"For the crime of killing Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, you shall pay with your life, Boruto!" Code exclaimed, his chakra cannon primed and ready to fire.
Sasuke gritted his teeth, knowing that even his Susano'o might not be enough to withstand the incoming attack. "Considering the amount of chakra he's amassing, my Susano'o won't be able to defend us properly. Brace yourself, Boruto", he warned.
Boruto frowned. "Dammit, I'm trying to reinforce your Susano'o, Uncle Sasuke, but it won't be enough… I'm nearly out of chakra".
Just as all hope seemed lost, Boruto's Jōgan detected a source of chakra moving towards them. It was familiar, yet far more powerful than anything he had felt before.
"Guess we aren't screwed yet… And here my debt with her gets higher than the freaking bounty on my head", Boruto muttered, surprising Sasuke.
Before Sasuke could even respond, the source of chakra reached them.
"Dad, Boruto… I know it's been three years, but we'll talk later. We need to get rid of this Ōtsutsuki-crazed psycho first", Sarada advised, activating her own Susano'o and engulfing Sasuke's one in the process.
Boruto couldn't help but be amazed at the sight of Sarada's Susano'o. It was white and had the shape of a goddess that he had seen in folklore books during his travels as a rogue ninja. He couldn't recall the name of the deity at the moment, but he recognised the Totsuka Blade and the Yata Mirror, both familiar weapons that he knew from said mythology books.
"So this is your Susano'o, Sarada… And it has the same equipment as Itachi's one", Sasuke remarked.
"Give me all your chakra, Boruto. I need to reinforce the defence of my Susano'o. I fear the Yata Mirror alone won't be enough", Sarada said, wasting no time as Code charged his chakra cannon.
"Alright. Promise you'll make sure we escape alive at least", Boruto said, giving Sarada his hand to transfer his chakra.
"You'll see. You aren't the only one who's got stronger in these three years", Sarada declared confidently, adding Boruto's chakra to her Susano'o's defences.
Sarada positioned the Yata Mirror in front of them, shielding them from Code's attack. "This will be difficult to counter! Sarada, brace yourself!" Sasuke shouted, doing his best to amplify his Susano'o defences.
"I'm doing my best, dad!" Sarada shouted back, concentrating all the chakra she had accumulated on her Susano'o to fully counter Code's chakra cannon.
The chakra cannon collided with the Yata Mirror, causing an enormous explosion that shook the ground. The blast sent the team flying back, but they managed to remain on their feet. When the dust cleared, they saw that the Yata Mirror had cracked from the impact but had successfully blocked the chakra cannon.
Sarada let out a sigh of relief, wiping the sweat from her forehead. "That was too close", she muttered.
Code's eyes widened in surprise. "What? How did you survive that attack?! HOW?!" he asked, angry and stunned.
Sasuke smirked, feeling the excitement of battle coursing through his veins. "You underestimate the power of the Uchiha, Code. We won't go down that easily", he replied, unsheathing his sword.
"Tch… It won't change the fact that you'll lose at the end!", Code shouted, and then rushed to attack Sasuke with his claws.
"Dad, keep him occupied for 30 seconds", Sarada said, preparing to use one of her MS abilities, and then continued, "I'm gonna make him escape for good. Boruto, stay back".
"What is she planning to do?… Let's see what unfolds", Boruto thought to himself.
Sasuke raised his sword and engaged in a fierce battle with Code. The two of them exchanged blows, each one trying to gain the upper hand. Code's White Karma and enhanced physical abilities gave him an advantage, but Sasuke's years of experience and his Sharingan allowed him to anticipate Code's moves and counter them.
Despite Sasuke's efforts, Code was able to land a few hits on him, causing him to bleed from various wounds. However, Sasuke remained undeterred and continued to fight with all his might.
As they fought, Sasuke could sense Sarada's chakra fluctuating in intensity. He knew she was preparing to unleash a powerful attack, and he had to buy her enough time to do so.
"You're strong, Code. But you lack the finesse and experience of a true shinobi. You're nothing more than a pawn in someone else's game", Sasuke taunted, hoping to distract Code and throw him off balance.
Code sneered. "I may be a pawn, but I'm a pawn with power. And I'll use that power to destroy anyone who gets in my way", he replied, lunging at Sasuke with renewed vigour.
Sasuke dodged the attack and countered with a series of swift strikes, forcing Code to back away. He knew he couldn't keep up this pace for much longer, but he had to hold out just a bit longer.
Meanwhile, using his Jōgan, Boruto observed the phenomenon occurring before him as Sarada activated her MS ability. He noted that when she activated the ability, a powerful burst of chakra was released, manipulating the atmospheric conditions in the immediate vicinity, specifically the temperature and pressure. The sudden disturbance in the air currents caused moisture to condense, forming cumulonimbus clouds that produced lightning and thunder.
"Do you plan to use Kirin against him?" Boruto inquired, attempting to comprehend his childhood friend's strategy.
"That Dōjutsu of yours is really something", Sarada remarked with a laugh, before adding, "Yes and no. The concept is similar to my father's Kirin, but the scale is much greater since I'm utilising one of my two MS abilities. I could execute it without my MS, similar to my father, but it would prove ineffective against someone like Code".
Boruto was mesmerised as he watched Sarada continue to gather her chakra. He marvelled at her focus and determination, realising that she was preparing to execute an incredibly powerful jutsu.
The cumulonimbus clouds above grew larger and darker as Sarada's MS ability continued to build them. Boruto could feel the static electricity in the air, and he could hear the distant rumble of thunder.
Meanwhile, Sasuke and Code were locked in a fierce fight, their movements a blur as they exchanged blows. Sasuke's sword clashed against Code's claws, each strike sending sparks flying.
Finally, Sarada released her attack, her voice ringing out above the din of battle. "Raiton: Rairyū!"
With those words, a bolt of lightning shot from the sky, taking the form of a dragon. The dragon descended upon Code with incredible speed and power, striking him with a deafening explosion that shook the ground beneath them.
Code was sent flying, his body twisted and broken from the force of the impact. The blast was so powerful that even Sasuke was thrown back, hitting the ground hard. But unlike Code, Sasuke was able to recover quickly, rising to his feet with only minor injuries.
As the dust settled, Sarada and Boruto rushed to Sasuke's side, helping him up. Sasuke looked at his daughter with satisfaction, knowing that she had saved their lives with her impressive power.
"You did well, Sarada", he said, his voice filled with pride.
"Thanks, Dad. But we still have to finish him off", Sarada replied, her eyes fixed on Code's fallen form.
"Shit! I have to retreat!", Code screamed in desperation, realising that he had been defeated. In an instant, he vanished, entering one of his claws and teleporting himself back to his headquarters.
Sasuke, Boruto and Sarada watched as Code disappeared from view, knowing that they had won the battle but that the war was far from over. They had faced a powerful enemy, and they had emerged victorious, however, they understood that there were still many challenges ahead.