Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

"...long-winded."

Soi Fon's voice was hoarse; she could feel the immense strain that Bankai was putting on her body, making even simple movements incredibly difficult.

But her gaze was fixed on something further away.

There, another battle also seemed to be coming to an end.

"boom--!!!"

Another earth-shattering explosion.

Heribel's figure was struck as if by a heavy blow, flying backward from the golden storm of lightning and crashing heavily into a sand dune not far away, stirring up a cloud of dust.

The white, tattered uniform she wore was already in tatters, with only a few pieces of fabric barely covering her vital parts.

The massive shark-tooth blade on his right arm was covered in cracks, as if it would shatter completely at any moment.

She struggled, trying to get up from the sand, but blood kept spilling from the corner of her mouth, and her bright green eyes were gradually replaced by a gray and lifeless look.

That's too strong...

She looked at the figure slowly emerging from the lightning not far away, and only these few words remained in her mind.

Yoruichi Shihouin slowly lowered her arm, which was enveloped in platinum-gold lightning, her long purple hair dancing wildly in the dissipating energy storm.

She is completely different now than before.

A grotesque tentacle, resembling that of a rhinoceros beetle, had appeared on her forehead, emitting a faint glow and adding to her wildness.

Even the "instantaneous" airflow covering her shoulders and back was tinged with a green hue.

That was a celestial form she had begun to use after practicing her immortal arts in Ryuchi Cave, though she had not yet fully mastered it.

"Your determination to protect your companions is truly remarkable."

"But mere awareness is not enough to protect anything."

Yoruichi's voice echoed through the thunder, stopping abruptly in front of Harribel, looking down at her from above, and slowly raising her right fist, which was wrapped in golden lightning.

"so......"

"You can stay here and get a good night's sleep."

Herribel's pupils contracted sharply. She tried to move, to raise the Shark Tooth Blade in her hand for a final stand, but her body was already beyond her control.

They could only watch helplessly as the destructive light magnified in their field of vision.

Is it over...?

The worried faces of her subordinates flashed through her mind, but finally settled on the back of the black-haired boy.

"Pity......"

Halibel slowly closed her eyes, her hands falling limply to her sides, giving up the fight.

Her eyes reflected the impending destructive lightning, and she let out a soft murmur filled with regret.

"I will never be able to see the world you created, a world without sacrifice..."

"Sasuke-sama..."

"Ok?"

Yoruichi's fist, which was about to be thrown, suddenly froze the moment she heard that name.

Sasuke?

How does this woman know that brat?

Countless questions flashed through Yoruichi's mind.

She instinctively tried to pull back her strength, wanting to extract more information from the woman.

However, once the power of a swift attack is unleashed, it cannot be easily withdrawn.

Even though she had managed to deflect 90% of her force, the remaining 10% was still enough to completely annihilate the woman in front of her who had already lost the ability to resist.

That's too late!

Yoruichi's heart sank.

It was at this moment.

A cold touch pressed against her wrist.

Time seems to stand still at this moment.

Herribel's eyes, which had been closed, slowly opened.

What came into view was a familiar black figure, which seemed to occupy the entire sky from her perspective.

He had appeared in front of him without him noticing, and stood there quietly.

With a single hand, he stopped the golden lightning in mid-air.

"Wow, that's really something, little Sasuke."

"It's only been a short time since you left me, and you've already found someone new?"

Yoruichi shook off Sasuke's hand, her figure drifting backward, landing several meters away. She crossed her arms, her face once again displaying that playful smile, her tone full of teasing.

"And she looks like a blonde older sister with a great figure."

These ambiguous words caused Soi Fon, who was being held in Ōmaeda's arms in the distance and was already extremely weak from using Bankai, to faint. Her vision went black and she almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

But Sasuke ignored Yoruichi's teasing. He slowly turned to the side, his eyes calmly fixed on Yoruichi.

My gaze swept over the lingering lightning around her, finally settling on the menacing tentacle on her forehead.

"..."

Sasuke remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"I see."

His voice was very soft, as if he were saying to himself, "It's quite different from Jiraiya's Sage Mode."

"But without a doubt, the essence is the same."

He could clearly feel the new power emanating from Yoruichi at that moment, a power that was the result of fusing her spiritual pressure with natural energy.

This is undoubtedly a magical technique.

I never expected that she would have mastered it to this extent in such a short time.

As expected of Yoruichi Shihouin.

Chapter 157 Uchiha: When Something's Wrong, First Doubt the World

Sasuke looked down at Harribel's slightly distorted face and slowly reached out his hand.

"Give me your hand." His voice was flat.

Heribel hesitated for a moment, but still obediently extended her still slightly trembling arm.

Sasuke's fingertips rested on her wrist, and a steady, soft green light quietly shone forth.

It's a return journey.

The spiritual energy flowed slowly along her meridians, nourishing her damaged soul. The hideous wound on her chest began to itch slightly and started to heal at a visible speed.

“My lord, you…” A hint of shock appeared in Harribel’s eyes.

She never imagined that Uchiha Sasuke in front of her would be able to use healing-type Kido.

Sasuke didn't explain, but withdrew his hand after confirming that her injuries had stabilized.

"Step back." He stood up, his voice returning to its usual coldness.

Harribel opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but looking at Sasuke's profile, she ultimately remained silent and walked towards the subordinates who had lost their fighting ability.

Sasuke turned around and turned his gaze back to the woman who had maintained a calm demeanor throughout.

He looked at the menacing horn on Yoruichi's forehead, feeling the new power emanating from her body, a blend of spiritual pressure and natural energy, and a hint of curiosity ignited deep in his eyes.

He wanted to experience it for himself.

Between this "immortal technique" from another world and one's own "etherealization," which enhances one's power more?

"It's not over yet."

He raised his left hand, and the black pattern on his palm silently bloomed.

A corrosive, dark red spiritual pressure was suddenly released from his body once again.

"It seems you're genuinely interested in my new look."

Yoruichi, seeing Sasuke's actions, was not nervous at all; instead, she chuckled and instantly understood Sasuke's intention.

She slowly raised her hand and gently brushed the long purple hair that was obscuring her eyes back.

"Alright, I also want to see if you've made any progress these days."

Sasuke didn't waste any more words. He made a fist with his left hand, and a jet-black flame condensed in his palm.

A pale, white, bony mask instantly covered his handsome, cold right cheek.

Sasuke's figure instantly transformed into a streak of black light that tore through space, and he fiercely attacked Yoruichi.

"Good timing!"

Seeing this, Yoruichi's fighting spirit intensified.

She did not dodge, nor did she even activate her Instant Burst.

With the enhancement brought by Sage Mode, he met Sasuke's blade burning with black flames head-on with his fist enveloped in platinum spiritual pressure.

"boom--!!!"

Black Flame and That Night's fist collided directly on the sea of ​​sand, and the energy released stirred up the sand beneath their feet.

Neither of them used their true killing moves; they were simply exchanging blows in terms of speed and strength.

Yoruichi's Hakuda moves are expansive and powerful, each punch and kick containing unparalleled strength, yet also possessing a delicate, elusive quality.

The Hollowfied Sasuke perfectly combined his beastly rage with his swordsmanship skills, making every strike a deadly blind spot.