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Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Tsunade vs. Shukaku

"Go for it. I'll provide support."

The Seven-Tailed Beast, sealed inside Tsunade, supplied a massive amount of Chakra and flapped its wings, watching the fight like a spectator.

Tsunade had no interest in paying attention to it. During her advance, she transformed into the Tailed Beast Cloak state.

This was a combat style she was more familiar with.

Activating the Strength of a Hundred Technique, Tsunade's body was covered with Cursed Seals. Facing the full form of the Tailed Beast, she couldn't afford to be careless.

Her fists glowed with the crimson Chakra of the Tailed Beast, and she flapped her wings as she charged towards Shukaku.

"Wind Release, Air Manipulation Bullet."

Shukaku slapped its round belly with its huge arm, and a wind ball filled with a large amount of Chakra shot towards Tsunade.

Tsunade dodged nimbly and threw a punch at Shukaku's head.

"Haha, you can't break my badass defense."

Shukaku couldn't help but speak through Bunpuku and raised its hand to block.

"Bang!!!"

Shukaku's arm was punched through by Tsunade.

"Great job."

The Seven-Tailed Beast cheered from inside, looking excited as if it had punched through the arm itself.

"Ah~"

Shukaku roared in anger. This is such a quick humiliation!

"This woman has so much strength." (Shukaku)

"Don't distract me." (Bunpuku)

The sand inside Shukaku firmly clamped Tsunade's arm.

The sand spread along Tsunade's arm and started to creep onto her body.

"Heavenly Foot of Pain."

Tsunade kicked and snapped Shukaku's arm, breaking free from the restraint.

Flapping her wings, she soared into the sky to look for Shukaku's weakness.

Shukaku roared and fired Air Manipulation Bullets at Tsunade one after another. Its broken arm grew back again.

Pakura led the shadow guards against Sakumo, while the other Sand ninjas and Konoha Ninjas were also engaged in battle.

Everyone tacitly stayed away from where the Jinchūriki were fighting.

With her flexible footwork, Tsunade dodged the Air Manipulation Bullets one by one. Shukaku was raging helplessly on the ground.

It swung its hands forward, and they extended rapidly, trying to grab Tsunade directly.

Taking this opportunity, Tsunade bypassed Shukaku's arms and fiercely punched its abdomen.

With the same force, it only made deep pits, which were quickly restored.

Shukaku retracted its arms, and Tsunade dodged again.

Seeing that her attacks were ineffective, Tsunade was a bit anxious.

"What's Shukaku's weakness?"

"Are you asking me?"

The Seven-Tailed Beast, startled by Tsunade's sudden question after talking to itself for a long time, looked a bit dazed.

"What do you think?"

If it weren't for being on the battlefield, Tsunade would have gone into the seal to punch it a few times.

"Uh, Shukaku's weakness is at the base of its tail."

The Seven-Tailed Beast's words were full of meaning.

"Anus area?"

As a Medical Ninja, Tsunade was familiar with the body parts of various humans and beasts.

"Yeah."

"Back then, the Nine-Tailed Fox knocked it down with one strike by stabbing..."

The Seven-Tailed Beast started to chatter again. After getting the useful information, Tsunade automatically tuned it out.

Flapping her wings, she started to circle around Shukaku and attack.

She was small in size and fast in speed. Shukaku could only defend passively and couldn't hit her at all.

If this continued, it was hard to say whether Bunpuku could maintain control.

"I'm going to kill you."

(Shukaku)

Shukaku raised both hands, and a huge boulder of sand and stone took shape in his hands.

Tsunade was obstructed by Shukaku's tail. A shadow fell over her head, and she was enveloped by the shadow of the boulder.

"Run! You'll be turned into mincemeat." (Chōmei)

"Cut the crap."

"Healing Gate, Open."

Tsunade, who specialized in Taijutsu, could open two gates after obtaining the [Eight Gates]. She was a bit stronger than Sakumo when he first started using the [Eight Gates].

Tsunade was like piling up buffs one after another. With three buffs, her damage output and speed reached a new level.

"Ah!!!"

The boulder fell, and a cruel expression appeared on Shukaku's face.

However, the boulder was shattered by a great force before it could hit Tsunade. A figure in bright red shot up into the sky.

A punch landed on Shukaku's face, and half of his face was smashed.

"How did this woman get even stronger?" (Shukaku)

The hole in his face began to heal slowly. Shukaku opened his mouth and spat out a [Tailed Beast Ball].

"Amazing!" (Chōmei)

"I'd be dead several times over if it weren't for you."

Tsunade cursed under her breath and transformed into a half - [Tailed Beast] state.

After all, the [Tailed Beast Ball] couldn't be used in the Chakra Cloak form.

Two [Tailed Beast Balls] collided again. The Sand ninjas and Konoha Ninjas moved a bit farther away from the two.

It'd be a real bummer to get killed by the [Tailed Beast Ball] instead of the enemy.

"[Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu]."

After Tsunade lifted the half - Tailed Beast transformation, she formed hand seals, and hundreds of Tsunades appeared on the field.

They were all quite strong. Having plenty of [Chakra] gave her the luxury to do this.

With so many Tsunades launching attacks simultaneously, Shukaku was a bit hard - pressed to defend.

His body was pitted and scarred in an instant.

"Ah~"

Shukaku was thoroughly annoyed by these attacks. He thrashed his limbs around wildly and dispersed many shadow clones.

"[Sand Style: Sand Burial]."

After Shukaku formed hand seals, a large amount of sand swept over many Tsunades like a tide.

"Bang! Bang! Bang~"

After the smoke cleared, only a dozen Tsunades were left on the field.

"You're really a pain in the ass."

Tsunade muttered under her breath, and her injuries had already healed.

"[Secret Jutsu: Scale Powder Concealment Technique]."

The dozen Tsunades fanned out and spat out a large quantity of [Scale Powder], obscuring Shukaku's vision and slowing down his movements.

"Now's the time. Attack!"

On the real Tsunade's command, a dozen clones rushed forward.

They temporarily held onto Shukaku's hands and tail.

The real Tsunade flapped her wings and soared to the base of Shukaku's tail. A massive amount of [Chakra] gathered on her feet.

"Fatal Kick."

Tsunade gave Shukaku a single kick and sent him flying into the air. The massive amount of [Chakra] exploded inside him.

Half of Shukaku's body was reduced to a pulp.

"Ao~"

Shukaku was badly injured by this strike and was still howling after hitting the ground.

"Chōmei, it must be you, this chatterbox."

"You've given away my weak spot."

Tsunade naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to beat a fallen foe.

They charged forward once more. If they could take down Shukaku's [Jinchūriki] here, they'd win this battle.

"[Sand Style: Sand Shield]."

Shukaku gritted his teeth against the pain and his body started to shrink. The sand on his body formed a circular shield around him, encasing him.

Tsunade's attacks left craters on the shell one after another, but they healed immediately, preventing her from hitting Shukaku's main body.

Shukaku's complete defense couldn't be broken by Tsunade at this moment.

Looking at the shell in front of her, Tsunade was at a loss as to whether to keep attacking or leave.

She could only land and stand guard to one side.

"How can we fight this?"

"The raccoon dog claims to have the strongest shield. I have no way to deal with this move."

"Shall we try a Tailed Beast Ball?"

Chōmei wasn't very sure if the Tailed Beast Ball would be effective.

"Forget it. In terms of single - target damage, your Tailed Beast Ball is even less powerful than my fist."

Tsunade shook her head and refused. The battle between the two had reached a deadlock.

Inside the shell, Shukaku was extremely annoyed, and Bunpuku had regained his human form.

He was sitting cross - legged on the ground, with blood at the corner of his mouth. Obviously, he couldn't bear such a violent battle.

"That violent woman! I'll tear her to pieces!"

"Shut up! Look at the state you're in after being beaten. You still have the nerve to talk."

Even Bunpuku, with his good temper, couldn't stand this. That kick felt like it was kicked on him. 

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