Naruto: The Tale of an Otsutsuki

"Go to hell!"

Whoosh! Wielding his long crimson tail, Kinkaku shot toward Darui like a cannonball.

"Damn it!" Darui gritted his teeth. He knew retreating wasn't an option, so he planted himself firmly in Kinkaku's path.

Clang! The sound of impact echoed as Kinkaku's powerful strike sent Darui flying. He skidded across the turbulent sea, carving two deep trails in the water.

"Hahaha! No one can stop me now!"

"Not good!"

With Darui knocked aside, there was nothing between Kinkaku and TenTen, who was still locked in a stalemate with Ginkaku over Samui.

Kinkaku didn't pause. He bent his knees, then launched himself toward TenTen, his arm wrapped in the golden rope.

Whoosh! Seeing Kinkaku charging at her, TenTen gripped the fishing rod tightly and braced herself.

"Ice Release: Blowing Snow!"

Suddenly, the fish basket hanging at TenTen's waist glowed brightly. A freezing gale burst forth, spreading across the sea and coastline.

Crack! Crack! The surging waves froze instantly, turning into jagged glaciers. Countless White Zetsu, emerging from the sea, froze in place—some half-submerged, others mid-leap. The once-chaotic coastline fell eerily silent, as if time had stopped.

"Heh..." Kinkaku exhaled a cloud of white mist, his movements slowing as his limbs and joints froze. Even his Tailed Beast Cloak couldn't fully shield him from the cold. Thick layers of frost clung to his body, rendering him sluggish.

"Kinkaku, are you alright?!" Ginkaku shouted, unnerved by the sudden drop in temperature.

"Is this really the time to worry about someone else?"

"What?!"

Whoosh! Before Ginkaku could react, Darui appeared behind him, his broadsword gleaming.

Slash! Darui's strike cleaved Ginkaku cleanly in half.

"Ugh... Careless..." Ginkaku muttered as his world spun.

With his body split, Ginkaku released his grip on the Benihisago. The gourd, no longer supported by chakra, halted its sealing process, freeing Samui, who had been resisting its pull.

"Samui!" Darui called, rushing to catch her as she fell.

TenTen quickly retracted the glowing thread that had tethered Samui, relief washing over her face.

"We did it..." Darui exhaled, holding the weakened Samui steady. The first phase of their plan was complete. Now, all eyes were on TenTen.

"Damn it!" Kinkaku roared as he shattered the frost encasing his body.

A surge of violent, freezing chakra exploded around him. His Tailed Beast Cloak grew denser, its crimson hue deepening as more tails appeared behind him. His form grew more monstrous, his claws and fangs sharper, resembling a rampaging beast.

Clang! Fueled by rage but still in control, Kinkaku punched TenTen with enough force to send her flying.

But TenTen had anticipated the move. Twisting mid-air, she planted the fishing rod in front of her to absorb the impact, narrowly dodging Kinkaku's pursuit.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Kinkaku launched a relentless flurry of punches. Each strike missed TenTen but shattered the ground, leaving massive craters in his wake.

"Don't underestimate me!" Kinkaku snarled. He suddenly spun, his tail sweeping toward TenTen.

"Clang!" The blow struck TenTen, sending her hurtling through the air.

"Perfect timing..." TenTen whispered to herself, twisting again mid-flight. With her eyes locked on Kinkaku, she swung the fishing rod, hurling the hook toward him.

"You think I'm unprepared?!" Kinkaku smirked, raising his arm wrapped in the golden rope to block her attack.

Whoosh! The fishhook sailed straight through Kinkaku's arm like a ghost, sinking into his chest.

"What?!" Kinkaku's eyes widened in shock as an inexplicable discomfort spread through his body.

The fishing rod's line glowed brightly as TenTen yanked it back with all her strength.

"Ugh!" Kinkaku gasped as the hook pulled a massive, blood-red orb of chakra from his body.

The moment the chakra was severed, the Tailed Beast Cloak dissipated completely. The fiery tails and monstrous aura vanished, leaving Kinkaku weak and kneeling on the ground.

"My chakra..." Kinkaku whispered hoarsely, his filthy body beginning to crumble under the strain.

Landing gracefully, TenTen stared at the massive orb of crimson chakra suspended on the hook. "Incredible... So this is the Tailed Beast's chakra?"

Darui, having sealed Ginkaku while he was immobilized, looked on in amazement. "She pulled out all his chakra in one shot... What kind of weapon is that?"

"I've read about legendary tools, but nothing like this," Samui added, still catching her breath.

TenTen carefully deposited the orb of chakra into her glowing fish basket, then pulled out a small scroll. "Ninja Art: Sealing Iron Ball!"

Boom! The scroll unfurled mid-air, summoning a massive iron ball covered in spikes and inscribed with sealing formulas.

Crash! The iron ball fell directly on Kinkaku, pinning him to the ground and sealing his movements completely.

"Yes! I did it!" TenTen exclaimed, barely able to contain her excitement.

"Good work!" Darui called out. "Once the remaining reanimated enemies are sealed, head to the battlefield and assist the Five Kage!"

As the dust settled, Shikaku's voice echoed in TenTen's mind through the Intelligence Division's jutsu.

"Excellent job, TenTen. You've completed your task perfectly. Prepare to assist the reinforcements."

"Understood!" TenTen replied, a triumphant smile crossing her face.

(End of Chapter)