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

Chapter 575 [S-Rank Technique: Shadow Binding Technique]!

The furious roar of Shukaku echoed continuously within the sealed space inside Gaara's body.

If Gaara's consciousness were still inside the sealed space, it might have been "sprayed" out by that roar.

As Shukaku loses control of its emotions, the amount of chakra it unleashes also increases dramatically.

As one thing rises and another falls, Gaara's control over the power of the One-Tailed Shukaku plummeted instantly.

However, Gaara, who was already planning the famous "Sand Drop Pineapple Head" attack, did not force himself to confront the One-Tailed Shukaku's out-of-control rampage due to an unexpected turn of events.

Gaara's choice was to let things take their course.

With the Jinchūriki's deliberate indulgence, the power of Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast, continued to leak out from the gaps in the seal of Sunagakure.

Clusters of dark yellow chakra surged from every corner of Gaara's body, gradually materializing into tiny grains of sand.

Seeing this, Nara Rinka proactively released Gaara's arm, allowing the other to use his abilities.

The sand enveloped Gaara's body from the inside out, causing his visual volume to continuously expand and deform.

In just a few breaths, Gaara transformed from a short, thin human child into a massive, dark yellow monster.

Shukaku, with its single tail, breaks the seal!

Nara Rinkaku's eyes lit up as he watched Shukaku break free of its restraints.

Just as Gaara was about to make his move, he preemptively transferred his Yin Release chakra into the latter's body.

Even Rasa, the fourth Kazekage, could not resist Nara Rangsuke's illusionary control.

As for Gaara, who is young and weak, there's no need to even mention him!

Gaara attempted to use his sand to harm Nara Rinka on several occasions.

Instead, they were completely manipulated by Nara Rinka's illusions.

Although, as the Fourth Hokage, bullying a little panda with dark circles under his eyes isn't exactly a glorious thing...

but.

Nara Rangsuke did not take any further action.

He was eager to see just how strong the red pandas could be now.

This can also be considered a strength assessment of this "juvenile red panda".

And then again...

Using genjutsu on a Jinchūriki is actually a rather risky act.

Because of the principle of genjutsu, as long as the tailed beast inside the jinchūriki releases a little chakra, it can disrupt the normal operation of the opponent's invading genjutsu chakra, thereby breaking the genjutsu control.

This is one of the most common and practical ways to break an illusion.

Based on Gaara's past frequent loss of control, Nara Rinkei believed that his illusions could not be maintained for a long time.

He originally wanted to send his own consciousness into Gaara's sealed space to meet the One-Tailed Shukaku.

But unexpectedly, Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast, jumped out on its own!

So sensible!

Saves trouble!

Nara Rinkaku smiled and looked at Shukaku in front of him, offering his praise.

"It really is a tanuki!"

Shukaku: ?

"Human! You're asking for death!"

Almost at the same time that Nara Rinkaku opened its mouth to attract Shukaku's attention, it immediately manipulated the surrounding yellow sand, disregarding the special geographical environment in which the group was high in the sky, and forcibly attacked this annoying pineapple head.

Shukaku's ability to control sand is far beyond what Gaara can match.

Gaara tried his best, but all he could create was a lump of sand about the size of his upper body.

In order to expand his attack range, Gaara had to disperse the sand, further weakening the deterrent effect of his attack.

But Shukaku is completely different.

In a short moment, Shukaku released a vast expanse of yellow sand from the sky.

The boundless yellow sand stretched between heaven and earth. The desert, which was originally clear and sunny, seemed to have been plunged into a super sandstorm, and the visibility dropped sharply.

The closest cities, Nara and Rasa, were the first to be hit by this "super sandstorm."

"The local tailed beasts are so rude!"

Faced with this raging super sandstorm, Nara Rinka frowned.

"So you're trying to pollute the environment, huh?"

[Shadow Armor Technique]!

With a thought, Nara Rinkachi instantly conjured a black shield made of shadows in front of him, blocking the attack of yellow sand from the front.

Rasa, who was standing nearby, was also protected by the Shadow Armor Technique, thus avoiding the tragic fate of dying here.

Simultaneously.

Nara Rangsuke did more than just defend; he also launched a further counterattack!

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The endless yellow sand crashed against the shadow shield, creating a continuous series of crackling sounds.

Amidst the cacophony, a faint, clear "ding-a-ling" sound went unnoticed by anyone.

After unleashing its sandstorm attack, Shukaku plummeted into the desert below.

But it didn't even land safely.

One after another, jet-black scythes emerged from the sky, like the tentacles of an octopus, wrapping around Shukaku's massive body from all directions.

Upon seeing the strange, black kusarigama, Shukaku was immediately taken aback.

It intended to immediately deploy its defenses or avoid the chain's entanglement attack.

However, these black chains were flying at an incredibly fast speed.

Almost the instant Shukaku saw them, they swooped in like lightning and wrapped themselves tightly around the out-of-control tailed beast.

In an instant.

An incredibly powerful sealing force was transmitted from the black scythe into Shukaku's heart.

As a special creature created from chakra, Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast, immediately realized the strangeness of these shackles.

Bound by these shackles, Shukaku was unable to mobilize even a fraction of its chakra!

Not only that.

These black chains also possess very strong physical binding force.

The mighty Shukaku, after being bound by this black shackle, not only couldn't mobilize its chakra, but it also lost the ability to even wag its tail!

Of course!

This pitch-black chain technique is an S-rank sealing technique developed by Nara Rinka, combining her self-developed A-rank technique, [Shadow Binding Technique], with the Uzumaki clan's secret A-rank sealing technique, [Diamond Sealing Technique].

[S-Rank Spell: Shadow Seal]

For the tailed beasts.

Even an exceptional individual like the Nine-Tails.

There was no way to break free from the [Diamond Lockdown] defense.

Furthermore, the Shadow Seal Technique is an upgraded version of the Vajra Lockdown!

It is more powerful and has a variety of forms.

It has an even more remarkable effect on tailed beasts, which can be described as "specialized"!

at least.

Based on the results of the battles and tests between Nara Rinka and several Jinchūriki (and Tailed Beasts) of Konoha.

Unless Nara Rinka himself withdraws his chakra.

Otherwise, no matter which Jinchūriki it is, there is no way to break free from the control of the Shadow Binding Technique!

Even Kushina Uzumaki wouldn't do!