The full power unleashed in the Gate of View state already causes significant damage to the body. Moreover, this time the opponent is the Tailed Beast-transformed Ginkaku, which doubles the damage. If Kazekaze hadn't inherited Hashirama's seal-less healing ability, he would likely collapse after just three rounds due to being unable to withstand such damage.
However, at this moment, Ginkaku was utterly shocked. Is this kid really only seven years old? Why is his power so terrifying? Right now, he himself is in Tailed Beast form! Shock. Confusion. Doubt. All sorts of emotions intertwined, leaving Ginkaku deeply shaken.
Could it be... Without Kinkaku, he can't even deal with a seven-year-old kid? No! Ginkaku shook his head, denying such thoughts.
"No matter what, I must deal with this kid before Kinkaku arrives." Ginkaku declared firmly, manipulating the four deep red chakra tails behind him to thrust fiercely at Kazekaze. He must take down Kazekaze!
Kazekaze remained silent, his gaze quickly sweeping over the approaching tails, unleashing his chakra. Immediately, Kazekaze's toes shattered the ground, his body flying backward, dodging Ginkaku's attack. He charged forward again, condensing chakra in his left fist.
"Cherry Blossom Clash!" The monstrous strength combined with the Gate of View's burst, hitting Ginkaku squarely in the face. Boom! With a loud bang, Ginkaku nearly flew backward. However, at the critical moment, Ginkaku drove his chakra tails deep into the ground, as if taking root.
On the surface, it seemed Kazekaze had the upper hand. But in reality, Kazekaze didn't think so at all. Even if Kokei informed Masakawa of their delay, their side only had one Jōnin and eight Chunin. Even if they all came to support, it might not change the battle's outcome. It might even lead to unnecessary sacrifices.
The most crucial point is... Kinkaku and Ginkaku always act together. Although it's unclear why only Ginkaku is here this time, assuming the worst-case scenario, Kinkaku is likely on his way.
"Dealing with just one Ginkaku is already tough for me. If Kinkaku shows up too, I might lose." Kazekaze couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
"And if I get touched by Kinkaku's Golden Rope, my words will be forced out."
In other words...
"Kinkaku and Ginkaku's combined strength isn't a simple 1+1 increase, but 1x1..."
Something seems off.
"Not 2+2, but 2x2..."
Still seems wrong.
Kazekaze took a deep breath, separating from Ginkaku, colliding, fist to fist. Boom! Boom! Boom! After several exchanges, Ginkaku seemed to adapt to Kazekaze's speed and strength. And Kazekaze finally figured it out. Kinkaku and Ginkaku's combined strength isn't a 10+10 increase, but a 10x10 explosion! So he must deal with Ginkaku before Kinkaku arrives!
"At the very least... I need to make sure Ginkaku can't delay us." Kazekaze separated from Ginkaku once more, and this time, he abandoned taijutsu. Although he didn't want to admit it, but... In the Gate of View state, he truly couldn't take down the Tailed Beast-transformed Ginkaku!
"What's with this kid..."
However, Ginkaku's situation wasn't any better. In his understanding, the Nine-Tails is undoubtedly the Tailed Beast with the strongest chakra. The power he gained from devouring the Nine-Tails' flesh is naturally the strongest. But! Facing a seven-year-old kid, he was forced to use this power. And yet, he couldn't take him down!
"What's with this guy's chakra. Why does he have as much as a Tailed Beast… Could it be, this guy is... a Jinchuriki?!" Ginkaku's eyes widened, as if he understood something.
Now I completely understand. This guy must be a Jinchuriki! Not just any Jinchuriki, but a perfect one, able to borrow chakra from the Tailed Beast.
However, another question stood before Ginkaku. If Kazekaze was using Tailed Beast chakra, his form should resemble his own. But what enveloped Kazekaze was a green energy. Completely different from Tailed Beast chakra. This left Ginkaku utterly perplexed.
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
As Ginkaku was lost in thought over this issue, Kazekaze formed hand seals, instantly creating thousands of shadow clones, filling the entire forest. Uchiha Kagami. Sakumo. The spy ninja. The Cloud Village ninja. All gasped in amazement at Kazekaze's chakra volume! These weren't mere afterimages; they were all solid clones of Kazekaze!
"Kazekaze, just how much chakra do you have..."
Uchiha Kagami widened his Sharingan, showing an incredulous expression. And this was just the beginning. After Kazekaze created thousands of shadow clones, they extended their right hands, condensing and rotating chakra. Forming Rasengan. If one Rasengan couldn't take down Ginkaku, then a thousand would!
"Kagami." Kazekaze turned to Uchiha Kagami, giving his final command as captain.
After dealing with Ginkaku, he might collapse from excessive chakra consumption. At that time, Uchiha Kagami's task was to carry him and run without looking back. According to Kazekaze's guess, Kinkaku could appear at any moment. This place was not suitable for a prolonged stay. He needed to end this quickly.
Ginkaku looked around in shock, not expecting every one of Kazekaze's clones to use Rasengan. Although this technique didn't cause him fatal harm, it couldn't be underestimated. And... A thousand Rasengan barrage could likely lead to a qualitative change from the quantitative.
"I can only use that." Ginkaku took a deep breath, considering using the Tailed Beast Bomb to deal with his opponent. But as soon as this thought emerged, his expression changed drastically. The Rasengan in Kazekaze's hand was practically another form of the Tailed Beast Bomb.
"Kid, who taught you that technique?" Ginkaku's throat rolled as he couldn't help but ask. He couldn't imagine what kind of ninja would invent such a jutsu and teach it to a kid like Kazekaze.
However, Kazekaze didn't answer Ginkaku's question. He leapt into the air, clenching his fists, enduring the pain of tearing muscles, and punched rapidly. Each punch rubbed against the air, igniting flames that lit up the night sky. In Ginkaku's perspective, it was as if a rain of fire fell from the sky!
"This is Fire Style..." As soon as this thought arose, Ginkaku dismissed it. This wasn't any kind of ninjutsu. This was pure taijutsu! The fireballs, like a storm, bombarded Ginkaku, pinning him firmly in place. Then, countless Kazekaze clones moved together, ignoring the damage caused by Morning Peacock, pressing the Rasengan in their hands onto Ginkaku. Each strike produced a deafening roar.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
This was... Kazekaze's version of the Super Multiple Rasengan Barrage! Uchiha Kagami and the others watched the scene before them, dumbfounded. It was truly... Spectacular!