Hinata, This Is the Battlefield of a Super First-Class Ninja-I'll Let You Experience It Early

"Naruto Uzumaki! After I have taken this form, you are the only one still capable of fighting me." Gaara became extremely excited.

Naruto did not want to pay Gaara any attention. He said to Gamabunta, "Don't use your short sword. Attack from range with Water Release."

"Hm? You actually know I can use Water Release. Did Jiraiya tell you...?" Gamabunta spat out a pillar of water straight at the One-Tailed Shukaku. "Water Release! Iron Cannonball!"

The massive water column slammed into the One-Tailed Shukaku's body. Since Shukaku's body was entirely made of sand, the impact of the water actually made its bloated body shrink by several sizes.

This attack was completely beyond Gaara's expectations. He had not expected Naruto to be able to command a giant toad in battle. At this rate, there was no chance of victory.

Damn it! Gaara thought. I can't control Shukaku very well. Only by putting myself to sleep and letting Shukaku fully awaken can I defeat Naruto... Otherwise, I'll definitely lose to him...

Gaara began forming hand seals and said in a low voice, "Feign Sleep Technique!"

"This is bad!" Gamabunta explained, "The One-Tail's jinchuriki has used a hypnosis technique."

"I know, I know." Naruto cut in. "Gaara is putting himself to sleep. Once he falls asleep, the One-Tailed Shukaku will fully awaken."

"You think you can beat a tailed beast?" Gamabunta snapped. "You make something this serious sound so easy. You won't even know how you died."

"Hmph." Naruto smiled. "Why would I risk my life fighting a monster like that? I'll leave it to someone else."

"Oh?" Gamabunta looked confused.

"Ha ha ha, gya gya gya gya—gya gya gya—" The One-Tailed Shukaku's pupils suddenly lit up. The previously dull and vacant beast seemed to regain its spirit in an instant.

"I'm finally