"Understood!"
Kakashi nodded. In fact, he had already noticed when he made that slash earlier.
This massive creature before them felt similar to a Tailed Beast, a mere collection of energy.
Although this energy was different from Chakra.
It possessed properties extremely close to Sage Power!
Boom!
The Demon Wolf's giant claw descended, shattering the small hill and kicking up billowing dust.
Kakashi and the others dodged the attack and watched as the other half of the Demon Wolf charged towards Uchiha Shisui. Kakashi asked, "Yamato, can you restrain this thing?"
"I'll give it a try!"
Yamato replied.
From the back of Doujiaro, Zi Ling shouted, "Let me!"
"I can do it!"
However, Kakashi and the others had no such intention.
At this moment, however, the Demon Wolf noticed the little girl. It let out a long howl and immediately lunged at her.
It felt a dangerous aura, the aura of a damned Miko!
...
On the Sage Tree.
Sarutobi Asuma, Yūhi Kurenai, Shizune, and Kurama Yakumo were also watching Kakashi and the others' battle from afar.
The scene playing out before them was displayed on a crystal ball.
It was the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen's Scrying Jutsu.
Of course, Sarutobi Asuma's technique could project images from much farther distances because he could rely on the Sage Tree.
"Asuma, that demonic creature looks similar to a Tailed Beast. It seems difficult to deal with. Don't you need to go help Kakashi and the others?"
"They don't have anyone skilled in Fūinjutsu there!"
Shizune worried.
Sarutobi Asuma remained silent, and Yūhi Kurenai smiled, "Kakashi and the others aren't that weak."
"Although they can't seal it for now, they should have no problem dealing with that monster."
Sarutobi Asuma listened and chuckled, "Let's watch for now, no rush!"
Within the crystal ball, Yamato attempted to use Wood Release to restrain the Demon Wolf they were fighting, but failed.
Wood Release was effective against Tailed Beasts, but it seemed to have lost its suppressing effect against this pure energy-based Demon Wolf.
However, the other half of the Demon Wolf was easily taken down by Uchiha Shisui.
Sarutobi Asuma knew that Uchiha Shisui must have used the power of his Mangekyo Sharingan, directly controlling the Demon Wolf's will with Kotoamatsukami.
Especially when it split in two!
And that was indeed the case.
By the river.
Beneath his mask, Uchiha Shisui's tomoe pattern had changed. The moment he made eye contact with the Demon Wolf, he gained control over it.
Then, he leaped and landed on the Demon Wolf's head, controlling it to attack its other half.
Behind him, the team members, except for the Sage, followed closely, accompanied by exclamations: "As expected of the Sharingan!"
On the other side, although Kakashi also possessed one Mangekyo Sharingan and could already use its corresponding pupil techniques with the support of Sage Mode.
In reality, his application of the Sharingan was nowhere near comparable to Uchiha Shisui's.
At least in terms of Genjutsu, he hadn't developed it well.
After all, these weren't his eyes.
So when Uchiha Shisui arrived, they were still fending off the Demon Wolf.
"What's going on?"
The Demon Wolf roared, looking at its other half attacking it.
It glared fiercely at Uchiha Shisui, meeting those eyes that even it, in its current state, found somewhat sinister.
Immediately afterward, it lost its will and was controlled by Uchiha Shisui.
This scene left the Daimyo and the others from the Land of Origins dumbfounded once again.
"Wh-what's happening?"
Aki, who was supporting the Daimyo, muttered in terror.
Rin Nohara was now standing beside them, holding the great sword Samehada. A pleasant voice came from beneath her mask. "That demon was temporarily controlled using a form of Sage Mode, but to resolve it, it must be sealed."
"Don't worry, even if we can't seal it, the Lord of the Sage Domain can do it with ease!"
The Daimyo and his son looked at Rin Nohara simultaneously. After hearing her words, they both breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sage, our Land of Origins has a Miko passed down through generations who can seal demons."
"The previous Miko is dead, but she has a successor, and she can seal the demon!"
The Daimyo quickly said.
"Understood!"
Rin Nohara nodded, then created a Shadow Clone to go to Kakashi and the others.
Although the immediate crisis was resolved, she did not rashly leave the target she needed to protect.
Having experienced the Ninja World War and a long period in the Anbu, she had indeed grown a lot, a great deal.
On the other side.
Kakashi and the others all looked at Zi Ling.
Sealing the Demon Wolf within this little girl, making her into something like a Jinchuriki?
Everyone hesitated!
Although they were all ninjas who had killed countless people, they still possessed a heart of compassion.
Especially Rin Nohara, looking at Zi Ling, who was dirty, frail, yet strong, she couldn't help but feel sympathy. She suggested, "Why not leave it to Asuma?"
As Sarutobi Asuma's disciple, Uchiha Shisui immediately nodded in agreement. He glanced gently at Zi Ling and said, "Although she can seal this demon, I'm afraid that one day this demon will break the seal again as it did before."
"Having Asuma-sensei seal it separately is indeed a good method."
Kakashi nodded. "Let's do that then!"
"However, we still need to seek the opinion of that Daimyo."
So, the group returned to the riverside.
Looking at the giant Demon Wolf that had merged into one, the Daimyo swallowed a mouthful of saliva and, calming himself, asked, "Why not let the Miko seal it?"
Kakashi spoke up. "She is too young!"
Aki quickly interjected, "But the previous Miko said that she has surpassed her predecessor."
Hyuga Iroha's voice turned cold. "But don't you think this is too cruel for her?"
"Moreover, this won't completely solve the problem. The demon will eventually break free from the seal."
The Daimyo and his son were speechless for a moment.
Cruel?
But if it wasn't sealed, the entire Land of Origins would be destroyed!
At this moment, Uchiha Shisui said, "Don't worry, we have a better solution. We can ensure you are never troubled by this demon again."
"Our Lord of the Sage Domain, he is a true Sage, and he can completely eliminate this demon!"
The Daimyo and his son were stunned.
A true Sage, who could completely eliminate the demon?
"However, I heard that the Sage Domain is very far away."
The Daimyo voiced his doubt.
Just as Uchiha Shisui was about to explain, the ground beneath them broke open, and tree roots like dragons and snakes drilled out, binding and enveloping the Demon Wolf, forming a cage.
The Daimyo, his son, and the other guards were all startled. Uchiha Shisui quickly said, "Don't panic, this is our Lord of the Sage Domain making a move!"
With that, he released his control over the Demon Wolf.
"Awoooooo!"
The Demon Wolf regained consciousness and immediately roared, trying to break free from the restraints. But it soon discovered that its strength was rapidly draining. In an instant, its head changed from that of a giant wolf to a tiny wolf no bigger than a palm.
Yamato looked on and couldn't help but exclaim, "As expected of Asuma-sama!"
Even though it was Wood Release, how could the gap be so large?
At this moment.
In the minds of the Daimyo and his son, the image of the Lord of the Sage Domain was being elevated infinitely.
At this moment, in their hearts, there were no other thoughts besides awe!
On the Sage Tree.
Sarutobi Asuma revealed a smile.
This savior-like performance had ended perfectly, marking a good start.
The subsequent indoctrination would surely be much smoother.
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