Sasuke and Obito paid no heed to the reinforcements. They continued to operate the Ten Tails with unwavering focus, unleashing an even more brutal wave of attacks.
The Ten Tails' massive tail swept across the battlefield like a thunderclap, stirring up a violent tempest in its wake.
The howling winds kicked up clouds of dust and debris, throwing the entire battlefield into chaos.
...
At that very moment, Gaara and Rasa suddenly appeared high in the sky.
Without hesitation, both extended their arms, manipulating sand mixed with gold dust to form a massive cushion in midair.
The Ten Tails' tail slammed into the sand platform with overwhelming force. The impact dispersed, but it still sent a mountain of sand billowing across the field.
Immediately after, Ōnoki, Mū, the Third and Fourth Raikage, Gengetsu Hōzuki, Mei Terumī, Chiyo, Killer Bee, Nagato, Konan, and many other powerhouses arrived with the Allied Shinobi Forces, flooding onto the battlefield in grand formation. Their faces were firm and resolute—each radiating unshakable determination.
"First Unit, in position!" bellowed the First Unit's commander. The shinobi under him swiftly lined up, standing tall and disciplined, weapons gleaming coldly in their hands.
"Second Unit, in position!" the next call came, echoed by a thunderous response. The fire in their eyes made their resolve clear.
"Third Unit!"
"Fourth Unit!"
"Fifth Unit!"
Wave after wave of support forces poured in, rallying alongside the shinobi of Konoha. A massive army of tens of thousands gathered, an overwhelming sea of fighters—an awe-inspiring sight to behold.
Even the puppet army, despite having no fear of death and fighting with relentless ferocity, had been whittled down to just over two thousand units. Yet even now, they emanated a chilling aura.
"They're all here!" Naruto exclaimed, eyes shining with excitement and emotion as he looked around at his comrades.
"It's been a while, Naruto," said Nagato warmly, sensing the vast Nine-Tails chakra surging within him. He knew he had not placed his faith in the wrong person.
"Nagato, you're here too!" Naruto shouted, overjoyed.
"By the way, Nagato, where's Mokushū?" Naruto glanced around, unable to find the familiar figure. He turned back to ask.
Nagato smiled. "To untie a knot, you need the one who tied it. Hyuga Gakuya went after that person—perhaps he'll find a way."
"That's great! I knew Mokushū would figure something out," Naruto beamed. In his heart, if Mokushū decided to accomplish something, he would definitely succeed.
All they had to do now was hold the line until Hyuga Gakuya returned to reinforce them.
...
"So this is the Ten Tails... No wonder even the Sage of Six Paths feared its power," muttered Ōnoki, staring at the colossal beast and frowning as its chakra radiated oppressively across the battlefield.
"This chakra..." Mei Terumī bit her lip, tension mounting.
All around, the shinobi of the Allied Forces stared at the mountainous beast, their hearts trembling. Could such a monster really be defeated?
Then a calm voice echoed in everyone's mind:
"Even the Ten Tails is not invincible. If we work together, we can bring it down."
It was Shikaku's voice, now heading the command center after Hyuga Gakuya's departure.
He quickly laid out a strategy to restrain the Ten Tails.
Hearing Shikaku's plan, the shinobi's shaken hearts began to steady once more.
...
"Alright! Let's show them the power of our Allied Shinobi Technique!" Naruto clapped his hands, fired up.
"Allied Shinobi Forces, huh... Who would've thought the entire ninja world would actually unite like this," Obito said with a rare tinge of admiration.
"So what?" Sasuke scoffed. "They're still just a mob of misfits." With that, he began moving to launch another wave of attacks through the Ten Tails.
"They're not a mob," Naruto shouted. "This is the Allied Shinobi Technique that'll defeat you!"
Just then, several members of the Yamanaka clan activated the Mind Transfer Jutsu simultaneously, seizing control of Obito and Sasuke's bodies for a fleeting moment.
But after just two seconds, all of them collapsed to the ground, blood trickling from their noses, ears, and eyes—clear signs of the immense toll.
They'd been countered by powerful genjutsu, their souls nearly torn apart by Obito and Sasuke's mental backlash.
Still, those two seconds were enough.
...
In that brief window, the Allied Forces moved in unison, revealing their remarkable coordination.
"Let this beast taste the might of Kumogakure!" came the unified roar of Kumo's shinobi.
With synchronized precision, they formed hand seals, unleashing surging chakra.
"Storm Release!"
"Lightning Release!"
As the techniques launched, brilliant flashes burst across the field, forcing the Ten Tails to squint its many eyes.
"Well done Kumogakure!" Konoha shinobi shouted in praise.
...
Then the shinobi of Iwagakure stepped forward.
"Our turn—watch this, Iwa style!"
"Earth Release!"
They slammed their palms into the ground, sending a massive quake through the earth beneath the Ten Tails. The ground crumbled, forming a deep crater that dragged the beast down.
"Haha! Not so high and mighty now, huh?!" Iwa shinobi cheered.
...
Shikaku's voice rang through their minds again:
"Use Hidden Mist, Wind Release, and the kikaichū to disrupt the Sharingan's sensory field!"
"Understood!"
"Water Release: Hidden Mist Jutsu!" Mist ninja spewed thick fog across the battlefield.
"Kikaichū—deploy!" Thousands upon thousands of destruction beetles poured from the sleeves of the Aburame clan, swarming the pit.
Wind-style users from Sunagakure blasted the fog, spreading it to cover the entire pit.
...
Three-pronged ninjutsu cooperation rendered Obito and Sasuke completely blind.
"Lava Release users, prepare Quicklime Jutsu!" came Shikaku's next command.
A dozen shinobi with Lava Release Kekkei Genkai stepped forward, forming hand signs as chakra surged through their bodies.
"Lava Release: Quicklime Jutsu!"
They unleashed gouts of scorching lime that hurtled toward the Ten Tails in searing arcs.
"Kirigakure shinobi—follow up with Water Bullet Jutsu!"
The mist ninja didn't hesitate. Forming signs in unison, they shouted:
"Water Release: Water Bullet Jutsu!"
Torrents of water blasted forth, colliding with the lime in midair, triggering a reaction that generated scalding steam and thick smoke.
...
"Konoha's Fire Release shinobi, your turn! Use fire to harden the mix—trap the Ten Tails!"
"Fire Release: Great Fire Flame Jutsu!"
Waves of blazing fire erupted toward the smoldering blend. The intense heat caused the mixture to harden rapidly into cement, binding the Ten Tails in place.
"We did it!" shouted the shinobi as cheers broke out across the battlefield.
...
"Don't get complacent!" Shikaku's voice echoed again. "Keep attacking! Only by defeating the controllers can we truly win!"
...
Hashirama Senju watched the shinobi from different villages fighting side by side and smiled.
"It's incredible… Different nations, different shinobi… working together. Maybe peace really is possible after all."
"Brother, save the sentimental speech for later," Tobirama said. "Let's deal with the threat in front of us first!"
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