Kazekaze swung the Shichiseiken (Seven Star Sword) in a clean arc, slicing Ginkaku's word soul cleanly in two.
Then, stomping his right foot onto the Benihisago (Crimson Gourd), he used the recoil to pop it up into the air—perfectly aligning it with the floating word soul.
Before Ginkaku could react, the Benihisago (Crimson Gourd) let out a massive inhale, sucking the glowing blue essence inside. With that, the curse technique and sealing effect immediately activated. As long as Ginkaku spoke his verbal tic, he would be sealed.
Kazekaze grabbed the gourd mid-air and tucked it at his waist, retreating a few steps—still taunting casually.
"Ginkaku, wanna know what your verbal tic is?" Kazekaze smirked, glancing down at the markings glowing on the back of the Seven Star Sword.
Just as he expected— The word carved into the blade wasn't random. It was… Kinkaku.
"Kazekaze…" Uchiha Kagami stared, dumbfounded—his gaze locked on Kazekaze, unable to look away.
Every movement had been precise, efficient, and decisive. In just under a few minutes, Kazekaze had flipped the situation, pushing Ginkaku into utter desperation.
'Unbelievable.'
'Inconceivable.''
'The person in front of him was really only seven years old?
"If I hadn't seen Kazekaze use the Transformation Jutsu myself… I would've honestly believed I was watching the First Hokage."
Kazekaze still maintained his transformation, facing the Kinkaku brothers in Hashirama's likeness. His flawless execution had even left the Kumogakure ninja stunned. This guy… Was this really that seven-year-old kid? From tactical mindset to live battle execution—he was a natural.
'Like a hornless antelope dancing in mist—swift and untraceable.'
They could hardly imagine what would happen if Kazekaze grew to his full potential. A monster even stronger than the First Hokage!
"Kazekaze…" Kinkaku ground his teeth so hard they nearly shattered.
He wanted nothing more than to rip him apart. Never in his wildest dreams did he think he and Ginkaku— Would lose to a seven-year-old kid. Twice.
And now, Kazekaze held both the Benihisago (Crimson Gourd) and Shichiseiken (Seven Star Sword). If Ginkaku uttered his verbal tic—it was game over. And the worst part? Despite being the most experienced users of the Six Paths Tools, neither Kinkaku nor Ginkaku had ever considered the tools falling into someone else's hands.
Which meant… They didn't even know their own verbal tics. Ginkaku collapsed to the ground, his former aggression completely gone. His wide, terrified eyes were locked on the Benihisago (Crimson Gourd).
He definitely didn't want to be sealed by his own weapon.
But in his panic, he couldn't think straight—let alone figure out what his tic was. And worse still— If he stayed silent for too long, the gourd would still suck him in. The fear gnawed at his brain, pushing out everything else. His voice trembled as he called out to his brother:
"Kin…kaku, he—"
But the moment he opened his mouth— The Benihisago (Crimson Gourd) in Kazekaze's hand exploded with a whirlwind of suction, locking onto Ginkaku and trapping him in place!
His verbal tic had been none other than "Kinkaku."
"Seriously, Ginkaku? You're a grown man and still can't do anything without your brother." Kazekaze sneered as he yanked the Benihisago (Crimson Gourd), pulling Ginkaku in.
Despite his desperate resistance, Ginkaku couldn't escape the sealing power of the Six Paths Tools. Kinkaku stood frozen in horror. All he could do was watch helplessly as Kazekaze sealed his little brother away.
BOOM!
And just like that, Ginkaku was completely sucked into the gourd, vanishing from sight. The entire border outpost fell into stunned silence. No one could believe the sudden reversal. Especially the Kumogakure shinobi—every one of them felt their scalp go numb.
Was Kazekaze really only seven? His strength was absurd. Utterly unreasonable.
"He… he sealed him." Watching Ginkaku disappear, Uchiha Kagami swallowed hard.
While his genjutsu had helped, the one who had crafted and executed the plan— Was Kazekaze. Just seven years old. And yet, his analytical skill far outclassed even Kagami's. He had made perfect use of every bit of information and every available tool.
From the Six Paths Tools— To the Sharingan.
Kazekaze wielded it all like a seasoned master.
"He's terrifying…" Kagami was completely awestruck by Kazekaze's genius—and deeply relieved. Relieved that this boy was his ally, not his enemy.
"I have to admit—even though Kazekaze is only seven… When I'm with him… I feel safe."
Yes. That's how Uchiha Kagami felt now—secure in Kazekaze's presence.
However— This fight wasn't over. In fact— It had only just begun. Watching his little brother get sealed pushed Kinkaku over the edge. The only person he had ever truly cared about— The only one he didn't treat as a tool— Was Ginkaku.
Without him, Kinkaku was alone in this world. No more joy. No more bonds. No more anything.
"Damn… I burned a ton of chakra just now…" Kazekaze frowned, tossing the Shichiseiken (Seven Star Sword) and Benihisago (Crimson Gourd) to Kagami.
"Hold onto these. Keep them safe."
Although he had successfully sealed Ginkaku, the price was steep—he'd burned through a tremendous amount of chakra.
"If I had to make a rough estimate… I've probably only got about sixty times Kakashi's chakra left." Kazekaze sighed dramatically.
The chakra cost of using the Six Paths Tools… was terrifying.
"Give… Ginkaku…" Fueled by rage, Kinkaku released all his remaining chakra in one explosive surge.
"BACK TO ME!!!" He screamed at the sky, his roar becoming a shockwave that ripped leaves off every tree in sight.
The Kumogakure shinobi immediately abandoned their fights with the clones and retreated. Their eyes were full of fear. In this state, Kinkaku couldn't distinguish friend from foe. Anyone caught in his path would be obliterated.
More and more Nine-Tails chakra erupted from his body, encasing him in a burning shroud of blood-red energy. From his lower back— Six thick chakra tails exploded outward.
Six-Tails Cloak Mode!
"Give him… BACK TO ME!!!"
As soon as his transformation completed, Kinkaku lunged, roaring, claws slashing wildly toward Kazekaze.
"He's so fast—!"
Kazekaze quickly activated the Gate of Limit and dropped the Transformation Jutsu, shrinking back to his actual height of 1.2 meters.
Kinkaku's claw swipe, aimed at his neck, sailed harmlessly over his head.
"Cherry Blossom Impact!"
Kazekaze retaliated immediately—fist slamming forward, enhanced by both Eight Gates and monstrous strength, driving it straight into Kinkaku's gut!