"It seems you know quite a bit about us." Ginkaku looked up and down at Kazekaze, surprised that even a kid from Konoha knew about him and Kinkaku.
"But to deal with the likes of you, I don't need to team up with Kinkaku."
With that, Ginkaku charged towards Kazekaze. Although he didn't have the Golden Rope, Ginkaku couldn't force out Kazekaze's word spirit, but the Shichiseiken (Seven Star Sword) itself was a very powerful ninja tool. The swing just now, if it had been someone else, they might not have been able to stand up again.
"Gate of Life, open."
Seeing Ginkaku attack again, Kazekaze decisively activated the Eight Gates Released Formation. Knowing that Ginkaku couldn't use the Shichiseiken (Seven Star Sword) and the Benihisago (Crimson Gourd) to seal him, Kazekaze wasn't as apprehensive as before. Instead of retreating, he advanced, swinging his fist and unleashing his monstrous strength.
"Cherry Blossom Clash!"
With a loud shout from Kazekaze, his fist struck Ginkaku's Shichiseiken (Seven Star Sword), and the terrifying power spread out, creating a sonic boom. Ginkaku never dreamed that the little brat from Konoha would have such astonishing strength, and his body was sent flying.
The ninjas from the Hidden Cloud Village were dumbfounded by the sight. They were well aware of Ginkaku's strength. He was a monster that even the Nine-Tails couldn't handle! And now he was sent flying by a kid? How was that possible?
"Shadow Clone Jutsu."
The next second, Kazekaze formed seals with his hands, creating over twenty solid clones, outnumbering the opponent.
"Lord Tobirama's Shadow Clone Jutsu?"
The spy ninja was stunned, showing an incredulous expression. Shadow Clones were different from ordinary clones. Each one was a solid entity with self-awareness. Whether in combat or intelligence work, it was an outstanding jutsu. The only drawback was the high chakra requirement!
As a Konoha spy, he had naturally been taught this jutsu by Tobirama. Yet, until today, two Shadow Clones were about his limit. But that small figure of Kazekaze had created over twenty at once! How exaggerated was his chakra amount?
"Who exactly is he?"
In shock, the spy ninja couldn't help but ask Uchiha Kagami. Since he couldn't escape, he had no choice but to join forces with Kazekaze and the others. No matter what, he didn't want to be taken back for interrogation.
"He's our team leader," Uchiha Kagami said without hesitation, but he concealed the fact that Kazekaze was Hashirama's grandson. Otherwise, if Ginkaku and the others found out Kazekaze was the First Hokage's grandson, they would go crazy attacking Kazekaze.
"But, over twenty Shadow Clones at once? No matter how many times I see it, Kazekaze-sama's chakra amount is always terrifying."
Uchiha Kagami was filled with emotion. If only he had as much chakra as Kazekaze... No, even half or a third of Kazekaze's chakra. He could increase the power of his Sharingan several times over.
Of course, Kagami knew now wasn't the time to envy Kazekaze. Seeing Kazekaze's Shadow Clones charging towards the Cloud ninjas, he took action, forming seals with his hands and unleashing the Uchiha clan's specialty Fire Release.
"Fireball Jutsu!"
Uchiha Kagami gathered chakra in his throat, his chest swelling, then spewed out a large fireball. The diameter was particularly large, at least five or six meters! Sakumo and the spy ninja also took action, dealing with the ninjas who didn't seem very strong. At this moment, everyone seemed to reach a consensus. And that was to create an opportunity for Kazekaze's main body to duel with Ginkaku.
"Gate of Limit, open!"
Ensuring no one would disturb him, Kazekaze instantly entered the Gate of Limit state, bending his knees as if launching himself out. Just this high-speed movement alone stirred the air and shattered the ground. Before Ginkaku could react, Kazekaze was in front of him, sweeping a roundhouse kick. Boom! The Shichiseiken (Seven Star Sword) in Ginkaku's hand flew high, and the Benihisago (Crimson Gourd) rolled to the side. Then, Kazekaze swung his fists, pummeling Ginkaku's chest with a barrage of punches.
The ninjas from the Hidden Cloud Village felt their scalps tingle. The Ginkaku they always saw as a monster was being suppressed by a kid from Konoha! And what was with that speed and strength? The spy ninja was even more bewildered, wondering what had happened while he was away from the village. He had never heard of such a figure in Konoha. Wait, didn't Uchiha Kagami just say he was their squad leader?
"This kid looks only seven or eight years old. A squad leader should at least be a Chunin..."
Realizing this, the spy ninja was shocked again. A seven-year-old Chunin? What kind of monster was this guy?
"Kazekaze," Sakumo couldn't help but mutter his name.
Although he was always shocked when he saw Kazekaze unleash his power, he had to admit, just thinking that Kazekaze was on their side, Sakumo felt reassured. Even though he didn't know how strong that guy named Ginkaku was, Sakumo believed he wasn't a match for Kazekaze. However, Ginkaku, who was being suppressed by Kazekaze's punches and kicks, didn't fall so easily. His physical strength was already quite exaggerated. And now, after consuming the Nine-Tails' flesh, his power had greatly increased.
"Die!"
In desperation, Ginkaku unleashed the Nine-Tails' chakra. A light red Nine-Tails chakra burst from his body, covering him like a coat. And a chakra tail grew from Ginkaku's back. The Nine-Tails chakra had a certain degree of self-awareness. Without Ginkaku's control, it actively swept towards Kazekaze. Smack! The Nine-Tails chakra hit Kazekaze's abdomen, causing his movements to pause momentarily. Ginkaku instantly seized Kazekaze's opening, reaching for his neck. No matter how fast Kazekaze was, once he was firmly grabbed, he couldn't escape. And a ninja like Ginkaku wouldn't show mercy to a seven or eight-year-old child. He was someone who had lived through the Warring States period. He didn't know how many ninjas Kazekaze's age he had killed.
Immediately, Ginkaku leaped high, gripping Kazekaze's neck with all his might, aiming for the ground, and slammed down. Boom! With a loud noise, the resulting smoke spread in all directions, and the ground cracked like a giant spider web. In Ginkaku's view, no one could possibly be unharmed after such a blow. In reality, Kazekaze lost consciousness in Ginkaku's hand. Uchiha Kagami and Sakumo Hatake were tense and shouted in unison,
"Kazekaze!"
They never expected that the genius, monstrous Kazekaze would be killed by Ginkaku in an instant!
"Rasengan!"
However, just when everyone thought Kazekaze was done for, his voice suddenly came from above Ginkaku, holding a pale blue chakra sphere aimed at Ginkaku's back. And the Kazekaze in Ginkaku's hand vanished with a "poof" into a cloud of white smoke. It was a Shadow Clone!