"Ahhh!"
The black flames continued to burn relentlessly.
The Eight-Tails, in a frenzy, plunged into the sea, attempting to extinguish the flames. However, no matter how much it thrashed, the black flames showed no sign of extinguishing, only growing more intense.
Kakuzu and Hidan looked around in shock, failing to detect Itachi Uchiha's presence.
"Could it be... you?"
In a flash of realization, Kakuzu focused on Natsuhane's eyes.
"Huh?" Hidan, displeased, put away his triple-bladed scythe and glanced at Natsuhane sideways. "Tch! I thought Amaterasu was Itachi's unique ability. So, the whole Uchiha clan can use it?"
"Idiot!" Kakuzu scolded angrily. "Hidan, your stupidity knows no bounds. Such a terrifying ability can't be something everyone can use. This guy is definitely not simple!"
Natsuhane ignored their discussion about him and ran to the sea surface, gathering chakra in his hands. "Uchiha Flame Formation!"
Four walls of red chakra flames shot up from the sea, encasing the suffering Eight-Tails in an impenetrable barrier.
"With this, even if it tries to cut off its tails, it won't escape."
"All set~ Done and dusted!"
Natsuhane clapped his hands lightly, looking completely relaxed.
"Hey, Zetsu! Come out, I know you're there!"
Hearing Natsuhane's call, Zetsu slowly emerged from the water.
White Zetsu: "How does he know my name? This is our first meeting..."
Black Zetsu: "That's irrelevant. Hurry up and capture the Eight-Tails. Thanks to him, the most troublesome one is finally dealt with."
Under Natsuhane's control, the Amaterasu flames gradually dissipated.
On the sea surface, the Eight-Tails had vanished, leaving only an exhausted Killer Bee.
Zetsu opened his plant-like body and swallowed Killer Bee whole.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
"Boom!"
A gigantic winged female giant suddenly appeared in front of Natsuhane.
"Master, sniffle sniffle~"
The female giant lowered herself, allowing Natsuhane to climb onto her smooth, exposed back, and then she flew away swiftly.
Natsuhane left.
Quick to arrive, quicker to leave.
"..."
Kakuzu was stunned. "What kind of creature is Natsuhane's summon? I've never seen anything like it in all my years."
Black Zetsu: "Even I haven't seen it before..."
Kakuzu: "Hmph! Do you think you've lived longer than me?"
Black Zetsu: "Maybe. Anyway, it's time to head back. We've captured the One-Tail, Two-Tails, and Eight-Tails. It's time to return to the base and seal the tailed beasts."
Hidan, not satisfied, shouted, "No way! I don't accept this! That was our prey! What was the point of him suddenly taking over?"
Black Zetsu: "You should be grateful to him. The Eight-Tails would have been tough for the two of you to handle. You know that yourself."
"Huh?" Hidan was instantly angered. "Are you doubting our abilities?"
White Zetsu tried to calm the situation, "Hey, hey, don't be upset. The Eight-Tails is just special. No one's doubting you~"
Hidan: "Tch! I don't care! Kakuzu, say something!"
"Shut up, Hidan!" Kakuzu barked. He knew the truth better than anyone.
Without Natsuhane, dealing with the Eight-Tails would have been nearly impossible for them.
"Kakuzu, even you're scolding me!" Hidan was deeply aggrieved.
White Zetsu waved dismissively, "Alright, alright, let's discuss this later. Find a place to sit; the leader will summon us soon~"