At that critical moment, Genji's voice suddenly rang across the battlefield. "Everyone, listen up! Barrier team, sealing team, get ready! Water Formation Wall users, gather on the left! Water Dragon Bullet users, gather on the right! Water Flow Whip users, take the center! All other ninja, group up by element!"
Though the old man's voice was aged, it carried unquestionable authority. Shinichi watched in surprise as the chaotic battlefield swiftly became orderly under Genji's command. The ninja assembled by element with remarkable speed, their movements displaying the Hidden Mist ninja's exceptional discipline.
"Water Formation Wall team, defensive formation!" Genji slammed his cane heavily against the ground. "Water Dragon Bullet team, prepare to attack! Water Flow Whip team, target the Three-Tails' limbs!"
Following Genji's command, dozens of Water Release ninja formed hand seals in perfect unison. "Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"
A massive wall of water rose from the ground, over ten meters tall and thick enough to withstand cannon fire. The Three-Tails' tail lashed against it, throwing up enormous waves, yet it could not break through the combined defense.
"Water Dragon Bullet team, attack!" Genji's roar overwhelmed the crashing waves, his fury seeming enough to ignite the water dragons.
Twenty water dragons shot forth from among the ninja at once, each three meters thick, their savage heads bared with gleaming fangs. They attacked the Three-Tails from different angles, tearing into its chakra cloak and making Yagura let out pained howls.
"Water Flow Whip team, restrain it!" Genji ordered again, and another group of ninja immediately stepped forward and formed seals in swift synchronization.
Dozens of water whips wound around the Three-Tails' limbs like spirit serpents. Though they were quickly snapped apart, they successfully slowed its movements. Shinichi noticed that this coordinated assault had temporarily left the Three-Tails unable to cope,