NZNT: Chapter 155

Yusuke chuckled at Nagato's words.

"Since you want to experience a Zanpakutō's power, I won't be stingy!"

A flash of light emanated from his left eye, activating the Mangekyō Sharingan's unique ability, "Amaterasu." Crimson patterns appeared on his Susanoo's black armor, and a long katana materialized in its hand. Anyone familiar with Ryūjin Jakka would recognize it instantly. Amaterasu granted his Susanoo the ability to wield a Zanpakutō!

Yusuke hadn't used Susanoo's shikai with Ryūjin Jakka yet. That was Susanoo's ultimate form, but to prevent burning down Konoha, he had to use this form against Nagato.

"That's your Zanpakutō? It lacks flames. Are you afraid of harming Konoha? Can you win without going all out?" Nagato sneered.

Raising Ryūjin Jakka, Yusuke said calmly, "It's enough to defeat you."

Yusuke wasn't sure this Susanoo form could beat Nagato. But he'd bluff first.

Nagato snorted, "Arrogant! Witness the Gedō Mazō's true power!"

The Gedō Mazō accelerated, appearing before Susanoo. Yusuke's Susanoo reacted swiftly, slashing at the Gedō Mazō's shoulder. The blade embedded deeply but didn't sever the arm.

"The God Tree's body…incredible defense,"

Yusuke admitted, amazed by the Gedō Mazō's strength. Besides its strength, the Preta Path's "Blocking Technique Absorption Seal" shield weakened Ryūjin Jakka's spiritual pressure. Without the shield, even the Gedō Mazō couldn't withstand Susanoo's power and Ryūjin Jakka's sharpness.

The battle became a clash of titans. Their attacks caused tremors; the arena shook with loud booms. Powerful gusts of wind spread outward, affecting ninjas fleeing Konoha.

After a while, Nagato noticed the Gedō Mazō was losing ground. While stronger and more durable, the Gedō Mazō couldn't match Susanoo's swordsmanship.

The Gedō Mazō could only use simple attacks—punches and slaps. Susanoo, wielding Ryūjin Jakka, used flexible sword techniques, driving the Gedō Mazō back, leaving dozens of deep cuts.

The Gedō Mazō, with its God Tree properties, had strong regeneration, but it couldn't withstand Susanoo's relentless attacks.

"ROAR!"

The Gedō Mazō lunged at Susanoo, grabbing its shoulders and biting. Its bite force was immense; Susanoo's shoulder armor shattered.

As they grappled, Nagato and the Six Paths Pain made hand seals.

"Outer Path Technique: Nine-Tailed Phantom Dragon!"

Nine giant spectral dragons emerged from the Gedō Mazō's mouth, circling it and attacking Susanoo. Yusuke felt Susanoo's power draining into the Gedō Mazō.

"Uchiha Yusuke, you will lose! This world needs to suffer; the great nations need to suffer, starting with Konoha!"

Seeing Susanoo weaken, Nagato saw his chance and shouted.

Yusuke tried to cut the dragons with Ryūjin Jakka, but his arm was caught and restrained.

"I need Susanoo's shikai with Ryūjin Jakka to defeat Nagato," Yusuke thought.

Using Ryūjin Jakka with Susanoo would consume massive spiritual power. Yusuke's current spiritual pressure wasn't enough for bankai; even shikai would be taxing. But the immense consumption meant immense power.

"Shikai's power is too great; the heat will affect Konoha. I need a quick victory!"

A cold glint appeared in his eyes. He released the "True Two-Symbol Seal" on his chest; the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails' Yin Release chakra surged out, transformed into spiritual pressure and released from Susanoo.

"All things will turn to ash. Ryūjin Jakka Susanoo!"

Crimson patterns on Susanoo's black armor became raging flames; Ryūjin Jakka erupted with crimson-gold flames, creating a giant fiery wheel behind Susanoo. Susanoo looked like a fire god.

The spiritual pressure and flames repelled the Gedō Mazō and the dragons. But the released power drastically increased the temperature; nearby trees, grass, and huts caught fire.

Konoha was already burning from the "Solar Eclipse"; now, a larger fire raged. A wide area around Susanoo was engulfed in flames!

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