Onoki, who was being swung towards the ground like a yo-yo by Naruto, did not panic.
At this speed, using Dust Release to cut the Adamantine Sealing Chains was unrealistic.
Moreover, the Adamantine Sealing Chains could somewhat restrict the flow of Chakra.
Therefore, Onoki could only release some simple Ninjutsu for now.
But that was enough.
Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique.
A Jutsu of this level didn't even require hand seals from Onoki.
The ground quickly softened into mud, and then Onoki was swung into it.
This level of cushioning was just enough to offset the impact force of the fall.
Of course, it was also because Naruto held back.
If it were another Ninja who got close to him, they would probably have several holes opened in their body.
Earth Release: Subterranean Voyage.
After all, this was the village most proficient in Earth Release, especially its Kage.
Even with his Chakra partially restricted, Onoki still transformed into a stubborn fish swimming through the earth.
Using the cover of the ground to block line of sight, he finally activated Dust Release.
The white beam shot out from the ground again, severing the Adamantine Sealing Chain that bound him.
But when Onoki emerged from the earth, what awaited him were even more chains.
Naruto hovered leisurely in mid-air, releasing chains that blotted out the sky to bind Onoki.
During the previous fight, he had sensed that the old man's physique wasn't as robust as the old-timers in the One Piece World.
He also remembered that they were here to cooperate, not to destroy the village, so what if he accidentally killed the Tsuchikage?
Moreover, Naruto really couldn't get excited about fighting a 'glass cannon' type Ninja like this.
He had originally thought the other party would be a fighter like the Fourth Raikage, who could trade blows fist to flesh.
"Don't look down on an old man like me!"
Looking at those chains, Onoki knew he couldn't be caught.
Just one could restrict so much Chakra, so if he were tied up like a mummy, he probably wouldn't be able to mobilize even a trace of Chakra.
He pressed his palms together in front of him, Chakra surging.
[Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique]
In an instant, a white light with a much larger range than before appeared, forming a cube.
All matter enveloped within turned into the finest dust, including the Chakra-formed Adamantine Sealing Chains.
Dust Release, a [Kekkei Tota] that combines Wind, Earth, and Fire Chakra Natures, possessed attack power that ranked among the top in the current Ninja World.
It was just a pity that activating this ability had a 'cast time'.
This meant it was almost impossible to hit Naruto, who possessed Observation Haki.
And so it was.
Looking at the Adamantine Sealing Chains dissipating into dust within the Dust Release and Naruto dispersing like a clone, a somewhat numb expression appeared on Onoki's aged face.
He couldn't outrun him, and he couldn't hit him. It was too troublesome.
This was probably the most awkward situation Onoki had ever encountered.
"Old man, don't put up a pointless resistance. I'm worried I might accidentally kill you for real."
When Naruto said this, his tone held sincere advice.
But to the ears of those around him, it sounded like both mockery and a threat.
This was, of course, a misunderstanding of Naruto.
"Uzumaki Naruto …"
By now, Onoki naturally understood the other party's identity.
This old man, who had lasted from the era of the Third Kage to the Fourth Kage, had thought of many possibilities.
He was half-convinced, half-doubting about Konoha's warning, and he had also developed a certain subtle misunderstanding about Naruto's purpose here.
If anyone had the biggest grudge with Konoha from the last Great Ninja War, aside from Kumogakure, it was Iwagakure.
More precisely, the grudge was with Naruto's father, Minato.
Kumogakure was fine, as it was just that the A&B combo narrowly lost to Minato.
But Iwagakure had lost over a thousand Ninja in Minato's hand.
This nearly killed off a generation of talent in Iwagakure, and they even once issued the order 'You may abandon the mission if you encounter the Yellow Flash'.
Precisely because of this, after seeing his son being beaten up, Onoki didn't think much before believing Kitsuchi's words.
"It seems... you have already surpassed your father..."
Just in terms of threat level, Onoki understood that he alone couldn't restrain the other party.
More crucially, Naruto was still so young!
That meant that when he, a Ninja from the old era, died, and Iwagakure faced a talent gap, Konoha would still possess such a terrifying force.
"Hahaha... Is that so?"
Hearing Onoki say he had surpassed his father, Naruto took it as a compliment, scratching his head a little embarrassed.
At that moment, the other elite Ninjas of Iwagakure finally arrived at the battlefield.
Those who couldn't fly had practically kicked up sparks with their legs.
"Tsuchikage-sama is under attack!"
"Long-range squad, get ready!"
"Demolition squad! Go!"
Seeing this, a smile appeared on Onoki's face.
'Heh heh, ignorant Konoha's Jinchuriki.'
'I am waiting for reinforcements. What are you waiting for?'
Seeing this, Karin, Killer B, and the others immediately assumed combat stances, ready to face the enemy's cluster Ninjutsu Attacks at any moment.
Jiraiya, who had watched the entire incident, felt his head had swollen several sizes.
He didn't understand how things had come to this.
But fortunately, he knew what the best course of action was now.
"Naruto!"
Naruto in mid-air heard Jiraiya's voice and turned to look at him.
All the attacks flying towards him, like rock bullets and earth dragon projectiles, were completely ignored.
"Use that one… just knock them out!"
Jiraiya was referring to Naruto's move that could make those with weak willpower fall unconscious.
"Okay!"
Down below, Onoki, who heard this conversation, frowned, feeling a sense of foreboding.
The next moment, an infinite pressure spread from the figure in mid-air, instantly enveloping the entire battlefield.
Faintly, it seemed like black lightning crackled in the air.
The Iwagakure's Ninjas enveloped by the Conqueror's Haki rolled their eyes back, their legs went weak, and they lost control, falling unconscious to the ground.
"What is... that?"
"An illusion?"
A few with stronger willpower could hold on for a few seconds, but no matter how they performed the Release of Genjutsu, they couldn't free themselves from that suffocating aura.
Even Jiraiya's side, who weren't the targets, could also feel that terrifying presence.
Gyuki and Matatabi, borrowing their Jinchuriki's senses, were also fortunate enough to experience this feeling.
"That kid..."
"What an intense presence."
Kurama inside Naruto seemed to hear their words, proudly raising his head and snorting.
Below, everyone, including elite Ninjas like Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi, resisted for a few seconds on the spot before falling to the ground unconscious one after another.
It seemed that ever since Naruto broke free from the [Nature Will's] control last time, his Conqueror's Haki had leveled up again.
Onoki's spirit was also affected, unable to maintain stable Chakra.
He could only half-crouch on the ground, forcing his will to look at the person in the air.
Watching his original hope being instantly resolved by Naruto, the shadows of the past attacked him again.
'Such a presence.'
'Such pressure.'
'This sense of despair, I had only felt it on one person before.'
Back then, the young and impulsive Onoki had been utterly crushed by that person with absolute power.
He still remembered that person's words to this day.
"It seems you wish to dance, but you are still too green."
After holding on for a few more seconds, Naruto withdrew his Conqueror's Haki.
Relying on his own tenacious spirit and the so-called [Will of Stone], Onoki managed to stay conscious and not pass out.
But it was useless.
Thwack.
Naruto, who had appeared behind Onoki at some unknown time, delivered a chop to the neck.
Onoki, whose spirit was already extremely fatigued, was knocked unconscious.