As Earth was engulfed, Konan had already suppressed Water on her side as well.
Water looked like a frail little girl.
But her attacks relied on taijutsu.
Her style was somewhat similar to the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist, but exceptionally fast.
By combining tremendous speed with precise, explosive strikes, she could unleash immense power.
However, the opponent she now faced was a genuine paper waifu-Konan!
Against the Divine Paper Technique, Water's powerful attacks were like punches landing on cotton.
Konan's attacks, on the other hand, landed squarely on her.
After only a brief exchange, Water was reduced to desperately defending herself.
As for Fire...
His ability allowed him to ignite the flames of his opponent's soul.
It was a kind of special curse.
Without a means of defending their soul, the victim would have their lifespan steadily drained until they died.
But his opponent was Yugito, the Two-Tails' jinchūriki!
And Matatabi, the Two-Tails, happened to have abilities in precisely that area.
So it was far too difficult for Fire to ignite Yugito's soul flames...
Even if he managed it, Matatabi would simply devour them.
Moreover, to Matatabi, the energy those flames supplied...
Was nothing less than a special tonic.
The more of that energy she devoured, the more chakra Matatabi could feed back to Yugito.
The three little creatures were completely countered and firmly suppressed throughout the battle.
As for Gold, who was trying to attack the three from the sidelines...
Against the Purification Art, his ability to turn into metal served only to supply Uchiha Kazama with energy.
As for a frontal assault...
All three opponents present were formidable taijutsu fighters.
And with their other ninjutsu supporting them, Gold could not even get close before they beat him back together.
By now, Gold had begun to doubt himself.
Previously,