Knives.
Steel needles.
Saw blades.
Every kind of cold weapon known throughout human history surged from the sky and the earth like rain, like weeds.
"Look out! You must not get hurt!" Tsunade shouted.
She had been cursed by just one person, and her heart had been pierced. She had barely survived by burning through the life force of the Strength of a Hundred Technique and Katsuyu: Victory Healing.
Now, nearly a thousand people throughout the village had been linked together by the Jashin Formation. If even one person consumed someone's blood, that person would suffer a curse that killed them at the hands of nearly a thousand people all at once.
Even Lin Qing, whose body had evolved, and Tsunade, who bore the Strength of a Hundred Seal, would be absolutely certain to die!
Kakashi rapidly formed Hand Seals.
"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"
A wall of earth rose from the ground. Then, with Kakashi adjusting his chakra, it tilted ninety degrees and covered the sky.
Steel needles rained down on the earthen wall, clattering against it.
Taking advantage of the brief respite, Kakashi formed Hand Seals again. Thunder rumbled in his palm.
Meanwhile, Tsunade finished forming her Hand Seals and summoned the summoned beast Katsuyu: Victory Healing.
The enormous slug appeared out of thin air. It raised its tail like a curtain against the wind and rain, shielding Tsunade from the needles falling from the sky.
Countless needles pierced Katsuyu: Victory Healing's body.
"Sorry, Victory Healing."
A soft, gentle voice came from Katsuyu: Victory Healing. "It's all right, Lady Tsunade. I've blocked my pain receptors."
"Good!"
Tsunade smacked her right fist into her palm. Chakra surged through her body, strength flowed into every limb, and she prepared to face the enemy.
"Body Void!"
"Death's Homecoming!"
The cultists roared. Pain