Yin Seal, release!
Sarutobi Asuma released the Yin Seal and immediately created three Shadow Clones to deal with Bunpuku's other attacks.
The chakra chains writhed like snakes, as if possessing a life of their own. Even though Sarutobi Asuma moved with extreme speed, they could still accurately predict his movements.
Furthermore, the number of Bunpuku's chakra chains kept increasing, and in the blink of an eye, there were sixteen of them, dancing like long serpents and sealing Sarutobi Asuma.
Sarutobi Asuma simply stopped evading and swung his sword, cutting through a chakra chain with a clang.
However, the sturdiness of the chakra chain surprised him; his single strike had almost failed to sever it.
"Fortunately, I've leveled up my Lightning Style Chakra Nature Transformation. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to cut through these chakra chains with Lightning Style Sword Technique."
Sarutobi Asuma was inwardly shocked.
The three Shadow Clones from behind, after breaking through Bunpuku's other attacks, caught up. They flashed like three bolts of purple lightning, severing the chakra chains one by one.
Behind them, the Konoha ninja's hearts were in their mouths, their eyes fixed on the flashing purple lightning in the sky.
20 meters!
10 meters!
Suddenly, a sharp cry rang out.
"Yohaa!"
"Finally out!"
Sarutobi Asuma's gaze sharpened. He saw Bunpuku's body completely transform into Shukaku, its size rapidly expanding. A giant claw in front of him grew larger at an alarming speed, filling his vision.
This was the complete release of One-Tails Shukaku!
Sarutobi Asuma didn't dodge. The lightning extended, and the blade of his sword rapidly elongated. With a swish, he severed the howling Shukaku's claw.
Boom!
Shukaku's claw landed on the ground and immediately disintegrated, turning into rolling sand.
"Retreat!"
Upon seeing Shukaku released, Chiyo immediately gave the order.
The Sand Ninja quickly retreated into the forest.
On the other side, Orochimaru also ordered a retreat.
Meanwhile, in the air.
After severing Shukaku's claw, Sarutobi Asuma flickered and disappeared.
This was because Shukaku's massive mouth was aimed directly at him, unleashing a storm with a single breath.
Simultaneously.
The sand that had formed Shukaku's claw surged upwards like dragons and snakes, coiling around Sarutobi Asuma's three Shadow Clones.
Sarutobi Asuma, having dodged Shukaku's Wind Style attack, landed and saw a sky full of yellow sand sweeping towards him like a monstrous wave.
Beneath him, sand also surged out, binding his feet.
Boom!
Sarutobi Asuma's Lightning Style Chakra erupted, violently breaking free from the sand's restraint. Then, like a bolt of purple lightning, he charged headlong into the overwhelming sand wave.
He cut through layer after layer of sand waves, but the sand seemed endless.
It surged and engulfed him from all directions, like a sandstorm.
He knew this was Shukaku's specialty – an attempt to seal him.
At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma unleashed his Lightning Style Chakra to its maximum, pushing Lightning Style Chakra Mode to its limit, and charged forward relentlessly.
Suddenly.
Chakra chains appeared, whipping towards him with a whoosh.
"Even after releasing Shukaku, Bunpuku can still attack!"
Sarutobi Asuma was utterly astonished.
The next moment, he swapped places with an external Shadow Clone and appeared above Shukaku's head.
The Shadow Clone's power was far inferior to the original body. In an instant, it was engulfed by a massive amount of sand, then buried and sealed.
Sandstorm Great Burial Seal!
"Yaha!"
"The seal is complete!"
"The main body is dealt with. Now, it's time for these annoying flies!"
Shukaku shouted joyfully. Its gaze shifted, about to unleash a full-power attack on Sarutobi Asuma's three Shadow Clones.
It was at this very moment that Sarutobi Asuma deactivated Lightning Style Chakra Mode. Adamantine Sealing Chains extended from his back, tearing through the sand defense in front of him with a boom. They then pierced into the gigantic Shukaku, quickly coiling and sealing it!
Shukaku froze for a moment, then roared in anger, "Bastard!"
"It's a Shadow Clone!"
"Moreover, this power is even stronger than Bunpuku's Chakra Chains, completely countering my strength. Damn it!"
Shukaku roared in anger and quickly yelled at Bunpuku, "Hurry up and deal with this annoying brat, or we'll both be sealed by him!"
Bunpuku sighed, resigned. "His Fūinjutsu is stronger than mine, and my power is suppressed. I can't break free."
In the forest, Chiyo looked at the Adamantine Sealing Chains restraining Shukaku and exclaimed in shock, "That technique is from the Uzumaki Clan… This is bad!"
"Attack immediately! We can't let Konoha take the Jinchuriki away!"
Chiyo shouted the order.
The Sand Ninja around, still stunned by Shukaku's suppression, snapped out of their shock and charged forward.
At that moment, Sarutobi Asuma, with one foot on Shukaku's head, clasped his hands together and roared in his mind, "Get back!"
Whoosh!
The Adamantine Sealing Chains tightened, exerting their power and forcefully shrinking Shukaku's massive body.
Crack!
Crack!
Suddenly, Shukaku's body cracked, then turned into sand and exploded with a boom, scattering into countless grains.
The Adamantine Sealing Chains retracted, tightly binding and sealing Bunpuku.
The One-Tails Jinchuriki, captured!
Sarutobi Asuma let out a sigh of relief, a smile appearing on his face.
He then looked up at the charging Sand Ninja, immediately creating two Shadow Clones. Along with the remaining two Shadow Clones from before, he sent them all forward to engage the enemy.
Behind him, Orochimaru had already ordered an attack, and all the Konoha ninja swarmed forward.
Sarutobi Asuma, however, once again activated his Lightning Style Chakra Mode, grabbed Bunpuku, and soared backward.
Chiyo and the many Sand Ninja watched helplessly as Sarutobi Asuma's real body escaped with Bunpuku.
This was because Sarutobi Asuma's four Shadow Clones had prepared their Scorch Release Rasenshurikens, four in total, which whistled forward in unison.
Rumble!
A massive roar erupted. Sarutobi Asuma looked back and saw the Scorch Release Rasenshurikens of his four Shadow Clones intercepted mid-flight and exploding, unleashing a powerful heatwave that swept out in all directions.
When the storm passed.
The two armies clashed fiercely, engaging in a brutal battle on the plain.
Sarutobi Asuma withdrew his gaze, brought Bunpuku into the forest, and then landed.
Crack!
The Adamantine Sealing Chains broke. The chains binding Bunpuku burrowed into his body, sealing him and the One-Tails' power.
However, the Adamantine Sealing Chains on Sarutobi Asuma's back did not disappear. Instead, they continued to extend, making a whirring sound, and then burrowed into Bunpuku's body, entering the seal of the One-Tails.
Bunpuku spoke, "You want to take the One-Tails?"
"Young man, that is not the best choice."
"If you take the One-Tails, the village will not easily end this war."
"The best choice is to use me as a bargaining chip to force the village to end the war."
Sarutobi Asuma chuckled upon hearing this. "Don't worry, senior. I won't take the One-Tails."
"However, I am very interested in Tailed Beast Chakra, so I'd like to borrow some from you and Shukaku for research."
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