Ning Feng moved far too quickly. By the instant he flashed into view, the Explosion Release ninja Shukaku had yet to react.
Hiss!
A savage gust swept through the air. At some point, a Rasengan had appeared in Ning Feng's hand, and he drove it viciously toward Shukaku.
Just as the legendary ninja of Iwagakure, Shukaku, seemed about to die at Ning Feng's hands, a cold smile appeared on his lips. Yellow chakra immediately emerged over his body, like a suit of armor.
This was Shukaku's Explosion Release armor. Compared to the Earth Release armor used by Iwagakure ninja, it not only offered greater defense but could also explode at any moment, inflicting terrifying damage on an enemy.
Heaven only knew how much thought and preparation Shukaku had put into countering Uchiha Minato's formidable mobility!
"Rasengan!"
The cold voice rang out. With a series of piercing shrieks, the Rasengan tore Shukaku's Explosion Release armor into fragments that scattered through the air in an instant.
The next moment, Shukaku rapidly formed hand seals, and the Explosion Release armor Ning Feng had destroyed erupted in an immense explosion with a boom.
Amid the terrifying roar, all that could be heard was Shukaku's cold laughter. "Heh heh heh. I wondered just how powerful the Uchiha Clan's Uchiha Minato really was. From what I've seen today, you're nothing special."
"My Explosion Release can be used anywhere earth elements exist. It's the perfect counter to you, Uchiha Minato. After all, the moment you make a move, my Explosion Release can hurt you!"
But just as Shukaku finished saying this, his expression abruptly changed.
Under his horrified gaze, what the roaring explosion had struck was merely Ning Feng's shadow clone. The shadow clone burst into foam that scattered through the air...
"Huh? When!?"
Shukaku frowned slightly.