235. Naruto vs Mukade -1
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The Rasenshuriken exploded against the centipede-like puppet, its powerful wind chakra slicing the massive construct into countless fragments.
Pieces of the puppet scattered across the ground, leaving a seemingly lifeless heap of parts.
For a moment, silence filled the air as everyone marvelled at the sheer power of Naruto's ninjutsu. But before anyone could celebrate, purple chakra emerged from the top of the tower, branching into numerous chakra threads.
The threads snaked through the air, reconnecting the scattered fragments, including those of the puppet soldiers that had been destroyed earlier.
The fragments began to fit together in a way that defied logic, like a chaotic game of Tetris. Piece by piece, they merged into a massive centipede-like monstrosity, its body stretching over 100 meters in length.
The enormous centipede reared up, breaking through the ground and towering over Naruto and the others.
Its many bladed legs gleamed menacingly under the light as it roared, "This is my strongest form! No one can defeat me!"
The centipede swung its massive tail toward the Konoha group, its sharp, blade-like legs slashing through the air. The sheer size of the puppet was overwhelming.
"This body is way too exaggerated!" Choza muttered, struggling to keep his footing.
Shibi released a swarm of his kikaichū insects, attempting to jam the centipede's joints or devour its chakra threads, but the effort had little effect.
Young Kakashi's wide eyes betrayed his inexperience with battles of this scale. He focused solely on dodging, trying to stay out of harm's way.
Minato flung two kunai into the air, forming a hand seal. "Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!" The kunai multiplied into thousands, raining down on the centipede and blasting holes into its massive body.
But the damage was short-lived the puppet's regenerative capabilities restored it almost instantly.
Naruto, watching the display, tilted his head. "That's not just regular shuriken shadow cloning. You're pumping a ton of chakra into that, huh?"
Minato smiled faintly. "Do you mind if I let you take over, Naruto?"
"Sure, but don't blame me if I make some noise," Naruto replied, smirking.
Minato gestured toward the massive centipede. "As long as it's not louder than him."
Naruto grinned mischievously. "Big fox, let's go wild!"
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In the sealed space, Naruto threw open the gate. "Big fox, time to stretch your legs!"
Kurama's booming voice echoed. "Finally! Let's wreck this thing!"
The golden-red chakra of the Nine Tails erupted from Naruto, enveloping him in its immense power. The chakra formed a massive, glowing nine-tailed fox, its sheer presence shaking the ground.
Minato, Kakashi, Choza, and Shibi stood within its protective aura, shielded by the overwhelming power.
Little Kakashi stared in awe. "What kind of power is this?"
Choza and Shibi exchanged glances, their expressions serious. They recognized this as the chakra of the Nine-Tails, though the controlled form was unlike anything they had seen before.
Naruto turned to Minato and grinned. "Don't worry, Dad—just observe and enjoy the show."
Minato's sharp senses caught the implication of the word "Dad," but he set it aside for now. Instead, he analyzed the situation. 'This power… it's so much more stable than Kushina's Nine Tails'
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Naruto clenched his fists, syncing his movements with Kurama. "Alright, big guy, let's dance!"
The chakra-formed Nine Tails lunged forward, its massive claws slamming the centipede into the ground. The centipede struggled, its bladed legs flailing wildly, but Kurama's strength was overwhelming.
Mukade screamed from within the centipede, "How can this monster be so strong?!"
Naruto smirked, taunting him. "You think you can win with one tail? Please this is a real-tailed beast!"
Kurama chuckled, his massive chakra form mirroring Naruto's attack. "That's the spirit, brat!"
Naruto continued the assault, pummeling the centipede's body with relentless blows. The earth trembled with every impact, and cracks spread across the ground as the giant puppet was repeatedly smashed deeper into the dirt.
Mukade frantically tried to fight back, swinging the centipede's tail in a desperate attempt to counterattack. But Kurama's tails coiled around the puppet's limbs, immobilizing it.
"Stay still, bug!" Naruto shouted, his voice resonating with Kurama's as they delivered a synchronized barrage of punches.
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Mukade, now desperate, funnelled the Dragon Vein's energy into the centipede. The puppet's head reformed, its mouth opening to release a massive column of purple flames.
"Dragon Vein: Dragon Fire!"
The flames struck Kurama's chakra form, momentarily causing it to waver, but the Nine-Tails merely shook it off. Naruto smirked. "That's it? My turn!"
Kurama gathered chakra into his mouth, forming a dense Tailed Beast Bomb. But Naruto added his own twist, manipulating the chakra with his wind nature. The bomb glowed with a golden hue as white steam rose from it.
Naruto shouted, "Ex…calibur!" before firing the devastating attack.
The blast obliterated the centipede's upper body, leaving behind only its broken lower half and a massive crater in the ground. Mukade screamed as his puppet's remains scattered into slag.
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The battlefield was silent, save for the faint crackling of residual chakra. Little Kakashi stared, wide-eyed, at the destruction. "This… this isn't a ninja battle. It's… something else."
Choza and Shibi exchanged uneasy glances. Even Minato, who had witnessed countless incredible feats, was stunned by the sheer scale of Naruto's power.
Minato broke the silence with a weak chuckle. "So… when you said you'd make some noise…"
Naruto scratched the back of his head sheepishly. "Yeah, maybe I overdid it. A little."
Kurama's voice rumbled in Naruto's mind. "And you call me destructive?"
Naruto muttered back, "Hey, it worked, didn't it?"
As they surveyed the battlefield, the centipede's remains began to stir. Purple chakra threads once again snaked through the fragments, trying to reassemble.
Naruto sighed. "Seriously? This guy doesn't know when to quit."
Minato stepped forward, his expression calm. "Naruto, let me handle this one."
Naruto grinned. "Sure thing, Dad. Show me how the Yellow Flash gets it done."
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