Uehara Naraku's strength is incredibly strong.
After the Five-tails Jinchuriki Han was easily knocked down by a single kick from Uehara Naraku, he immediately realized the mistake he had made.
This hooded medical ninja is an even more formidable and troublesome enemy than that Uchiha kid just now!
To put it bluntly...
When Uehara Naraku attacked just now, he demonstrated speed that the Five-tails Jinchuriki Han could barely perceive, not to mention his subsequent attacks!
"I thought I had taken you seriously enough."
The Five-tails Jinchuriki Han propped himself up and stood again, the armor on his body clattering as he slowly raised his head to look at Uehara Naraku: "Now it seems, I still underestimated your power."
The next moment, Han quickly gathered Chakra on his battered armor, which kept generating surging steam as he charged toward Uehara Naraku: "Next, please forgive me for going all out!"
Han's figure suddenly dashed to Uehara Naraku's side, and he fiercely swung a punch at Uehara Naraku's head!
The armor on Han's arm used the propulsion of steam to accelerate his attack, making him faster and his monstrous strength even stronger!
The Five-tails Jinchuriki's ordinary punch alone stirred up fierce winds that made one unable to look directly at his fist!
Snap!
Uehara Naraku abruptly extended his hand, directly catching Han's punch, a sight that shocked both the Five-tails Jinchuriki and Uchiha Sasuke simultaneously!
Could he keep up with that level of speed?
No, to catch Han's punch so effortlessly, it should be said that he completely overwhelmed Han's speed, right?
"You are intriguing."
Uehara Naraku gradually applied force with his hand, clutching the Five-tails Jinchuriki's fist, nodding slightly with a smile: "Yes, this is the power, this is the speed! Use your peak Taijutsu to give me a bit of joy!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Uehara Naraku pulled Han's fist, forcefully driving his knee into the Five-tails Jinchuriki's chest, sending him flying!
Bang!
Crunch!
The Five-tails Jinchuriki Han crashed into a stone pillar while flying backward and fell to the ground in a sorry state. Fortunately, the Jinchuriki's recovery ability allowed the pain in his chest to gradually dissipate!
This guy is terrifying!
Han glanced at his fist, seeing five distinct indentations on his iron armor gloves — was this the enemy's strength? These gloves were supposed to withstand the power of a Jinchuriki, yet five finger marks were easily pressed into them!
The Five-tails Jinchuriki was increasingly shocked in his heart, and a layer of sweat gradually seeped from his forehead: "You... are truly terrifying! Akatsuki is as fearsome as the rumors say..."
"We are a peaceful organization."
Uehara Naraku casually rubbed his wrist, speaking words so nonchalant that even Uchiha Sasuke beside him couldn't help but blush.
Uehara Naraku slowly looked at Han, softly saying, "Earlier you kicked me and punched me, so is it my turn to attack now?"
Han: "..."
What nonsense are you talking about!
Every attack was easily deflected by you, wasn't it?
The next instant, a hint of fear flashed in Han's eyes, as Uehara Naraku almost instantly disappeared from his sight, reminding Han of a man who had died many years ago: "This speed, Flying Thunder God Jutsu?"
"Wrong guess."
Uehara Naraku sighed from behind Han.
The Five-tails Jinchuriki suddenly activated his Chakra, a surge of scalding steam bursting from his back: "Boil Release: Steam Explosion!"
The steam released by the Five-tails Jinchuriki Han exceeded over a hundred degrees, an enemy would undoubtedly get scalded by this steam!
The next moment, Uehara Naraku's figure appeared in front of Han, narrowly avoiding the steam attack!
"We are Taijutsu ninjas."
Uehara Naraku punched Han's abdomen, the enormous force penetrating the armor, inflicting intense pain, almost making Han unable to stand upright.
Uehara Naraku casually remarked, "In Taijutsu ninja battles, how could one casually use Ninjutsu?"
Uehara Naraku then punched Han's chin!
The Five-tails Jinchuriki ignored his abdominal pain, seizing the chance, and simultaneously blocked Uehara Naraku's attack with both arms: "I can block it..."
Bam!
When Han's arms intercepted Uehara Naraku's punch, he barely breathed a sigh of relief, but soon felt the strength on Uehara Naraku's fist!
The entire Five-tails Jinchuriki was hammered into the wall by Uehara's punch!
"Why not just let me punch you nicely?"
Uehara Naraku helplessly spread his palms: "I tend to soften my strength when punching faces, but I can't guarantee control over my strength if not hitting the face..."
As he spoke, Uehara Naraku's voice turned extremely dark: "Perhaps, I might just blow you up head-on!"
After finishing his words, Uehara Naraku flipped around and executed a flying kick!
From just observing Uehara's speed, the Five-tails Jinchuriki's expression changed abruptly, and he immediately called out to his partner in his heart: "Kokuo, I might not hold on!"
A blood-red Chakra armor instantly enveloped Han!
The next second, the half-tailed beast transformed Han dodged the kick, and the wall behind him burst open with a huge hole from Uehara Naraku's leg wind!
Despite missing the kick, Uehara Naraku didn't hesitate at all, flipping his body repeatedly, delivering kick after kick toward Han's direction!
The half-tailed beast transformed Han could only muster a defense, but alas, all he could do was defend or continue evading, yet Uehara Naraku stepped heavily on his chest, sending the Five-tails Jinchuriki directly through the top of the building with one strong footed stomp!
Crash!
The entire high-rise was completely destroyed by their battle!
A group of Hidden Rock Ninjas rushing to provide support looked at the ruins. Just as they were about to step forward and help, a voice interrupted them: "Wind Release: Air Refining Bullet!"
Uehara Naraku grabbed Uchiha Sasuke and flew out of the ruins, launching a wind sphere with a fling of his hand, knocking all the Hidden Rock Ninjas into the air: "Tsk, The Hidden Rock Village is quite lucky, having two Jinchuriki who can completely undergo Tailed Beast Transformation."
"What?"
Uchiha Sasuke was still somewhat puzzled.
But soon Sasuke understood what Uehara meant.
A white horse-like creature stood up from the ruins, glaring at Uehara Naraku. This creature was the Five-Tails Kokuo!
Compared to other Tailed Beasts, the Five-Tails Kokuo wasn't actually that ugly. It had huge horns on its head and two big eyes, but unfortunately, its mouth was a bit fierce.
Uchiha Sasuke watched in silence at the incredible chakra emanating from the Five-Tails Kokuo and said in a deep voice, "So this is the Five-Tails?"
"Yes."
Uehara Naraku waved his hand, setting Sasuke down, and turned his neck to look at the Five-Tails Kokuo, speaking: "The Five-Tails is just an ordinary Tailed Beast and far from powerful. Among the nine Tailed Beasts, only the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails can pique interest."
Uehara Naraku pinched his wrist and sighed: "Sasuke, if we ever capture the Nine-Tails in the future, you might as well give it a try. But Naruto is your friend, and making you fight against your friend is a bit too cruel. When the time comes..."
These words sounded rather provocative.
No matter who heard Uehara Naraku's words, the first thought would be a warm feeling in the heart, followed by a resolute attitude to prove oneself.
Sure enough.
Uchiha Sasuke quickly shook his head and solemnly vowed, "No, if we have to capture the Nine-Tails, then let me do it. I'll handle that guy Naruto, his unpredictability is very high! I can definitely bring him back!"
"Let's focus on capturing the Five-Tails first!"
Uehara Naraku shook his head, not agreeing.
"Such an arrogant guy!"
The Five-Tails Kokuo, hearing their conversation, showed a hint of anger on its face and charged towards Uehara Naraku's direction!
The Five-Tails' massive horn aimed at Uehara Naraku's body!
Perhaps because the Five-Tails Jinchuriki Han was afraid of destroying The Hidden Rock Village, he specifically instructed the Five-Tails Kokuo. This Tailed Beast did not choose to use the Tailed Beast Ball but wanted to rely on its massive body and strength to kill Uehara!
With the Five-Tails' speed and power, it believed its horn could directly pierce through Uehara Naraku's body!
This was definitely overthinking it.
Uehara Naraku gradually tightened his fist, chakra slowly covering it, raising Uehara Naraku's aura higher and higher!
Uehara Naraku faced the charging Five-Tails Kokuo, slamming a punch on its horn. With a crisp crack, something seems to have broken...
Plop!
The Five-Tails Kokuo experienced intense pain on its head!
Its most robust and sharp horn cracked from the root and fell to the ground with a plop, stirring up a cloud of dust!
Uehara directly broke off a horn from Kokuo's head!
The Hidden Rock Ninjas watching from afar showed signs of shock on their faces!
"How is this possible?"
A middle-aged Hidden Rock Ninja looked fearfully at this scene, "That's a horn capable of smashing a small mountain! That guy actually broke it with his bare hands..."
Another same-aged middle-aged Hidden Rock Ninja also wore a heavy expression, "I remember during the Third Ninja World War, Lord Han controlled the Five-Tails Kokuo to break a city wall with that very horn, making it possible for us to break through the Hidden Cloud Village's defenses at the lowest cost..."
"But that horn was just broken like that!"
The faces of the Hidden Rock Ninjas showed signs of unease. This time, the Five-Tails Kokuo encountered a foe far stronger than they imagined!
Uehara Naraku chuckled lightly and said: "Sasuke, it seems our spoils of war have an addition. Help me seal this horn with a Sealing Scroll."
"Yes, senior."
Uchiha Sasuke swiftly landed on the ground, took out a Sealing Scroll, and sealed the horn within it.
The Five-Tails Kokuo watched this unfold with disbelief in its eyes, remembering a conversation in its spiritual space with the Eight-Tails Gyuki about its horn once being broken by a human barehanded.
Is this hooded, cloud-black-robed human also a ninja who can fight Tailed Beasts barehandedly?
The look on the Five-Tails Kokuo's face gradually turned serious.
How many people in the ninja world can subdue a Tailed Beast with their fists?
Why did it have to encounter such a person, making this battle not as simple as imagining a resolution!
No, it's even a bit dangerous!
At least the Five-Tails Kokuo realized it could no longer use its body to fight and needed to adopt other methods.
"I'm sorry, Han, we have to use the Tailed Beast Ball..."
The Five-Tails Kokuo suddenly opened its mouth, gathering Yin and Yang attribute chakra to form a black-purple Tailed Beast Ball!
"What the hell!"
Uehara Naraku's figure suddenly appeared beside the Five-Tails Kokuo's head, kicking it in the head, sending the enormous beast flying!
The Tailed Beast's massive body flew backward, rolling over and crushing a large area of buildings, forcing the Hidden Rock Ninjas who intended to support to retreat quickly to avoid getting caught in the battle!
This strike made the Five-Tails Kokuo completely lose the ability to fight back.
The Tailed Beast lay painfully on the ground, eyes shut tightly, enduring the intense pain in its head struck by an immense force.
Uehara Naraku's body floated above the Five-Tails Kokuo's head, watching the Tailed Beast gradually weaken and spoke displeased: "Gathering a Tailed Beast Ball in front of me, is something wrong with your mind? Are you completely underestimating me as an opponent?"