The Konoha Squad disappeared from sight, leaving behind only two white-haired old people.
Chiyo and Ebizo looked at a spring, feeling a bit emotional.
If only they also had a powerful Water Release user, it would be great. At the very least, it could solve some of the drought problems.
Or even divert the rain from the Land of Rain.
Satoshi's Tailed Beast grand strategy plan was still ongoing.
Ninja World Scientist continuously activated.
The next day.
[Tobirama's brain began to operate at high speed, considering how to inflict the maximum effective damage on the Tailed Beast's massive and resilient body with limited Chakra output.]
The fifth day.
[Facing the Tailed Beast Ball released by the stimulated Shukaku, Tobirama was deep in thought. The destructive core of the Tailed Beast Ball was the ultimate compression and Shape Transformation of Chakra.]
The sixth day.
[Tobirama combined the ultimate rotation and compression principle of the Rasengan with his masterful Water Release Ninjutsu, calling it Water Release: Rasengan.]
[The extremely compressed water ball generates astonishing internal pressure, possessing unparalleled penetrating power, which is very effective against high-defense targets (such as Susanoo's armor, Kumogakure's Lightning Release Chakra Mode, and Shukaku's proud absolute defense).]
[Can be thrown.]
The ninth day.
[When Tobirama was bombarding with explosive tags, he developed a new Ninjutsu, Mutually Multiplying Explosive Water Tags.]
[Each explosion will summon more water balls containing a rotating water core, forming an infinite loop of chain explosions as long as Chakra allows.]
[It is an upgraded version of Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags.]
The thirteenth day.
Satoshi used the power of his Sharingan to enter the sealing space and saw Shukaku sitting on the ground, sulking.
"Hey, Shukaku."
Shukaku's massive body stiffened abruptly, and it turned its head in disbelief.
When it clearly saw that the newcomer was the evil white-haired person who had beaten it senseless, its round eyes instantly widened, filled with horror.
"How did you get in here?! And how do you know my name?!"
Meanwhile, Satoshi acted as if nothing had happened, plopping down onto the ground.
"Don't be nervous, I'm not here to beat you up today."
These words were like adding fuel to the fire.
Shukaku instantly flew into a rage, sand and stones swirling wildly around it.
If Gaara hadn't been unable to fully utilize its power, it wouldn't have been beaten like this.
"Get out, brat, otherwise I will show you what true cruelty is."
Satoshi sneered, "You really are like Kurama, two hot-tempered brutes."
Shukaku was immediately displeased. "Don't compare me to that stinky fox!"
Shukaku roared and began to gather a huge wind ball containing a large amount of Chakra.
Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet!
Sage Art: Rasengan.
Pure energy collided and erupted within the sealing space.
The result was without suspense. Shukaku's massive body was once again blown away.
After being beaten, Shukaku was noticeably much more subdued. It knew it was no match for this evil white-haired person in front of him, so it simply stopped struggling.
Instead, it asked about Kurama, "You brat, you just mentioned that stinky fox, right? How is it now?"
"Is it as miserable as I am?"
Satoshi recalled Naruto's current situation and said, "Hmm, it's also sealed inside a brat now. It's closely monitored by many people every day, so its situation is pretty much the same as yours, equally miserable."
"Hahaha!" Shukaku actually burst into a hearty laugh, its body shaking with mirth.
"Serves it right! Knowing that stinky fox isn't doing well, I am relieved."
Satoshi looked at Shukaku, his crimson Sharingan slightly turning, and a good idea surfaced in his mind.
He leaned in a bit and asked, "Hey, Shukaku, do you want to kick its butt yourself?"
"Yes!"
Shukaku roared almost without thinking, its huge tail excitedly slapping the sand, its eyes shining brightly.
"I dream of it. I will pull off all nine of its stinky tails."
The thought of being able to thoroughly beat Kurama made it incredibly excited.
However, after a brief moment of excitement, Shukaku's eyes quickly dimmed. Its huge head drooped again.
"What's the use of wanting? I'm destined to be locked in this cursed place forever. If that red-haired brat dies, there will be another vessel. In this life, I probably won't see that stinky fox."
Just then, Satoshi's voice sounded again. "Simple. Lend me a bit of your Chakra. Next time I see Kurama, I'll use your Chakra to give it a good beating. Wouldn't that be the same as you personally beating it?"
"Hmm?"
Shukaku tilted its huge head, deep in thought.
Lend Chakra, he uses my Chakra to hit the stinky fox.
That means I hit it?
It seems to make some sense.
But it also feels a bit off somewhere?
This kid is probably like those greedy and foolish humans, trying to take its Chakra as a weapon.
"Hey, you brat, don't try to trick me. I am supremely intelligent and not so easily fooled."
Satoshi shrugged indifferently, about to get up. "If you don't believe me, then fine. I'm leaving then. It seems Kurama's butt can only be kicked by someone else."
"Wait!"
The simple-minded Shukaku panicked and quickly called out to him.
Its huge paw lifted hesitantly, extending a relatively small finger. "Just... I'll just lend you a tiny bit. If you dare to trick me, I will even risk my life to..."
"Annoying."
Satoshi extended his hand, clenching it into a fist.
Shukaku hesitated for a moment, but finally, it carefully touched Satoshi's fist with its small finger.
A unique Tailed Beast Chakra flowed into Satoshi's body.
As if burned, Shukaku quickly retracted its paw, not forgetting to sternly admonish him, 'Remember, kick it hard, use the most force to kick the fattest part of its butt."
"Don't worry."
Satoshi did indeed need to see Nine-Tails, and how could they talk properly without a good beating?
The plan to tame Shukaku ended here.
The Konoha Squad left Sunagakure .
Ebizo and Chiyo promised that as long as the Kazekage was found, they would receive a substantial reward. But Satoshi didn't pay it any mind.
What he carried on him was far more than what Sunagakure could offer.
Stepping out of the dry and scorching environment of Sunagakure , Kakashi's brows did not unfurrow.
During the time Satoshi was beating Shukaku, Kakashi and Yamato were not idle. They swayed back and forth on the border between the Land of Wind and the Land of Rain.
According to past experience, such places were crowded and complex, and also the best places to gather intel.
Konoha had also stationed several intelligence personnel there.
After cross-referencing and analyzing information from various sources, an increasingly clear conclusion emerged.
The core stronghold of that mysterious and dangerous organization was very likely hidden in the Land of Rain.
Kakashi pointed on the map and said, "Amegakure's superficial leader is Hanzō. As one of the former Ninja World's pinnacles, even if Hanzō has retreated behind the scenes, he must know many unknown secrets."
Satoshi scratched his head, why was it about Hanzō again?
(End of Chapter)
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