Gaara was chasing the Second Mizukage, Gengetsu Hōzuki. Sarutobi Hiruzen observed the battle and sighed, "It's here! The Tandem Paper Bombs invented by the Second Hokage. I'm finally witnessing them in action—truly terrifying!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The relentless explosions echoed across the battlefield, shaking the ground. The allied shinobi were left stunned and speechless. So this was how the Edo Tensei technique could be used? With such devastating power?
Many shinobi began to view Senju Tobirama in a new light.
Even a few Iwagakure shinobi muttered, "Thank goodness Deidara died early. If he saw this, he would definitely want to learn it!"
Another Iwa-nin nodded. "True. It fits his style perfectly."
Amid the smoke and chaos, Tobirama's damaged body reformed through Edo Tensei regeneration. He shouted, "Where are the sealing corps?"
Temari responded instantly. "Sunagakure's sealing corps, forward!"
Two sealing-nin rushed to the frontlines. Overhead, Ōnoki continued to monitor from the sky, keeping a close eye on the battlefield to make sure his former teacher didn't cause more damage.
The explosions finally ceased. As the black smoke dispersed, the fragments of Mū's body littered the battlefield. Tobirama immediately shouted, "Now! Seal him!"
The two sealing-nin unfurled scrolls and cast their jutsu.
"Binding Sealing Technique!"
At the same time, sensing the tide turning, the Third Raikage moved to reinforce the Second Mizukage. From within Kabuto's control, he advanced. But before he could reach them, Shadow Clone Naruto intercepted him.
"Uncle Third, we meet again. Don't worry—I'll be your opponent."
Third Raikage frowned in confusion. "I don't know who you are, but I am not in control of myself. Someone is manipulating me. Please stop me!"
Naruto nodded. "Naturally."
Inside the consciousness realm, Kabuto scowled. "So you want to die that badly? I'll grant your wish."
Knowing this was just a shadow clone, Kabuto still went all in. He pushed the Third Raikage's Edo body to its limit, forcing it to activate Lightning Release Chakra Mode to its maximum.
Naruto calmly entered Sage Mode.
Kabuto grinned viciously. "Die, Naruto!"
The Third Raikage activated his most powerful technique—Hell Stab: One-Fingered Assault! All his chakra focused into one finger as he charged forward.
Gaara sensed the surge of chakra and shouted, "Third Hokage-sama, go support Naruto! I can handle things here!"
Gengetsu scoffed. "So weak, yet so arrogant. Even if I reveal my weaknesses, I still want to test myself against a Kage-level opponent!"
Hiruzen looked from Gaara to the charging Third Raikage. He understood the danger. This was the man who once faced ten thousand shinobi and died standing from exhaustion.
Especially Hell Stab. Hiruzen had seen it in the past and knew its power.
But Naruto called out, "Grandpa Third, don't intervene. I'll finish this quickly. If you interfere, I can't fight properly!"
With that, Naruto sprinted forward.
The entire allied force watched from the sidelines, breath held.
A Kumogakure shinobi said anxiously, "That's Hell Stab! If Naruto takes that head-on, he'll be torn apart!"
A Konoha ninja asked, "Are you sure?"
"Of course! He didn't even activate any defense. If he takes that directly, he's done for!"
Another shinobi added, "The Third Raikage is known for being nearly invincible. Only Wind Release can counter his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, but it must be fast enough… and that's the problem."
Temari recognized the speaker: Dodai from Kumogakure.
Dodai murmured, "Maybe Naruto will use Flying Thunder God to escape. No one can withstand the strongest spear."
Someone else added, "Didn't Naruto use it before? During Deidara's attack on the Hidden Stone, he dodged with Flying Thunder God!"
Konoha shinobi nodded. "Yes, that's right. Naruto inherited the Fourth Hokage's technique. He should be fine."
At the mention of Flying Thunder God, the Kumogakure shinobi went silent. The Fourth Hokage had once terrorized them with that very technique.
Everyone turned their full attention to the duel.
Zuuunn!
Naruto formed a Rasengan in his right hand.
The crowd was shocked.
"Rasengan?! Against the Third Raikage?! That won't work!"
Even Konoha shinobi were skeptical.
Kabuto sneered. "You're finished."
The Third Raikage thrust his finger forward. But with his Sage Mode's superior perception, Naruto dodged cleanly.
Then, in a flash, he slammed the Rasengan into the Raikage's attacking arm.
BOOM!
To everyone's disbelief, the Third Raikage's finger pierced through his own chest.
Dodai's jaw dropped. The memory hit him like lightning.
"Of course! Naruto did the same thing to the Fourth Raikage before! That wound... that wound on the Third Raikage's chest must've come from the same tactic!"
Naruto smiled slightly. Repeating an old trick had never felt so good.
Kumogakure shinobi slapped their foreheads in frustration. They had seen this happen before during Naruto's scuffle with the Fourth Raikage. How had they forgotten?
Now, the same trick had downed the Third.
Cheers erupted among the allied forces.
"Sealing team, follow me!" Temari commanded.
Elsewhere, Mū had been completely sealed by the Sunagakure sealing corps. Senju Tobirama approached and frowned.
"This seal is too lax. He might split again."
Tobirama added another layer himself.
"I knew it. You always clone yourself at the brink of death. Let me take care of that."
Tobirama smirked.
When Hashirama was Hokage, Tobirama served as head of the Intelligence Division. Even after becoming Hokage, he maintained his intelligence-gathering instincts.
He had carefully monitored Mū during the explosions, waiting to catch a split. But with the dense barrage, Mū had no chance to escape.
After Temari's orders, the sealing squad quickly secured the fragmented Third Raikage with sealing cloth and began the ritual.
Now, only the Second Mizukage, Gengetsu, remained.
Realizing the tide was turning, Gengetsu bit his thumb.
"Summoning Jutsu: Giant Clam!"
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