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"Die!!!" the leader roared, his chakra-infused blade descending toward Miao's neck with deadly precision.
The neck was one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body, a blind spot that was notoriously difficult to defend. If struck, Miao would undoubtedly perish. This attack highlighted the leader's experience and ruthlessness.
"We got him!!!" The other ninjas' faces lit up with triumph. At such close range, even Miao's Body Flicker Technique wouldn't be enough to evade the strike—unless he possessed a space-time ninjutsu. This tactic was a favorite among their team when assassinating targets. While the others distracted the victim, the leader would strike from behind, exploiting blind spots. His stealth was so refined that even elite jonin often failed to detect him in time.
"Not bad stealth skills," Miao muttered, slightly impressed. Though his Sharingan granted him exceptional dynamic vision, it wasn't the Byakugan—it couldn't provide a full 360-degree field of view. Blind spots, like the one behind him, still required vigilance and quick reflexes.
If Miao had pushed his Body Flicker Technique to its limits, he might have dodged the attack, though he likely would have sustained minor injuries due to the proximity. His mastery of the technique was far from the level of the Fourth Hokage.
However, Miao had no intention of dodging. Instead, the three tomoe of his Sharingan spun rapidly, merging into a single intricate design at the center of his eyes. A mysterious shuriken-like pattern emerged within his crimson irises.
"Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan!!!"
Clang!!! Sparks flew as the leader's massive chakra blade clashed against something unexpected. To his horror, Miao's body was now surrounded by a layer of white bone-like material, resembling a human ribcage. Black flame-like energy burned fiercely across its surface.
His wind-chakra-enhanced blade, which had never failed him before, merely scraped against the bone, producing sparks but leaving not a single scratch. "What… what is this?!" the leader gasped, his face pale with shock as he stared at the skeletal structure encasing Miao.
"Hmph!!!" Miao sneered, his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan flaring with power. A devastating force erupted from his body, black flames surging skyward like an inferno.
From within the black flames, white bones rapidly extended upward, forming a colossal humanoid skeleton. The towering figure's head bore a sharp, upward-pointing horn, while another spike jutted from its chin. Its arms split into two pairs at the elbows, creating four arms in total.
"What… what is this thing?!" the surrounding ninjas exclaimed in terror, their eyes wide with fear. They had never encountered a technique like this before. The oppressive, sinister chakra emanating from the giant made their legs tremble uncontrollably.
"Susanoo!!!" Miao growled. Countless threads of energy snaked out from the bones, weaving together to form a complete skin-like layer over the skeleton. Golden light blazed from its eyes, and fangs protruded from its mouth. A second face formed on the back of its head, completing the grotesque visage. The monstrous figure stood tall, burning with black energy flames, its dual faces and four arms exuding an aura of pure malevolence, like a demon risen from the depths of hell.
This was the second stage of the Susanoo—the Growth Phase.
"ROAR!!!!!!" The Susanoo let out a thunderous howl, unleashing a wave of overwhelming power. Many of the ninjas, including the leader, were instantly hurled backward by the sheer force. Trees surrounding the area were uprooted by the shockwave, and the forest was flooded with an eerie, chilling chakra.
"M-Monster!!!" the ninjas stammered, their voices trembling as they gazed at the demonic Susanoo.
"Die!!!" Miao smirked coldly. Boom!!! The ground erupted, sending debris flying. Several ninjas were obliterated by a single punch from the Susanoo, their bodies slamming into trees and crumbling lifelessly to the ground.
"So fast!!!" The remaining ninjas panicked, scrambling to retreat. Having surrounded Miao moments earlier, they had grown complacent, never expecting such a catastrophic turn of events.
The Susanoo lashed out again, its fist striking the ground with explosive force. Crash!!! A massive crater formed, and several ninjas who hadn't retreated in time were crushed into nothingness.
"Damn it!!!" The leader, having been thrown back by the earlier blast, watched in horror as his comrades were annihilated. "Retreat!!! Use ninjutsu to attack the giant!!!" he bellowed.
Upon hearing the order, the surviving ninjas hastily began forming hand seals. "Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!!!" "Earth Style: Rising Spikes!!!" "Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!!!" Seven or eight powerful techniques converged on the Susanoo in a dazzling display of destruction.
BOOM!!! The forest shook violently as flames and smoke engulfed the area. When the dust settled, the Susanoo stood unscathed, its towering form looming menacingly over the terrified ninjas.
"How… how is this possible?! Its defenses are just as terrifying!! What is this thing?!" the leader exclaimed, his voice trembling.
Miao chuckled darkly, black energy coalescing in the Susanoo's hands. The energy took the shape of two short trident-like blades, eerily similar to the specialized kunai used in the Flying Thunder God Technique.
"Not a single one of you will escape!!!" Miao declared, his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan glowing with an ominous red light. With a swift motion, the Susanoo swung its arms, moving faster than the eye could follow. Crash!!! Several ninjas were cleaved in half before they could react, their blood splattering across the battlefield.