Ch-222 Jiryoku vs Madara_2.

Madara knew that his attack would not be very effective, but he did not expect it to be resolved so easily. The realization that his powerful strike had been effortlessly countered gnawed at him, and he tightened his grip on his weapon, eyes narrowing with a mix of frustration and determination.

After nullifying Madara's attack, Jiryoku shifted his stance, drawing in a deep breath as he concentrated gravitational energy onto his sword. The air around him seemed to distort and tremble under the immense power he was gathering. With a fierce battle cry, Jiryoku unleashed his move, "Raging Tiger." The sheer force of his attack created a massive black sword slash that tore through the battlefield, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake as it hurtled towards Madara.

Madara stood his ground, his Susanoo blazing with a spectral blue light, its massive form towering protectively around him. He braced himself, muscles tensing, ready to absorb the incoming assault. The clash was inevitable, and he steeled his resolve, knowing the impact would be tremendous.

The sword energy collided with Madara's Susanoo with a thunderous roar, the force of the attack reverberating through the air. The impact was devastating; the upper-left half of the Susanoo shattered into pieces, fragments of its spectral armor scattering like glass. Madara's eyes widened in shock, disbelief washing over him as he took in the sight of his once formidable defense being so easily obliterated.

"How could this happen?" he muttered, his voice barely audible over the chaos of the battlefield. The ease with which his Susanoo had been destroyed was a harsh reminder of Jiryoku's overwhelming power. Madara quickly regained his composure, channeling his energy to reconstruct his Susanoo. The spectral form reassembled itself, the pieces knitting back together under his will.

Rage simmered within Madara. The fact that his Susanoo had been unable to withstand a single attack from Jiryoku was a blow to his pride. Determined to turn the tide of the battle, he poured more of his chakra into the Susanoo, reinforcing its structure. With a fierce cry, the Susanoo grew two additional arms, bringing the total to four. The transformation didn't stop there; the half-body humanoid form expanded and solidified, becoming a full-body humanoid form, radiating an even more intimidating presence.

The battlefield crackled with tension as Madara's enhanced Susanoo loomed over Jiryoku. "You will not defeat me so easily," Madara declared, his voice echoing with newfound resolve. The two warriors faced each other, the air thick with the promise of an even more intense clash.

While Madara was enhancing his Susanoo, Jiryoku seized the opportunity to move in front of the massive spectral warrior, ready to launch an attack. As soon as Madara completed his preparations, he immediately commanded the four arms of his Susanoo, each wielding a sword, to strike at Jiryoku in a synchronized assault.

Jiryoku, undaunted by the colossal size of the Susanoo, fearlessly stood his ground. His own sword met the giant blades with an unwavering resolve. Despite the significant disparity in size, Jiryoku was not at a disadvantage. His skill and strength allowed him to hold his position, parrying and deflecting the enormous swords without yielding an inch.

Realizing that a direct confrontation with the Susanoo would be futile without employing a more powerful technique, Jiryoku took a few swift steps back, creating some distance between himself and the towering entity. His strategic retreat was not out of fear but out of tactical prudence.

With a focused breath, Jiryoku entered the "Gale Release Chakra Mode." His entire body became enveloped in swirling white winds interspersed with crackling lightning, a dazzling display of elemental power. The wind whipped around him, and arcs of lightning danced across his form, amplifying his already formidable presence.

Madara, with his Mangekyo Sharingan activated, observed Jiryoku closely. The unique combination of wind and lightning chakra piqued his interest. "Is this some kind of Kekkei Genkai?" he muttered to himself. Having encountered countless jutsus and techniques in his lifetime, Madara recognized the distinctive nature of Jiryoku's abilities. He surmised that Jiryoku was harnessing a rare and potent Kekkei Genkai, a bloodline trait that combined the properties of both wind and lightning elements.

The battlefield crackled with anticipation as the two warriors prepared for their next moves. Madara's Susanoo, now fully enhanced and armed with four deadly swords, loomed menacingly. In contrast, Jiryoku, shrouded in his elemental aura, stood ready to unleash his next powerful technique.

Jiryoku took a sword-drawing stance, his eyes narrowing with focus. In an instant, he disappeared from his location, his form turning into a streak of white light due to his incredible speed. The white light darted toward the Susanoo, moving with such velocity that it seemed to slice through the air itself. This luminous streak weaved through the Susanoo, creating a criss-cross pattern all over its massive form.

The white light stopped abruptly behind the Susanoo, and as it did, Jiryoku's previously invisible figure gradually became visible again. He stood calmly, his back to the Susanoo, and with a composed grace, he sheathed his sword without looking back. The moment his blade clicked into its sheath, numerous white lines appeared on the Susanoo. These lines marked the precise cuts made by Jiryoku's sword, each slice perfectly executed.

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