"So these are the Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools?"
"They do hold some profound secrets."
Shimoku ran his hands over the [Kokinjo] and swung the [Bashosen].
It was clear these tools were imbued with deep Cursed Seal patterns.
They could easily change the nature of Chakra, unlocking hidden powers.
To put it simply, the principle behind these Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools is much like that of ordinary ninja tools.
Essentially, they store Ninjutsu power within weapons to grant them special abilities.
However, the Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools were far superior and more powerful.
"But still, that's about it."
Think a few weapons can make you invincible in the Ninja World?
That's utter nonsense.
No matter how powerful a weapon is, its effectiveness depends on the user's skill.
Take the so-called strongest divine sword, the [Sword of Nunoboko], for example. In Big Bro Tu's hands, it was nothing more than an icebreaker.
Therefore, Shimoku never believed that merely possessing a few Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools would let someone dominate the Ninja World.
He had taken these tools solely to strengthen his village and add another layer of defense.
...
"Damn you! You actually killed Kinkaku..."
Ginkaku let out a furious roar and swung the [Seven Stars Sword] at Shimoku.
Shimoku dodged the strike without even breaking a sweat.
With a single punch from his left hand,
he effortlessly shattered Ginkaku's form, reducing half of his Impure World body to dust.
At the same time, he also took both Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools from Ginkaku—the [Seven Stars Sword] and [Benihisago].
Just like that,
within ten seconds of the battle beginning,
the four Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools wielded by Kinkaku and Ginkaku had all fallen into Shimoku's possession.
The sight left Orochimaru, watching from a distance, utterly amazed.
One couldn't say Kinkaku and Ginkaku were weak—
even if they couldn't reach their former strength, both still possessed power equivalent to average Kage-level warriors.
Unfortunately, they had chosen the wrong opponent.
They faced Shimoku, a walking cheat code...
After collecting the four treasures, Shimoku sealed them all back into scrolls with a casual flick of his wrist.
Then he turned his gaze forward once again.
Although this pair of treasure-bearing boys had already offered up four Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools,
both still carried within their bodies another precious source of Nine-Tails Chakra.
Following the principle of frugality, Shimoku naturally wouldn't waste it—he'd squeeze every last drop!
Right now, both Kinkaku and Ginkaku were in their Impure World forms.
Unless sealed by a Sealing Technique or turned entirely to ash,
they would quickly regenerate.
Sure enough,
soon after being blasted apart, Kinkaku and Ginkaku regenerated their Impure World forms from the ashes, restored as if nothing had happened.
"What amazing Kinjutsu! We actually regenerated! Why didn't that bastard, the Second Hokage, use this technique in the end?"
"Silver, now isn't the time to get sentimental."
"This kid's just too strong—we have no choice but to use that technique!"
Kinkaku said grimly, making his decision.
"Huh? Now? But controlling the Nine-Tails' Chakra isn't easy..."
Ginkaku hesitated slightly.
Obviously, he hated having to transform into a Partial Beast Form. That constant fear of his consciousness being devoured by the tailed beast chakra was far from pleasant.
"No time to hesitate!"
"Hurry!"
Kinkaku roared loudly and sprang into action.
He began unleashing the Nine-Tails' power within him.
In his opinion, without the Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools, they had no choice but to rely on the strength of the Nine-Tails.
Otherwise, there was absolutely no way they could defeat this kid!
Within moments,
two massive surges of blazing crimson, wildly raging chakra erupted from Kinkaku and Ginkaku's bodies.
Without hesitation, both immediately unleashed all their Nine-Tails chakra at once.
They skipped straight past the 'borrowing tailed beast chakra' stage and transformed directly into the 'Partial Beast Transformation' state.
Their entire bodies were covered in dark red 'Tailed Beast Coat,' and six tails emerged clearly.
Growling with sharp claws and fangs, they looked extremely ferocious.
Under such an overwhelming tailed beast chakra pressure, ordinary ninja would likely have already lost their will to fight.
"Heh, pretty impressive aura you've got going there!"
"Both of you can manifest six tails at once?"
"But just by consuming part of the Nine-Tails' flesh, you're even stronger than Three-Tails Yagura in his Partial Beast Transformation!"
"One must say, truly worthy of being the Nine-Tails!"
"Or perhaps I should say that Sage of Six Paths really played favorites!"
Shimoku mentally commented.
However, for his own side,
the more Nine-Tails chakra Kinkaku and Ginkaku had, the better.
After all, it would soon belong to him. Shimoku wouldn't mind having too much.
As for these two currently in their Partial Beast forms looking fierce? Seemingly powerful?
That meant nothing...
Even if the real Nine-Tails itself showed up, Shimoku could still slap it until it cried!
The next instant,
before Kinkaku and Ginkaku could demonstrate their power,
Shimoku also opened his Mangekyo Sharingan.
"Whoosh——"
Two enormous crimson Susano'o hands roared outward.
Instantly grabbing the two Partial Beasts from afar.
Moreover, this Susano'o wasn't merely the initial skeletal form.
It was the second form—fleshed out and clothed!
Clearly, as his ocular power grew stronger and he became increasingly familiar with the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan,
Shimoku's mastery over the Susano'o technique had also become increasingly refined.
"ROAR!——"
After being seized by the Susano'o hands, the beast-transformed Kinkaku and Ginkaku wildly struggled and roared furiously.
Surging waves of Nine-Tails chakra spread chaotically, while their six tails continuously lashed at the ground and the giant Susano'o hands.
Each strike carried immense force capable of easily crushing ordinary ninja into pulp.
Unfortunately, such tremendous power
still couldn't penetrate those two Susano'o hands.
Furthermore, the two even used their sharp claws and teeth to violently slash and bite at the Susano'o hands.
To no avail though.
At most, they could barely scratch the surface—the fabric instantly regenerated anyway. Totally useless.
"Stop struggling. I'm just waiting for you to activate the Nine-Tails chakra."
"This makes it convenient for me to extract the Nine-Tails chakra..."
Shimoku casually waved his right hand.
The Susano'o's colossal hand moved, grabbing Ginkaku—who was in a Partial Beast Transformation state—like a chick and easily bringing him before him.
Without hesitation, the extraction began.
[Contract Seal!]
[Four Symbols Seal!]
What followed proceeded smoothly.
Under the absolute dominance of overwhelming power, Kinkaku and Ginkaku couldn't stir up even the slightest resistance.
Soon, Shimoku pulled the Nine-Tails Chakra from both Kinkaku and Ginkaku and sealed each into separate scrolls.
...
After completely draining both these "treasure-bearing boys," Shimoku felt particularly pleased.
With a kind smile, he dismissed his Susano'o and gently let go of the two pale-faced figures.
"Fellas, thanks for your cooperation."
"It'd be a shame to waste this Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools and Nine-Tails Chakra by burying it with you."
"So I'll be generous enough to take it off your hands."
"No need to thank me. I've always got time to lend a hand... if you know what I mean."
At this moment, hearing that grating gratitude and seeing the smug expression on the brat's face,
Kinkaku and Ginkaku clenched their fists tightly, grinding their teeth in fury.
They desperately wanted to punch this kid into oblivion.
Other than during the final days of the Warring States era when they were suppressed by the [Ninja God] and the [Ninja World's Wrath King], preventing them from rising up,
When else had they ever suffered such humiliation in their lives?
Back then, even the Nine-Tails couldn't do anything to them.
Yet now, they'd been thoroughly dominated and repeatedly humiliated by this mere child.
How infuriating!
"Kinkaku, I can't accept this..."
"The Mangekyo Sharingan... Uchiha Clan... Susano'o..."
"Just like back when we faced Madara Uchiha! Ginkaku, we didn't lose without reason..."
Shimoku waved again, interrupting their conversation.
He created two long ropes made of chakra and bound them tightly.
"That's enough. No more nonsense."
"Though you're practically useless now,"
"Don't worry, I won't rush you two back to Pure Land anytime soon."
"Orochimaru, these two possess remnants of the Six Paths lineage and know many former secrets of [Kumo]. They should prove valuable for you."
"They'll be perfect for further improving [Impure World Reincarnation]."
"What do you think?"
Shimoku turned his head and asked Orochimaru.
Having obtained the Six Paths' tools and the Nine-Tails' chakra, Kinkaku and Ginkaku no longer held any real value to him.
Better to hand them over to Orochimaru for continued exploitation.
"With great pleasure!" Orochimaru licked his lips excitedly at Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
Although he hadn't acquired the coveted Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools or the Nine-Tails Chakra, obtaining two Impure World bodies for research would still be an excellent opportunity!
Especially considering they were two senior ninja from Kumogakure.
Simultaneously, Kinkaku and Ginkaku also looked toward Orochimaru standing at a distance.
Seeing that long, snake-like tongue and his eerily elegant figure, both involuntarily felt a chill run down their spines and their hair stand on end...
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