Gojo stood on the battlefield, poised to activate his Infinity, a fleeting thought racing through his mind—could it withstand a Hollow Purple that was at least five times stronger than the one earlier unleashed? The force of the impending attack bore down on him, the air crackling with energy as a blinding light surged closer and closer. Suddenly, in an instant, the overwhelming threat blinked out of existence. Just when Gojo thought the battle would reach its climax, he heard the soft echo of clapping behind him.
Turning around, he was taken aback to find Naruto casually standing there, a playful smile gracing his features. Gojo's instincts kicked in, prompting him to prepare for an attack, but Naruto raised his hands in a gesture of peace. "That was fun," he said, his voice light and teasing, "but it's getting boring now, so I'm going to leave." With a nonchalant turn, Naruto began to walk away, and a shimmering portal materialized in front of him. Pausing, he glanced back at Gojo, his smile still intact. "Sukuna is strong, so be careful, or you might get split in half." With those enigmatic words hanging in the air, he stepped through the portal, which vanished as soon as he did.
A Few Moments Earlier
**Naruto vs. Sukuna**
The clash between Naruto and Sukuna erupted with explosive intensity as they exchanged devastating blows, the air filled with the sound of their combat. Sukuna skillfully evaded Naruto's rapid strikes, eyes flickering for openings to counterattack. Yet, no matter how hard he tried, Naruto's speed was all-consuming, and each of Sukuna's attempts ended in frustration. In a swift maneuver, Sukuna darted back and struck with a powerful cleave, his blade slicing across Naruto's chest. Blood erupted from the wound, painting the ground crimson.
Naruto looked down at the injury, a confident smile creeping onto his lips as the wound began to knit itself closed almost instantly. Dashing towards Sukuna with renewed vigor, Naruto feigned a left hook. Sukuna, sensing the feint, instinctively ducked—only to find himself unprepared for the real assault, a sharp kick that impacted his ribs, shattering his guard. Without hesitation, Naruto swept Sukuna's legs out from under him, and as Sukuna hit the ground, he went to stomp down, but with a remarkable roll, Sukuna flipped to his feet, creating space to breathe.
As he steadied himself, Sukuna was visibly panting, his eyes burning with a mixture of rage and determination. He formulated a plan, hands moving to form a sign. Naruto watched the unfolding situation with a gleaming smile, fully aware of the power gathering behind Sukuna. Suddenly, a colossal figure emerged from the shadows—the formidable Mahoraga, summoned by Sukuna with a malicious smirk that promised devastation.
With terrifying speed, Mahoraga lunged at Naruto, poised to cleave him in half with its razor-sharp blades. But Naruto reacted with unnatural grace, turning to catch the lethal strike with effortless ease. With a swift kick, he sent Mahoraga reeling back, but before he could catch his breath, Sukuna materialized from the shadows, striking like a viper. Naruto jumped back, his keen instincts keeping him one step ahead as he assessed the dual threat.
"Impressive! You're getting better," Naruto called out, clapping his hands in encouragement. "But why not show me your full strength?" Sukuna, still recovering from Naruto's earlier speed, barely had time to register the challenge as the young warrior summoned a uniquely crafted sword into his hands.
This weapon, known as the Blood Sword, shimmered ominously, its aura radiating an unsettling energy that promised destruction. Naruto charged at Sukuna and Mahoraga, sword raised high. In a blur of motion, he clashed with Mahoraga, each connection sending shockwaves through the ground while Sukuna attempted to ambush him at every opportunity. But Naruto's speed was unparalleled; he parried and dodged, leaving deep gashes across Sukuna's body, each slash causing torrents of blood to spill forth, momentarily paralyzing the sorcerer.
Those fleeting moments of vulnerability were all Naruto needed. With a decisive stroke, he eliminated Mahoraga, slicing through the monstrous being with precision, rendering its adaptability useless in an instant.
Naruto turned toward Sukuna, who now stood battered and weakened. "You were a worthy opponent," he remarked, a smirk playing on his lips, "but this ends now." With those final words, he vanished into thin air, leaving behind the ruins of their fierce battle and the echoes of his laughter lingering in the silence.