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"Sorry for making you wait!"
"It starts now!"
"Uzumaki Naruto's Ninja Scroll begins..."
Sasuke: "You're..."
"Sasuke, you rest well."
"From now on, just leave it to me, Uzumaki Naruto!"
Naruto punched, issuing commands to hundreds of his clones.
"Alright, everyone, let's go!"
A group beating officially began.
"Leaping Naruto Ninja Scroll!!!"
"Four Directions Shuriken Volume!!!"
"Uzumaki Naruto Two Thousand Barrage Volume!!!"
"This time, it's the Four Thousand Barrage using both hands and feet..."
The One-Tail Jinchuriki was defenselessly punched into the ground countless times.
A crater in the shape of the One-Tail Jinchuriki formed.
Gaara lay in the crater, completely unable to comprehend.
'Where did this guy get such strength?'
Before, during the Chunin Exams Arc.
He had seen this Naruto in the hospital.
He was completely terrified, looking like a total weakling!
Gaara simply couldn't believe it.
How could he possibly lose to a guy like this!
During the battle, he had been constantly overwhelming Uzumaki Naruto.
If he hadn't wanted to toy with Naruto.
Naruto would have died long ago!
Why was he suddenly unleashing such immense energy now!
Gaara felt deceived again.
Unforgivable!
As Shukaku the One-Tail's corruption intensified.
Gaara lost more and more of his sanity.
"Shukaku the One-Tail's body was instantly released by Gaara."
"At the same time, he destroyed all of Naruto's Four Thousand Barrage attacks."
"Countless Narutos 'poof poof poof' dissipated."
"Another cloud of dust."
"From high above, the dust cloud obscured a large section of the forest."
"Two yellowish-white lights shot out from the dust cloud."
"Only when the dust settled did they realize."
"Those were actually Shukaku's two eyes."
"Ichibi's entire body stood like a small mountain."
"Naruto looked up, his gaze fixed on Ichibi."
"'This guy is... the monster inside his body!'"
At this moment.
This colossal figure appeared on the screen, visible to everyone in the Ninja World.
The terrifying existence of the Tailed Beast was finally exposed.
Hidden Sand Village.
Kazekage Building.
The Fourth Kazekage's expression was grim.
Damn it!
The Tailed Beast's ultimate form!
Their Village's biggest secret was exposed!
Now they were truly targeted by the entire Ninja World!
Other Ninja Villages would definitely study Shukaku's strengths and weaknesses based on this battle.
The more intense the battle, the more detailed the research.
If this continued, Shukaku would have no secrets left.
This damned screen!
Training ground.
After all, it was watching the screen.
After a brief outburst, Gaara had calmed down.
Looking at the colossal figure on the screen.
It was the first time he had seen himself from an outsider's perspective.
A mountain-like body, a beast-like head, and a massive earthy-yellow skin covered in mysterious, deep purple markings.
Its single tail stood tall, as if piercing the sky!
Such power was displayed before everyone!
This feeling was truly... amazing!
Such immense Tailed Beast power!
Companions? They were nothing but burdens.
Naruto, you should also release your Nine-Tailed.
Otherwise.
You will be killed by me!
Looking at Shukaku the One-Tail on the screen, Temari's expression held a hint of wariness.
For Sunagakure, while this was immense power, it could also potentially backfire.
How could power that couldn't be controlled be called a weapon?
This was Gaara's true strength, and she wondered how Naruto would deal with it... "A patch of sand gradually appeared around Naruto, and the sand grew thicker and thicker."
"At this moment, Gaara could easily bind Naruto in the Sand Coffin."
"Naruto showed no reaction to escape."
"Gradually, the sand enveloped Naruto's entire body."
"Naruto's calm voice emanated from the sand cocoon."
"'Boar, Dog, Rooster, Monkey, Ram.'"
"Just as Gaara uttered 'Sand Burial,'"
"Naruto completed his hand signs."
"'Summoning Jutsu!'"
"Again, it was the same sky-filling dust cloud as when Ichibi appeared."
"The dust settled."
"The result was a toad as large as a small mountain, smoking a pipe."
Land of Hot Water.
In the bathhouse.
The steaming hot air did not prevent Jiraiya from clearly seeing the screen.
As the screen continued to play.
Naruto's ninja way became increasingly firm.
Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh.
It was truly visible growth.
But then he suddenly saw the giant toad that Naruto had summoned.
He himself was startled, splashing and almost falling into the pool!
Gamabunta!
That familiar, giant dark red body, adorned with symmetrical deep red curse marks!
A huge pipe hung from his mouth, and his eyes were narrowed, looking down on all beings.
The training uniform jacket had the character "蝦" (shrimp) emblazoned on it.
This was his summoning toad!
How could it be summoned by Naruto!
Could it be that...
He would teach Naruto the Summoning Jutsu in the future!?
Thinking about Naruto's various performances on the screen.
He had quite the demeanor of the Yellow Flash from back then.
This was not impossible... screen.
In this battle, both sides were evenly matched in terms of size.
Now it was a test of raw strength.
"Gamabunta: 'It's you again~'"
"Gamabunta's tone carried impatience."
The first time he summoned it, he was truly shocked.
He never expected such immense Chakra to be contained within Naruto's small body.
However, even after being summoned, Gamabunta didn't want to be Naruto's summoning animal.
Only Jiraiya and The Fourth Kazekage had earned his recognition.
Later, after Naruto passed the test of staying on him without falling off.
Gamabunta reluctantly agreed to take Naruto as his underling.
"Naruto, seeing his reliable boss, was filled with renewed confidence."
"'Boss Gamabunta, let's fight together!'"
"After a small verbal dispute."
"Gamabunta began to unleash his true strength."
"On the surface, he was a round toad, but in reality, he was also a swordsman."
"Slowly drawing the short sword from his back."
"Gamabunta began his righteous battle."
"And the enemy."
"On the surface, it was Shukaku the One-Tail, but in reality, it was still Gaara controlling this 'small mountain.'"
"Sluggish movement was his disadvantage."
"Gamabunta did not have this weakness; accompanied by his swift sword techniques, Gaara's Shukaku steadily retreated."
"The dark thoughts within Gaara, who was controlling Shukaku, grew heavier and heavier."
Companions, again companions!
How can one become stronger by relying solely on the strength of companions!
He defeated Sasuke, and then Naruto and Sakura came!
He defeated Naruto, and then his summoning toad came!
One after another, when would it end!!
They were endless!
Such ridiculous weaklings who rely on others.
Uttering false words.
They were clearly just weaklings ganging up.
Yet they used the grand name of 'companions'.
The strong are always feared.
The strong can only love themselves.
Facing Naruto, the weakling who fought for his companions.
Gaara was also truly enraged.
Since that was the case.
"Interesting!"
"Very interesting, Uzumaki Naruto!"
"A patch of quicksand formed above Shukaku the One-Tail's head, and a figure rose from the quicksand."
"Gaara slowly raised his head, his body slumped."
"Those cold, grayish-white eyes stared at Naruto."
"'Thank you for letting me enjoy so much.'"
"'Let me show you the true power of the Avatar of Sand.'"
"Gaara formed hand signs."
"'Fake Sleep Jutsu!'"
"The next moment."
"Gaara's entire upper body went limp."
"And."
"Shukaku the One-Tail's consciousness instantly awakened."
"'Ya, ah ha!!!'"
"Accompanied by a wild roar, Shukaku joyfully stretched his body."
"'I can finally come out!!!'"
"Enjoying the outside air, Shukaku suddenly lowered his head and pointed fiercely in Naruto's direction."
"'Ah ha! Found someone I immediately want to kill!!!'"
As the screen projected.
It gradually unveiled the mysterious veil of Shukaku the One-Tail to the Ninja World.
"This Shukaku's voice, why is it like my mischievous child's, quite cheerful!"
"If your mischievous child had this kind of strength, you'd probably be crying!"
"But this Shukaku has a really strong killing intent, worthy of being a powerful weapon!"
"I originally thought that with the power of that big toad, he should be able to defeat Gaara, but I didn't expect another twist!"
"Is this still the Chunin Exams Arc? If the next round is a Jonin vs. Jonin duel, will it turn the entire Ninja World upside down!"
"Naruto should finally release the Nine-Tailed now, right?"
Many people in the Ninja World were more eager to see the strongest of the Tailed Beast, the Nine-Tailed.
Naruto, don't disappoint them!