Chapter 191: Muscular Susano'o: A Brutal Assault on the Mazō

Joestar, Uchiha, Senju.

The bloodline abilities of these three clans merge within Dan. Coupled with his perfectly trained physique, a full-powered punch from him is nothing short of terrifying.

The Gedō Mazō was sent flying with just one punch from Dan.

Whoosh.

It flew horizontally for hundreds of meters. Upon landing, its momentum carried it further, crashing through several buildings and raising a cloud of dust.

Seizing this opportunity,

"Quickly, rescue Lady Mizukage!"

Shion led a group of Mist shinobi into the battlefield. They swiftly picked up the Mizukage and the Jinchūriki of the Three-Tails, Yagura, as well as the Jinchūriki of the Six-Tails, Utakata, before making a rapid retreat.

The other three Jinchūriki were also rescued.

From a distance,

The Gedō Mazō propped itself up with both hands, gave its head a shake, and stood up again.

Even a full-powered punch from Dan, which could kill a Tailed Beast, seemed to leave the Mazō unharmed.

Truly worthy of being the Ten-Tails' husk.

"Roar!"

Having been punched by Dan, the Gedō Mazō appeared to be furious and roared skyward.

The next second,

Zzz...

The columnar protrusions on its back suddenly emitted strong electric currents, ultimately forming a massive lightning bolt that shot up into the sky.

Under everyone's watchful eyes,

Crack.

The lightning bolt descended from the heavens, targeting Dan on the ground, like a divine bolt meant to end the world.

Facing this divine punishment,

Dan remained composed. He didn't even bother to look up, his crimson Mangekyō Sharingan always focused on the distant Gedō Mazō.

To defeat this creature, the simplest and most direct way would be -

To activate Time Stop once more and land a "Serious Punch" powerful enough to pierce space itself.

But before that,

Dan, on a whim, decided to use the Mazō as a "touchstone" to test another power he acquired after activating his Mangekyō Sharingan.

It's said to be the true power of the Mangekyō Sharingan.

As the lightning bolt approached,

Dan stood still, engulfed by the lightning.

The dazzling brightness of the lightning illuminated most of Konoha, blinding everyone.

After a brief moment,

The light faded, and many looked towards the center of the battlefield.

Was Dan struck down?

Of course not.

Dan stood still, unyielding. Surprisingly,

His body produced a tangible black chakra, which morphed into ribs, palms, a skull, and eventually a translucent giant skeletal structure.

This skeletal figure encased Dan, shielding him from the descending lightning.

Susano'o.

Revered as the "Power of God," it's the ultimate technique of the Mangekyō Sharingan.

It's said that anyone who witnesses it on the battlefield is doomed.

With a continuous flow of chakra from Dan, his Susano'o kept evolving. It soon grew muscles and flesh over the skeletal structure.

Then, it donned armor reminiscent of a Tengu, looking majestic, almost divine.

This was the third form of the half-body Susano'o, standing almost twenty meters tall, with significantly enhanced attack and defense. Its array of weapons also became richer.

But curiously, Dan's Susano'o held no weapons. Or rather, its weapons were its fists.

Indeed, fists.

Compared to the Susano'o of Uchiha Tobirama, Shisui, and others, one distinct feature of Dan's Susano'o was its muscular build.

Mountain-like pectorals, broad shoulders, its iconic spine, and explosive arm muscles made Dan's Susano'o look like an armored muscle-bound titan.

Especially its fists, which were enormous, even larger than its head. A punch from those would certainly...

Not be pleasant.

A one-of-a-kind Muscular Susano'o.

Atop the Gedō Mazō, Tendō's gaze finally turned grave.

He had heard of the power of Susano'o and knew its significance.

Dan's Susano'o, though less than half the height of the Mazō, was visibly more robust when compared to the withered Mazō.

At that moment, Dan moved.

Boom.

Pushing off the ground, he propelled himself forward, with the Susano'o mirroring his movements, swiftly closing in on the Gedō Mazō.

Hmph.

Tendō snorted coldly, controlling the Mazō to open its mouth again.

Whiz whiz whiz.

Dozens of thick chains shot out from the Mazō's mouth, zipping towards the muscular Susano'o like lightning.

These chains could not only bind and restrict their target but also boasted powerful sealing abilities, capable of easily sealing Tailed Beasts.

Facing the incoming chains,

" MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA!"

The Muscular Susano'o roared, its fists pounding left and right in a frenzy. In mere seconds, it threw hundreds of punches. Each blow was powerful, creating sonic booms in the air.

The chains, before even reaching the Muscular Susano'o, were either sent flying or broken, rendering the Mazō's assault ineffective.

What followed...

As Tendō's eyes widened in shock,

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The Muscular Susano'o leaped into action, unleashing a barrage of powerful punches, relentlessly pummeling the Gedō Mazō.

Each punch landed with brutal force.

"Thud! Thud! Thud!"

The Mazō struggled to defend itself, continuously retreating, its stance faltering.

In contrast, the Muscular Susano'o seemed unstoppable, its momentum growing with each blow.

Typically, a Susano'o in its third form, though powerful, has a significant chakra drain. It's unstable, making it difficult for a standard Mangekyō Sharingan user to maintain for extended periods.

However,

Dan's "insane" ocular powers were already superior to that of an average Mangekyō. Coupled with his transplantation of Hashirama's cells, he could rapidly regenerate any drained ocular power.

This allowed him to unleash the full might of his Susano'o without restraint.

On the outskirts of the battlefield, everyone was stunned.

Such a high-level combat was beyond comprehension. Not just for ordinary people, but even for Kage-level fighters, it seemed they had no business intervening.

With every punch from Dan's Muscular Susano'o, powerful shockwaves resonated, not only pushing the Mazō back but also shattering the windows of nearby buildings.

Of course, this Mazō was exceptionally resilient. Despite taking numerous blows from the Muscular Susano'o, it refused to fall. Clearly, it was no ordinary foe.

"Whoosh!"

Suddenly, the Muscular Susano'o leaped high into the air, its bulging muscles ready to deliver a massive punch directly at Tendō, who stood atop the Mazō's head.

Tendō, in a state of panic, outstretched his arms, activating the Rinnegan's unique power.

Shinra Tensei!

However, it soon became evident that even Shinra Tensei had its limits.

Facing the colossal black fist of the Muscular Susano'o, Shinra Tensei couldn't hold its defensive barrier. Within a second, it was shattered.

"Boom!"

Dan's punch landed squarely on Tendō, sending him flying.

"Crash! Crash!"

Like a bullet, Tendō tore through several buildings, creating massive dust clouds.

Finally, by sheer coincidence, he crashed into Konoha's southern gate and was ejected from the village.

"Roar!"

Without Tendō's control, the Gedō Mazō went berserk, unleashing a wild surge of power that momentarily pushed back the Muscular Susano'o.

Dan jumped back, focusing his gaze on the Mazō and emitting a powerful ocular pulse, attempting to control the creature with his Mangekyō Sharingan.

The Mazō momentarily calmed down, seemingly subdued.

However, within two seconds, it broke free from Dan's genjutsu, becoming even more enraged.

As expected, the power of the Mangekyō could only manipulate up to the Nine-Tails. To control the Gedō Mazō, one would require the Rinnegan.

Unfazed by his failed attempt, Dan had anticipated this outcome.

The real issue now was, while the Mazō lacked significant chakra, its body was essentially the God Tree of the Ōtsutsuki clan, nearly indestructible.

Even the Sage of the Six Paths couldn't destroy it. Instead, he sealed it within the moon using the massive Chibaku Tensei.

Dan, lacking even basic sealing techniques, let alone Chibaku Tensei, wasn't deterred.

He had a unique sealing method in mind: a physical beatdown.

Put simply, he aimed to knock the Mazō flat.

And so, Dan sprang into action once more.

"Whoosh!"

He charged towards the rampaging Gedō Mazō.

Throughout this, Dan's Stand, "The World," appeared behind him, fists raised.

"Roar!" The Mazō roared, lunging at Dan, intent on tearing apart the Muscular Susano'o and crushing him.

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Dan, too, bellowed, his face a blend of exhilaration and madness.

In this moment, his body, "The World" Stand, and the Muscular Susano'o, all attacked in unison, unleashing a barrage of punches at the Mazō.

A rain of fists descended, all focused on the Mazō.

Rapid-Fire Fists!

The saying goes, "Two hands are no match for four." In this case, the Mazō faced six.

"Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud!"

Unable to defend, the Mazō was driven back over a kilometer, destroying countless buildings. It must've taken tens of thousands of punches.

It was exhilarating. Dan hadn't enjoyed beating down an opponent like this in ages.

The Mazō, for all its endurance, was now a prime punching bag.

After enduring tens of thousands of punches,

A massive dent formed in the Mazō's chest. Finally, with a defiant roar, it fell backward.

"Crash!"

With a deafening sound, the towering Gedō Mazō collapsed like a fallen skyscraper, causing the ground of Konoha to shake violently.

It had been flattened by Dan.

This spectacle left everyone on the battlefield in awe.

What Uchiha Dan showcased wasn't any flashy ninjutsu but pure, unadulterated power.

After this battle, no one could doubt that with just his iron fists, Dan could conquer the entire Shinobi world.

Dissent?

Then face his punch.

If one punch wasn't enough, then a hundred, a thousand, or even more would follow.

"Heh... heh..."

Landing on the ground, Dan was panting heavily. His chest heaved, and sweat glistened on his forehead.

Even for him, simultaneously wielding the power of his body, his Stand, and the Susano'o pushed both his mental and physical limits. He couldn't keep it up for long.

Just then,

"Uchiha Dan!"

A furious shout erupted from behind. It was Tendō.

Oh?

Turning, Dan saw Tendō not far away, his face distorted from the punch delivered by the Muscular Susano'o. His Rinnegan eyes fixed intently on Dan.

Hum.

Tendō raised both hands, creating a familiar black sphere that began to ascend slowly.

Chibaku Tensei.

"It's that thing again! Run!"

Seeing this, ninjas on the periphery of the battlefield panicked, retreating several hundred meters further.

"Ha!" With a clap of his hands, Tendō accelerated the speed of the Chibaku Tensei, releasing a powerful gravitational pull.

Even the mighty Susano'o couldn't resist its force.

However, Dan was prepared.

The Muscular Susano'o on the ground looked up at the hovering black sphere, let out a roar, and raised its right arm, aiming directly at it. Then, with a 'whoosh' sound,

To Tendō's surprise, the Susano'o's entire arm detached from its body, shooting towards the sky like a missile.

Boom! The chakra-formed black arm precisely hit the mid-air black sphere, destroying it before it could form the full Chibaku Tensei.

This was its weakness.

"..." A profound sense of powerlessness overcame Tendō. He was speechless.

He had used all his techniques, but still couldn't defeat Uchiha Dan.

Dan's overwhelming power made even the god-like Tendō feel despair.

By the time Tendō regained his senses, Dan was already in front of him. With his right hand shaped like a blade, he thrust forward.

With a soft 'thud,'

Dan's arm pierced through Tendō's body.

"You..."

With just one word, Tendō's head dropped, lifeless.

Thus, Tendō was defeated.

Found it.

Dan's hand delved into Tendō's chest, searching until it grasped a rod-like object, the black rod used to receive Nagato's chakra.

Closing his eyes, Dan sensed its origin.

Five kilometers northwest of Konoha, in a forest.

That was where Nagato's real body was hiding.

However, at that moment,

"Watch out above! Move!"

A familiar, urgent voice echoed from the battlefield's edge. It was Tsunade warning him.

Looking up, Dan noticed Ōnoki, the Tsuchikage, hovering overhead, forming a semi-transparent cubic barrier between his hands.

Hum, hum, hum.

The chakra fluctuations from the barrier were even stronger than those of the Particle Style: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu.

Because it was the most potent Dust Release technique—

Particle Style: Limit Break.

While Dan was engaged with Tendō, Ōnoki had been observing from a distance.

Now, he saw an opportunity to strike.

In Ōnoki's view, both Dan and Pain were threats the Shinobi world couldn't tolerate. These powerful entities had to be eliminated.

For the peace of the Shinobi world.

Without hesitation, he acted.

Swoosh.

The Dust Release barrier descended rapidly.

Dan frowned, unwilling to face it head-on.

Firstly, after subduing the Gedō Mazō, he had expended a significant amount of chakra and hadn't yet recovered.

Secondly, Ōnoki's technique was indeed formidable. Even the Susano'o might not withstand it.

However, just as Dan prepared to evade, an unexpected change occurred.

Whoosh.

Tendō, previously seemingly lifeless, suddenly stretched out both hands, grasping Dan's right arm tightly.