Chapter 35: Chapter:35
Uchiha Hirito's Susanoo towered over the battlefield, its massive blue sword clashing with the ferocious attacks of Uzumaki Mito, now fully transformed into the Nine-Tails' form. Each swing of the ethereal weapon sent shockwaves rippling across the destroyed landscape of the Forest of Death.
Hirito gripped the hilt of the chakra-forged blade tightly, exhilarated by the raw power coursing through him. Susanoo's strength was intoxicating, but he knew better than to underestimate Uzumaki Mito, especially in her current state.
"Let's settle this!" Hirito yelled, charging forward.
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The Clash of Titans
Mito, covered in the crimson chakra cloak of the Nine-Tails, stood defiant. The sheer intensity of her chakra caused the ground beneath her to crack.
Her massive tails whipped through the air, deflecting Hirito's sword slashes. Each collision sent sparks flying, and her growls echoed like thunder.
"Tailed Beast Ball!"
A dense black sphere of concentrated chakra formed between Mito's jaws, growing rapidly before she launched it directly at Hirito's Susanoo.
The projectile met Hirito's sword slash head-on, resulting in an earth-shaking explosion that illuminated the entire battlefield in blinding white light. The surrounding area was scorched, with trees turned to ash and rocks shattered into dust.
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When the smoke cleared, Hirito emerged unscathed, his Susanoo shielding him from the blast. His Sharingan eyes gleamed with determination as he stared down the colossal fox.
"You're strong," Hirito said, his voice filled with admiration. "But this ends now!"
Without hesitation, he swung his sword again, sending a massive wave of chakra slicing toward Mito.
Mito dodged deftly, her enormous form weaving through the forest. Her chakra tails lashed out, each one as powerful as a battering ram.
"Running won't save you!" Hirito shouted, giving chase.
The two clashed again and again, their strikes leaving massive craters in the earth. Their fight was brutal and raw—two primal forces locked in a dance of destruction.
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The Turning Point
As the battle dragged on, Mito drew on more of the Nine-Tails' chakra, her power growing increasingly feral. Her form became even more menacing as she let out a guttural roar that shook the heavens.
The spectators watched from a safe distance, their faces pale with fear.
"Is this what it means to fight at their level?" whispered one clan head, clutching a branch for balance.
Hinata Takuma, standing beside Uchiha Inahiri, nodded solemnly. "This isn't just a battle… it's a war between gods."
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In the heat of the battle, Hirito saw his opening. Using his Mangekyō Sharingan, he activated Kamui, warping himself close to the Nine-Tails. With his Susanoo's giant hand, he grabbed the fox's head and forced his own chakra into its mind.
Hirito's vision blurred momentarily before he found himself standing in a fiery red space—the Nine-Tails' sealed consciousness.
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Inside the Nine-Tails' Mind
The massive form of the Nine-Tails loomed over Hirito, its fiery orange fur bristling with malice. Its glowing eyes narrowed at the intruder.
"An Uchiha brat?" the fox growled, its deep voice reverberating through the space. "Do you fools never learn?!"
The Nine-Tails bared its teeth, clearly agitated. The oppressive aura of the Mangekyō Sharingan lingered in the air, but the beast seemed more annoyed than afraid.
Hirito smirked. "Not quite the welcome I was hoping for. But I'll cut to the chase—hello, Kurama."
The fox's pupils dilated at the sound of its name.
"You… know my name?" Kurama's voice carried a mix of surprise and suspicion.
"Of course," Hirito replied smoothly. "You're not just some mindless beast. You're Kurama, one of the strongest beings in this world."
(End of Chapter)
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