"Whaaaa!!!"
"Whoooosh!!"
The torrent from the Water Surge Wave spread wide, while the ice dragon conjured by Shinju crashed into Killer B like a runaway train!
With a deafening impact, clouds of mist and frost exploded into the air!
Omoi and Karui, who were locked in an intense fight against Naruto and Sasuke, felt their hearts sink.
A look of worry flashed across Omoi's face.
"Karui… this red-haired guy's attacks are way too strong. I doubt sensei can hold out much longer. I think we should surrender. I've heard Konoha treats captives well…"
Karui snapped back instantly:
"Sensei's gonna be fine! Quit spouting bad luck, Omoi, or I'll bash your head in! (▼皿▼#)"
Meanwhile, after seeing both jutsu land, Shinju's face was full of anticipation as he looked toward the dense icy mist.
Just as Karui had said, Killer B wasn't down yet.
Shinju noticed a faint crimson glow piercing through the white fog!
Looking closer, he realized—
Killer B's body was no longer human-like at all. He was completely enveloped in deep red chakra!
Two sharp horns now protruded from his head, and eight long, sinuous tails sprouted from his back, swaying violently in the wind.
The aura he radiated was violent and feral.
"So this is… a Tailed Beast?"
Shinju's eyes were filled with curiosity.
"Fwoosh!!"
Across from him, half-transformed Killer B had no intention of wasting time talking. Dropping to all fours like a raging beast, he launched himself straight at Shinju!
During his charge, Killer B's entire body crackled with concentrated Lightning Release chakra.
At the same time, white, jagged bone emerged from his left elbow — a sign of further tailed transformation.
He was using Lariat — the secret Lightning Release Taijutsu of the Land of Lightning!
Seeing this, Shinju didn't panic. Calmly, he formed another set of hand seals.
"Wood Release!!"
Whoooosh!!
In an instant, the icy surface beneath Shinju's feet began to tremble violently!
Half a second later—
"Fwooooosh—!!"
Several massive wooden hands burst up from beneath the sea's surface, lunging straight toward Killer B as he charged forward.
But even in his half-Tailed Beast state, Killer B was incredibly agile, weaving and twisting between the wooden hands as they slammed down around him!
After a few seconds of frantic struggling…
One enormous wooden hand finally managed to seize him!
Inside the seal space, Gyūki, the Eight-Tails, spoke up anxiously:
"Bi… how the hell is this brat using Wood Release? That's the same technique Senju Hashirama used back then! I don't wanna fight anymore…"
The countless wooden hands reminded Gyūki all too well of the terrifying days when Hashirama had completely dominated him.
Killer B reassured him:
"Gyūki, relax. This guy's Wood Release is nowhere near the level of the God of Shinobi."
Gyūki's massive eyes widened:
"You sure about that?"
Killer B nodded confidently.
"Of course! We've been partners for years now — when have I ever lied to you? Besides, isn't this your chance to finally crush a Wood Release user and avenge the shame from back then? Don't you wanna give it a try?"
Gyūki's tentacles curled tightly.
"Fine! Let's try it! (▼へ▼メ)"
Killer B grinned.
"Alright then… I'm leaving my body to you, my friend!!"
Inside the seal space, his words faded.
Back in the real world, on the icy battlefield—
The half-transformed Killer B, trapped in Shinju's wooden hand, began to swell rapidly!!
Moments later, he transformed into a towering, monstrous figure — a massive bull-headed octopus over several dozen meters tall!
Shinju: (´°Δ°`)
This was the second Tailed Beast he had ever faced directly.
The first was Shukaku, the One-Tail — ugly and completely insane.
Compared to Shukaku's wild madness, Gyūki was far calmer and more composed.
Eight massive, octopus-like tails writhed behind him, his arms bulged with terrifying muscle, and each time he snorted, thick clouds of steam erupted from his nostrils.
The only flaw was… one of his left horns was missing — snapped clean off by someone, though Shinju didn't know who.
But despite his grand, imposing appearance, Gyūki quickly realized something awkward…
Even in his full Tailed Beast form, he still couldn't break free from Shinju's arms.
┖(・8・)┚
Seriously, Wood Release was the worst.
"Brat! Do you dare let me down and fight me fair and square?!"
Gyūki spoke with a face full of defiance.
Shinju spread his hands.
"As you wish."
He released his grip, and Gyūki regained his freedom!
The moment he was freed, Gyūki opened his massive mouth wide, Yin and Yang chakra surging and condensing inside!
"So that's the Tailed Beast Bomb, huh?"
Shinju asked curiously.
He had heard Jiraiya talk about this technique before — combining Yin and Yang chakra, compressing it into a sphere, and firing it. Its destructive power was massive, enough to devastate the land.
Jiraiya had also warned him: this was a move you must never take head-on. The moment you see it being prepared, you have to interrupt it immediately!
And Shinju, having been a top student back in his homeworld, was someone who always listened to advice.
Seeing Gyūki open his mouth, Shinju quickly weaved through a series of hand seals!
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—"
Several massive wooden archways suddenly descended from the sky, slamming down and pinning Gyūki onto the icy surface!
This technique was Shinju's modified version of the First Hokage's Gate of the Great God.
According to the records, Gate of the Great God was originally a red torii-style sealing gate.
But as a student raised in his homeland, Shinju felt obliged to bring a little bit of his culture into the Naruto world.
So, instead of torii gates, he turned them into traditional archways. The effect was the same anyway.
Not only that, but Shinju even engraved text on them at will. For example, the ones currently pinning Gyūki had the words "A Gift for the Eight-Tails" carved onto them.
(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻!!
This kind of "gift"? No thanks!
Because Shinju's archways came crashing down instantly, Gyūki's attempt to charge up his Tailed Beast Bomb was cut off on the spot!
Pinned beneath the wooden arches, Gyūki tried to move but quickly realized every part of his body was locked down — even his tails!
Gyūki: (꒪⌓꒪)
Bee… you traitor to beasts!
"Doesn't seem as terrifying as Jiraiya-sensei made it sound."
After subduing the Eight-Tails, Shinju muttered to himself.
Then, he raised his right hand, and a glowing kanji for "Seat" appeared on his palm!
This was the final sealing technique Yamato-sensei had taught him — Kakuan Entering Society with Bliss-Bringing Hands!
This jutsu could effectively suppress Tailed Beast chakra, carrying a hypnotic effect strong enough to instantly put the beast to sleep!
But just as Shinju revealed his right hand, Gyūki's massive body started shrinking…
And within moments, he transformed into Killer B, now just a little over a meter tall!
Having witnessed Shinju's entire battle within the sealing space, Killer B knew full well that he couldn't win against this kid.
Without hesitation, he spun around and bolted!
Omoi and Karui, seeing even the Eight-Tails defeated by Shinju, panicked as well.
The two immediately abandoned their fight with Sasuke and Naruto, turning to run after Killer B.
"Sensei, wait for us!"
But there was no way Shinju was going to let them walk away so easily!
Killer B was the Fourth Raikage's younger brother and had a Tailed Beast sealed inside him!
At the very least, he was worth a ransom of five million!
He was practically a walking pile of money!
Forming another series of hand seals, Shinju summoned a small Wood Release sack, effortlessly scooping them all up in one go!
Not long after, Killer B and his two companions were treated to Shinju's "special service" — tightly bound and thoroughly knocked out.
Once everything was taken care of, Naruto suddenly slapped his forehead as realization hit him.
"Ah, crap! We're still in the middle of a race! We've been wasting so much time here — that Wagarashi guy has probably already reached the finish line!"
"No worries," Shinju replied casually, looking completely at ease.
"I've already placed Flying Thunder God marks at every key checkpoint along the racecourse. As long as the race isn't over, we can intercept him anytime."
Beside him, having just witnessed Shinju's overwhelming display of power, Morino Idate now regarded Shinju almost like a divine being.
Hearing Shinju's words, Idate hesitated before speaking softly.
"But… wouldn't that count as cheating?"
Shinju turned his head, his gaze sharp as a blade as he stared at Idate.
"Since the Wagarashi family dared to send shinobi to ambush you, we're perfectly entitled to ambush them too!"
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