Off–screen, Uchiha Sasuke was admiring his own power, his Susanoo looking invincible. But just as he thought that, the Sasuke in the video was sent flying…
Video footage:
Sasuke rose slowly. Every cell in his body ached that was the side effect of Susanoo. Prolonged use did this, Itachi… what had that guy endured?
Before Sasuke could ponder further, Mizukage Mei Terumi appeared and blocked his escape with Lava Release.
Mei Terumi"Now it's just the two of us, in a fully sealed chamber with no way out."
"I wield Fire Water and Earth Release, so I have two kekkei genkai…"
"Boil Release: Art of Clever Mist!"
At her words, Sasuke had no choice but to stand firm. Mei Terumi formed her seals and unleashed the jutsu. Sasuke's Susanoo began to melt at a visible rate!
Mei Terumi"Seeing such a burly man dissolve makes me a bit reluctant."
"But… please die anyway!"
Sasuke's power was undeniable, yet his arrogance had reached its peak. He hadn't even mastered the Mangekyō, and his vision was already suffering from strain. His Susanoo was far from under control. Experience alone couldn't save that prideful heart…
If you draw Uchiha Sasuke first, don't be discouraged. As long as Sasuke takes enough hits, he'll carry you through every stage that follows!
Sasuke"Acid mist again?"
As Sasuke realized Mei's jutsu, the white substance on her hand spread rapidly until it coated his entire body. Sasuke stared, bewildered what was this?
Mei Terumi also looked puzzled."Is this my chakra?"
The white goo absorbed her chakra and multiplied, forming a humanoid head ugly but functional! Mei Terumi reacted instantly, summoning Lava Release's hot currents to dissolve the White Zetsu–like mass.
(Actually I wanted to wrap around my sister too… sigh)
The remaining creature hit the floor and writhed toward Sasuke. At first Sasuke resisted what was this? Then he began to respond… no response…
"Sasuke's chakra is recovering!"
Sasuke could hardly believe it. She was helping him!
In the Five Kage summit hall, everyone found themselves encircled by the same white mass.
General Mifune struggled against it, until Sasuke burst into the chamber, panting. His chakra was low, but the White Zetsu had replenished him. Enclosed space, Lava Release and Boil Release had displaced the oxygen.
Sarutobi Konohamaru"Sasuke, are you all right?"
Konohamaru ran up, concern in his eyes. Mei Terumi retracted her jutsu.Mei Terumi"This mist would leak to others. I need to change the concentration."
On the rooftop, Ōnoki and the Second Tsuchikage stood inverted. Even they couldn't escape the white goo. Their showy poses mattered little.
Ōnoki"Earth Release: Heavy Rock Technique!"
The white mass on Ōnoki turned to mud and fell away.
Then Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki floated down, looking at Sasuke from above…
...
Madara Uchiha"Huh? That brat really can show off. Back then, if you'd flown in front of me I'd have punched you until I couldn't recognize you!"
Ōnoki"…"
Sasuke Uchiha"Really? Only showing off in front of me? If my ancestor were here he'd have beaten you senseless!"
Madara Uchiha"Good boy. If anyone mistreats you today I'll resurrect just to have a word with them!"
Sasuke Uchiha"Thank you, ancestor!"
Ōnoki"…"
Fourth Raikage Darui"How tragic."
Meanwhile in Konoha's hospital, Naruto finally awoke under Tsunade's care. He watched the breeze lift the curtains as they danced. Outside, Leaf Village shone beautifully, but Naruto's heart ached.
Naruto"Sasuke… I'll bring you back!"
That was his promise to Sakura, and his duty as a friend. He would not let their bond break.
Naruto's eyes flicked to the image in his mind. Could that be Sasuke?
Video footage:
Ōnoki floated overhead."Though I bear you no ill will… all shinobi hope you die!"
Sasuke pressed a hand to his left eye as Ōnoki formed seals. White cubes of chakra manifested in Ōnoki's palms, his tone cold.Ōnoki"Farewell!"
"Dust Release: World Removal Technique!"
The small white cube exploded into a massive sphere, engulfing Sasuke.Konohamaru"Sasuke's chakra… gone…"
Karin Uzumaki watched in disbelief.Konohamaru"That's natural!"
Ōnoki let his arms drop without glancing back."Shatter the body at a molecular level, next it's your turn!"
He looked toward Konohamaru, confidence radiating.
System"Question One: Did Sasuke die in that video?"
A DeadB Not dead
System"Multiple choice, correct answer wins 100,000 gold! Wrong answer forfeits items worth 100,000 gold!"System"This question is for shinobi only! Insufficient personal value means death answer carefully!"
The shinobi world trembled. One hundred thousand gold could buy a Single Tomo Sharingan trial card, making one powerful… get it wrong and you die! Ordinary ninja hesitated while the Tsuchikage villagers laughed it was a gift!
Everyone knew Dust Release was a kekkei tōta, beyond normal kekkei genkai.
Madara Uchiha remained silent.Uchiha Mikoto"Sasuke!"
Uchiha Sasuke"Mother, I'm still here!"
Uzumaki Naruto"Sasuke…"
Uzumaki Kushina"Naruto!"
Minato Namikaze"…"
Tsunade"Naruto, you're awake! How do you feel?"
Hashirama Senju"By the way, I thought you wanted to meet the family. That technique was ruthless, World Removal? That's the ultimate Dust Release, right?"
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