Unlike a normal Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, this Fire Release was infused with Shine's refined Chakra, reaching an extremely high temperature that temporarily suppressed the Water Release Chakra surrounding Yagura.
"Trivial tricks," Yagura snorted coldly. His Tailed Beast Chakra erupted violently, and the crimson current instantly dispersed the wall of fire.
He raised his hand, intending to hurl a Tailed Beast Ball, but at that moment, he realized Shine's figure had already vanished from his original spot.
"Behind you."
Shine's voice rang in Yagura's ear. Simultaneously, a tachi wrapped in Chakra pierced toward Yagura's heart from behind.
Yagura was startled and instinctively dodged to the side. The tachi grazed his shoulder, leaving a shallow wound.
He hadn't expected the speed and strength of this Uchiha Ninja to actually pose a threat to him.
"Interesting," a hint of killing intent flashed in Yagura's eyes as the crimson Tailed Beast Chakra around him grew even more violent. "Since you want to die, I'll fulfill your wish!"
He turned and threw a heavy punch, carrying the power of the Tailed Beast Chakra, booming toward Shine.
The wind from the punch whistled as if it could tear the air apart. The surrounding Konoha and Kirigakure Ninja were blown back repeatedly by the shockwave.
Shine's gaze sharpened. He used the Body Flicker Technique to narrowly avoid the attack.
The punch landed on the ground, instantly smashing a large crater and sending gravel flying.
"Lord Shine!" Seeing this, Nara Shikaku's eyes flashed with a glimmer of hope. "Hold him back! we will organize a counterattack immediately!"
Fugaku also reacted and immediately roared, "Uchiha Clan Members! Open your Sharingan! Cover Lord Shine!"
Seeing Shine able to contend with a Perfect Jinchuriki, a spark of hope was rekindled in the desperate hearts of the Konoha Ninjas.
They all gripped their weapons and, under the cover of the Uchiha Clan Members, began to organize a counterattack, charging toward the Kirigakure Ninja.
The situation on the battlefield reversed once again.
Relying on his exquisite swordsmanship, eerie Body Flicker Technique, and the precise predictions of his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Shine constantly hindered Yagura's movements, preventing him from firing Tailed Beast Balls at will.
Although Shine's attacks were unlikely to deal a fatal blow to Yagura, he successfully disrupted his rhythm.
The fury in Yagura's heart grew stronger and stronger. As a Perfect Jinchuriki, being held back by an Uchiha brat made him feel an unprecedented humiliation. "Brat, you've successfully enraged me!"
He let out a roar, and the crimson Tailed Beast Chakra around him erupted violently. His body began to swell as the bones and scales of the Three-Tails emerged on his skin—he was going to use the power of Tailed Beast Transformation to completely crush the obstacle before him!
Shine watched Yagura's transformation with a solemn look in his eyes, but he still didn't retreat in the slightest.
He knew this was a tough battle, but it was also the best opportunity for him to establish his absolute status within the allied forces.
"Then let me see just where the limit of a Perfect Jinchuriki lies."
Shine muttered under his breath, and a strange light flashed within his crimson Sharingan.
His Mangekyo Sharingan had long since quietly achieved Awakening, but he had never revealed it before others.
Now, facing Yagura's Tailed Beast Transformation, he was finally going to use this trump card.
On the battlefield, the crimson Tailed Beast Chakra intertwined with the black Yin and Yang Release Chakra. The fury of a Perfect Jinchuriki collided with the determination of the Uchiha shadow.
A Peak duel that would determine the direction of the Battle of the Hidden Mist officially began. The outcome of this battle would also completely change the landscape of the Ninja World.
The roar of the Tailed Beast Transformation shook the heavens and earth!
Yagura Karatachi's body expanded wildly within the crimson Tailed Beast Chakra. The massive body of the Three-Tails, several stories high, crashed to the ground. Its greenish-gray scales glinted coldly under the gloomy sky, and its three thick tail fins were like giant steel whips, kicking up clouds of dust and smashing hideous ravines into the ground with every casual sweep.
The already damaged fortifications of the allied defense line collapsed instantly under this terrifying destructive power. Many Konoha Ninjas who couldn't dodge in time were buried by rubble, their screams rising and falling.
Uchiha Shine's figure looked exceptionally small amidst the dust and smoke.
Every one of his previous attacks—whether it was the Chakra-infused tachi strikes or the highly refined Fire Release Ninjutsu—had only left shallow white marks on the Three-Tails' thick scales. At most, they scratched the surface skin and could not damage the core at all.
"A troublesome fellow," Shine's gaze sharpened as his crimson Three-Tomoe Sharingan spun rapidly. He already understood: ordinary attacks were meaningless against the Tailed Beast transformed Yagura; he had to use stronger power.
"Shadow Clone Technique!"
With a low shout, three Clones identical to Shine appeared instantly, occupying the East, South, and West positions to form an encirclement with the original body.
"Fire Release: Great Fire Dragon Technique!"
The original body and the Clones formed hand seals simultaneously. Four giant fire dragons spewed from their mouths. The flames rolled, and the scorching heat distorted the air as they lunged toward the Three-Tails' body.
"Fire Release: Dragon Flame Singing Loud Technique!"
Immediately after, countless small fire dragons separated from the flames of the Great Fire Dragons, falling densely like a meteor shower. They smashed precisely into the gaps of the Three-Tails' scales, attempting to tear open its defense.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Shine knew well that Fire Release would have difficulty dealing fatal damage to the water-attribute Three-Tails. He formed seals with his other hand, drawing in the seawater flooding the battlefield. A deep blue water dragon roared upward, intertwining with the fire dragons.
The moment fire and water collided, steam erupted violently. White mist enveloped the entire battlefield, and the high temperature made the air thick and viscous.
Boom—!!
The shockwave from the Ninjutsu collision spread like a tsunami. Shine and the Tailed Beast transformed Yagura were both blown back simultaneously.
Shine tumbled several times in the air before landing steadily, a trace of blood leaking from the corner of his mouth—the backlash of the Tailed Beast Chakra was far more powerful than he had imagined.
But Yagura didn't care at all!
The Three-Tails' massive body forcefully withstood the high temperature of the steam and the shockwave. Only a faint layer of scorch marks appeared on its greenish-gray scales.
Its crimson beast eyes locked onto Shine. Without any hesitation, its four thick tail fins slammed against the ground. Its massive body, like an out-of-control mountain, charged straight at Shine through the steam!
"Not good!"
In the distance, Uchiha Shisui's face instantly turned pale, and his heart felt as if it were being squeezed by an invisible hand.
He knew how terrifying the impact of a Tailed Beast Transformation was. Shine had just been injured by the shockwave and wouldn't be able to dodge in time!
Shisui's Three-Tomoe Sharingan spun wildly. Within the crimson pupils, a unique Mangekyo pattern suddenly took shape—it was the Uchiha's strongest Genjutsu, Kotoamatsukami!
He had even begun to gather Chakra, prepared to forcibly interfere with Yagura's consciousness. Even if it consumed a massive amount of Chakra, he had to save Shine!
But at the very instant Kotoamatsukami was about to be activated, a sudden change occurred!
...Brothers, I've looked at all the comments over the past few days. There are still many issues, so I will release an extra chapter tomorrow specifically to answer the doubts I've seen so far. At that time, brothers can ask questions there, and I will take a look and consider the future development.
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