Note: if you want to get access to +20 Advance Chapters before everyone else and help Translate and pay for the Chapters because we start paying for every chapter from the author join my patreon.com/flokixy
"Susanoo!!!" Hayate roared, and orange flame-like energy erupted from his body, burning fiercely and spreading outward with increasing intensity.
"What is this?!!!" The Kirigakure ANBU captain, witnessing the blazing orange flames, felt an overwhelming sense of dread. Trusting his instincts—honed through countless battles—he shouted to his subordinates behind him: "Retreat immediately!!!"
His survival instincts had saved his life more times than he could count.
BOOM!!! A deafening explosion rang out. Two ANBU members who had been at the forefront were suddenly sent flying, crashing violently into the distance. Blood gushed endlessly from their mouths as their bodies twitched briefly before going still.
In their place now stood a massive skeletal hand wreathed in orange flames. Its joints were connected by what appeared to be mechanical screws, giving it a bizarre, almost robotic appearance.
The remaining ANBU stared at the colossal flaming hand in sheer terror, unable to comprehend how it had appeared so quickly. In the blink of an eye, two elite ANBU operatives had been obliterated.
A wave of oppressive, evil chakra swept over the battlefield, carrying with it an overwhelming sense of dread. The ANBU trembled as they turned toward Hayate. Orange flames continued to burn fiercely on his body, and within them, a massive white skeletal frame began to rise. Starting from the ribcage, it fully materialized up to the skull—all engulfed in fiery orange energy.
The towering humanoid skeleton exuded an aura of terror. Its head bore a single sharp horn, while its elbows split into two arms each, forming four arms total, making the skeleton look even more grotesque.
The massive hand that had crushed the two ANBU earlier was one of the skeleton's hands.
"What… What is this?!!!" The remaining ANBU gazed in shock at the enormous skeletal form enveloping Hayate, trembling under the immense pressure. Cold sweat poured down their foreheads as fear gripped them.
Hayate's Mangekyō Sharingan glowed blood-red, radiating an eerie light. A surge of ferocious power exploded from Susanoo as it moved with incredible speed. The left giant fist clenched tightly before smashing forward faster than anyone could react. Several ANBU didn't have time to retreat.
BOOM!!! Snowflakes were blasted into the air by the sheer force of the impact. Several ANBU operatives were hurled backward, slamming violently against nearby buildings. Blood sprayed everywhere—they were beyond saving.
"Fall back!! Retreat at once!!!" The ANBU captain screamed frantically, retreating rapidly himself. The other ANBU followed suit, their faces filled with horror. But Susanoo's right hand lashed out again—BOOM!!! Too fast for them to evade, two more ANBU were smashed into the ground, staining the snow crimson with their blood.
In such a short span of time, nearly ten ANBU—including those previously severely injured—had been wiped out. Only seven remained standing. Susanoo had killed close to ten people in moments, its power utterly terrifying.
"This… Is this even a jutsu?!?" The remaining ANBU swallowed nervously, their faces pale with fear as they stared at Susanoo.
Though accustomed to killing and unafraid of death, these ANBU weren't suicidal. Life was precious, and sacrifices needed purpose. Charging recklessly would only result in pointless deaths.
"Damn it!!!" The ANBU captain bellowed furiously, addressing his team: "Don't engage in close combat! That skeleton's power is too monstrous! Attack it with ninjutsu!!!"
The remaining ANBU exchanged nods and began forming hand seals. "Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!!!" "Water Style: Great Water Ball Technique!!!" "Water Style: Clear Wave Technique!!!" Seven simultaneous high-level water techniques unleashed by upper-tier ANBU operatives surged forward in a devastating barrage aimed at Susanoo.
Hayate's expression remained unchanged, though his complexion had grown deathly pale, nearly translucent. A trickle of blood seeped unnoticed from the corner of his mouth, but the Mangekyō Sharingan in his eyes burned even brighter, glowing an intense scarlet.
BOOM!!! The torrential water techniques slammed into Susanoo, completely submerging it. A deluge of water flooded the area, swallowing entire buildings and nearly covering the village.
"That should do it…" The ANBU captain exhaled sharply, watching the submerged Susanoo with lingering unease. The combined power of the previous attack had been horrifying—brutal in its force and frighteningly swift. At close range, there would have been no chance to evade.
Just as the surviving ANBU began to relax, a sudden tremor rippled beneath the water's surface. "What?!!!" they exclaimed, staring in disbelief at where Susanoo had been submerged.
BOOM!!! A massive flaming fist erupted from beneath the water, scattering droplets into the air like rain.
Moments later, Susanoo's colossal skeletal form emerged once again, rising above the ground. The orange flames burned steadily along its frame, undamaged and intact, as if nothing had happened.
Gradually, the water receded, soaking into the snowy terrain.
"Not even a scratch… What… What kind of monster is this?!!!" The ANBU captain's voice cracked dryly as he spoke. Slowly, he and the remaining ANBU began retreating step by step, their faces etched with fear.