Bunpuku became the One-Tails Jinchuriki during the era of the Second Kazekage. He had also become a Jinchuriki from a young age and spent most of his life imprisoned.
Even during the Second Great Ninja War, he had never appeared on the battlefield.
However, although Bunpuku had come to coexist peacefully with One-Tail after such a long time together, they had not truly connected heart to heart. He had not gained One-Tail's true recognition and become a perfect Jinchuriki.
Bunpuku, a Jinchuriki treated as a weapon, still had the potential to lose control.
That was why Bunpuku had not been sent into battle even when the Sand Ninja had previously been besieged by the Iwa Ninja and Mist Ninja.
It was not until Asuma brought immense pressure and terror upon the Sand Ninja.
Even so, the Fourth Kazekage hesitated for some time before finally sending Bunpuku to the battlefield.
From afar, Bunpuku looked like an ordinary old monk in Asuma's eyes.
Yet in his perception, he was like a volcano on the verge of erupting.
His aged body contained astonishing power!
"Worthy of a Tailed Beast. What tremendous power!"
Asuma was secretly shocked.
This was the first time he had felt the power of a Tailed Beast.
As for Uzumaki Kushina, although he had interacted with her quite often, Asuma had never taken the initiative to probe the Nine-Tails' power.
Not to mention, the Nine-Tails' seal was exceptionally complete, and Uzumaki Kushina could fully suppress its power. Not the slightest trace leaked out.
Asuma stepped out of the forest and walked deeper into the plains step by step.
Across from him, Bunpuku pressed his palms together and likewise advanced at a slow pace.
The two walked toward one another.
Behind them, figures emerged one after another.
Orochimaru, Sarutobi Amayo, Chiyo,