Are you even polite?!
"Could it be that the big fox was right?"
Is Shukaku really the weakest of the tailed beasts?
Shukaku: "%&*...*&（!!!")
That damned stinking fox!
So you're the one who loves to slander me, huh!
but.
No need for the Tailed Beast Ball.
On the contrary, the tailed beasts kept using ninjutsu.
It is indeed only Shukaku.
and...
It seems to be a matter of proficiency.
Completely crushed all the Wind Release ninjas.
...
[boom--]
The gust of wind instantly blew away the steam-powered ghost face.
"Steaming Danger and Violence!"
[Sudden. ]
[Hozuki Gengetsu's voice rang out.]
[Shhhhh—]
A sand shield appeared above Gaara's head.
[It blocks the falling water vapor.]
The falling water vapor is also rapidly freezing.
The steam-filled ghost face dissipates.
[A new form of Hozuki Gengetsu has been revealed.]
[A clone created using the oil and water within the body.]
A small, round-faced child.
Ghost Lantern Huanyue:...
Gaara narrowed his eyes slightly.
[Perception feedback.]
He said in a deep voice:
"It's not the real body, it's a clone."
"It looks like oil on the outside, but is water on the inside."
"They're here!"
[Whoosh—]
[Hozuki Gengetsu's clone charged straight at them.]
[His arm transforms into a battle axe.]
[Whoosh—]
[At the same moment Shukaku slapped him.]
On the ground, gravel also rushed towards the steam splitting.
"Faster than I expected."
"But I am sand."
"Even if it's all blown to bits, it'll be fine!"
Nine-Lama (Yang): "Hahaha~"
Nine-Tails (Yang): "Indeed, you are sand!"
Shukaku: "Huh?!"
After a while.
After Shukaku came to her senses, she was furious.
...
Hozuki Gengetsu's steam clones are incredibly fast.
Moreover, the goal is clear.
Shukaku's claws slammed down.
[They hit nothing.]
Dust and smoke billowed.
At this time.
[Shukaku suddenly noticed.]
[On his own arm, there was the steam clone of Ghost Lantern Illusion Moon.]
[It actually rushed up along my arm.]
[Obviously.]
Its target is Gaara.
["snort!"]
Shukaku snorted coldly.
He raised his hand and slapped his own arm.
[Bang bang bang—!!!]
The sounds of explosions were incessant.
Gaara raised his hand and covered one eye.
[The Eye of Sand has appeared.]
"The real body is nearby."
"The chakra is so weak, it's impossible to sense."
"I suppose this is where the side effects of this technique lie."
[far away. ]
[Behind the megalith.]
[Hozuki Gengetsu is hiding here.]
[His whole body was trembling uncontrollably.]
[He was breathing heavily.]
He looked at Gaara atop Shukaku's head.
[And that Sand Eye that appeared at the beginning.]
[Silently backing away.]
He is very weak right now.
[Although I'm very annoyed.]
But Hozuki Gengetsu was still relieved.
The person who cast this Edo Tensei seems to have a poor understanding of themselves.
Otherwise.
[If only you started like the bandaged man, going all out.]
[Those Sand Village and Rain Village troops from before, it seems more than half of them have been killed or wounded.]
The giant clam was chased away.
Otherwise.
[Hozuki Gengetsu should be safely recovering inside right now.]
"Find me quickly!"
[Hozuki Gengetsu had barely finished speaking.]
Suddenly.
Sandy hands surged from the ground beneath his feet and seized his feet.
"As you wish."
Hozuki Gengetsu was taken aback.
[Looking sideways.]
[The Sand Eyes of Gaara had appeared beside him without him even noticing.]
Hozuki Gengetsu was somewhat annoyed.
This feeling.
[Same as the Second Tsuchikage.]
They are all sensory-type ninjas.
He was quite restrained.
Besides, we're currently weakened, and there are no large clams around.
"Hurry up," Hozuki Gengetsu urged.
[not good! ]
Gaara suddenly opened his eyes.
[Previously, I was fully focused on sensing.]
[Not noticed.]
[The steam clone of Hozuki Gengetsu is troublesome.]
Shukaku has begun to retreat.
If it were just that, it naturally wouldn't be afraid.
But for now...
Gaara was still on top of it.
It naturally has its concerns.
[at this time. ]
[Hozuki Gengetsu's steam clone has swelled to half the size of Shukaku.]
["hateful!"]
"I'm so angry!"
Shukaku retreated somewhat unwillingly.
"The more you move, the more heat you generate, and the water naturally evaporates faster..."
Gaara analyzed the situation carefully.
And remember these things well.
[Give these records to Orochimaru and Tobirama Senju.]
Replicating such a useful ninjutsu shouldn't be too difficult.
[Ninjas cannot use ninjutsu alone, which has many limitations, but that's okay.]
There are always more solutions than problems.
Moreover, the upcoming theme will be a combination of technology and ninjutsu.
This kind of problem can be solved in a short time.
Tobirama Senju: "That's certainly true."
Tobirama Senju: "If I and the little snake were to solve this problem... three days, perhaps."
Orochimaru: "Hehehe~"
Orochimaru: "If Naruto-kun with the black frame could give me some encouragement... for two days~!"
...
At this time.
[The Hozuki Gengetsu, originally shrouded in sand and gravel, stands in the distance.]
[It slipped out again.]
"Kazekage-kun."
"Let's speed it up, or try a different method to seal it."
"The oil in my body cannot be trapped by your sand."
[And just as Hozuki Gengetsu was speaking.]
[Hozuki Gengetsu's steam clone.]
[It has already reached the same size as Shukaku.]
[Their bodies were contorted.]
The hailstorm stopped.
"It's going to explode."
Gaara crouched down.
["hateful!"]
[Shukaku let out a strange cry.]
[Next.]
The sand beneath Gaara's feet shifted.
[Get Gaara behind you as fast as you can.]
[BOOM—!!!]
[Hozuki Gengetsu's steam clone exploded.]
Shukaku's body was blown to pieces on one side.
[This steam-generated part has oil on the outside.]
[For a time.]
Shukaku's recovery speed has been severely hampered.
[Whoosh—]
[at the same time. ]
[Hozuki Gengetsu's steam clone has become small and exquisite again.]
[Speed skyrocketed.]
Shukaku's attacks can't touch the opponent at all.
The steam clone immediately circled around to Shukaku's back.
[Holding a giant axe, he climbed directly onto Shukaku's body and charged towards Gaara.]
Shukaku jumped around anxiously.
Gaara, however, remained calm.
He's already figured out a solution.
[Whoosh whoosh whoosh—]
The sand flowing from the gourd-shaped container behind them became shiny.
[Place gold. ]
[...]
[Whoosh—]
["later!"]
The Third Raikage unleashed a powerful palm strike.
Shinra Tensei!
Nagato raised his hand and unleashed Shinra Tensei.
The Third Raikage was sent flying backward once again.
[It crashed into the boulder.]
[Splash—]
Then, the Third Raikage rose from the ruins.
They were not seriously injured.
"Am I the only one left who hasn't finished?" Nagato suddenly asked.
Then he looked down at his own body.
He clenched his fist.
"I've pretty much gotten used to it."