Chapter 135: Chapter 135: The Way to Escape
Crack!
Lightning flashed in the sky.
Jiraiya watched as the two began to fight.
'Naruto has unleashed so much Tailed Beast chakra, his speed, strength, and reaction time are incomparable to before.'
'The Tailed Beast chakra cloak also provides strong defensive effects.'
'In this situation, he's practically a perfect killing machine.'
'This is the terrifying aspect of being a Jinchuriki. Uchiha Sasuke, you are fast, but your Lightning Release is simply insufficient to...'
As Jiraiya was analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of both sides in his mind, a crackling electric sound suddenly filled the air.
Bang!
Sasuke's Sword of Kusanagi seemed to strike something metal.
The symphony of metal clashing resonated as Sasuke's sword hit Naruto's neck, while Naruto's two attacks failed to land.
Sasuke easily dodged both of them.
In fact, it seemed that Sasuke had anticipated Naruto's attacks in advance.
One strike.
Though the Sword of Kusanagi was enhanced by Lightning Release, greatly increasing its power, Naruto's Tailed Beast chakra defense was truly formidable.
It couldn't pierce through the Tailed Beast chakra's defense at all.
However, Sasuke wasn't surprised.
Feeling the vibration of the sword, Sasuke tightened his grip on the Sword of Kusanagi and immediately accelerated, turning into a flash of light.
In the blink of an eye, he appeared at Naruto's right side.
One strike.
He slashed at the same spot.
Naruto's counterattack was already predicted by Sasuke, who easily dodged with a few quick movements, flawlessly avoiding all of Naruto's attacks.
Some of Sasuke's evasive actions were done even before Naruto attacked, as if Sasuke had already foreseen his moves.
It looked like both of them were moving at nearly the same speed, and with the Tailed Beast chakra enhancing Naruto, his speed was far from slow.
Yet Sasuke skillfully toyed with him, as if Naruto's every move was within Sasuke's control.
One strike after another.
Each time Sasuke reappeared, Naruto's position was struck again by the Sword of Kusanagi.
No matter from which direction he attacked, the target never changed.
Naruto's expression grew increasingly grim.
Despite gritting his teeth, to the point his teeth almost shattered, he was giving his all.
He furiously attacked Sasuke, his hands coated in chakra, forming claw-like shapes.
He repeatedly swung at Sasuke with fierce strikes.
But Sasuke was able to completely see through his actions, even though Naruto was almost at his limit.
It was as though Sasuke could read his every move.
"Your speed is no longer bad, but unfortunately, all your attacks are completely visible to me."
Sasuke leisurely took a step back. Meanwhile, the ground in front of him was crushed by Naruto's chakra-infused hand, forming a massive pit.
With a gentle swing of the Sword of Kusanagi, lightning erupted, and the chakra hand charging from the right was blocked by the thunder.
Though not fully blocked, it was enough for Sasuke to make his move.
In the next moment, Sasuke dashed forward.
He seized Naruto's opening and struck again, slashing at Naruto's neck.
Thirty-six consecutive strikes, each hitting Naruto's neck.
A faint current of lightning surged into Naruto's body.
After the final strike, Sasuke smiled.
Because Naruto's movements began to slow.
'It worked!'
When Sasuke first used the Mangekyou Sharingan to observe Naruto, he noticed that this spot on Naruto's neck was the weakest point in his defense.
It could even be considered Naruto's fatal weakness.
Relentlessly attacking this spot and injecting a small amount of lightning with each strike, after thirty-six hits, Naruto began to slow due to the numbing effect of the Lightning Release.
Yet Sasuke seemed unaffected.
Sasuke smiled.
'The effect of my Sharingan's enhanced insight is terrifying!'
He could even spot the flaws in the Tailed Beast chakra.
Under such a powerful Sharingan, it seemed no one could hide their weaknesses!
Just like with Tsunade before, Sasuke had used his Mangekyou Sharingan to find the flaws in her monstrous strength. If they fought again, Sasuke was confident he could counter Tsunade's powerful punches.
Crack!
Suddenly, Naruto raised his fist, and his chakra-infused hand erupted, creating a massive shockwave that charged at Sasuke.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed slightly.
'Susanoo!'
In an instant, the ribs of Susanoo appeared in front of Sasuke.
Boom.
The sound of the impact echoed.
Sasuke was sent flying.
After stabilizing himself, Sasuke looked at the shattered ribs of Susanoo in front of him.
'It almost broke through Susanoo's defense.'
After deactivating Susanoo, Sasuke faced Naruto.
Naruto slowly twisted his neck, his eyes now tinged with red, glaring at Sasuke.
"I… I… will never let you leave, Sasuke!"
"Never… never!"
Sasuke froze for a moment, looking at Naruto.
It was clear that Naruto's self-awareness had diminished significantly.
It seemed that using Tailed Beast chakra wasn't without risks.
If he wasn't careful, Naruto might be consumed by the negative emotions contained in the chakra.
At this rate, Naruto might soon go berserk!
Perfect!
Then let Naruto go berserk. In that case, even if Jiraiya risked his life to fight him, he would have to consider whether to use his energy to stop the rampaging Naruto or to pursue Sasuke who was trying to escape.
A slight smirk appeared on Sasuke's lips.
"Let's see if you have the ability, Naruto. Right now, if you want to stop me from leaving… you won't be able to!"
With these words, Naruto's face turned even more furious.
"I will stop you! I will definitely stop you…"
Saying this, Naruto raised his hand, and the Rasengan instantly formed, a Rasengan infused with Tailed Beast chakra.
The violent spinning red chakra produced an intense sound.
In the blink of an eye, it formed a powerful tornado.
The storm spread wildly to both sides.
Sasuke was momentarily stunned.
'Well then, let's play!'
With that, Sasuke raised his hand.
'Chidori!'
Zzzzzzzzz…
The sound of Chidori echoed as the lightning gathered in Sasuke's hand, emitting a blinding light.
Crack!
Sasuke took action, gripping the Chidori with one hand as lightning exploded, crackling on the ground as Sasuke charged toward Naruto.
A long trail was left on the ground, dust rising behind Sasuke.
While the lightning flickered, the whirlwind from Naruto was also rapidly approaching...
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