Chapter 113

Chapter 113

Chapter 113: "I Told You, I Am Swayed by Beauty!"

*Roar!*

The earth-shaking roar reverberated across the battlefield as an ominous surge of chakra swept out, sending waves of terror through the ninjas on the field. Instinctively, countless heads turned toward the epicenter of the battlefield, their eyes filled with dread.

Uzumaki Kushina let out a guttural growl, releasing an overwhelming aura as three tails of the Nine-Tails' chakra emerged behind her. Her eyes glowed a blood-red hue, her lips taking on a violet tinge—a beastly transformation.

"Three tails already! She’s reached this stage so quickly!"

Orochimaru’s usually composed expression twisted in shock. Even though he had faced this terrifying chakra before, its raw power never failed to send chills down his spine.

Some ordinary jōnin trembled with unease just from sensing the oppressive aura. (Inner monologue from Sakura during the Tenchi Bridge incident:) 'The last time Uzumaki Kushina reached the three-tailed state, she had completely lost control. By the fourth tail, she became a mindless beast.'

This time, though filled with rage and negative emotions, Kushina’s eyes retained a glimmer of reason within the scarlet glow.

“Kushina!”

At that moment, Uchiha Yosuke’s voice rang out. He turned, revealing a monstrous smile, his darkened skin emanating a sinister chakra aura.

“Let us monsters fight together!”

With calm determination, Yosuke’s voice echoed across the battlefield. Kushina’s eyes widened slightly as she glanced around. She saw Mikoto, Tsunade, and even Orochimaru, each undergoing drastic transformations.

Tsunade and Mikoto, cloaked in Curse Mark State 1, displayed streaks of markings across their bodies.

Meanwhile, Orochimaru laughed hoarsely, pushing his cursed powers even further, darkening his skin and intensifying the serpentine shadows around his eyes.

“Hehe… What immense power,” Orochimaru remarked with eerie amusement.

Tsunade, however, warned sharply, “Orochimaru, be cautious of the backlash from that power!”

Their methods differed: Orochimaru delved deeper into the curse’s corrosive strength, while Tsunade utilized a safer, more controlled approach, though with limited effectiveness.

***

With their antidotes used up, Yosuke and the others had exhausted all their supplies.

“Hanzo has removed his mask. He’s now a living poison bomb—stay vigilant!”

The slug summoned by Tsunade unleashed an acidic attack, while Orochimaru used a *Wind Release: Great Breakthrough* to spread the corrosive substance toward Hanzo.

“Brats, you won’t have your way!” Hanzo bellowed. His salamander quickly burrowed underground, avoiding the lethal combination attack.

Seizing an opportunity, Tsunade leaped from her summon, her powerful legs striking downward like an axe.

*Heavenly Foot of Pain!*

Tsunade concentrated chakra into her legs, unleashing a devastating shockwave as she landed. The ground quaked violently, reshaping the battlefield and forcing the salamander to resurface with a pained cry. Enraged, Hanzo counterattacked with a destructive *Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet* technique.

Amid the chaos, Yosuke shouted, “Now’s the time!”

He formed seals with swift precision, summoning a lightning lance from his fingertips.

*Lightning Release: False Darkness!*

The bolt of lightning struck Hanzo’s position, exploiting the battlefield’s terrain, which favored lightning users.

Orochimaru immediately followed up with his *Hidden Shadow Snake Hands,* but Hanzo’s water body substitution foiled the ambush.

-

Hanzo maneuvered behind them with astonishing speed, unleashing a unique fire jutsu, *Fire Release: Searing Flame Technique,* which ignited the ground itself in blazing flames. The battle revealed why Hanzo’s reputation as a "demi-god" was no exaggeration. His expertise in blending ninjutsu, taijutsu, and poisons made him nearly invincible.

Even with the combined might of Tsunade, Orochimaru, Kushina, Yosuke, and Mikoto, Hanzo held his ground, retaliating with calculated precision. The intense coordination of the Konoha ninjas barely kept them alive.

-

As Kushina’s Nine-Tails chakra flared uncontrollably, she prepared to unleash her full power, knowing it would come at the cost of her life.

“Kushina, no!” Tsunade cried, understanding the gravity of her decision.

Despite her exhaustion, Kushina smiled defiantly. “I told you, this power is meant to protect my loved ones. And you—Tsunade, Mikoto, Yosuke—are my precious people.”

But before she could release the seal, Yosuke stepped forward. His Sharingan spun rapidly, blood-red eyes glowing with determination.

“Kushina, there’s no need for you to sacrifice yourself. I still have one last jutsu to try.”

His voice softened as he reached out, tapping her forehead with a faint smile.

“I told you before, I’m swayed by beauty. Your red hair... it’s beautiful.”

Stunned, Kushina watched as Yosuke strode forward, his silhouette vanishing into the rain.

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*To be continued…*