Every Kazekaze had a clear division of labor, maintaining a certain rhythm as they charged towards Ginkaku one after another, pressing their Rasengan onto him.
Then came a "bang" sound, and the Shadow Clone automatically dispelled, turning into a puff of white smoke. Although Shadow Clones have the advantage of being tangible and having independent consciousness, the drawbacks of this jutsu are also quite evident.
Not only does it consume a huge amount of chakra, but the fatigue is also fed back to the original body. Even if it's just a simple punch, repeated a thousand times, the resulting fatigue is not to be underestimated. A slight mistake could endanger the user's life. That's why Tobirama classified the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu as a forbidden technique!
Not to mention that Kazekaze is currently using a technique like the Super Multi Rasengan Barrage. As the Shadow Clones continuously dispelled, all their feedback went to Kazekaze, making his body gradually become heavy. When the hundredth Rasengan hit Ginkaku, Kazekaze could no longer maintain the Gate of View state and was forced to release it.
Immediately, Kazekaze fell from mid-air. At the critical moment, Uchiha Kagami acted decisively, catching Kazekaze with both hands in a princess carry. Meanwhile, Ginkaku had completely lost the ability to resist. He couldn't even manage the most basic defense now, only gritting his teeth and enduring until all the Rasengan attacks ended.
However, under the onslaught of the Super Multi Rasengan, the Tailed Beast Chakra on Ginkaku began to dissipate. Rasengan itself is an extremely powerful offensive ninjutsu. If it were any other ninja, they might not survive even a few hits.
The fact that Ginkaku could hold on until now is a testament to his strength. But... Ginkaku's heart gradually filled with fear. The power of the Rasengan was greater than he had imagined. If Kazekaze managed to use all one thousand Rasengan, he might not make it out alive. The thought of death looming over him caused Ginkaku's last mental defense to collapse.
"Help... Help me." Ginkaku called out to his companions for help, regretting not waiting for Kinkaku to come with him.
If his brother Kinkaku were here, things wouldn't have turned out this way. However, the current Cloud Ninjas dared not approach easily. Even the least experienced among them had nearly a decade of mission experience, all having lived through the Warring States Period. Their knowledge was second to none.
Yet, none of them had ever seen such a spectacle! A seven-year-old child not only created over a thousand tangible clones, but each could also use a powerful Rasengan! Faced with such a bizarre situation, how could they have the courage to charge forward? If Ginkaku fell, they would likely flee without hesitation. In reality, Ginkaku's failure was already a foregone conclusion.
"Kinkaku! Save me!"
Seeing his subordinates hesitating, Ginkaku had no choice but to call out his brother's name. In an instant, a figure leapt from the forest, wielding a fan with red and white patterns, releasing a strong wind that blew away all of Kazekaze's remaining clones. Thud! As he saved Ginkaku, the man landed firmly on his feet. His appearance was strikingly similar to Ginkaku, with the same six-path whisker-like markings and a purple short-sleeve with a white vest.
The difference was... he had blonde hair, an arm tattooed with the character "金" (Gold), a yellow rope wrapped around his left arm, and holding a Bashōsen in his right hand. It was none other than... Kinkaku of the Hidden Cloud Village!
"Kinkaku..." Seeing Kinkaku appear, Ginkaku felt a huge relief and collapsed to the ground. If Kinkaku hadn't used the Bashōsen to blow away Kazekaze's clones, he might not have survived this time.
However, regardless of how things turned out, Ginkaku's injuries were severe, and he was on the brink of death. After surveying the surroundings and understanding the situation, Kinkaku's eyes widened in disbelief. From the looks of the scene... the one who pushed his brother Ginkaku to such a desperate situation seemed to be... the little kid being held by Uchiha Kagami!
Judging by his age, he seemed to be only seven or eight years old. Could his brother have been defeated by a seven or eight-year-old kid? Is that even possible? It's important to know that Ginkaku himself was at the level of an Elite Jōnin, wielding the Shichiseiken (Seven Star Sword) and the Benihisago (Crimson Gourd). Plus, he had consumed the Nine-Tails' flesh, gaining Tailed Beast Chakra, making him equivalent to half a Jinchuriki. His strength was among the top tier even among Elite Jōnin. Yet... such a Ginkaku was defeated by a seven or eight-year-old kid? This is simply unbelievable! Thinking of this, Kinkaku couldn't help but gasp, amazed at the number of monsters in this world.
However... this monster-like kid, Kazekaze, would no longer have the chance to grow. Because Kinkaku would not let him go. Whether it was to weaken the future of Konoha or to avenge Ginkaku, Kinkaku intended to kill Kazekaze here!
"Ginkaku is my precious brother. You injured him like that, so you will use your death to seek my forgiveness."
Kinkaku pushed off with his toes, leaping into the air, ready to finish Kazekaze. At this moment, Kazekaze's body was already exhausted. Although he had the ability to heal without seals, the damage to his body couldn't be quickly recovered.
"Damn it." Uchiha Kagami cursed inwardly, retreating continuously. He had hoped that after Kazekaze defeated Ginkaku, they could seize the opportunity to retreat. Unexpectedly, another Kinkaku appeared. Now... it seemed they were in grave danger. However, at this moment, the leading Jōnin, Masakawa, arrived with his subordinates and Kousuke.
"Stop!" Masakawa shouted at Kinkaku, but it was too late to stop him. Kagami, having used his Sharingan frequently during the battle, was now out of chakra, overwhelmed by fatigue, forcing him to crouch down.
"Die!" Seeing Kazekaze's body within reach, Kinkaku's face turned ferocious. But just as he was about to succeed, a stone flew swiftly towards his face. And... this stone carried immense power.
"What?" Kinkaku instinctively frowned, dodging almost reflexively, landing on his feet and taking two steps back to regain his balance.
"Who is it?" Kinkaku focused his gaze, looking in the direction the stone came from. Not only Kinkaku, but also Kazekaze's reinforcements arrived at this moment. However... as the person who kicked the stone slowly walked out of the shadows, the moonlight revealed his appearance.
Kinkaku, Ginkaku, the ninjas of the Hidden Cloud Village, Uchiha Kagami, Masakawa , Sakumo, Kousuke, and everyone else widened their eyes, pupils dilating at this moment. The person was none other than... the man hailed as the God of Shinobi! Hashirama Senju!
"That handsome person like me is my precious grandson."