The Taste of Rin Nohara-I Know It

The Four Earth Grudge Fears launched their assault the moment they appeared.

The Wind Release: Earth Grudge Fear struck first. It let out a low growl and blasted forth Wind Release: Pressure Damage!

A powerful gale swept up sand and stones like a roaring giant dragon, surging toward Isobu.

At the same time, the Water Release: Earth Grudge Fear refused to be outdone. It opened its massive mouth and fired a thick water cannon. The water cannon intertwined with the gale, creating an immense impact force.

Purple lightning flickered in the Lightning Release: Earth Grudge Fear’s eyes. Sharp bolts of lightning, like Sharp Blades, tore through the air and shot toward Isobu!

Meanwhile, the Earth Release: Earth Grudge Fear pressed both hands against the ground. The earth instantly rose as it unleashed Earth Release: Rock Pillar Spear. Several sharp stone pillars burst from the ground and stabbed toward Isobu’s body.

The four elemental ninjutsu struck at once, charging toward Isobu.

Already at the end of his strength, Isobu was immediately thrown into disarray by the sudden, ferocious assault.

His massive body swayed unsteadily under the barrage of ninjutsu. He was struck again and again, each hit producing a dull thud, leaving him unable to raise his head.

At that moment, Uchiha Yu’s gaze sharpened. Seizing the opportunity, he used the Flying Thunder God Technique and instantly appeared beside the Wind Release: Earth Grudge Fear, teleporting it beneath Isobu’s feet.

Without hesitation, the Wind Release: Earth Grudge Fear activated the power of the Sand-Sand Fruit!

Its black blood vessels violently plunged into the ground. Under its power, the seawater rapidly changed, as though all moisture had been drained from it, instantly turning to sand and forming a vast sandy ground!

Desert Sunflower!

Isobu lost his balance as the ground beneath his feet changed, swaying several times.

Uchiha Yu seized the chance and rushed to where Isobu’s shell had cracked. The Tail behind his back viciously plunged in! Like prying open a can with a knife, he immediately opened his mouth and began taking huge bites out of Isobu’s body!

Although Isobu could not feel much pain, the sensation of being eaten was extremely unpleasant.

He roared in fury, his massive tail slamming wildly across his body as he tried to drive Uchiha Yu away.

However, Uchiha Yu possessed Observation Haki and could sense Isobu’s attacks in advance. He dodged nimbly, appearing at Isobu’s neck one moment and atop his feet the next, causing Isobu’s attacks to miss again and again.

Before long, Uchiha Yu was full!

Looking at Isobu’s furious eyes, Uchiha Yu let out a satisfied burp!

"Fragrant! It tastes like Rin Nohara."

Isobu swung his tail again and missed.

Uchiha Yu flew to the side, feeling the Chakra within him surge like raging tides, nearly bursting out. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he slowly opened them again, golden light gleamed in his eyes. Sage Mode activated once more!

Sage Art Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands!

With his shout, the surrounding Natural Energy frantically gathered toward him.

That incomparably massive Buddha Statue appeared behind him once again. Dazzling golden light radiated from its entire body, and thousands upon thousands of enormous arms extended from it, as though they would blot out the sky!

This True Several Thousand Hands, supported by Uchiha Yu’s abundant Chakra, appeared even more majestic and awe-inspiring, its imposing presence overwhelming.

Seeing this, Isobu let out a roar and actually tried to flee!

Scaring a Tailed Beast into running away—Uchiha Yu was truly the first to accomplish that!

"Wretched beast! Why not die gladly for the peace of the ninja world? I’ll send you to the afterlife right now!"

Ninja World Battlefield!

Led by Tsunade and Jiraiya, Konoha’s elite squad silently infiltrated the Sand Village camp.

The night was as black as ink, concealing their figures within it. Only faint footsteps sounded along the silent edge of the desert.

Moonlight spilled across the dunes, casting a silvery glow that illuminated everyone’s solemn faces.

Hyuga Hiashi walked at the front of the group. He activated his Byakugan, and a faint blue light radiated from his eyes, instantly piercing the darkness and taking in everything within the Sand Village camp.

His gaze was as sharp as a hawk’s as he swiftly locked onto the violent, unique Chakra inside the tent to the left!

That was the Chakra of One-Tails Shukaku!

Hyuga Hiashi nodded slightly and relayed the information to Jiraiya beside him.

"Over there!"

Receiving the signal, Jiraiya turned to Tsunade and said in a low voice, "Give the order!"

Tsunade took a deep breath. "Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, you two will hold back Baki of the Sand Village!"

Asuma reached up and touched the cigarette at his lips. "Yes!" The two answered in unison, exchanging a glance filled with determination to fight.

Tsunade then turned to Kakashi, concern mixed with sternness in her expression. "Your injuries have not fully healed. Look for an opportunity to assist Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma."

Kakashi nodded slightly, a flash of resolve crossing his eyes. "No problem."

Next, Tsunade looked at the Ino-Shika-Cho Trio. "You will handle the remaining Sand Village shinobi in the camp."

"Leave it to us, Lady Tsunade!" Choza Akimichi crossed his arms, his voice loud and resounding.

Finally, Tsunade looked at Hyuga Hiashi, her expression grave. "Clan Leader Hyuga, lead the elite forces of the Aburame Clan and the Inuzuka Clan to cut off their reinforcements! I’ll hold back Kazekage Rasa!"

"Might Guy, the elite forces of the Sarutobi Clan—you will go with Jiraiya and kill One-Tails Shukaku’s Jinchuriki as quickly as possible!"

Everyone nodded. "Yes!"

"Then! Begin the Tailed Beast Extermination Plan!"

Inside that dim, lightless Underground Base, the air was filled with a damp, moldy stench. Faint, flickering ghostly green light glimmered along the walls, like hellfire from the underworld.

Chiyo was tightly bound to a battered old chair with ropes. Black Receivers covered her body, sealing her Chakra and leaving her unable to move.

Her once-dignified clothing had been torn into disarray, exposing the pink swimsuit beneath. It looked especially jarring and absurd in this grim environment.

Chiyo’s hair was disheveled, and her eyes were filled with fury and unwillingness. She panted heavily, her chest rising and falling violently.

At that moment, Obito slowly emerged from the darkness.

Obito walked up to Chiyo, bent down slightly, and clicked his tongue.

Chiyo’s eyes widened in rage. She viciously spat at him and cursed, "A rat that lives in the gutter—why did you tie this old woman up and bring her here!"

Obito seemed unconcerned by Chiyo’s insults. He straightened up and spread his hands, speaking in a calm tone that carried a sense of oppression. "I heard that the Sand Village has a reclusive master who possesses a very miraculous Forbidden Jutsu, Living Corpse Reincarnation, which can resurrect the dead. The condition is that one must possess the target’s intact corpse."

Obito’s voice drifted through the air, every word like a heavy hammer striking Chiyo’s heart.

After hearing this, Chiyo’s expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. She sneered and shook her head. "Heh, so what? Do you think I’ll obey you?"

She raised her head and stared directly at Obito with resolute eyes, trying to conceal the unease deep within her heart.

Obito did not answer immediately. He reached up and tightened the mask on his face. "You will."