Swish, swish, swish!
The instant Rasa registered his astonishment, Kouki, without hesitation, activated Body Flicker Technique, continuing his relentless assault towards Rasa with incredible speed.
His movement was so swift it surpassed even Rasa's renowned taijutsu speed.
Fortunately, Rasa possessed exceptionally extensive combat experience. Remaining calm and collected, he swiftly brought his hands together.
"Magnet Release: Sand Gold Shower!"
Hiss, hiss, hiss!
A torrential downpour of sand-iron needles, blanketing an area spanning dozens of meters, rained down upon Kouki with an intensity that resembled a violent storm.
Kouki was completely enveloped within this overwhelming barrage of projectiles.
This technique was not only characterized by its expansive range but also by Rasa's ability to seamlessly recycle the sand-iron through his Magnet Release, creating a virtually inexhaustible supply of projectiles.
Therefore, theoretically, as long as Rasa maintained his chakra flow, the attack could continue indefinitely, a relentless assault.
While Rasa had no intention of engaging in a prolonged, drawn-out battle, it was undeniable that this technique represented a highly effective countermeasure against Kamui's intangibility.
Hiss, hiss, hiss!
In the blink of an eye, the massive volume of sand-iron needles had seemingly transformed Kouki into a pincushion, his physical form appearing utterly vulnerable and overwhelmed by the intensity of the attack.
However, before Rasa could allow himself to feel any sense of satisfaction or triumph, the figure that should have been impaled to the ground abruptly transformed into a withered, lifeless branch.
"Substitution Technique!"
Rasa was taken completely aback. His surprise was palpable.
Such a fundamental, basic ninjutsu had managed to completely negate his Sand Gold Shower? It was almost ludicrous. Even Kage-level ninjas would struggle to achieve such a feat.
Crack!
As Rasa remained stunned by this unexpected turn of events, a loud cracking sound suddenly emanated from behind him. The earth behind Rasa abruptly ruptured, and a figure explosively burst forth from the ground.
It was undoubtedly Kouki.
He launched himself into the air, aiming a powerful blow directly at Rasa.
Rasa, however, was far from a pushover. With a swift movement, he brought his hands together, and the sand-iron cube, previously suspended in mid-air, hurtled towards Kouki with immense, earth-shattering force.
Kouki, unwavering, remained unmoving, his previously clenched fist opening to swiftly form a Rasengan.
As the sand-iron cube hurtled towards him, Kouki calmly pressed his Rasengan against the oncoming projectile.
This was no ordinary Rasengan; it was a Sage Art-enhanced Rasengan, imbued with the immense power of nature energy.
Boom!
The sand-iron cube was pulverized, leaving a massive crater in the ground, before being violently sent flying backward by the sheer force of the impact.
The sand-iron cube, easily large enough to crush a human being into an unrecognizable pulp, was a formidable weapon, a devastating instrument of destruction.
Yet, in Kouki's hands, it was rendered utterly useless, a mere toy.
Rasa's expression grew increasingly grave; this individual was proving to be an overwhelming and formidable opponent, presenting a challenge far beyond anything he had anticipated.
Rasa slammed his hands onto the ground, and vast quantities of sand-iron were rapidly extracted from the earth.
Waves of sand-iron began to surge around Rasa, building in intensity and power, creating a truly awe-inspiring spectacle.
"I'll hold him off. You release Shukaku!"
Rasa's eyes locked onto Kouki, his voice low and commanding as he instructed Maki and the other Sunagakure ninjas. The sand-iron waves surged towards Kouki with unrelenting force.
"Prison Sand Burial!"
Under Rasa's precise control, Kouki was like a small boat caught in a raging storm, perpetually on the verge of being completely swallowed by the immense and powerful waves.
This was Rasa's ultimate, most devastating technique; he could manipulate the sand-iron to bury his opponent over two hundred meters underground.
Then, using the entire sea of sand, he would crush his opponent, a force capable of obliterating even the strongest individuals.
At that very moment, Maki and the others, without further hesitation, charged towards Shukaku.
Their objective was to free Shukaku from its confinement.
Their previous hesitancy to act stemmed from genuine concern that Shukaku, once freed from its current restraint, would immediately rampage uncontrollably, posing an even greater threat.
Therefore, the seemingly preferable strategy had been for Rasa to defeat and restrain Kouki before attempting to subdue Shukaku.
However, the current situation was far from the optimistic scenario they had envisioned; Rasa showed no clear path to victory against this enigmatic and powerful opponent.
Given this reality, they were left with no alternative but to take the considerable risk of freeing Shukaku.
However, at this critical juncture, Rasa noticed that Kouki remained calmly standing in the midst of the surging sand, seemingly exhibiting no intention of evading the attack.
This unexpected lack of defensive action struck Rasa as profoundly unsettling and unusual.
Despite this unsettling feeling, Rasa pressed on, relentlessly continuing to manipulate the sand, driving the immense wave towards Kouki.
Soon, the wave of sand-iron completely engulfed Kouki.
"Success!"
Rasa's face lit up with a brief expression of triumph, as he prepared to unleash the full crushing force of the sand-iron upon his seemingly defeated opponent.
But at that very instant, Rasa suddenly sensed that there was no one beneath the sand!
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Simultaneously, a familiar voice echoed, shattering the tense silence.
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