Both Anya and White Fang had forged their sword techniques through countless battles, honing blades specifically for the art of slaughter. Their sword styles were extremely concise and fast, clean and precise, never containing a single unnecessary movement.
Yet now that these two blades had finally clashed, it all came down to who could move faster and who had deeper mastery over their sword—making the initiative crucial.
White Fang's sword aura, accumulated to its peak, charged forward without pause toward Anya. The very air seemed to tear apart as if passing through countless razor-sharp blades, or like a flood surging forth with overwhelming power. Wave after wave of sword energy formed before him, merging into a raging tempest of blades that swept across the battlefield without resistance.
Anya's spirit form swayed more violently in the air, his phantom outline growing even fainter—like a frail blade of grass in a storm, barely holding on.
Yet his expression remained calm, as if victory were already assured. With a final movement, he released the last of his blades. All the swords converged midair, tracing a complex and incomprehensibly intricate path—seemingly simple at first glance, yet endlessly shifting in form.
White Fang's advance finally halted. His sword arm was stopped mid-swing by an invisible force, and his entire body was dragged backward forcefully until he stood frozen, completely immobile.
The harder he struggled, the tighter the invisible restraints around him became.
The air grew thick with the sound of roaring dragons and howling tigers. Layer after layer of sword energy solidified into two phantom shapes, anchoring themselves to either side of White Fang, firmly pulling at his arms. Even his head and limbs were trapped within swirling, shape-shifting gusts.
"What kind of sword technique is this?" White Fang realized he had been defeated—but so utterly and mysteriously that it surpassed even his understanding of swordsmanship.
Anya knew he had won through clever tactics. If White Fang faced this technique again, there would be no way he would fall so easily.
Still, it was something to be proud of. Smiling, he said, "This is a sword technique I developed specifically for The Supreme Blade—well, more accurately, a Sword Formation. It draws upon the forces of heaven and earth, gathering the power of wind and clouds. I call it [Tiger Crouching, Dragon Coiling]—a symbol of irresistible dominance that forces even the mightiest to submit."
White Fang repeated the name twice under his breath, grasping its meaning. It meant even a tiger must crouch and a dragon must coil. The overwhelming force of this sword technique left him utterly hopeless, without even a shred of resistance. Thinking back on it, he couldn't help but admire Anya's artistry—it felt as if the heavens themselves had crafted it, powerful enough to change the very face of heaven and earth.
White Fang let go of his sword and solemnly offered it to Anya. "Anya, your swordsmanship has already surpassed mine. As your master, I feel proud. But let me ask—how confident are you about this mission?"
Anya accepted the sword, understanding that this gesture meant White Fang had finally acknowledged his strength. Filled with joy, Anya replied, "Before today, I was eighty percent confident. Now, one hundred percent."
White Fang gazed into the distance, a faraway look in his eyes. He sighed softly. "Then I'll wait and see the new era you will create."
"I will."
On the main battlefield, under Obito's control, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path had completely transformed, assuming the form of the Ten-Tails. Sitting cross-legged on the ground, its hands pressed together like someone forming Hand Seals. A single eye with a clearly visible tomoe dominated its face. Right now, this monstrous creature was the most powerful chakra-fueled being imaginable, its chakra alone enough to send shivers through the Sensor Ninja of the Allied Forces.
With the Reanimated Army completely destroyed and White Zetsu rendered useless, the Ninja Coalition Forces finally united and stood before the Ten-Tails.
Naruto stepped forward boldly and declared, "This world won't fall—never while I'm still standing!"
The Allied Forces behind him shouted in unison, "Everyone, charge! This is it—the final battle!"
Like swarming locusts, the army surged toward the Ten-Tails as Jialiu, who handled intelligence, had already relayed the tactical plan to the troops.
The Kumo ninja took point, performing hand seals in perfect sync. "[Lightning Release]: Lightning Pillar!"
A massive beam of deep blue lightning blinded the Ten-Tails completely.
"[Wind Release]: Gale Gust!" The Suna Wind Release users followed immediately with their jutsu.
Jialiu continued commanding, "Iwa ninja, it's your turn now."
Frontline captain Kitsuchi received the order and quickly formed seals with fellow Iwa ninja. "[Earth Release]: Great Earthquake!"
First they took away the Ten-Tails' senses, then its freedom of movement, trapping the beast completely underground.
"Now, use lime!"
A group of Boil Release Kekkei Genkai users gathered above the Ten-Tails.
"[Boil Release]: Lime Hardening Technique!"
"Mist shinobi, continue!"
"[Water Release]: Water Bullet Technique!"
The water mixed rapidly with the lime, churning into a thick paste that solidified the Ten-Tails inside a pit, leaving it completely immobilized.
Finally, Konoha's Fire Release users launched their attack.
"[Fire Release]: Great Fireball Technique!"
The intense heat dried the mix, trapping the beast through the sudden shift from cold to scorching heat.
Witnessing this, Obito couldn't believe his eyes—ninja from the five great villages had actually coordinated this perfectly.
Seeing the Ten-Tails fully sealed, the Ninja Coalition Forces lost all hesitation and charged toward Obito.
"What a pitiful sight. None of you even recognize the gravity of the situation now."
The Ten-Tails rapidly transformed within the pit, its tails suddenly stretching out like limbs. The massive chakra it exuded was like a planet—showing no sign of being sealed at all.
The Allied Forces were shattered. In one motion, the Ten-Tails cast a shadow of despair over them all.
Far away, Tobirama also sensed the presence of the Ten-Tails and wore an expression of frustration. "Damn it. Why now?"
"Tobirama, let's go," Hashirama said solemnly. "If we let that thing run rampant, the Allied Shinobi Forces will suffer heavy casualties."
Tobirama naturally understood the severity of the situation. Sighing inwardly, he abandoned his attempt to reseal Madara, placed a hand on Hashirama's shoulder, and vanished instantly using the [Flying Thunder God Technique] toward the frontlines.
Madara watched them go with a faint smile, his expression unreadable. Beside him, a shadowy figure silently appeared.
Madara spoke solemnly, "You're late."
"I had no choice. There were too many unexpected developments."
As he spoke, the shadowy figure revealed a [Rinnegan] in his palm.
With Hakuto's support, the other four Kage—including Tsunade—had completed their recovery and arrived before the Ten-Tails, the only one missing being the already-vanished Sasori. Facing this colossal beast, even these mighty Kage felt fear. This chakra level surpassed even the previous Madara Uchiha. If it unleashed its full power, who could possibly resist it?
Minato had already realized on his way that the masked man was Obito. He didn't understand why, but before he could speak, what met him was a Tailed Beast Ball from the Ten-Tails.
With no choice, Minato could only use the [Flying Thunder God Technique] to teleport it above the ocean.
At this moment, Tobirama and Hashirama arrived at the battlefield together, just in time to witness the release of the Tailed Beast Ball. Without hesitation, Hashirama immediately ordered, "Call over the current Hokage of Konoha village!"
"The First Hokage."
"Grandfather?"
Delighted, Minato and Tsunade used [Shunshin] to move over.
Looking confused, Hashirama asked Tsunade, "Tsunade-hime, I called for the Hokage. Why are you here?"
Tsunade: " ..."
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