Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 406 Am I worse than Ban?

Even someone with average reflexes, possessing Naruto's current power, wouldn't be able to escape the chakra sealing chains manipulated by Li Yao's Obito clone.

All I can say is that speed is the only solution.

Minato's greatest strength lies in his unparalleled speed, especially his nerve reaction speed. This speed, combined with rapid body movement or the ability to teleport, creates an invincible force.

At this point, Naruto was no weaker than Minato, who could teleport.

The massive body formed from the Nine-Tails' chakra did not restrict his movement; on the contrary, the nine extra tails allowed him to evade the sealing chains' attacks more flexibly, as if he had nine extra legs.

"This can't go on, Naruto!"

Nine-Tails warned, "We must destroy that Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, or we won't be able to hold out any longer."

From Li Yao's perspective, Naruto and Kurama were handling things with ease.

In reality, Kurama and Naruto are aware of the pressure they are under.

"I know, but I can't find the opportunity!"

Naruto said urgently.

He was so focused on dodging the sealing chains that he had no time to coordinate with Kurama to unleash the Tailed Beast Ball attack.

"Use Shadow Clone Technique!" Kurama suggested.

"No way." Naruto shook his head and refused, then explained, "That chakra sealing chain is very special. Once it gets entangled, the shadow clone's chakra might not be able to return."

Creating shadow clones can certainly alleviate pressure, but they can also easily be entangled by sealing chains and have their chakra drained.

Once they lose too much chakra, they won't be able to maintain their current state.

Furthermore, because it is necessary to ensure that the shadow clones on Mount Myōboku can gather Sage Chakra, the use of shadow clones on a large scale cannot be carried out yet.

Without a large number of shadow clones, simply creating a few shadow clones is not very meaningful.

"I know the risks, but..." Nine-Tailed Fox said with a solemn expression, "If we continue to drag this out, we will be the first ones to give out."

The Golden Nine-Tails Mode differs from the typical Complete Tailed Beast Transformation Mode. It is a ninjutsu mode that enhances the quality of chakra by burning chakra, greatly amplifying the Nine-Tails' power, speed, defense, and other attributes.

This is Kurama's unique ability, which allows it to work with a perfect Jinchūriki to develop and utilize its power to the fullest extent.

However, the cost is also obvious: poor durability.

At most, the Golden Nine-Tails Chakra Mode will not be able to be maintained for another ten minutes, and the Nine-Tails will have to stop and focus on gathering chakra.

The masked man's sealing chains didn't consume much chakra, and he also possessed the chakra reserves of the other eight tailed beasts. In a contest of chakra expenditure, he couldn't compete with Naruto.

Once the Golden Nine-Tails Chakra Mode can no longer be maintained, neither he nor Naruto will be able to fight back.

So we have no choice but to take the risk.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Naruto thought about it and agreed with Kurama's suggestion, finding it reasonable.

Bang bang!

Naruto immediately created two shadow clones.

The two shadow clones also possessed golden Nine-Tails chakra bodies. The moment they appeared, they blocked the sealing chains that were wrapped around them from all directions, giving Naruto's main body a chance.

"Tailed Beast Ball!"

A Tailed Beast Ball the size of a car shot out from Naruto's mouth, aiming straight for the head of the Gedo Mazo. It not only attacked the Gedo Mazo but also tried to kill Li Yao's Obito clone.

"It seems that the sealing chains of the Gedo Mazo are not enough."

Li Yao's Obito clone shook his head, raised his hand, and with a thought, the space in front of him violently distorted, like a vortex swallowing the incoming Tailed Beast Ball.

Tear!

The chakra of Naruto's two shadow clones was bound and immobilized by the sealing chains.

Bang bang!

Before Naruto could even be shocked that the masked man's spatial abilities were different from what his mother had told him, he immediately dispelled the two shadow clone techniques.

The shadow clones dissipated, but their chakra didn't return to Naruto. Instead, it was directly swallowed up by the sealing chains and entered into the Gedo Mazo.

"really!"

Naruto's expression was grave. Although he had expected it, the consequences of having so much chakra drained were still severe.

Naruto dared not create shadow clones again.

"Create some distance, Naruto."

"I've already done my best."

Both Naruto and Kurama realized that they needed to create distance to better deal with the masked man's sealing chain attack, but Naruto was indeed doing his best.

The masked man and the Gedo Mazo were not inanimate objects and could not move; they were always following Naruto, so Naruto had no way to create distance.

If this continues, we're really going to lose again.

Unbeknownst to him, despair once again began to permeate Naruto's face.

"Why did Madara so easily capture the golden Nine-Tails by the neck in the original manga?"

Despite Naruto's best efforts, from the perspective of Li Yao's Obito clone, he was somewhat dissatisfied with his performance.

While both Madara Uchiha and Madara Uchiha manipulated sealing chains, Madara Uchiha could lock up all nine tailed beasts at once.

However, he was unable to defeat Naruto and Kurama (the Nine-Tails) even after a long time.

Is he weaker than Madara Uchiha?

Li Yao's Obito clone was very unhappy, but if he didn't use any other abilities and only used the sealing chains, he really couldn't do anything to Naruto for the time being.

I don't know if it's because this world has been enhanced.

Not only does Might Guy seem much stronger than in the original work, but Naruto himself seems much stronger now as well.

"Forget it, I'm not going to compare myself to Madara. I'd better become the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki first."

After a few breaths, Li Yao's Obito clone shook his head, no longer insisting on using the sealing chains.

Continuing to drag this out would be a waste of energy.

After all, the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki has to endure a lot of mental pressure, and that can't be wasted on Naruto.

Tear!

Suddenly, the sealing chain retracted into the mouth of the Outer Path Demon Statue, leaving only one chain outside.

"What does he want to do?"

Naruto's expression was more serious than ever before, and he remained highly vigilant, not making any move despite the masked man's sudden withdrawal.

"have no idea."

Kurama's understanding of the masked man's abilities was limited; besides his spatial abilities, he only knew about Sharingan genjutsu.

However, genjutsu is useless against Naruto, who has now become a perfect Jinchūriki. The masked man can only use space-time ninjutsu.

Thinking of this, Kurama quickly reminded Naruto to be careful of the opponent's space-time abilities, but Naruto did not respond.

Tear!

At this moment, the sealing chains from the mouth of the demonic statue swept over once again.

"Naruto?"

"What's wrong with you?"

"Get out of the way!"

Kurama screamed in alarm, but Naruto remained motionless, watching helplessly as the sealing chains were placed around Kurama's neck.

"What happened?"

"Naruto?"

Inside the mental seal space, Kurama angrily questioned Naruto loudly why he didn't dodge the chains he had just been bound by.

Once he's chained, he can't escape.

Naruto explained urgently, "A chakra has severed my control over my body, and I can't move."

"What should I do? Kurama, can you control my body?"

Naruto was also in a hurry. The masked man's sudden ability left him completely defenseless. The other man's chakra was exactly the same as his own, and he had no way to eliminate it. Just like he couldn't kill himself, he could only watch helplessly as that chakra severed all control over his body.

(End of this chapter)