Tailed Beast Transformation

The lightning flashed too fast; in the blink of an eye, it had already reached Senju Tobirama.

"Water Style, Water Ring Defense!"

With a one-handed wave, Senju Tobirama unleashed Water Style chakra, forming a shield of water that blocked the Lightning Style attack. At the same time, the force drove his body continuously backward.

However, because he had reacted so hastily, though he was not injured by the attack, he had exposed a huge opening.

As he flew back, Ginkaku appeared behind him. Only the Bashosen remained in his hand; Benihisago had been tossed somewhere unknown.

He had realized that Senju Tobirama already knew about the Six Paths Treasure Tools, so he simply set Benihisago upright somewhere. It would work as long as its target was within range, and it would not get in his way.

"Lightning Style, Heavy Flow Explosion! Die, damn you!"

Blinding Lightning Style chakra gathered around his left arm as a fist carrying overwhelming force smashed straight into Senju Tobirama's back.

Cough!

A crisp sound of breaking bones rang out. Senju Tobirama immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, yet a smile appeared at the corner of his lips. This was the very moment he had been waiting for.

The instant Ginkaku's fist touched his back, his hand had already formed a seal, activating the ninjutsu he had prepared long ago.

"Water Style, Instant Water Phantom Technique!"

In an instant, Senju Tobirama's body was replaced. Ginkaku's fist punched through the clone before him, sending clear water splashing everywhere. Senju Tobirama himself had shifted in a flash to a depression some distance away, where a pool of clear water lay beneath his feet.

Using the Instant Water Technique and a water clone, he had instantly achieved an effect akin to swapping bodies.

"What?" Ginkaku muttered in confusion,