I'll handle it

While Shuichi successfully obtained the Slug, Shukaku did not stop its actions. Having seen the light of day again, it felt that it had an inexhaustible supply of chakra.

"All humans, die!"

It opened its mouth wide, and a purple energy ball began to gather. The high quality of the chakra made all the ninjas feel the danger.

"That's Tailed Beast Ball! Get out of the way!"

The experienced Jonin loudly warned their teammates as they scattered and fled the scene.

Shukaku was overjoyed at the sight and immediately blasted the Tailed Beast Ball towards the direction with the most people. The ground was directly pressed into a huge trench, which could probably be used as a small river if water were brought in.

"Boom!"

The massive explosion struck the center of the battlefield. Even though many ninjas tried their best to escape, they could not avoid such a powerful attack and were blasted far away by the shockwave.

"This is troublesome, what do we do now?" Jiraiya said, frowning.

The commanders of the Hokage lineage are now communicating seamlessly in real time through Katsuyu. Their original plan was to launch a counterattack against Sunagakure through perfect coordination, but now the One-Tail is causing trouble here. If left unchecked, it will definitely result in heavy casualties on their side.

Shuichi neck. Although it was a bit sticky and uncomfortable, the chakra replenishment was really great. "Do you have any information on the One-Tail? I don't think I saw the Jinchuriki anywhere. Did it directly Tailed Beast Transformation?"

In the original story, Gaara used the False Awakening Technique on Shukaku's head. If Bunpuku had done the same, he would have been seen long ago. But now, no one has been found on the One-Tail.

"According to intelligence, the One-Tail Jinchuriki hasn't changed for many years; he's been imprisoned in a temple in the Land of Wind since birth," Orochimaru explained. "The Jinchuriki's seal has the effect of suppressing the Tailed Beast Chakra, so it's impossible for him to directly manifest his complete form under normal circumstances..."

"I was just watching where it appeared." Tsunade, standing on the high wall with a wider view, said, "It seems only Rasa's clone is there. Chiyo, who is skilled in Fuinjutsu, isn't there. It seems they plan to sacrifice this Jinchuriki to let the Tailed Beast cause a ruckus, and then find an opportunity to take it back."

"If this Jinchuriki can communicate with the Tailed Beast, wouldn't Sunagakure be able to retrieve them more easily?" Shuichi knew that Bunpuku was an old man recognized by Shukaku, so it shouldn't be a case of the Tailed Beast going berserk.

"I don't know. Could it be that the Jinchuriki of Sunagakure can easily control the Tailed Beast?" Jiraiya asked with a serious expression.

"We must confirm this quickly. Sunagakure's Fuinjutsu are unique in the Shinobi World; they are performed through mediums... Konoha Ninja, heed my command..."

If it's just a case of Jinchuriki going berserk and out of control, then it's best to send a small number of people to hold it off while the main force continues its attack on Sunagakure.

The worst-case scenario is that the Jinchuriki is still alive and controls the Tailed Beast to attack the Konoha army; that would be troublesome.

Shukaku seemed a little dissatisfied after unleashing the Tailed Beast Ball. These ninja insects were quite fast, and it seemed difficult to hit them by firing from a distance.

So it stretched out its short limbs and charged over, intending to crush the people jumping around.

"Konoha Ninja, stop it!"

Several Jonin gathered together with other ninjas, Sarutobi Keito urgently shouted, "The One-Tail is skilled in Wind Release, let's use fire!"

The Sarutobi Clan followed behind him, forming Hand Seals. Uchiha Fugaku led his clan's elites, and many more Konoha Ninja skilled in Fire Release were also behind them.

Fire Release: Great Flame Technique!

Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

The combined Fire Release Ninjutsu of everyone created a sea of fire that scorched Shukaku. "Ugh... it's burning hot! You're all going to die!"

Shukaku's body was half charred black, and part of its body had turned into quicksand. It was obviously injured, but it didn't affect it much because it was mainly composed of chakra. It quickly lashed out with its large tail, making a mess of the plains.

"Splash splash splash..."

Dust billowed across the field. Many Konoha elites who had just unleashed their Fire Release realized the danger and ran away in time, but a few were still hit by the tails and sent flying. They didn't know how far they would fly.

"Hizashi, did you see that?"

Hizashi Hyuga was mixed in with the elite team. He had the best insight on the field at the moment. Taking advantage of his allies drawing Shukaku's attention, he finally found an opportunity to get close.

"I see it!" Hizashi Hyuga used his Byakugan at full power. Because the Tailed Beast's Jinchuriki might have already merged with it. From a distance, it was just a big blob and nothing could be seen clearly.

"There is indeed someone inside the One-Tail Beast, and... his chakra flow is very stable, meaning he's still alive and well..."

"This is bad!" A sense of gloom settled over the members of Konoha.

Dispersing manpower to continue fighting Sunagakure could result in mutual destruction, effectively rendering the operation's objective a complete failure. The village hoped to end the war in the Land of Wind with minimal losses, rather than a Pyrrhic victory.

"I can barely summon Gamabunta, but it's unlikely I can defeat a Tailed Beast with Jinchuriki in a short time. After that, I'll lose my ability to fight." Jiraiya has a large amount of chakra and Tsunade can replenish it, using the Summoning Technique three times in a row will definitely drain him dry.

"Sage Mode takes time to prepare, and it's too rushed for the current situation. The Sunagakure's forces are constantly converging, this is troublesome..."

Orochimaru had just summoned Manda, and Tsunade had also summoned Katsuyu. Even if they could gather some ninjas skilled in Fuinjutsu, it wouldn't be very effective against non-wild Tailed Beast, not to mention the Sunagakure army would definitely come to cause trouble.

Seeing that the situation was about to worsen again, Shuichi sighed.

Time is of the essence. The Tailed Beast are used as nuclear weapons to maintain the balance of power among nations; their destructive power is no joke. "I'll handle the One-Tail! You guys cover me..."

The Katsuyu immediately relayed his words to the Konoha members. Jiraiya and Tsunade were stunned upon hearing them, while the other Konoha Jonin even more incredulous. How could defeating Tailed Beast be described as as simple as stepping on a rat? "Kid, are you kidding me?"

"I don't think there's any other way right now. If you have a better option, then disregard what I said."

Orochimaru listened without hesitation, "Do as Shuichi-kun says, or abandon the pursuit of Sunagakure and retreat. Continuing to hesitate is just a waste of time."

"... All right..."

When Shukaku ran out and disrupted the battle, Sunagakure's disadvantageous situation was somewhat alleviated, and many teams had successfully gathered together.

Seeing that the Konoha Ninja had no way to deal with the Tailed Beast, Rasa, as their leader, breathed a sigh of relief.

He quickly realized that Konoha would not sit idly by and wait to be defeated. Although it was unrealistic to launch a counterattack and turn the tide of the battle at this time, he could not allow them to deal with the Tailed Beast at their leisure.

He then ordered, "Send several small teams to Shukaku's vicinity to disrupt Konoha's operations as much as possible. Pay special attention to the Sealing Squad's location; stop them at all costs..."

"Yes!"