Minato carefully assessed Kizaru, his thoughts racing.Even that wasn't enough to bring him down… If that's the case, I'll have to use that move.
At that moment, Kizaru clasped his hands together once more. Brilliant light gathered, rapidly condensing into the Amaterasu Cloud Sword.
Minato's eyes sharpened. He could clearly feel that this sword was far stronger than before.
He's finally going all out. I need to be extremely cautious of that blade.
Minato formed several Shadow Clones and spread them out, quietly observing Kizaru's movements.
"Laser."
Kizaru raised his left index finger, his gaze cold and focused. A brilliant yellow beam shot forward, tearing through the air with terrifying penetration. Getting hit by it would be disastrous.
Minato instantly activated Flying Thunder God, reappearing beside one of his clones. Both he and the clone had already condensed Rasengan in their hands, waiting patiently for an opening.
Although Kizaru already carried the Flying Thunder God mark, his Observation Haki was now pushed to its absolute limit. If Minato tried to teleport directly onto him, the Amaterasu Cloud Sword would strike without mercy.
At the same time, Kizaru had no intention of closing the distance either. With the threat of ambush hanging over him, he chose to pressure Minato continuously with long-range lasers instead.
Surrounded by multiple Shadow Clones, Minato let out a low breath."Let's test it first."
Swish!
In the next instant, Minato appeared behind Kizaru once again. Simultaneously, every Shadow Clone teleported to Kizaru's side, Rasengan smashing toward him from all directions.
However, Kizaru had already predicted this. His body instantly dissolved into light as he leapt upward, completely evading the attacks.
"Rasengan!"
But Minato hadn't stopped.
A sharp gust of wind reached Kizaru's ears from above.
"Did you really think I wouldn't expect you to use that again?" Kizaru said calmly.
With a powerful swing, the Amaterasu Cloud Sword slashed upward.
Bang!
The moment the attacks collided, a violent shock traveled through Minato's arm, leaving his hand numb. In terms of raw physical power, Kizaru was clearly superior—this wasn't a clash Minato could win head-on.
Without hesitation, Minato dispersed the Rasengan and activated Flying Thunder God again, retreating to a safe distance.
His reaction speed is insane… He saw through my plan completely.
Minato's expression darkened.This isn't enough. If I want to win, I have no choice anymore.
"Kurama!"
Minato roared.
Instantly, blazing golden chakra erupted from his body. The overwhelming aura of the Nine-Tails surged outward, enveloping him completely as his presence skyrocketed several times over.
His blond hair fluttered wildly, glowing like flames in a gentle wind. Ancient, mysterious markings appeared across the chakra cloak, and with this defense, Minato no longer feared being critically injured by a single strike.
"This is the power of a Tailed Beast," Minato said calmly, staring straight at Kizaru.
In this state, he could freely wield all of Kurama's techniques.
Kizaru frowned deeply."To still be hiding power like this… truly terrifying."
"So you're ready to fight to the death, Yellow Flash?"
Minato's voice was steady and resolute."That's right. My previous attacks couldn't defeat you—so from this point on, I'm getting serious."
Naruto World
Tobirama narrowed his eyes thoughtfully."The Tailed Beast form… It seems the Fourth Hokage's relationship with the Nine-Tails has truly changed."
Naruto's eyes sparkled as he watched, practically bouncing in place."That's amazing! Can I become like that too someday?!"
Jiraiya chuckled softly."That brat Minato is finally bringing out his real trump card."
Within the Akatsuki, Madara watched in silence, memories surfacing.
"So the Nine-Tails now fights willingly for Minato Namikaze…"
Once, he had forced the beast into submission through sheer dominance. Seeing it cooperate freely now left an unspoken bitterness in his heart.
Pirate World
"He can still transform at a time like this?!" Sengoku exclaimed.
Garp sighed heavily."Sigh… This isn't looking good for Kizaru at all."
Aokiji narrowed his eyes."That transformation… It seems he's borrowing an external source of power."
Battlefield
Minato began gathering an enormous amount of chakra in his chest. A dark-purple Tailed Beast Ball slowly formed, expanding as a terrifying pressure swept across the battlefield.
Kizaru's expression hardened instantly. One glance was enough to tell how catastrophic this attack would be.
"Yasakani no Magatama!"
Blinding light erupted as countless beams and laser projectiles rained down like a storm, turning the sky itself golden. Kizaru aimed to interrupt the Tailed Beast Ball before it could fully form.
But Minato had already prepared for this.
Several Shadow Clones moved in front of him, blocking the barrage, while the Nine-Tails chakra cloak absorbed the rest. Unlike before, Minato didn't need to dodge frantically.
Without pausing, Kizaru initiated his next move.
"Yata Mirror!"
Golden flashes burst forth as he attempted to escape through rapid light displacement. Avoiding the Tailed Beast Ball was now his top priority.
Then—
A chill ran straight down his spine.
A Shadow Clone had already appeared behind him via Flying Thunder God.
With the mark already placed on Kizaru, reaching him was effortless.
"Rasengan!"
The clone roared.
Though not large, the Rasengan was infused with both Nine-Tails chakra and Sage chakra. Its power was anything but ordinary.
"Damn it!"
Kizaru stared at the clone in disbelief.
"To think even the Yata Mirror can't shake you… You really are a nightmare!"
"Amaterasu Cloud Sword!"
In desperation, he condensed the blade and slashed downward.
Bang!
A violent explosion erupted, blasting Kizaru away and knocking him completely out of the Yata Mirror's light range.
Minato had been waiting for this exact moment.
The Tailed Beast Ball in his hand was fully formed.
Before Kizaru could even stabilize himself, Minato activated Flying Thunder God again and drove the massive sphere straight into Kizaru's chest.
Boom!!!
Unable to dodge, Kizaru could only watch as the attack consumed him.
An earth-shattering explosion roared across the battlefield. Across countless worlds, spectators instinctively covered their ears as their heads rang violently, the sheer force shaking their very souls.