"Will it be effective as long as it touches me? The speed of that rope just now was so fast, I was really careless," Tobirama observed as Kinkaku proudly raised the golden rope, with the words floating above, swiftly severed by Ginkaku's seven-star sword.
"Come in, hahaha."
Tobirama's words were sealed as soon as he was sucked into Ginkaku's red gourd.
Whenever Tobirama uttered his usual words or remained silent, he risked being sucked in and sealed by yet another Treasured Tools of Sage of Six Paths, the Amber Bottle!
The Treasured Tools of Sage of Six Paths was the trump card of Ginkaku and the Kinkaku, hidden away until now. Its true function remained a mystery, even to Ai, as all who had known it perished.
"What is that? What exactly are the effects of the Six Treasured Tools of Sage of Six Paths?"
Though he hadn't noticed any immediate physical changes, Tobirama couldn't anticipate anything good seeing Kinkaku's arrogant demeanor.
An inexplicable anxiety crept into Tobirama's heart, leaving him unsettled.
"Hey hey, what about the fastest ninja in the ninja world?"
Ginkaku taunted, wrapping the golden rope around his arm, "Our set of six Treasured Tools of Sage of Six Paths will render all your tricks useless!"
"Is that so?"
Tobirama observed the duo calmly. "Every ninjutsu has its flaws. Judging from their demeanor, this unknown effect must be triggered by me..."
The reputation of the Six Path Noble Phantasm loomed large, posing a formidable challenge for Tobirama.
"You know, Senju Tobirama, anyone in this ninja world hit by our ninja tools has never survived," Ginkaku and Yin Jiao declared confidently, delaying their attack and engaging in banter.
"Ha ha."
"Have you seen this gourd? Isn't it beautiful? It'll be your new home, you..."
"You're spouting too much nonsense. Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!"
Tobirama sensed their stalling tactic and opted for a direct approach.
"Humph!"
Shuriken whizzed towards them, each bearing a detonating talisman, enveloping Tobirama instantly. The deluge of shuriken formed a dense barrage, triggering numerous Explosive Tags simultaneously!
"Boom boom boom!"
Flames erupted as Tobirama created distance, a gust of wind extinguishing the fiery onslaught. Kinkaku brandished a banana fan.
"Give up, Tobirama. You've already lost!"
The Kinkaku goaded the banana fan, channeling the nine-tailed chakra to unleash flames, hurricanes, and thunderbolts, aiming to overwhelm Tobirama.
As long as there was ample chakra, the banana fan could unleash its formidable power, vaporizing the opponent!
"Triple Rashomon!"
Facing the onslaught of the nine-tailed chakra, Tobirama, somewhat overwhelmed, bit his finger.
The Banana Fan wielded the power of five attributes, rendering Tobirama unable to escape using water.
Rising from the earth, the imposing Rashomon Gate was bombarded by attacks of various attributes.
"Long live Lord Kinkaku!"
The remaining few Cloud Ninja couldn't help but cheer at the sight of Kinkaku's immense power. However, Tobirama swiftly appeared behind them, ruthlessly beheading them.
"Hmm, it seems Flying Thunder God is still quite useful... My skills are undiminished!" Tobirama vanished once more.
With Flying Thunder God functioning flawlessly, Tobirama harbored no hesitation as he dispatched the unresponsive Cloud Ninja.
"You wretch! Tobirama, you're finished!"
Seeing Tobirama still unaffected, Ginkaku charged forward to confront him.
"It appears your precious trinket has failed you? Spare yourself the embarrassment."
Tobirama taunted mercilessly, continuing to dismantle the formidable might of Ginkaku and the Kinkaku.
Fear enveloped the surrounding Cloud Ninja once more. They were resigned to awaiting their demise at the hands of this "blue flash" of the ninja world.
"Cease!"
Once again, Ginkaku hurled its golden rope, yet Tobirama deftly evaded it this time.
"Is that the Treasured Tools of Sage of Six Paths? Your scheme seems destined to falter. You're powerless against me."
Tobirama sported a mischievous grin, engaging neither of them in combat. Elite Cloud Ninja littered the battlefield, fallen to the ground.
"What's the matter? All that talk, yet you couldn't reel him in?!"
Ginkaku angrily pounded the red gourd.
"Hmm, quite embarrassing, isn't it? No need to keep harping on it."
Takeshi, observing the skirmish from afar, felt a wave of secondhand embarrassment. Ginkaku and the Kinkaku placed excessive faith in their six Treasured Tools of Sage of Six Paths. Despite their strength and the blessing of Nine Tails Chakra, could they truly vanquish a crafty opponent like Tobirama?
"Alright, all your lackeys are gone. It's just you two left!"
The Cloud Ninja, who had accompanied Ginkaku and the Kinkaku, could no longer endure waiting for Tobirama to fall to the Treasured Tools of Sage of Six Paths. They met their end one after another. Flames ignited in their eyes, and their pupils gradually morphed into ghastly vertical slits.
"Kinkaku, forget about the red gourd. It's proving difficult to utilize. Prepare yourself for a strenuous battle!"
"Damn it! I'm going to tear him apart!"
The translucent nine-tailed chakra cloaking the two of them gradually darkened, emitting a menacing aura. This was the might of the Nine-Tails.
Their pursuers lay defeated, and the rest of the Cloud Ninja forces had yet to arrive. Tobirama's objective was to severely cripple Ginkaku and Kinkaku.
Only by neutralizing the duo, even at the cost of their own defeat, could Tobirama prevent them from leading the Cloud Ninja further. Then, he could make a clean escape with his disciple.
"Is that the power of the Nine-Tails? It brings back memories, but compared to the true destructive force, you pale in comparison!"
Before their comrades could regroup, Ginkaku and Kinkaku found themselves momentarily unable to give chase. Tobirama intended to teach them a painful lesson and conclude this pursuit.
"The Nine-Tails wields flames of fury, but if you're... allow me to engulf you!"
Countless currents surged from beneath Tobirama, transforming into raging waves that lifted him high above.
Soon, the surroundings transformed into an expansive ocean, reshaping the terrain. Water encircled Ginkaku and Kinkaku, evaporating into the sky under the scorching heat of the Nine-Tails' chakra.
The brothers roared defiantly, prepared to confront Tobirama to the death!
"Is this all you've got? How dare you challenge me?"
The formidable chakra condensed into a torrent, forming the visage of a colossal dragon at Tobirama's feet, unsettling Ginkaku and Kinkaku. This power rivaled that of a Tailed Beast!
At last, Tobirama savored victory, a victorious grin adorning his face!
"Behold my technique! Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet—"
"Hey—!"
Yet, in that crucial moment, an irresistible force struck. Tobirama was taken aback as his ninjutsu was abruptly interrupted, his form dissolving into a stream of light and sucked into Ginkaku's red gourd?
"What?!"
"What's happening?"
"The red gourd has finally taken effect!!"
The sudden turn of events left everyone stunned. Ginkaku and Kinkaku exchanged bewildered glances before bursting into laughter!
"Hahahahaha! Tobirama, you've finally met your match!"
"...Unexpected, but fitting."
From afar, Takeshi shook his head.
"I had assumed the red gourd was malfunctioning. Little did I know, Tobirama's favorite words turned out to be 'Water Style'..."