Naruto: Uchiha Survivor Forced to Save the Shinobi World-Chapter 359: Casual

In an instant.

Across the 'Susanoo' and countless vines, Karin and Yakumo's gazes locked!

"As insignificant as I am, can I defeat someone like her?"

Karin's eyes were cold and resolute.

If attacking Sasuke was about following her leader's orders, then facing Yakumo, standing majestically atop the vines, sparked a genuine desire within Karin to challenge her and prove herself!

Sensing the hostility, Yakumo's heart tightened. She cautiously observed her trapped comrade 'B' with her Koryugan, thinking to herself: "The blood flow and chakra movement are unnatural—there are signs of transformation. As expected, the face beneath the mask isn't their true one! But this chakra..."

The Koryugan, a supreme dojutsu surpassing the ordinary Byakugan, combined with its unique ability to perceive blood, allowed Yakumo to discern with a single glance that this unfamiliar teammate possessed chakra so terrifying it startled even her, someone who had transplanted First Hokage cells. Their body brimmed with vitality!

At that moment, Tsunade shouted, "Yakumo, don't zone out! Save Sasuke first!"

"Yes!"

Yakumo had no choice but to comply, channeling her Wood Release.

In an instant, the vines entangling 'Susanoo' began pulling at the skeletal arm holding Sasuke.

Countless vines slipped through the gaps between the skeletal arm's fingers, tugging at each one, attempting to pry open the tightly clenched fist and free Sasuke.

"Great job, Yakumo!"

Feeling the skeletal arm's grip weaken, the trapped Sasuke was overjoyed.

Finally, he broke free from the skeletal arm's grasp. But instead of retreating, he formed hand signs in place, unleashing Chidori!

Kakashi, watching from the outskirts, felt his heart skip: "No, don't!"

In the battlefield's center.

Seeing Karin's gaze still fixed on Yakumo in the distance, Sasuke's expression darkened: "This is the price for ignoring me!"

Zzt zzt.

In a flash, aided by the Sharingan's perception, Sasuke deftly wove through the gaps in the vines, completing his charge. He swung his right hand, blazing with Chidori, straight at Karin!

Boom!

The dazzling, electrified Chidori smashed into 'Susanoo,' erupting in a deafening roar.

The onlookers on the outskirts all turned their eyes to the scene.

Facing a top-tier powerhouse like Akatsuki's 'B,' Sasuke didn't retreat the moment he escaped, stunning everyone with his boldness while also earning admiration for his keen sense of timing!

Clearly.

That fleeting moment was indeed the perfect opportunity for a surprise attack. Even 'B' likely hadn't anticipated Sasuke would rise to the challenge!

"Did it work?"

Shizune whispered nervously.

Tsunade stared intently at the battlefield, but the smoke kicked up by the explosion shrouded everything, obscuring her view.

In the battlefield's center.

Sasuke stared blankly at his right arm, which had struck 'Susanoo,' his face frozen in shock!

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He had privately studied 'Susanoo' and knew that its ocular power consumption and strength varied depending on its form.

The ribcage form of 'Susanoo' was the most basic version he'd seen, which was why he dared to attempt piercing its defense with Chidori.

But reality slapped him hard!

His all-out Chidori didn't just fail to breach 'Susanoo's' defense—it couldn't even leave a crack.

At that moment, a wave of fear surged toward him from all directions.

He struggled to lift his head, looking at the mysterious figure within 'Susanoo,' the enemy he couldn't budge no matter how hard he tried.

But the opponent defied his expectations once again.

Their eyes held none of the cold ruthlessness or overwhelming killing intent he imagined. The figure within 'Susanoo' wasn't even looking at him, their gaze still fixed on Yakumo in the distance.

"I'm being ignored?!"

In that instant, Sasuke felt as if he'd been struck by lightning!

He suddenly realized that his frantic efforts made him look like a clown. His intense pride left him feeling utterly humiliated.

At that moment, a vine suddenly coiled upward, wrapping around the dazed Sasuke and yanking him out of the battlefield's center.

Kakashi immediately leaped forward, catching the flung Sasuke: "Are you hurt?"

"I'm fine!"

Sasuke panted lightly, shaking his head, his expression uneasy.

Kakashi said, "Fall back and rest. Don't engage again!"

Sasuke nodded reluctantly.

With his current chakra, one Chidori was nearly his limit, so even if he wanted to fight again, he lacked the chakra to do so.

Tsunade stepped forward, shouting at Karin, still entangled by the sea of trees: "Why did you attack the archives? What's your goal?"

Karin remained unmoved by Tsunade's questioning.

Noticing that Akatsuki's 'B' was still staring at Yakumo, Tsunade's heart jolted, and she thought: "Could the Akatsuki's target this time be Yakumo?"

She quickly shouted, "Yakumo, attack!"

"I'll have to strike first! I'll find a chance to let them escape later!"

With her mind made up, Yakumo followed Tsunade's orders and launched her assault.

Clap!

With a crisp sound of her hands clapping together, Yakumo shouted, "Wood Release: Nativity of a World of Trees!"

Boom!

A massive roar followed as the entire forest seemed to come alive, surging toward the 'Susanoo' at the battlefield's center!

The vines binding 'Susanoo,' nourished by Yakumo's immense Wood Release chakra, grew thicker and stronger, tightening further as if intent on crushing 'Susanoo' entirely!

Creak.

Creak.

The teeth-gritting sounds echoed, and the expressions of those surrounding the battlefield varied.

The Hidden Leaf side was naturally invigorated.

Wood Release was simply too overpowering. With it on their side, no enemy seemed insurmountable.

The shinobi from the other four villages, while shocked, grew even more determined to acquire Wood Release!

Crack!

After a series of grating creaks, a clear shattering sound finally rang out from the 'Susanoo,' which had been relentlessly constricted by Wood Release.

"Yakumo, well done!"

Tsunade was elated.

In her view, as long as Yakumo's Wood Release could suppress the opponent's 'Susanoo,' victory was assured.

Kakashi, who had been tense, finally relaxed: "We'll finally see their true face!"

Sasuke grew nervous, muttering, "Is it you?"

At that moment, Karin, in the battlefield's center, glanced at the cracks on her 'Susanoo' and asked inwardly, "Is this alright, my lord?"

A voice sounded in her ear: "Do as you please."