You Needn't Be Ashamed of Losing to Kurama's Power

Thud—!

Looking at his right leg reduced to ash, Mū was grateful that he was not made of flesh and blood. Otherwise, the terrifying recoil from that leg alone would have left it completely wrecked.

"How do you know this mode too?"

Leaping back several meters, Mū narrowed his eyes and scrutinized the white-haired, red-eyed girl before him with a grave expression. She wore a golden-red Tailed Beast dress and a fox-ear crown.

He had developed this mode on his own. Not even his disciple Ōnoki had known about the process.

"Hmph! A technique this simple? I only need one look to analyze how it works."

Flexing her tiny hand wrapped in a golden Chakra cloak, Senju Hi Shin lifted her chin and spoke with utter disdain.

"Nani! Could it be... you're an Uchiha?"

In Mū's eyes, that was the only possible explanation.

"Who are you calling that?"

Senju Hi Shin answered with a Fox Claw thrown in anger.

Whoosh!

The claw of golden Chakra was incredibly fast. The crowd only heard a sharp whistle through the air before its chilling talons had already plunged into Mū's chest.

Crash!

His flimsy Red Chakra Cloak shattered instantly. The body formed from Pure Land dust was sliced apart as easily as tofu.

"Teacher!"

Seeing the situation suddenly turn one-sided, Ōnoki did not hesitate. His hands rapidly formed seals.

Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!

Rumble—

Four earthen walls burst from the ground, surrounding Senju Hi Shin. Seizing the chance, Ōnoki flew to Mū, who had been severed at the waist, his eyes filled with concern.

"Teacher! How are you?"

"Cough, cough, cough... Teacher, I..."

As Mū slowly repaired himself, he nodded with heartfelt satisfaction. I didn't teach this disciple for nothing. His filial devotion is truly overflowing.

"Teacher, don't rush to talk. Think