Rōshi was not actually a perfect Jinchuriki and could not perfectly control the Four-Tails' power.
Injecting a massive amount of Lava Release power into the underground volcano had already drained him tremendously, to the point that beads of sweat were visibly running down his forehead.
"The Four-Tails is starting to act up too. It sensed my weakness and wants to take control of my body."
Rōshi could feel the turmoil within him, and the pressure on him was immense. He had to stimulate the earth vein, deal with a strong opponent on Dan Katō's level, and remain wary of the Four-Tails going berserk.
One misstep would mean total collapse.
Still, judging from the current situation, this risk had been worthwhile. Destroying an entire Konoha force in one battle would surely deal a severe blow to Konoha's manpower and morale.
It would have been even better without Dan Katō risking his life to hold him back. Perhaps he could have wiped out all two thousand Konoha Ninja in the Land of Hot Water.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
As Lava Release: Scorching Stream Rock Technique was unleashed, blazing Lava Balls suddenly shot forth one after another, streaking scorching trails through the air and adding fuel to this already hot and humid environment.
Rōshi had not used this technique to attack Dan Katō's spirit body, but to directly attack Dan Katō's physical body!
If the body died, the spirit body would naturally die as well!
Dan Katō's spirit body darted swiftly through the rain of lava and fire, his translucent form blurred and warped by the searing currents of air.
He caught sight of his physical body beneath the trajectories of the lava projectiles, then turned and saw Rōshi's icy expression.
"With this, the battle is over. Among Konoha's forces, you alone are the