Raito swung Zangetsu behind his back, holding the blade in one hand, his expression composed.
Clang!!!
The tremendous clash of metal was deafening, and sparks flew everywhere.
As their blades collided head-on, Gamabunta immediately felt the web of his hand go numb. His eyes widened in disbelief. "You've got to be kidding! This human brat can actually match a giant toad like me in strength?"
Jiraiya warned him, "Be careful. He's a Jinchūriki. His chakra reserves are enormous!"
Of course his strength was formidable.
Three dark red tails emerged behind Raito once again. Isobu's chakra surged wildly once more, supplying him with an endless stream of power.
"Tch, Jinchūriki are such a pain!"
Gamabunta grumbled irritably, but put even more force into his hand.
Meanwhile, Manda, who was rushing over to swallow Raito whole, kept grumbling. "To think that I, the mighty Manda, would one day have to team up with this stinking toad against an enemy. What rotten luck!"
His enormous purple tail whipped up a gale as it lashed viciously toward Raito.
If that hit landed, even the protection of Tailed Beast Chakra probably would not keep his internal organs from being shattered.
Raito's pupils contracted slightly, and he pushed his sensory perception to its limit.
Ice Release: Freezing Moment!
He slapped one hand against the ground. A thick ice wall instantly rose from the earth, blocking the path of Manda's attack.
Crack!
Ice fragments scattered as the snake's tail instantly smashed the wall to pieces. But the wall had absorbed most of the force, and the enormous tail continued straight toward Raito with its remaining momentum.
Fortunately, its power had been greatly reduced. Raito formed hand seals with one hand again, as fast as lightning.
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!
An enormous water dragon suddenly rose,