So natural energy could be used like this, too?
If it were applied to the surface of the body, could it greatly enhance the entire body's defenses?
Compared to chakra's attributes, natural energy seemed capable of taking on more uses and properties, allowing it to serve more purposes.
Then he continued observing in silence.
When it came to natural energy, Xia Le clearly had far more authority and insight.
Meanwhile, the Three-Tails' jinchūriki, Yagura Karatachi, tumbled dozens of times across the water, then skidded over a thousand meters before finally forcing his enormous body to a halt.
"Huff, huff, huff, huff!"
As Yagura Karatachi gasped for breath, searing pain spread across his back.
He turned to look behind him and saw that the hardest part of his shell had actually shattered.
Strands of black-and-red energy rapidly wound around the enormous wound, repairing it.
At the same time, however, the burning quality unique to tailed beast chakra was also affecting him.
"Hah!"
Drawing a deep breath, Yagura Karatachi raised his head and looked ahead.
Then his pupils contracted, shock filling his eyes.
"How is that possible?"
"He didn't suffer even a scratch from an explosion like that?"
"Could his body's defenses have already surpassed a tailed beast's?"
But that was simply impossible.
The human body had its limits, after all. That was precisely why jinchūriki held such a unique position in every village.
They were feared, yet indispensable.
"This guy is so powerful!"
"He's utterly unfathomable!"
Yagura Karatachi grew deeply solemn, and even a faint trace of fear crept into his heart.
"Kid, you're absolutely no match for that man!"
"Even with my help!"
Just then, Isobu's voice rang out from deep within him. Compared to usual, the gravity and fear in his words were unmistakable.
"Even you think so!"
"This