shadow hokage dark moon

Chapter 49: The Moment of Instant Death

They had to escape from the enemy-encircled valley as quickly as possible; only then could they avoid this crisis.

As the Shadow Moon Squad moved, the enemy's encirclement tightened.

Uchiha Tsukiko led Hyūga Ayane and Yamanaka Chinatsu in a desperate breakout attempt, but they soon realized that the enemy's numbers far exceeded their expectations.

This was a meticulously planned ambush, and the Shadow Moon Squad was gradually falling into a desperate situation.

Faced with a life-and-death crisis, Tsukiko knew that only by going all out could he buy a sliver of survival for himself and his teammates.

Without hesitation, Tsukiko commanded the Fate System in his mind: "Deep Blue! Allocate my points!!!"

In an instant, the Fate System activated, and Tsukiko poured all his Fate Points into upgrading his Sage Body.

His Sage Body surged from 55% to 61%, causing his chakra reserves to skyrocket and his body to undergo a qualitative transformation.

Feeling the immense chakra coursing through him, Tsukiko realized that he could now use more advanced Wood Release techniques.

Moreover, he had awakened a new ability—"Markless Regeneration", a skill that allowed him to heal rapidly during battle, a crucial advantage in life-or-death combat.

As the enemy encirclement continued to tighten, Tsukiko knew they had to break through immediately, or they would be doomed.

Without hesitation, he formed seals and unleashed a Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.

Due to his increased chakra reserves, this Great Fireball was more massive and devastating than any he had ever released before.

A colossal fireball, over twenty meters in diameter, formed in front of him, resembling a miniature sun as it roared toward the enemy.

Flames engulfed everything in its path, filling the air with the acrid scent of burning flesh.

Enemies in the fireball's trajectory were incinerated instantly, while others fled in terror.

But the fireball's speed and power were too overwhelming—many had no chance to escape and were swallowed by the raging flames.

The shinobi from Kumogakure and Iwagakure, who had been part of the ambush, gawked at the monstrous fireball, their expressions frozen in shock.

"Is this really just the Great Fireball Technique? Are we supposed to kill this kind of monster?" The enemy jōnin trembled at the sheer power they were witnessing.

Using the path carved by the flames, the Shadow Moon Squad dashed forward, attempting to break free.

But just as they thought they had escaped, the enemy regrouped and pursued relentlessly.

Tsukiko realized that if this continued, they would eventually be worn down.

Sensing the tightening pursuit behind them, he knew he had to create more distance.

Swiftly forming seals, he unleashed a powerful Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees.

The ground trembled as massive trees erupted from below, forming a dense forest that quickly spread, entrapping several enemies.

As the trees expanded, the enemy's movement was severely hindered—some were even bound by the branches and rendered helpless.

However, Tsukiko knew that this alone wouldn't be enough to shake them off.

Immediately, he cast Wood Clone Jutsu, creating ten clones to assist in their escape.

The wood clones rushed forward, engaging the enemy to delay them while the squad continued their breakout attempt.

But after casting these high-level techniques in succession, Tsukiko's chakra was nearly depleted.

He felt his energy draining rapidly—if he didn't do something soon, he would collapse.

With no other choice, he resorted to his last trump card—Eight Gates Release.

Tsukiko forcefully opened the Sixth Gate—Gate of View, sending an uncontrollable surge of chakra through his body.

His speed and strength soared beyond his limits, his movements becoming blindingly fast and his strikes overwhelmingly powerful.

But this power came at a cost.

Every high-speed movement tore at his muscles and bones, and even with Markless Regeneration, he couldn't sustain it for long.

"Just a little longer! I have to get us out of here!" Tsukiko pushed himself forward, despite the unbearable pain ravaging his body.

At the same time, Ayane and Chinatsu unleashed their full power as well.

Though they lacked Tsukiko's immense chakra and jutsu arsenal, their elite chūnin-level coordination was still formidable, forcing the enemy to suffer heavy casualties.

Yet, as the battle dragged on, Tsukiko's injuries accumulated.

Although his Sage Body's regeneration healed his wounds, the sheer number of injuries slowed him down.

The enemy continued to swarm—over twenty jōnin leading countless shinobi, attacking in waves. The Shadow Moon Squad fought bravely, but the situation grew increasingly dire.

Finally, after a coordinated barrage of enemy jutsu, they were pushed into a dead end.

As the lethal ninjutsu rained down upon them, Tsukiko instinctively shielded Ayane and Chinatsu with his body.

He knew that he might not survive this.

Watching the onslaught of incoming jutsu, Tsukiko's heart filled with unwillingness and despair.

"Is this where I die?"

Ever since his past life, Tsukiko had cherished this second chance at life, unwilling to let it slip away.

Yet, at this moment, he felt powerless.

"No! I can't die! I haven't achieved my goals! I have to seize fate by the throat!!!"

Tsukiko's will to live erupted like a raging inferno, refusing to succumb to death.

At that moment, his Three-Tomoe Sharingan spun violently, his overwhelming desire to survive resonating deep within him.

Suddenly, a searing pain surged through his eyes, and streaks of blood-tears ran down his cheeks.

His Sharingan began to transform—the three tomoe merged and morphed into an intricate, mesmerizing pattern.

The Mangekyō Sharingan had awakened.

A torrent of unparalleled ocular power surged through Tsukiko's body, making the world appear crystal-clear, time itself seemingly slowing down before him.

Tsukiko felt a power unlike anything before—a power that pulled him back from the brink of despair.

As the enemy's deadly ninjutsu barreled toward them, Tsukiko's newly awakened Mangekyō Sharingan resonated with his soul, unleashing its true potential.

At that moment, in the depths of his consciousness, his will to survive and his unyielding spirit forged a powerful bond with his Mangekyō Sharingan.

With this surge of unprecedented strength, Tsukiko activated his newly awakened Mangekyō ability—

"SEKAI" (World).

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