I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 256 S-Rank Secret Scroll Reward: The Power of a Tailed Beast to Manipulate the Sea!

The dazzling lightning that the Qilin transformed into gradually dissipated into the atmosphere.

The massive figure of the Three-Tailed Isobu, its gray carapace covered with lightning strike marks, appeared above the azure sea, with faint wisps of white steam rising from the gaps in its carapace.

The scale of water vapor generated by the collision of [Lava Release: Meteor Volcano] with the sea is almost comparable to the Boiling Release steam of the Five-Tails Kokuo when it is at its full power.

Under these circumstances, the attack power of the [Qilin] was almost boosted to its peak!

If it weren't for the fact that the Three-Tails Isobu's shell is the hardest among all the tailed beasts...

This single [Qilin] is enough to send it directly to the Pure Land to meet the Sage of Six Paths!

During the recent battle with the Kirin, the Three-Tailed Isobu was clearly seriously injured.

Even so, it wasn't blasted into surrendering by the [Qilin] attack.

On the contrary, the savage nature of the Three-Tailed Isobu was aroused by the bombardment of high-energy lightning.

The Three-Tailed Isobu stared intently at the shadow creature in the sky with its single, grotesque eye.

It submerged its battered body in the seawater, tenaciously condensing and refining its water-style chakra, and then infusing it into the surrounding seawater.

In an instant.

boom!

With a deafening roar.

A powerful, thick column of water rose from the surface of the sea, seemingly piercing the sky in the blink of an eye, and hurtled rapidly toward the location of the [Shadow Creature].

Under Nara Rinka's manipulation, even the shadow creatures were able to evade the Tailed Beast Ball's attack, let alone such a large-scale water-style ninjutsu.

Nara Ranke skillfully maneuvered the Shadow Creature, once again effortlessly dodging the powerful jet of water, and deliberately lowered its altitude to close the distance with the Three-Tailed Isobu.

As the Nara clangs drew ever closer, the Mitsuo Isobu unleashed a barrage of incredibly thick water jets, densely spraying them at the approaching enemy.

Nara Rinka manipulated the [Shadow Creature], darting through the almost continuous column of water at lightning speed, completely unaffected by the attacks of the Three-Tailed Isobu.

Compared to Uchiha Kagami's original A-rank technique, [Water Release: Rain Formation].

The Three-Tailed Isobu's water-style ninjutsu is far superior in terms of attack power and speed, but it lacks attack density.

For Nara Rinka, avoiding this level of water-based attack would be a piece of cake.

The Three-Tails Isobu kept releasing ninjutsu, but it was no use in slowing down the enemy's movements.

In just a few breaths.

Nara Rinkazu then approached the location of Mitsuo Isobu.

Mitsuo Isobu was about to curl up completely and charge at the approaching enemy.

But just then...

Semi-transparent chains, gleaming with golden light, burst forth from Nara Rinka's body, sweeping through the air like thunder, encircling the massive body of the Three-Tailed Isobu at unimaginable speed.

[King Kong Lockdown]!

Nara Rinka used this A-rank sealing technique, which originated from the Uzumaki clan, with great fluency.

The chakra chains formed by the [Diamond Sealing Barrier] suppressed the tailed beast chakra the moment they made contact with the body of the Three-Tails Isobu, while also firmly restricting its ability to move.

Before the Three-Tailed Isobu could even retract his head, the [Diamond Lock] had its neck bound.

"Oops!"

Feeling the astonishing binding force emanating from these Vajra chains, Mitsuo Isobu inwardly groaned in despair.

Even with its power, it couldn't even budge these chains.

The power of this chain ninjutsu is almost comparable to Hashirama Senju's Wood Release back in the day!

Isobu Mitsuki is utterly terrified by the power of the [Diamond Sealing Barrier].

Nara Rinka is also deeply troubled by the chakra consumption problem of the [Diamond Sealing Technique].

"This [Diamond Sealing Technique] is useful, but it consumes too much chakra!"

Nara Ranke silently assessed his own chakra usage.

With the use of the [Diamond Sealing Technique], his chakra leaked out wildly, as if a floodgate had been opened.

"The special sealing technique produced by the Uzumaki clan, even with my own A- level [Precision] attribute, couldn't be maintained for long..."

"No wonder only Kushina and Karin Uzumaki have ever used the [Diamond Sealing Technique]; its chakra consumption is terrifying!"

Nara Rinka suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind, looked at the Mitsuo Isobu who was so close by, and asked very calmly.

"Mitsuo Isobu, do you still think you have a chance to turn the tables?"

"I haven't lost yet!"

The mouth of the Three-Tailed Isobu is as hard as its turtle shell.

"You've only restricted my movements; you can't do anything to me..."

Are you sure?

Nara Rankei leisurely took out another [Nature Mask] from the [Sealed Scroll].

"If you insist on your opinion, I might have to take action again!"

Mio Isobu felt a sense of foreboding.

But the tailed beast's stance led it to choose to continue stubbornly.

Seeing this, Nara Rinka simply placed the [Explosion Release Mask] on the Three-Tails Isobu's shell and began to guide the chakra stored inside it to be released outward.

Despite having its body controlled by the [Diamond Sealing Technique], the Three-Tailed Isobu could still sense an unfamiliar chakra being injected into its body.

As a pure chakra being, the Three-Tails Isobu is acutely aware of the current invasion of foreign chakra.

However, due to the [Diamond Lockdown], Mitsuo Isobu could only watch helplessly as Nara took action.

Nara Rinkei channeled some of the chakra contained within the [Explosion Release Mask] into the Three-Tails Isobu's carapace and unleashed a bloodline limit ninjutsu that he had almost never used since acquiring it.

"Do you know the Three-Tailed Isobu?"

Nara Rinka slowly removed the [Explosion Release Mask] from his hand.

"I've already touched your shell..."

[Explosive Release: Killer Bomb]!

boom!

The [Explosion Release] chakra injected into the carapace of the Three-Tailed Isobu suddenly expanded and exploded after being manipulated by Nara Rinkei's will, causing a very clear booming explosion.

Although its scale wasn't exaggerated, the attack effect it caused was quite astonishing.

After being mixed with [Explosion Release] chakra.

The Mitsuo Isobu's proud, sturdy shell was blasted open by the explosion, leaving a hole the size of a washbasin. Cracks continued to spread from the edge of the hole outwards, and bright red blood flowed out uncontrollably.

Just as Nara Rinkazu said before the battle.

He really made the shell of the Three-Tailed Isobu "leak"!

"Aww—"

Mitsuo Isobu let out another cry of pain.

But this time, the fear in its heart far exceeded that when it was attacked by [Molten Release: Meteor Volcano] or [Kirin].

After all, neither [Lava Release: Meteor Volcano] nor [Kirin] caused very minor external injuries to the Three-Tailed Isobu.

The Three-Tailed Isobu did lose a lot of chakra, but it didn't actually cause much damage.

Even the large Tailed Beast Ball used by the Five-Tails Kokuo only stunned the Three-Tails Isobu, and did not inflict a fatal blow on it.

However, Nara Rinka's [Explosion Release] attack made the Three-Tailed Isobu truly feel the threat of death!

If Nara Rinka just expanded the attack range of the [Explosion Release] chakra, or even changed the attack area of ​​the [Explosion Release] chakra...

It's hard to imagine how miserable Mio Isobu must be in its current situation.

"So, do you want to continue?"

Nara Rinka played with the [Explosion Release Mask] in his hand, gaining a completely new understanding of the attack effects of this bloodline limit.

"Next time, I won't hold back."

Enough! Are you threatening me? This is an insult to the Tailed Beasts!

Mitsuo Isobu wanted to loudly rebuke Nara Rinka.

However, the attack power of [Explosion Release: Killer Bomb] made it impossible for it to muster the courage to put this idea into action.

The lifespans of the Tailed Beasts are unimaginably long.

But that doesn't mean the tailed beasts can't die!

During the attack of the [Explosion Release: Killer Bomb], the Three-Tailed Isobu felt a faint threat of death.

At this moment, Nara Rangkei offered a "stepping stone".

After a moment of silence, Isobu Mio chose to back down.

That's enough.

Mitsuo Isobu said in a low voice.

"I am indeed no match for you..."

With Isobu Mitsuo's voluntary surrender, a notification popped up on the panel indicating that the mission was complete.

[You have defeated the S-rank ninja combat objective!]

[You have obtained an S-rank ninja scroll!]

Nara Rinka's gaze swept over the messages on the panel, and then he directly released the [Diamond Seal] spell.

With a crisp "ding-a-ling" sound, the golden chakra chains were retracted into Nara Rinka's body.

Even after regaining his freedom, the Three-Tailed Isobu did not attack again despite the removal of the [Diamond Lock], and simply lay obediently on the surface of the water.

"In that case, let's just go back to shore."

Nara Rinka jumped effortlessly onto the broad back of Mio Isobu and managed to find a relatively clean spot to sit down.

"Or shall I take you back?"

"I can do it myself..."

Mitsuo Isobu sighed inwardly, offered no resistance, and began to swim on its own.

Tailed beasts possess the pride of tailed beasts.

However, having already conceded defeat, Mitsuo Isobu wouldn't go back on his word.

Add to that the example of the Five-Tailed King Mu.

The Three-Tailed Isobu thought to itself that it shouldn't be much weaker than the Five-Tailed.

Isn't it just doing chores for the ninjas?

As long as we're not sealed off, let's do it!

Nara Rinka had no idea what Mitsuo Isobu was thinking; he was just looking at the S-class scroll on the panel.

"During the battle against King Koku, the S-rank [Ninja Scroll] contained the [Tailed Beast Ball]."

Nara Rinka glanced at the [Ninja Scroll] on the panel, and with a slight thought, activated it directly.

"What about the three-tailed one?"

[Opening...]

[This S-rank ninja scroll includes: Techniques]

[S-Rank Spell: Desolate Sea Spray]

[Technique Description: Isobu's unique skill! Manipulating the power of the tailed beasts of the sea!]

[Technique Effect: By manipulating the natural energy of the ocean through one's own chakra, the water of the sea is transformed into a sharp and powerful ultra-high-pressure water column with astonishing power.]

[Spell Evaluation: Drawing upon the power of the water element!]

【Wild Sea Spray】 is a water-style ninjutsu from the manga series "Ultimate Storm" by Isobu of the Three-Tails and Yagura of Karatachi, and is classified as an S-rank ninjutsu.

I've finally made up for all the missed chapters!

(End of this chapter)