'Does he even know how terrifying a Biju is?'
'How can he be so reckless!'
'What to do?'
'It looks like Gaara can't hold on anymore.'
'Better get out of here quickly!'
Temari gritted her teeth secretly, then grabbed Kankuro and retreated frantically.
"Gaara can't hold on anymore. Shukaku is coming out!"
She whispered to Kankuro, who immediately understood this place was about to become a dangerous zone.
Takumi, meanwhile, looked down at Gaara.
He could feel something was about to emerge from Gaara's body.
"You're insane..."
Gaara's slightly crazed voice reached Takumi's ears, surprising Takumi a bit.
'He still has consciousness even at this stage?'
"Since you want to die, I'll grant your wish."
"Let the whole of Konoha be your funeral procession!"
Gaara stopped resisting. He slowly closed his eyes.
The moment he closed them, fierce Chakra erupted from his body!
Countless grains of sand rapidly gathered, forming a mountain-like figure!
In an instant, that sand mountain coalesced into a tanuki-like creature with purple markings all over its body.
It was the Ichibi, Shukaku!
"Gahahahahaha! I'm free! Shukaku is finally back!!"
Shukaku, having regained its freedom, roared excitedly and madly!
Its massive size immediately knocked down the surrounding trees, clearing a large area!
The onlookers all retreated to a safe distance.
Naruto and Sasuke stared in shock at the gigantic Shukaku.
They had never seen such a strong, such a huge monster before!
Especially Sasuke, who had activated his Sharingan. Seeing Shukaku's astonishing Chakra level, he was completely stunned!
"What kind of monster is this?!"
Naruto yelled, frantically backing away.
"This isn't the time to worry about that. We absolutely cannot let this monster get near Konoha, or it'll be destroyed in no time!"
Kiba said gravely, with Akamaru trembling in his arms.
Akamaru, being a beast, felt even more fear towards Shukaku!
"Is Takumi... planning to fight Shukaku head-on?"
Konan said as she retreated, her brow furrowing.
"Don't you know senpai's strength yet?"
Deidara said proudly. "Senpai can definitely take care of that Biju!"
"Takumi darling!"
Kurotsuchi cried out, wanting to go help.
But her father, Kitsuchi, held her hand tightly, preventing her from going.
"Kurotsuchi! Don't make trouble for me now."
"Of all times, you're adding to your father's worries."
"I absolutely cannot bring you to Konoha next time!"
Meanwhile, on the ground.
Takumi faced the mountain-like Shukaku.
"So this is a Biju?"
Takumi raised an eyebrow slightly. "Hmm... feels just so-so."
"As a congratulation for my newfound freedom, let me have some fun!"
"Wind Release: Sand Bullet!"
Whoosh!
Boom!
A massive wind bullet shot out at incredible speed, obliterating an entire swath of forest!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Shukaku released several more Wind Release: Sand Bullets in succession, their ferocious power shocking Naruto and the other young Shinobi!
"This monster is so strong..."
"I've never seen such destructive power before!"
Naruto stared dumbfounded.
"We absolutely cannot let it get near the village!"
Shikamaru's face was grim.
If this monster attacked the village, it would probably turn to ruins in just a few strikes.
"Hmm? Why are there so many ants?"
After celebrating, Shukaku finally noticed the tiny people around it.
As a Biju, it naturally looked down on humans.
Even though it was sealed by humans, and thus hated them intensely,
it held humans in utter contempt.
They never dared fight it head-on, only using underhanded methods to seal it away.
"Perfect for warming up!"
"Then I'll go find that bastard the Yondaime Kazekage and kill him with my own hands!"
Shukaku said, aiming a Wind Release: Sand Bullet straight at Takumi.
But Takumi simply tilted his head and dodged it easily.
"Such a big body. Heh, let me test out my newly acquired ability."
"I got a feeling I might not even need to lift a finger."
He extended his hand, immediately locking onto the target he wanted to summon.
"Summoning Technique!"
Poof! Poof! Poof!
In the distance, Jiraiya, who was coordinating with Gamabunta to fight Sunagakure's Shinobi, suddenly felt his footing disappear, plummeting from the air.
"What happened? Why did Bunta just up and leave without a word?"
Jiraiya was puzzled, but the attacking Sunagakure's Shinobi wouldn't let him keep pondering.
Back at Takumi's location.
As the white mist cleared.
Three massive figures, comparable in size to Shukaku, appeared.
"W-what are these now?"
"Toads?!"
Naruto looked at the three giant figures, his jaw dropping in astonishment.
"That's a Summoning Technique!"
Temari recognized it instantly.
But...
"He can summon such huge summoned beasts, and three of them at once! Just how strong is this Takumi?!"
Seeing the three giant toads, not only did Temari widen her eyes, but Sasuke also bit his lip tightly.
'Again...'
'Every critical moment, Takumi pulls out some bizarre technique with immense power!'
'I want to catch up, but why does it feel like the gap is widening?'
'Am I not a genius, just an ordinary person?'
'How am I supposed to chase after someone like that?'
"This is a Summoning Technique? And summoning three such large creatures at once?"
'That's almost on par with Pain's Animal Path.'
Konan's pupils constricted.
She couldn't help but look deeply at the youth standing on the toad's head.
'Does his power even have a limit?'
'Why does he always display new abilities every time I see him?'
'What kind of person is he?!'
Just as everyone was horrified.
At the scene.
"Huh? What's going on?"
"Why am I here?"
Gamabunta looked utterly confused.
He had just been fighting alongside Jiraiya, so he didn't expect to suddenly appear here.
And seemingly, he was summoned by someone else.
But the only person alive with a contract with their clan should be Jiraiya.
So he was wondering who did this?
"Big brother Bunta, you got summoned too? Was it Jiraiya?"
The green-skinned Gamahiro looked at Gamabunta, equally bewildered.
Jiraiya mostly summoned Gamabunta to fight alongside, summoning him was extremely rare.
"You're here too?"
Gamabunta was also surprised to see Gamahiro.
"Although I am clumsy, I will do my utmost."
Gamaken said its usual line, but looked around and couldn't find Jiraiya.
Also confused.
"Gamaken? You got summoned too?"
Gamabunta was stunned again.
"What in the world is going on?"
"Who summoned us?"
"It was me."
Takumi's voice reached Gamabunta's ears.
Gamabunta turned his head and saw a young man standing on his shoulder.
"Who are you? I don't recall making a contract with you."
"Indeed you haven't."
Takumi shrugged. "But that doesn't matter. I summoned you to deal with that big guy over there."
"Hahaha, you summoned these three useless frogs? I am a dignified Biju! How could these three frogs possibly be my match!"
Shukaku sneered disdainfully.
With that, Shukaku hurled a Wind Release: Sand Bullet.
The three toads immediately dodged.
Shukaku's words made Gamabunta's face twist in anger.
"What the hell is this foul-mouthed thing... That's Shukaku?"
"Holy crap, what's Shukaku doing here!"
"Did the Jinchuriki lose control?"
Gamabunta wanted to ask for details, but if the opponent is a Biju, he might have to reconsider.
Because, they can't win!
Even though their sizes are similar, Bijus are far stronger than summoned beasts!
"Although I don't know who you are, since you don't have a contract with our clan, we have no obligation to fight for you."
"Even though that guy looks quite punchable, I have other things to do. Figure it out yourself."
"Let's go, Gamaken, Gamahiro. Let's go help Jiraiya."
Gamabunta said to Takumi while dodging Shukaku's attacks.
He also called for his two brothers to go help Jiraiya.
"Sure thing."
"Although I am clumsy, I will try my best."
Gamahiro and Gamaken immediately responded, also dodging Shukaku's attacks.
The three giant toads dodged while heading towards where Jiraiya was.