smoke, a huge figure loomed, emanating an imposing aura.
As the dust settled, the burly wooden giant was fully revealed, it was a head taller than the Susanoo..
"Actually, I didn't intend to use it so soon, to be honest." Guruguru admitted, scratching his head. He seemed rather distressed about using his trump card so fast.
After their last battle, information regarding his Wood Release had leaked, prompting his intention to use delaying tactics. However, Ruri's extensive use of fire release jutsus and the Susanoo disrupted his tactical plans.
Under these circumstances, he had no choice but to face her head-on.
"It's pointless hiding your secrets from me. But I'm curious, who's that Sharingan user in your grouo?
Ruri stood atop Susanoo, her hands resting at her sides.
"There is no comment on that kind of thing."
Guruguru knew Madara's information, so he couldn't reveal it, otherwise, it would definitely turn into a huge problem.
"It's okay, I'll let you tell."
Ruri said affirmatively, her Three Tomoe Sharingan radiating an alluring glint.
Guruguru swallowed hard. Even with only the Three Tomoe Sharingan, he sensed that her eyes defied the common sense.
This uncertainty left him unable to understand Ruri's limits. If he regarded her eyes as mere Sharingan, he would meet an unpleasant end.
Guruguru was acutely aware of this point.
However, merely understanding this information brought no results. After all, he had never heard of a Three Tomoe Sharingan summoning Susanoo.
While Guruguru's mind raced, Ruri continued her relentless assault.
Ruri's approach was without any tactical plan. Instead, she sought to expose her opponent's vulnerabilities during battle, forcing them to reveal their weaknesses from a position of dominance.
This approach was more direct and effective than relying on strategy alone. After all, battles were unpredictable, and much of the information couldn't be used as a reference point.
When facing a ninja like Shiraishi, one could never predict the hidden traps.
"Don't underestimate me!"
Facing Ruri's relentless attack, Guruguru remained surprisingly composed.
While the earlier events had caught him off guard, causing a momentary tremor in his heart, he had now regained his composure. And with his unique Wood Release, he believed it was impossible to lose.
There existed a precedent of defeating the Susanoo with the Wood Release, famously accomplished by the First Hokage in his battle against his 'boss,' Uchiha Madara.
Wood Release's destructive power rivalled that of Susano, boasting regenerative and restraining capabilities, along with the unique ability to absorb chakra and suppress tailed beasts, making it even more powerful.
Thinking about it carefully, Guruguru found Susanoo less intimidating. What he possessed was the power of Wood Release—a jutsu that he believed could surpass Susanoo.
With this realization, Guruguru's confidence increased, dispelling the sense of intimidation that had briefly gripped him. He wiped away non-existent sweat from his brow.
As the wooden figure clashed with Susanoo, thunderous explosions reverberated through the atmosphere. Each exchange generated shockwaves that disrupted the surrounding landscape.
"Haha, it seems like nothing at all."
Guruguru chuckled after witnessing his wooden creation blocking Ruri's Susanoo. His ambition surged, making it seem like he had underestimated himself too much.
Perhaps Madara's pressure had weighed heavily on him, creating an unnatural psychological shadow regarding Uchihas with Susanoo.
Furthermore, the Susanoo he faced was merely a transition from the third stage to the fourth, far from reaching its complete form.
Had it been a complete Susano, Guruguru would flee immediately, as the might of a single swing from its sword and his Wood Release wouldn't be able to resist.
However, his laughter stopped abruptly as Ruri took a deep breath. She used Susano's head as a launching pedal, hurtling herself towards Guruguru ontop the wooden man's head like a cannonball.
"Eh?" Guruguru hadn't anticipated that Ruri would directly engage him like a normal ninja.
Most people wouldn't do that at all.
As the wooden figure struggled with her, Guruguru found himself trapped. A large number of trees erupted from his remaining arm, entangling Ruri and who eas closing in on the wooden man.
Yet, Ruri gracefully maneuvered in the air, grabbing one of the wooden pillars. Guruguru watched helplessly as he began to drift away from the wooden figure's head, his mind was blank.
The sheer power left him in shock, and he realized he had made a grave mistake. Desperate, he released his grip on the wooden pillar, sending himself flying away from the Susanoo but to the far distance.
Guruguru controlled the wooden man to retreat, catching his body on air to prevent it from crashing to the ground. However, a sudden jolt rippled through the huge Susanoo, its eyes gleaming with a cold light. It relentlessly punched the defenseless wooden man.
The wooden construct scattered, releasing clouds of sawdust into the air. Guruguru struggled to maintain his balance on the wooden dummy despite using chakra to secure his footing.
The speed of Ruri's giant Susanoo had caught him off guard, relentlessly exploiting any opening in his defense.
Each strike was direct and effective.
If this continued, the wooden man would succumb to Susanoo's relentless assault in no time.
Guruguru hadn't anticipated this outcome at all. What he had assumed to be a standard tactic had unraveled due to the speed difference. It was only now that he understood the terrifying nature of fighting Ruri.
To fight her, he couldn't afford to reveal any flaws, no matter how minor. A single vulnerability could result in complete suppression under her ceaseless onslaught, with no chance for recovery, ultimately leading to certain defeat.
No strategic maneuvers were required; Ruri's consistent tactic involved incessantly forcing her opponent to expose their weaknesses.
In essence, sheer strength was the essence of Ruri's approach.
"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Jutsu!"
Guruguru realized he couldn't go on in this manner, and anxiety gripped him, he was sweating profusely
This time, unlike the previous battle when he fought Earth and Water figured they weren't a perfect match for his Wood Release.
Furthermore, they failed to establish dominance in terms of combat rhythm.
Ruri's fast paced fighting style left Guruguru struggling to keep up. She relentlessly engulfed her enemies in a whirlwind of attacks, giving them no room to breathe.
"Fire Release: Fire Extinguishing!"
In the very moment the huge wooden dragon materialized, Ruri on top Susanoo, executed her corresponding moves.
The meteorite fireball, a product of scorching flames, blazed a trail across the atmosphere, instantly increasing the surrounding forest's temperature. It precisely struck the wooden dragon's body.
"Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
Guruguru cried out in panic.
Upon contact with the wooden dragon's body, the fireball, like a meteorite, began to roll and spread at an astonishing pace, like molten magma engulfing everything in its path.
From Guruguru's perspective, he found himself surrounded by an endless sea of flames. Even the wooden man was affected by the sudden flames.
Despite Wood Release's ability to use vitality for rapid plant growth, trees remained inherently combustible.
While it possessed the capability to absorb chakra, the flames caused severe damage. The speed at which it absorbed the Fire Release was slower than its ability to endure.
After all, his Wood Release was just an imitation of the original. Although he had mastered it to this extent, it was already considered a unique gift, but it still couldn't be compared with the Wood Release of, the god of ninjas.
Guruguru recognized one crucial fact – his Wood Release was suppressed by Ruri's Fire Release.
Nonetheless, to be able to expand the scale of Fire release to such a degree, was it really at the level of ninjutsu?
Guruguru harbored profound suspicions. Each of the Five Great Nature Transformations had its own strengths and weaknesses. In comparison, Fire Release did not particularly have any advantage against the other release.
Though it has impressive destructive power, it lagged behind Water Release in large-scale attacks, fell short in speed compared to Lightning Release, and lacked the sturdiness of Earth Release. It held a slight advantage with Wind Release.
Therefore, Guruguru's impression was that, in most cases, Fire Release used by ninjas was unremarkable, if not weak.
Even Uchiha ninjas, while somewhat distinguished in their mastery of Fire Release, still fell short. However, Guruguru viewed Ruri's Fire Release as anything but ordinary.
In essence, it transcended mere excellence; perhaps it was more than Fire Release and belonged to another realm entirely.
As the wooden man and wooden dragon burned, Guruguru found himself performing a funny "dance" amidst the flames.
Susanoo, undeterred, continued its assault on the burning wooden creatures.
After absorbing the flames, Guruguru's body had scorched black marks, and he was left half-kneeling on the wooden man's head, panting heavily.
The wooden man, too, was immobilized, half-kneeling on the ground, while the wooden dragon, though attempting to absorb chakra to mend its injuries, clearly struggled to withstand the onslaught of Fire Release.
"Is this the extent of your power?"
Ruri, maintaining a condescending gaze, inquired as she controlled Susanoo to slowly approach Guruguru, who was in a pitiable state.
Guruguru didn't give a response; instead, his expression grew gravely serious.
To Ruri's surprise, he used an unexpected move. Guruguru jumped from the wooden man's head and fell to the ground.
The wooden man and wooden dragon remained motionless, collapsing to the earth like lifeless husks, causing the ground to tremble.
This development piqued Ruri's interest. She wondered what extraordinary jutsu Guruguru might use next.
However, much to her disappointment, upon landing, Guruguru refrained from using any more powerful jutsu. Instead, he quickly retreated without hesitation, vanishing from sight.
It was apparent that Guruguru acknowledged his inability to contend with Ruri and opted for an escape plan.
Ruri's eyes hardened even further. Yu jumped on the Susanoo's head.
"Ruri-sama."
Ruri turned her gaze towards Yu and asked, "Did you find them?"
"Yes, there's a huge number of enemies lurking in that direction, likely the enemy's stronghold." Yu pointed to the left, indicating a mountain.
Ruri controlled the huge Susanoo towards the mountain, reaching an earth wall. Without hesitation, she controlled the Susanoo to deliver a powerful punch to the earth wall.
The wall shattered, causing the ground to tremble. A massive hole appeared, revealing the dark interior.
"They really came."
The dozen or so White zetsu inside saw the blood-red giant Susanoo outside the cave entrance, and instead of showing panic, they smiled treacherously.
Ruri commented.
No sooner had Ruri guided Susanoo inside the cave than several White Zetsu and was about to question them, rather than showing panic, they approached with sinister smiles, seemingly unafraid of death.
Ruri frowned, confused by their actions.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
In an instant, these White Zetsu self-detonated. The cave was engulfed in flames, causing the surrounding walls to collapse, eventually burying the mountain's upper section.
The entire mountain collapsed suddenly, hiding everything within the rubble.
Amidst the debris, a pair of burning blood-red eyes remained.
Another explosion ensued, and Ruri steered Susanoo out of the crumbling mountain.
Feeling the immense chakra consumption, Ruri dismissed the Susanoo. Maintaining such a state had placed a significant burden on her.
"Ruri-sama, those guys have already blew themselves up to death."
Yu reported, clarifying that those White Zetsu had died in the explosion.
Ruri refrained from responding. Instead, she retrieved two specialized military ration pills from her pouch, swiftly consuming them to restore her chakra as soon as possible.
....
"That woman is truly terrifying. Let's return and report this situation to Madara-sama."
Guruguru muttered as he burrowed into the ground, his tone marked by urgency. He swiftly made his way towards Madara's stronghold.
This matter held immense significance. The ability to use the Susanoo with the Three Tomoe Sharingan was alarming news for them. This information needed to reach Madara quickly to ensure their plans remained intact.
After all, that woman was likely to turn into a variable in the plan, which could make their plan go in vain.
Madara's stronghold was several hours away from the built stronghold that Guruguru and White Zetsu had created.
With Guruguru's exceptional speed, what would take an ordinary ninja two to three days to go to, he could accomplish in mere hours.
Around Madara's stronghold, only a handful of specially enhanced White Zetsu were tasked with monitoring and sensor.
Compared to regular White Zetsu, these particular ones possessed heightened sensory abilities and were impossible for an enemy to infiltrate unnoticed. Moreover, their combat prowess generally exceeded that of their regular counterparts.
Although they weren't as unique as Guruguru, they were still ranked based on strength, possessing the capabilities of a ninja. They were enhanced White Zetsu created for specific purposes by using the intercolumnar cells and the Sacred Tree.
"Madara-sama, I've returned."
Guruguru announced as he arrived, meeting no resistance from the enhanced White Zetsu guards. He reached Madara's resting place without hindrance.
"Didn't I instruct you not to approach me unless it's of utmost importance? Your presence risks revealing my location."
Madara said, a hint of irritation as his Sharingan gleamed.
This was a critical time, and he aimed to avoid attracting unnecessary attention.
"Sorry, Madara-sama, but this matter is indeed special. Our buil stronghold has been destroyed."
Guruguru responded with his tone without the usual humor.
"So, it was exposed sooner than I anticipated, but that's not the primary reason for your visit." Madara deduced upon hearing Guruguru's statement.
Guruguru turned his head to observe a White Zetsu emerging from the ground nearby, panting heavily.
"Guruguru, you were running too fast; I can't keep up." the White Zetsu said between breaths.
As he spoke, he handed Guruguru a severed white arm. To Guruguru's surprise, it was the same arm that had been severed by Ruri but had been unexpectedly retrieved by another White Zetsu.
"Thank you." Guruguru acknowledged.
The loss of an arm didn't affect him significantly, but having the severed arm back saved him the effort of recovery.
"Now, please explain the situation quickly and leave." Madara urged. He cared more about a swift report on any significant developments during this critical juncture.
"Yes, Madara-sama, here's what happened..."
As Guruguru began his explanation, he pressed the severed arm against his left shoulder. However, the moment the arm and shoulder made contact, Guruguru's body froze suddenly.
"Ah!" He let out a painful cry as an abnormal chakra reaction came out from the severed arm.
White Zetsu, who had handed over the arm, was equally alarmed and puzzled by this unexpected turn of events.
"Genjutsu was placed in my arm in advance...? That evil woman, she—" Guruguru struggled to speak these words, realizing that this severed arm had been intentionally discarded and subsequently picked up by White Zetsu to activate a trap seal.
Before Guruguru could speak further, he discovered that his severed arm, which he had lost and then regained, was no longer under his control. This went beyond a mere genjutsu.
"Oops, this jutsu is— Madara-sama, you must... leave immediately!" Guruguru's voice trembled with pain as he anticipated the impending doom.
Madara had already sensed that something was wrong and rose from his wooden chair. Coughing and gasping for breath due to his old age, he moved toward the Divine Tree in the darkness, his once steady footsteps now faltering.
Finally, Guruguru placed his palm on the ground, and a black seal rapidly spread in all directions.
Summoning Jutsu!
With a deafening boom and the release of white smoke, a plump orange cat materialized before Guruguru and White Zetsu.
"This is the Sharingan woman's cat!"
Guruguru and White Zetsu recognized the orange cat's identity, their faces drained of color as cold sweat streamed down.
Yu grinned at Guruguru and White Zetsu. He had foreseen this situation and prepared the jutsu accordingly. Just like Guruguru had done earlier, he pressed his fleshy pink palm onto the ground.
Reverse summoning Jutsu.
Ruri, who had a blood contract with Yu, was successfully transported here via the reverse summoning jutsu.
Within the dark and damp karst cave, Ruri activated her glazed red Three Tomoe Sharingan. She first scanned her surroundings before locking onto a menacing shadow of a huge creature in the distance.
Her gaze then shifted to Guruguru and White Zetsu.
"What a coincidence, we meet again." Ruri remarked.
Guruguru took a step back, his brow drenched in sweat.
White Zetsu muttered and swallowed in fear. Could it have been his own actions that led to this outcome? Who could have known that both genjutsu and summoning jutsu had been set within that severed arm? He had only intended to help his friend recover his lost limb.
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