Chapter 303

Chōmei, the Seven-Tails, was lounging as usual in its cozy nest—a massive tree trunk.

Suddenly, it felt an overwhelming wave of malice and a strong sense of danger. Alarmed, Chōmei instinctively flapped its six wings and tail, attempting to take flight.

But it was too late.

"Enton: Kagutsuchi!"

A blade of black flames descended from above, gripped by Izuna, and pierced straight into Chōmei's back.

Boom!

The force sent the giant Tailed Beast crashing to the ground, shaking the earth and scattering countless birds and animals in all directions.

"Roar!!"

The searing pain of the black flames and the stab wound made Chōmei writhe in agony.

Izuna leaped off Chōmei's back, landing calmly a dozen meters away. Blood was already dripping from his right eye—a clear sign he had activated his Mangekyō Sharingan.

Enton: Kagutsuchi

This ability allows the user to shape and control black flames for offense or defense, even integrating them into Susano'o.

It was famously used by Uchiha Sasuke in the original series. However, during the Edo Tensei arc, Tobirama mentioned that he had seen another Uchiha wield Kagutsuchi before Sasuke.

Given Tobirama's limited encounters with Mangekyō Sharingan, this likely referred to Izuna.

Madara's Mangekyō, on the other hand, lacked unique abilities, instead enhancing his physical prowess to extraordinary levels.

This enhancement allowed Madara's body to transcend the limits of a ninja, rivaling the strongest in the seafaring world Dak had mentioned.

Izuna, meanwhile, had one Mangekyō ability—Kagutsuchi—while the other eye shared Madara's physical enhancements, dramatically boosting his agility.

This physical prowess, combined with his natural swordsmanship talent and the Mangekyō's insight, earned Izuna the title "Flawless."

Interestingly, Sasuke's left eye Mangekyō granted a similar ability, which explained his exceptional close-combat skills and swordsmanship.

"Trying to escape, huh?"

Chōmei attempted to fly but hesitated, knowing it might not even get the chance.

"Hah! Even if we wanted a Jinchūriki, we wouldn't seal a cowardly weakling like you. I wouldn't want your pathetic nature rubbing off on me," Izuna taunted, his words dripping with disdain.

Chōmei roared in anger, gathering its chakra into a massive, dark purple ball in front of its antennae.

"A Tailed Beast Bomb? I see why you're considered weapons of war," Izuna mused, his tone slightly more serious.

He prepared for the attack, knowing it was powerful enough to require Susano'o to counter.

"Don't hold back, Izuna. We've got an audience," Madara called out, glancing toward the approaching ninja reinforcements.

Izuna nodded, dismissing any thoughts of restraint.

As the Tailed Beast Bomb hurtled toward him, Izuna's Mangekyō spun rapidly. Blood poured from his right eye as he summoned a massive black fireball to intercept the attack.

Boom!

The clash between the Tailed Beast Bomb and the fireball created a massive explosion, leveling the forest and igniting a sea of black flames.

Despite the chaos, Madara stood unmoved amidst the inferno, untouched by Izuna's flames. The fire might consume anyone else, but it would never harm his brother.

In the air, Izuna used the shockwave to propel himself toward Chōmei. The black flames swirling around him merged into his blade, extending it into a massive black longsword.

"That's the end"

Izuna shot forward like a hummingbird, slashing through Chōmei's six wings and leaving it with only its tail.

"Aaaaagh!!"

Chōmei's agonized cries echoed across Takigakure as it plummeted to the ground like a falling star.

The villagers could only stare in awe at the black flames cascading from the sky, resembling fleeting summer fireworks in the Land of Fire.

(End of Chapter)

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