Second Disadvantage

Naruto's fighting style still gives people a feeling of extreme speed.

That flickering golden figure seemed elusive and powerless.

However, Black Zetsu, who was fighting Naruto, could clearly feel that the power of each of Naruto's attacks was extremely strong.

Taijutsu are actually very simple; they only emphasize two things: strength and speed.

Regardless of style, whether it's as expansive and bold as Kai's style, or as flamboyant and dance-like as Ren's, it's all about the right approach.

Both are aimed at achieving two effects: greater power and greater speed.

Naruto, with his incredible speed and power, put Black Zetsu at a disadvantage.

No matter how fast it was, it was crystal clear in the Rinnegan. It was powerful, but still far inferior to Nagato's body.

But Naruto was like a slippery eel, and Black Zetsu couldn't find an opportunity to counterattack.

Increasing the force of his blocks, or even using Shinra Tensei, actually made it easier for Naruto to utilize the momentum, thus boosting his speed.

After blocking Naruto's attack once again, Black Zetsu pondered how he could recall his Limbo Clone later and pull off a sneaky move.

However, just as Black Zetsu was pondering, without his own awareness, the purple light of the Rinnegan in his eye sockets flickered.

Naruto, who had just come into physical contact with him, suddenly stopped, and the Chakra Cloak covering his body dissipated.

This is...

Chance!

Black Zetsu pulled out his black rod, preparing to pin Naruto to the spot.

But just as the black rod was about to pierce Naruto's abdomen, Black Zetsu looked on in horror as the black rod, formed from his Chakra and extending from his arm, actually retracted back into his body.

He then slapped Naruto's abdomen and pulled out a miniature Nine-Tails -shaped Chakra.

Naruto was stunned. He didn't understand why he couldn't sense the Nine-Tails Chakra for a moment just now!

Black Zetsu was equally stunned. What was going on?

Nagato?

No!

Black Zetsu glanced at Nagato's consciousness, which he had squeezed into a corner with its eyes tightly closed, and immediately rejected his guess.

Then Black Zetsu felt a tremor in his eyes.

An almost manic joy shone in his eyes—it was the scent of his mother!

After touching it with Chakra, Black Zetsu had a sudden realization.

Do I need to replenish the Tailed Beast Chakra?

Assessing the current state of his body, Black Zetsu immediately pressed the Chakra that had just been drawn from Naruto's body into his abdomen.

Then he turned his gaze to Utakata, who was confronting the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

Suspect?

Black Zetsu had no doubt whatsoever. Even though it differed from the Eye of the Moon Plan, Black Zetsu would never mistake Kaguya's aura.

Even with its own independent consciousness, Black Zetsu to Kaguya's will; it will not speculate or question, but will only faithfully carry it out.

Because of him, Black Zetsu is Kaguya's will.

Meanwhile, in a desolate crevice, a massive figure with a white beard closed its eyes once more.

While Black Zetsu was still pondering how to seize the Six-Tails 'Chakra from Utakata's body.

Naruto's attack came again, still with its golden, glittering appearance.

However, Naruto became much more cautious at this point.

Black Zetsu once again dealt with Naruto's attacks.

The Nine-Tails is indeed the Sage of Sage of Six Paths' favorite son. Naruto, who possesses the Nine-Tails Chakra, was able to fight against Black Zetsu, who had the Rinnegan.

Therefore, now that Black Zetsu has absorbed the Nine-Tails Chakra, dealing with Naruto's attacks can be described as effortless.

The boost it gave to Black Zetsu was even greater than the combined boost from the seven Tailed Beast he had absorbed before.

Even amidst the intense Taijutsu combat, Black Zetsu's strength continued to increase rapidly.

The Rinnegan pulsed repeatedly, as if it had a heartbeat, and gradually, the two temples of Nagato's body, controlled by Black Zetsu, began to bulge slightly.

It was as if something was about to burst out of its body.

The changes came quickly and stopped just as fast. Outwardly, apart from two small bumps appearing symmetrically on his forehead, Black Zetsu showed no other changes.

In fact, the changes are greater than imagined.

After easily defeating Naruto, Black Zetsu glanced in Utakata's direction.

This is...

"Danger! Senior Utakata, back up!"

Shisui shouted urgently.

However, it was too late. Utakata, Complete Tailed Beast Transformation, suddenly swayed to the side.

It fell backward, kicking up a cloud of dust.

[Limbo: Border Prison!]

The second shadow clone.

In the next instant, Black Zetsu was already in front of the massive Saiken, reached out and touched its head, pulled it back, and a ball of Six-Tails Chakra was pulled out and stuffed into his own body.

At the same time, Naruto suddenly lost sight of the enemy and was momentarily stunned.

Then, Naruto felt a heavy blow to his head, his vision went black, and he suddenly lost consciousness.

"Naruto!" ×2

"You brat!"

Three exclamations rang out, from Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya, who had recovered from near death and severe injuries.

As for the last "brat," it undoubtedly came from Tsunade's mouth.

Hiruzen Sarutobi struggled to his feet, caught Naruto as he was thrown backward, and then spat out another mouthful of blood.

Tsunade, completely unharmed, arrived directly in front of the two.

"The kid's fine, he'll wake up on his own in a while!"

As she spoke, Tsunade, glowing with a green light, covered Hiruzen Sarutobi's body.

"Old man, if you want to live a few more years, you shouldn't participate in any more battles."

After explaining Hiruzen Sarutobi's physical condition, Tsunade began to complain.

"I really don't understand what those idiots in Konoha were thinking, sending all the Jinchūriki to the battlefield."

While Tsunade was still complaining, unable to understand Konoha's actions, she noticed that Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils were rapidly contracting.

"What's wrong, old man..."

As Tsunade asked the question, she turned to follow Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze, then stopped speaking, her eyes widening in the same way.

Because it's on a hillside not far away.

A black-haired man dressed in retro red armor from the Warring States period stood with his arms crossed, overlooking the battlefield.

His very posture exudes an air of dominance over the world.