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Chapter 999: The Inevitable Decline of the Toad Clan!
Chapter 999: The Inevitable Decline of the Toad Clan!
Zzzzzap!
The sound of surging electricity filled the air.
Countless lightning bolts illuminated the ten-meter-long electromagnetic rifle, and a short metal spear, as thick as an egg and as long as an arm, resembling the Dongfang Missile, shot out with a blinding flash.
This strike, piercing through the heavens!
The bullet left a trail of blue electricity in mid-air, clearly revealing the target of the shot.
"Eclipse Art: Earth Flow Wall!"
Jiraiya successfully executed the Eclipse Art.
Although the Nandana Gate's defense was unparalleled, and even if destroyed, it could be reused as it was merely a genuine projection, there was still a cooldown period. Thus, he had to settle for using Earth Release as a secondary defense.
"Eclipse Art: Water Array Wall!"
Shima also employed this defensive Water Release technique.
While Water Release was far inferior to Earth Release in terms of defense, it didn't need to withstand the attack directly; it only needed to deflect it.
Of course, both Eclipse Arts were used before Sasori fired.
Otherwise, with its terrifying firing speed, it would be impossible to use Eclipse Arts after pulling the trigger.
At this moment, Bunta, charred black, stood with a circle of frog statues in front of him, and beyond that, a layer of blue Water Array Wall and Earth Flow Wall.
With three layers of defense, it was impenetrable.
First was the outermost Earth Flow Wall.
When enhanced by Eclipse Art, its defense was comparable to an iron fortress.
Boom! The sturdy Earth Flow Wall was instantly pierced, offering no defense whatsoever.
Then, the Water Array Wall and the frog statues were effortlessly penetrated, allowing the attack to hit Bunta.
Bang!
Bunta's charred body was instantly shattered by the bullet, which carried an overwhelming kinetic energy.
The kinetic energy was absurdly high.
After shattering half of Bunta's body, the bullet continued its path into the ground.
With a single shot, all was destroyed!
However, after this shot, a burnt smell emanated from the electromagnetic rifle, as if something had scorched.
"Is the power output too high?"
Sasori frowned slightly within the cockpit.
Although the electromagnetic rifle had been tested, this was the first time it had been fired at full power, hence the unusual occurrence.
At the very least, it couldn't be used again in a short time.
With this in mind, he controlled the Akasuna no Sasori Gundam, hanging the electromagnetic rifle behind him, and drew his sword and plaque.
Close combat!
Since long-range attacks were temporarily unavailable, close combat was the only option.
Additionally, fighting against an Ultra-Kage-level opponent like Jiraiya would also test the strength of this 'Gundam'.
The usual test data, no matter how impressive, was meaningless; only a battle like this revealed the truth.
Boom! Sasori piloted the Gundam into a dive.
The Gundam's defense was off the charts, unafraid of close-quarters combat.
"Bunta!"
At this moment, Shima, instead of remaining on Jiraiya's shoulder to confront him directly, had jumped onto the charred remains of Bunta's shattered body, softly calling out his name.
Unfortunately, there was no response.
Because corpses couldn't speak.
Compared to Bunta's massive body, Shima's small stature was pitiful, but in terms of life force, he was on a higher level.
However, at this moment, Shima lacked any semblance of a sage.
Looking at Bunta's corpse and the toads slain by the Raptor Fighter, he knew the Toad Clan was finished.
Even if the Allied Forces ultimately won, the Toad Clan was forever doomed.
Without Bunta and these toads, with only Shima remaining, it would be a miracle if the Toad Clan avoided extinction, let alone rise again.
Even if Mount Myoboku were given to the Toad Clan, Shima wouldn't dare accept it. With such weak strength, claiming the sacred ground would be a death wish.
Thus, the decline of the Toad Clan was sealed, and it was no wonder his mental state had collapsed.
However, at this moment, no one paid him any attention, as everyone's focus had shifted elsewhere.
It wasn't Sasori piloting the Gundam in a grand battle against Jiraiya in Sage Mode.
Although their fight was intense, it was far from capturing everyone's attention.
It was Madara!
He had already captured Kirabi and Naruto.
"Naruto!"
"Bee!"
Countless voices of concern echoed.
The identities of the two were not ordinary.
One was the son of the Fourth Hokage and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!
The other was the brother of the Fourth Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki!
The most crucial aspect was that the Tailed Beasts within the two Jinchuriki were connected to the Ten-Tails.
Even with the Ten-Tails' current appearance, it didn't mean these two Tailed Beasts were no longer necessary.
"Become a part of my power!"
Madara's Rinnegan shone, and the Ten-Tails behind him shot out two chains from its body, piercing the two Jinchuriki without drawing a drop of blood.
Of course, these chains weren't targeting the Jinchuriki themselves but the Tailed Beasts within them.
The Ten-Tails had never been absorbed by Obito to become a Jinchuriki, as it needed to 'complete' itself. Now, Madara was naturally lending a hand.
With the Rinnegan, Madara had more control than Obito, who couldn't even manipulate the Ten-Tails.
Currently, the Ten-Tails was obedient, unlike when it was with Obito, where it was uncontrollable.
Clank!
The sound of chains rattling filled the air as two seemingly thin chains dragged out two massive Tailed Beasts from the Jinchuriki's bodies.
Unparalleled!
The Eight-Tails, Gyuki!
The Nine-Tails, Kurama!
It was common knowledge that the Akatsuki needed multiple Kage-level shinobi to perform a sealing technique for several days to extract a Tailed Beast from a Jinchuriki.
But the Ten-Tails accomplished this in an instant.
It was a matter of specialization; when it came to dealing with Tailed Beasts, the Ten-Tails was genuinely formidable.
However, this wasn't surprising.
After all, the Ten-Tails had created the nine Tailed Beasts by splitting itself, so it was only natural that reclaiming them wouldn't be easy.
Neither Tang Ping nor the Sage of the Six Paths interfered with Madara's actions.
They both needed Madara to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and ascend to the Rikudo Level to summon Princess Kaguya.
With this premise, it was no wonder Madara could easily capture Killer B, who was being held back by the Solar Flare Army.
It had been a deliberate move to hand him over.
"Naruto!"
"Bee!"
Dragged by the chains on the ground, the two Tailed Beasts desperately dug their claws and octopus legs into the earth, trying to resist being pulled away.
Death didn't scare them.
Tailed Beasts were immortal!
Even if killed, they would reincarnate after a few years.
But if absorbed by the Ten-Tails, they would genuinely die, unless the Ten-Tails itself perished.
This was why they reacted so strongly.
Unlike before, when they were merely enraged by being captured, now they felt genuine fear.
Gyuki, unable to resist the force transmitted through the chains, was about to be dragged away. Just before, it severed an octopus leg and inserted it into Killer B's body, ensuring his survival even without its presence.
The Nine-Tails did the same, but instead of a body part, it transferred a massive amount of Tailed Beast Chakra into Naruto's body.
It was a pity that the Fourth Hokage and his wife had died without knowing that a Jinchuriki could survive by infusing some Tailed Beast Chakra into them.
Lack of knowledge had cost lives!
However, the actions of the two Tailed Beasts also gave the Ten-Tails the opportunity to retract its chains and pull them back into its body.
The entire absorption process was smooth and natural, without any hesitation.
After 'retrieving' these last two Tailed Beasts, the Ten-Tails not only regained its former robust form but also emanated an intimidating aura.
A qualitative change!
Compared to before, the external transformation might not seem significant, but the internal shift was like night and day.
It was like the difference between a mature adult and a deformed youth; both were human, yet the disparity was vast.
"Haha!"
"This is it!"
"Return to your original form, Ten-Tails!"
"Then, become my power!"
...
Madara watched with satisfaction as the Ten-Tails, now complete with his assistance, charged forward in a frenzy.
Next, he would become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
"Naruto!"
"Bee!"
Naruto and Killer B, who had been thrown to the ground, were carried away from the scene by Kakashi, Sasuke, Sakura, and the hastily arrived Mabui.
(End of Chapter)
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