Chapter 464: Ch.464 Divine Retribution!
Towering at a hundred meters, its body crimson as fire, the 'Susanoo' stood majestically in the 'Infinite Castle,' like a deity overlooking all creation.
In an instant.
Forces scattered throughout the 'Infinite Castle' raised their heads in unison, gazing toward it.
"That's... Susanoo!?"
The shinobi of Hidden Sand couldn't hide the shock on their faces.
Even Elder Chiyo, who had once glimpsed it from afar during the assault on Hidden Leaf's archives, felt her heart tremble at the sight.
The ghostified Tanjiro's impassive face showed a rare flicker of emotion, his pupils marked with 'Upper Rank One' reflecting a trace of astonishment.
Not far away.
The 'Upper Rank Two' Kokushibo, who had been devouring Hidden Sand shinobi to restore his chakra, paused and murmured to himself, "Is this a power a human can wield?"
The Hidden Leaf and Hidden Mist shinobi, who had only recently entered the 'Infinite Castle,' also caught sight of Karin's godlike 'Susanoo.'
"Is that 'B'? Who's he fighting?"
Jiraiya's expression grew grave.
The strength of Akatsuki's 'B' was something Hidden Leaf had witnessed before, so everyone, including the Third Hokage, was curious about what kind of enemy could force someone as powerful as 'B' to unleash 'Susanoo'!
Elsewhere.
Gazing at the distant 'Susanoo,' Terumi Mei said to the Fourth Mizukage, "That Susanoo, judging by its appearance, likely belongs to Akatsuki's 'B'!"
Zabuza added, "To think he's even using a dojutsu like Susanoo. It seems Akatsuki and the 'Upper Ranks' have gone all-out in their war."
"Hm!"
The Fourth Mizukage nodded lightly.
He had led his team in a hurry to seize the opportunity while Akatsuki and the 'Upper Ranks' clashed, aiming to wipe out both dangerous organizations.
On the battlefield.
The Six Hashira, crushed into pulp by a single step of the 'Susanoo,' weren't completely destroyed. Having been ghostified, they were immune to ordinary physical attacks and quickly regenerated, leaping back.
But now, their earlier composure was gone.
They had assumed that Karin and Ido, who appeared later, would be easier to handle than the Five Paths of Pain. How could they have known their opponent would be this terrifying!
Looking up at the colossal 'Susanoo,' which required them to crane their necks to fully see, their eyes were filled with shock and uncertainty!
Undoubtedly.
Karin's complete 'Susanoo' had shattered their understanding!
"Everyone, don't waver!"
The Stone Hashira shouted.
The other Hashira, hearing this, steadied themselves.
They were, after all, swordsmen of resolute will, and when they stepped into the shinobi world, they never expected to escape unscathed. So they quickly cast aside their hesitation and fear!
The Stone Hashira leapt forward first, swinging his meteor hammer, roaring, "Stone Breathing, Second Form: Sky Shatter!"
The Sound Hashira, Wind Hashira, and Love Hashira, positioned in other directions, followed closely, each soaring high and launching full-force attacks toward Karin's 'Susanoo'!
"Sound Breathing, Fifth Form: Resounding Strings!"
"Wind Breathing, Fourth Form: Rising Dust Storm!"
"Love Breathing, Third Form: Cat-Love Shower!"
In an instant, the four Hashira attacked Karin's 'Susanoo' from different directions and angles with all their might!
At the same time.
The Mist Hashira and Snake Hashira began shifting positions, poised to strike.
Their strategy was simple: rely on the strongest, the Stone Hashira, to breach the 'Susanoo' and create an opening. Then, the Sound Hashira, Wind Hashira, and Love Hashira would widen the gap, allowing the Mist Hashira and Snake Hashira to deliver the fatal blow!
In the diamond-shaped region at the brow of the 'Susanoo,' Karin looked down at the Hashira attacking her, her expression resolute.
She was no longer the little girl who would tremble at the sight of ghosts.
Moreover, after awakening the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, transplanting First Hokage cells, and absorbing Indra Otsutsuki's chakra from Sasuke, she could clearly feel her immense power. The Hashira's onslaught was fierce, but she paid it little mind.
Because she had absolute confidence in her 'Susanoo'!
Ido, floating in spiritual form, circled Karin's 'Susanoo' excitedly, as if eagerly awaiting a grand spectacle!
Soon, the Hashira's attacks arrived!
In an instant, sword shadows flickered, and sword qi surged, the surrounding air seemingly sliced and shattered. Even from a distance, it was heart-stopping!
Clang, clang, clang…
But when the Hashira's sword techniques struck the 'Susanoo,' the scene they expected didn't unfold.
Instead, their ears rang with a series of crisp metallic snaps!
The Stone Hashira felt his meteor hammer shattering into pieces, his face full of disbelief.
The expressions of the Sound Hashira, Wind Hashira, and Love Hashira seemed to freeze in that moment: "How is this possible!?"
No matter the breathing technique, no matter the sword skill, no matter how much physical strength or chakra they poured in, the result was the same.
Their prized Nichirin Blades, striking the 'Susanoo,' were like paper—either shattering into fragments or snapping in two.
Landing on the ground, they stared at their broken weapons in a daze, as if forgetting they were still on a battlefield.
The Mist Hashira and Snake Hashira, who had been waiting for an opportunity to strike, didn't even launch their attacks, standing frozen in place.
If seeing Karin's complete 'Susanoo' had merely shocked them before, the breaking of their swords filled their hearts with despair.
The gap in power was too vast. Breathing techniques alone couldn't shake the 'Susanoo' in the slightest!
"Is this the true power of the shinobi world?"
The Love Hashira slumped to the ground in defeat.
The Stone Hashira sighed, clasping his hands together, "Perhaps this is heavenly retribution."
Seeing the Six Hashira's fighting spirit seemingly crumble, Ido, floating in the air, spat in disdain, "Tch, that's it? And here I was getting excited!"
She drifted to Karin's side, "These guys are boring. Hurry up and finish them off!"
"Hm!"
Karin nodded lightly.
Ido glanced at the Six Hashira below and continued, "You hold them down, and I'll drain every drop of their blood. I refuse to believe we can't kill them!"
"No need for that trouble!"
Karin slowly closed her eyes, then snapped them open.
In an instant, clusters of black flames ignited where her gaze focused, spreading across the entire street, engulfing all Six Hashira.
Looking at the black flames sealing their escape and the towering, godlike 'Susanoo,' the Six Hashira abandoned resistance, letting the black flames consume them entirely.