The Iwagakure ninja were no strangers to humans defeating tailed beasts. Back when Roshi and Han lost control, it was the Tsuchikage who brought them under control.
But that was during Partial Transformation. If facing their Complete Form, even the Tsuchikage could only suppress them with the entire village's strength, and the process was extremely difficult.
Unlike Seiki here, who sealed Four-Tails with a single strike.
Such overwhelming power completely shattered their courage to resist.
Even members of the Allied Forces had lost their previous composure.
"One move to seal a Bijuu!" Fugaku stared wide-eyed at this scene, instantly feeling chills down his spine as he recalled some elders' encouragement for rebellion. "If we really revolted, Seiki alone could wipe out our entire clan!"
Danzo was so shocked his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. "Sealing a Bijuu? Not even Hiruzen could accomplish something like this!"
Rasa sighed deeply, then firmly resolved his conviction. "From now on, we must unwaveringly stand on Konoha's side for a hundred years!"
And while the entire battlefield fell silent in shock, the first to regain composure was Onoki, who quietly raised both hands.
"There's no place in this world for monsters like him. For Iwagakure's future, you'd better die for me!"
[Dust Release: Split Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!]
However, Katsuyu on Danzo's shoulder sensed his subtle movement and frantically warned Seiki before the Dust Release was unleashed.
"Dust Release? If that's the case..." Seiki took a kunai in hand and aimed carefully.
In the next moment, a transparent beam shot from Onoki's hands, crossing the battlefield and directly engulfing Seiki's location.
While stunned expressions or terror still lingered on people's faces, an extremely blinding light suddenly erupted ahead.
A mushroom cloud rose into the air, followed by waves of space-shredding energy radiating outward at incredible speed in all directions.
Witnessing this scene, the Allied Ninja cried out in horror.
"That's impossible! This absolutely cannot be real!"
"Lord Seiki!"
"Even the honorable Tsuchikage resorting to ambush? How disgraceful!"
Onoki's tension finally eased slightly. "Got him! I thought this little monster really..."
Right then, a heavy thud suddenly echoed from the center of the smoke and dust.
"What... what was that sound?" Instinctively, Onoki felt something ominous.
A breeze blew through, scattering the smoke. Everyone could finally see what lay within.
Seiki stood calmly in exactly the same spot, while a huge chunk—a long tail—had been sliced off the massive ice sculpture behind him.
Seeing this, the Allied ninja all exhaled in relief, relaxing their tension before becoming excited again.
"No wonder Lord Seiki is so amazing! Even the Tsuchikage's deadly sneak attack was ineffective!"
"Incredible! I still can't believe what just happened."
In contrast, Onoki was livid with powerless rage.
"This absolutely shouldn't happen! He was hit by my Dust..." As Onoki flew into a frenzy, his gaze suddenly locked onto the kunai in Seiki's hand. "Could he have used the Flying Thunder God Technique at the last moment to redirect my attack? But how could anyone possibly do something like that?"
His Dust Release might have had a slower activation speed, but once unleashed, it moved with incredible speed. Compared to attacks like the Tailed Beast Ball, it was incomparably swift.
"Just how fast is this kid's reaction speed if he can even redirect such an attack?!"
Onoki felt a wave of mental fatigue. His opponent was too well-rounded, his abilities so balanced that even under sudden assault, he couldn't be killed.
"Don't lose heart yet, old man!" Han came clanking over before launching a flying kick toward Seiki. "I'll hold him off—you go rescue Roshi!"
"Easier said than done… Rōshi's seal…" Onoki gritted his teeth. He wasn't skilled in sealing or unsealing techniques. Did he really plan to carry back such a massive ice sculpture?
But just then, the ice sculpture emitted a cracking sound.
Turning his head, Onoki guessed, "Though I accidentally severed one of Rōshi's tails, I might've also disrupted the internal balance of the seal!"
At that thought, all guilt over cutting off Rōshi's tail vanished without a trace.
Rōshi had only lost a tail, but in exchange, he had gained freedom!
"Everyone, protect Rōshi together!"
Due to its relatively long casting period as a jutsu, the Dust Release wasn't well-suited for use in one-on-one battles against opponents of similar strength. However, it proved extremely effective as a fixed defensive turret.
Especially considering Onoki could fly through the air, when the Dust Release swept across the battlefield, everyone within its range scrambled desperately to dodge.
"The Four-Tails' chakra is mine…" Seiki paid no attention to Onoki's actions and merely mused to himself.
"You bastard! At least show some damn focus!" Han angrily charged forward, boosting his power to maximum with his steam propulsion.
[Boil Release: Unrivalled Strength!]
"Steam, huh? That's a rare Kekkei Genkai," Seiki exhaled a stream of icy breath. The steam behind Han first cooled into rain, then quickly froze, spreading over Han's body.
Although Han broke free from the ice shortly after, he still shivered involuntarily, his charging maneuver interrupted. Glaring at Seiki, he muttered in displeasure, "As expected, I really can't stand your annoying Ice Release."
At the same time, Iwagakure ninja pouring in from all directions began using Earth Release jutsu for defense. Members of the Lava Release clan continuously activated Lime Solidification jutsu, spewing quick-setting cement to reinforce those earthen walls.
Minutes later, the massive ice sculpture finally shattered, and the Four-Tails let out a furious roar toward the heavens.
Seeing this, the surrounding Iwa ninjas were a mix of shock and joy.
"Great! Lord Roshi has finally broken free from the seal!"
"Be careful—he may not have fully regained consciousness yet!"
However, their worries turned out unnecessary.
Right after roaring, the Four-Tails collapsed flat onto the ground, and before everyone's stunned gazes, transformed back into human form.
"Amazing sealing technique—breaking free still drained the Four-Tails completely!"
"If the Dust Release hadn't coincidentally disrupted the seal's balance, the Four-Tails might not have had the strength to escape!"
The Iwagakure Ninja stared at Seiki in terror. A Tenchai (celestial disaster)-level Bijuu had barely appeared before being sealed away by him again. This kind of power was beyond anything they could imagine.
Onoki flew over and grabbed Roshi, but before he could even feel relieved, he saw another wave of attacks from the Allied Ninja Forces coming their way. His face turned grim. "If we pull back now, it's gonna cost us big time!"
At this moment, Roshi, held in the air by Onoki, struggled to lift his head. "Sorry...this time it's all my fault. At least, let me do something more!"
[Lava Release: Flame Mountain! This is my final Lava Release technique!]
The massive tail that had been severed transformed into a fiery mountain spewing lava, rising between both sides and blocking the Allied Forces' path forward.
Meanwhile, Han, caught in a fight with Seiki, could only gape in shock.
"Damn it, I haven't even made it over there yet!"
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