The vastly experienced and deeply calculating Hiruzen Sarutobi knew perfectly well that even with this chain of attacks, which could be called a masterstroke, he could never defeat the powerful Seven-Tails so easily in one blow.
After all, the Tailed Beasts possessed not only immense chakra reserves as vast as the sea, but also astonishingly tenacious vitality.
Everything known about the Tailed Beasts had been precious experience bought with the blood and lives of countless generations of exceptionally powerful shinobi!
Once the billowing smoke and dust gradually dispersed, everyone was astonished to discover that the Seven-Tails, which had already been blasted to the ground in the previous battle, had miraculously regained some of its ability to move.
Although its movements were no longer as agile and nimble as when it had first appeared, it could still move its body with difficulty. Its speed, however, had clearly been greatly affected.
After that harrowing clash, Hiruzen Sarutobi's own consumption had also been enormous.
At this moment, he was taking for the third time without hesitation the miraculous medicine Uchiha Yato had given him, which could both heal injuries and rapidly restore chakra.
Without the support of such potent medicine, the prolonged battle of attrition earlier and that earth-shattering burst of attacks just now would likely have completely drained every last bit of his strength.
Slightly agitated, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked around with urgency written across his face and shouted, "How is it? Has anyone found the Seven-Tails' weakness?"
"Is your sealing squad still not done?!"
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, a minor leader of the sealing squad immediately responded.
"Reporting to the Third Hokage, three are ready. Only the ninja positioned farthest away has yet to complete the hand seals for the technique."
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's brows remained tightly furrowed.
He felt