Thunderous roars and crashing explosions echoed above the Uchiha Clan Grounds, shaking the night sky. The violent impacts rang out without pause, drowning the battlefield in noise and debris. Even seasoned fighters felt the ground tremble beneath their feet.
Those "Xu" were handled and blocked by other Konoha Ninja, while all the Jonin present focused on helping Shisui Uchiha deal with that monster. The crimson giant before them looked like a half body as well, yet it was several times larger than Shisui's Susanoo. Its presence alone crushed morale.
Susanoo, third stage. It was still only half a body, but armor now covered the humanoid frame, and its size dwarfed the second stage by several times. This was a power no single person could face alone.
Faced with such overwhelming force, the elite Konoha Ninja brought by Hiruzen Sarutobi did not rush in blindly. Instead, they formed layered formations with clear roles and precise coordination. Each unit moved according to plan, supporting the others.
"Ha!" Ignoring the blood streaming from his eyes, Shisui Uchiha drove his Mangekyō Sharingan into a wild spin.
He controlled the battered emerald Susanoo and charged straight at the crimson demon. The massive spiral sword spun violently as it stabbed again and again toward the giant's head and torso, sparks and shockwaves bursting with every strike.
The crimson giant raised both arms. The drill-like spiral sword slammed into the pale White exoskeleton of its arm, erupting in a deafening crash and a visible shockwave that rippled outward.
Boom! The force sent Susanoo skidding back several meters, carving deep grooves into the cracking ground.
Blood spilled from the corner of Shisui's mouth as his body swayed inside Susanoo. Still, he clenched his teeth, forced himself steady, and swung again. He had to pin this demon down and create openings, even if each clash burned away his life and Dojutsu Power.
"Partial Expansion Technique!" "Baika no Jutsu·Human Boulder Technique!"
Several Akimichi Clan Jonin roared as their bodies expanded like overinflated balloons. One slammed a gigantic fist straight into the crimson giant, while two others curled their heads and limbs inward, turning into massive balls of flesh.
"Shadow Possession Technique!" Two Nara Clan Jonin formed seals as black shadows shot out like agile tentacles, wrapping around the enlarged bodies of the Akimichi Clan.
This was not restraint but precise guidance and control. "Human Boulder Yo-Yo!"
With a sudden pull, the shadows lashed like whips. Guided by the Nara Clan, the Akimichi Clan flew like cannonballs of different sizes, tearing through the air and smashing into the crimson giant's torso with terrifying force.
Bang! The violent impact cracked the giant's body and knocked it slightly off balance.
The shadows of the two Nara Jonin did not loosen. They pulled back the two massive Human Boulder Technique and adjusted the angle and force, swinging them again like giant meteor hammers.
Bang! Bang! Under the control of the two Nara Jonin, the transformed Akimichi Clan Jonin slammed into the giant again and again at shocking speed and power.
Each hit came with a heavy, dull crash that shattered more of the crimson giant's body. All of this relied on Shisui Uchiha's Susanoo holding the line, until the giant finally let out a furious roar.
"Roar!" The demon's head turned, its mask of hatred scanning left and right. Its thick arms smashed down, suppressing the Susanoo in front of it.
As two Human Boulder Technique crashed in from both sides, the giant raised its other arms and spread its sharp claws. Slash!
The claws clamped down on the spinning Human Boulder Technique. Crimson flesh and blood sprayed as the bodies of the two Akimichi Clan Jonin were torn apart.
"Ahhh!" Their screams were sharp and desperate as the two Nara Jonin tried to pull them back. The giant's claws, however, held fast and refused to release.
In the next instant, two Aburame Clan Jonin used Shunshin to appear behind the giant. Pain flickered across their faces, yet they pressed their palms firmly against its body.
Tiny insects crawled into the cracks torn open by the Human Boulder Technique. The seemingly harmless bugs bit deep into the crimson flesh with razor mouths.
"Parasitic Giant Bug, Devour!" With two shouts, grinding sounds erupted from the joints of the giant's clawed arms.
Crack, crack! The insects grew rapidly inside the joints, chewing and expanding until the joints burst apart from within. Their corrosive enzymes dissolved the Chakra connections and bone structures in seconds.
The claws finally loosened, letting the two Nara Jonin drag their comrades back. But before anyone could celebrate, the giant bugs burst apart in front of the shocked Aburame Clan Jonin.
"How is that possible?!" "This thing's Chakra can't be digested, not even by giant parasites?!"
These bugs were among the strongest techniques of Aburame Clan, rare and costly to cultivate. Even so, after consuming only a small amount, they exploded.
At the same time, the two Akimichi Clan Jonin who had curled into flesh balls fell to the ground. Deep crimson wounds split their backs open, exposing pale White bone.
One lay silent, completely lifeless. The other screamed in agony, his body twisting uncontrollably.
Several Medical-nin rushed over to treat him, but their faces went pale at the sight. Sizzle, sizzle.
Corrosive sounds filled the air as thick crimson Chakra covered the wounds, eating into flesh and blocking healing while inflicting unbearable pain.
"Roar!" The crimson giant, enraged by the damage to its joints, raised its claws high and smashed down toward the two Aburame Clan behind it. It meant to crush those pests completely.
At that moment, as if receiving a signal, Shisui Uchiha's spiral sword vanished. His Susanoo lunged forward like a moth to flame, locking both arms around the giant's arms and holding them tight.
Now! "Shadow Neck Bind Jutsu!"
The Nara Clan moved in unison, black shadows shooting from their feet and coiling around one raised claw. "Sealing chains!"
The Sealing Technique squad unleashed golden rune chains that followed the shadows and wrapped around the other claw. The giant's four arms were pulled apart, shadows and chains tightening like nooses.
"Die!" The crimson giant roared clearly, muscles bulging as it fought the bindings.
A cold, hateful presence surged back along the shadows, striking the minds of the Nara Clan. Kill. Hate. Destroy the traitors of Uchiha.
Their bodies shook violently, faces drained of color as blood seeped from ears and noses. The shadows wavered, close to collapse, while the golden chains creaked under immense strain.
But it was enough. "Byakugan! Activate!"
Yunchuan Hyuga appeared in the air behind the giant, veins bulging around his blazing Byakugan. His gaze pierced through layers of Chakra and locked onto the weakest joint of the right arm.
"Wind Release·Twin Wind Cutters!" Compressed spinning wind wrapped around his wings as he slashed downward, sending two shrieking Wind Blade through the air.
Crack, crack. The wind blades tore open the hard exoskeleton and flesh.
At the same time, Hiruzen Sarutobi flashed coldly as a Shadow Clone appeared beside him. Their seals blurred into afterimages.
"Lightning Release·Thunder Roar!" "Water Release·Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
A massive water dragon surged forth, wrapped in a piercing lightning spear. The combined technique slammed into the giant's shattered right joint.
Almost simultaneously, Yunchuan Hyuga became a streak of pale light, his lightning blade slicing cleanly into the left joint. Boom! Slash!
In full view of the shocked crowd of Konoha, both clawed arms were severed at the joints. They crashed to the ground, carving out massive craters.