"Boom~"
A huge noise resounded, startling all the ninjas on the battlefield.
Kawaki, who was about to deliver the final blow to Shukaku, halted.
The pyramid shattered with a deafening explosion.
A huge [Tailed Beast Ball] with a crimson glow collided with the [Iron Sand Body Gyro].
A giant beetle flapping its three pairs of wings came into Kawaki's view. Tsunade had fully transformed into a Tailed Beast.
The Third Kazekage immediately chose to retreat to get out of the explosion range.
However, he was still sent flying by the shockwave and rolled on the ground several times before stopping.
"Tsunade."
Before Kawaki could even feel glad, he worried that the Seven - Tailed Beast might go out of control.
Without truly gaining the Tailed Beast's recognition, one couldn't control a full Tailed Beast transformation.
Over time, the Jinchūriki's will would be gradually devoured by the Tailed Beast, causing them to attack indiscriminately without distinguishing between friend and foe, and ultimately perish.
"I'm here. Don't worry."
Chōmei spoke with Tsunade's voice. In fact, she had become a perfect Jinchūriki.
"I thought you were going to go out of control."
Kawaki heaved a long sigh of relief. He had no inclination to deal with Shukaku, which, affected by the previous explosion, was on its last legs.
With the use of Flying Raijin[b]Flying Raijin[/b], he instantly appeared on Chōmei's back. The [Flying Raijin] mark didn't disappear because of the full Tailed Beast transformation.
"Uh, Chōmei says it doesn't want to start anew."
Tsunade's voice reached Kawaki's ears once more.
"..."
Kawaki opened his mouth, left speechless by this excuse.
He could only change the subject to the situation on the battlefield.
"It's time to take care of them."
"Yeah."
Chōmei flapped its wings, giving Kawaki a taste of the thrill of flying.
"This feels really awesome. Take me for a flight next time if you have the chance."
"Do you take me for your mount?"
Tsunade grumbled and shook, yet Kawaki remained as steady as a rock.
"Haha, it's just a little whim."
"You're having all the good things to yourself."
As they bantered, Chōmei soared into the air. The Third Kazekage had already stood up.
He staggered a bit, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
After repeatedly using powerful ninjutsu and then being affected by the [Tailed Beast Ball] explosion, he was seriously injured.
They were much more severe than the injuries he suffered in his previous one - on - one fight with Kawaki.
The Third Kazekage fished out a brightly - colored pill from somewhere and, clenching his teeth, gulped it down.
"Ah~"
Powerful Chakra burst out of his body. One could tell from his roar that he was in great pain.
This was Chiyo's forbidden drug, which was also a poison. Since it was difficult to concoct, there was only one such pill.
After taking it, one would burn their life force to unleash powerful Chakra as a price.
As the Third Kazekage's Chakra grew stronger, he began to stoop, and the wrinkles on his face became more pronounced.
Even his hair turned grayish - white in color.
"Oh no! He's going all out."
As the saying goes, the poor have nothing to lose. Kawaki was a bit scared that the Third Kazekage was now going all out.
He was not good at defending, while the Third Kazekage was a master at dealing AOE damage.
He was confident that he could avoid being hurt, but he worried that the Konoha Ninjas on the battlefield would be in trouble.
"Swordsmanship, Lightning Speed[b]Lightning Speed[/b]."
Kawaki didn't care about the suppression of Magnet Release[b]Magnet Release[/b] at this moment. He leaped off Chōmei's back.
He traced a straight line in the air, aiming directly at the throat of the Third Kazekage.
It's hard to tell Chōmei's expression, but its sudden acceleration shows Tsunade's impatience.
"Antenna Impact[b]Antenna Impact[/b]."
Chōmei was like a huge missile. The giant horn on its head rammed straight at the Third Kazekage.
"Hahaha~"
"I'll make your Konoha Ninjas accompany me to the grave."
The Third Kazekage looked crazy. He neither dodged nor evaded. He already knew he was doomed.
As long as he could eliminate most of the Konoha ninjas, Sunagakure might still survive after this battle.
As for what would happen later, he didn't have time to think about it anymore.
This was his final decision as the Kazekage.
"Master Bunpuku, take Rasa away."
"Magnet Release, Iron Sand Funeral[b]Magnet Release, Iron Sand Funeral[/b]."
The Third Kazekage roared. After forming hand seals, he slapped the ground with both hands.
He poured all his chakra into the ground. Enduring the great pain in his body, his figure trembled slightly.
As for the Sand ninjas fighting with the Konoha ninjas, he could only say sorry.
This was his last all - out move without distinguishing between friend and foe.
"All of you, die."
The yellow sand in front of the Third Kazekage turned black, with him at the center.
The black iron sand rose high like a huge wave in a fan - shaped pattern and rushed towards the battlefield.
Kawaki's sword came from the air and stabbed through his throat. Chōmei's giant horn rammed his body into two pieces.
There was a faint smile on the Third Kazekage's lips. His lower body remained kneeling on one knee.
His upper body shattered with a crash, and the blood in his body corroded the yellow sand, creating wisps of white smoke.
"Go."
Chōmei roared. With a flap of its wing, it took Kawaki on its back and left the spot.
"What a powerful poison."
Just by breathing in a little, Kawaki felt discomfort in his body.
He took out the antidote pills prepared by Tsunade from his ninja tool bag and swallowed them. Then he felt better.
"Roar~"
Kawaki's Sage Mode had dissipated. The huge wave of iron sand shattered the red torii gates.
Shukaku regained his mobility. Supported by powerful chakra, he stretched out his hand and grabbed Rasa in mid - air.
Without any other thoughts, Bunpuku turned around and ran.
"Teacher~"
Rasa looked at the body of the Third Kazekage in the distance and cried heart - wrenchingly.
"This is the last wish of the Third. You must live well."
Shukaku couldn't hurt Rasa. As he was about to lose control of the struggling Rasa, he could only comfort him with words.
"Teacher~"
These were the only two words Rasa repeated, but he stopped struggling.
"Save people."
Kawaki's figure flashed, and he instantly appeared beside the two young ones.
"Teacher (Brother - in - law)."
The two were really annoyed by Rasa's pursuit in mid - air, but they still managed to run quite a distance.
With Kawaki's help, they got on Chōmei's back and avoided the attack of the iron sand.
Looking at the battlefield now, it was covered by the black torrent.
There were wails everywhere. Many ninjas were half - buried in the iron sand and were in great pain.
Tsunade flew over the battlefield with Kawaki, rescuing the surviving Konoha ninjas.
The black blocks in the yellow sand were so glaring in her eyes.
"The Third Kazekage has such a cruel heart," she said.
Her heart was bleeding. Most of the Konoha Ninjas had been killed or injured. This battle could only be considered a pyrrhic victory.
"Big bro," Kawaki said as he found Sakumo coming to his side.
"Pakura got away. I killed two of the shadow guards."
Taking advantage of the moment when the Iron Sand Wave[b]Iron Sand Wave[/b] was coming, Sakumo remained calm, found the flaw, and beheaded two shadow guards.
"Shukaku has also escaped," Kawaki added, sounding a bit disappointed. Kawaki had a clearer understanding of the lethality of Kage - level ninjas.
How powerful would the Third Raikage be if he could fight against ten thousand enemies alone?
"Words won't help. I'll go organize the rescue," Sakumo said and then used the body - flicker technique to leave. He cleared out the remaining Sand ninjas and quickly led the intact Konoha Ninjas to carry out the rescue.
It was not until night fell that all the Konoha Ninjas who survived the Iron Sand Wave[b]Iron Sand Wave[/b] were rescued.
More of them had fallen here. At the cost of his own life, the Third Kazekage wiped out 70% of Konoha's forces in one move.
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