Upon reaching this conclusion, Sasuke's brain began to work rapidly.
If Naruto could extend chakra arms from any part of his body for defense in 'Nine-Tails Chakra Mode', then his proud ninja tool throwing would be rendered completely ineffective.
No!
Not only ninja tool throwing, but judging by the strength Naruto's chakra arms just displayed, many ninjutsu would probably be ineffective against Naruto as well.
"Then how should I defeat him?"
Thinking about it, Sasuke was stunned for a moment.
He realized that unless he activated the Mangekyo Sharingan's dojutsu, he seemed to have few means left to effectively strike Naruto.
Swish...
Just as Sasuke was slightly distracted, the golden Naruto pounced in front of him.
"Not good!"
Sasuke cried inwardly.
The pouncing Naruto not only swung his fist but also coordinated with the two chakra arms extending from his shoulders to form a 'Rasengan'.
"Susanoo!"
Instantly, a purple phantom projected from Sasuke's body and quickly turned into a skeleton, protecting him inside.
Boom...
An explosion followed immediately, and a cloud of dust burst out in the field!
Sasuke, who had already activated 'Susanoo', was shaken back several meters. He glanced at the cracked Susanoo skeleton in front of him, his face darkening. Immediately, while using pupil power to restore the cracks, he looked at Naruto opposite, who was also blown away by the explosion.
He really didn't expect that the chakra arms extended by Naruto in 'Nine-Tails Chakra Mode' could actually use ninjutsu!
"Damn it..."
Sasuke's face became even gloomier.
At this time, Naruto, who stabilized his figure opposite, said: "As expected of Sasuke, it seems I must use full strength to defeat you!"
Saying this, Naruto raised his arms and formed a 'Ram' seal.
Seeing Naruto's starting pose, cold sweat broke out on Sasuke's forehead, secretly exclaiming: "Shadow Clone Jutsu? In such a powerful mode, can he still use Shadow Clones?"
Poof poof poof...
Sasuke's confusion didn't last long. In the next moment, Naruto opposite him split into dozens of Shadow Clones amidst rising white smoke, and without exception, all these Shadow Clones were in the golden 'Nine-Tails Chakra Mode'!
Sasuke was dumbfounded: "How do I fight this?"
Kurama Clan Compound.
Led by a servant, Shizune and Sakura arrived at the Clan Head's mansion of the Kurama clan.
Receiving them was Yakumo's mother.
Learning that the two were looking for Yakumo, Yakumo's mother was slightly surprised: "Eh, Yakumo went out early today, saying she went to train!"
Shizune wondered: "Train?! Didn't Yakumo ask for leave from Hokage-sama today?"
Sakura said: "Did Yakumo go somewhere to train by herself?"
Yakumo's mother said: "Most likely. This child simply can't stay idle, she must have run off somewhere to train again! By the way, does Hokage-sama have any urgent matter with Yakumo? Do you need me to send someone to look for her?"
Shizune shook her head: "Nothing special, sorry to disturb you."
Leaving the Clan Head's mansion, Shizune said: "Strange, if Yakumo just wanted to train, there was no need to specifically ask Hokage-sama for leave! I thought she was too busy recently and specifically asked for leave to spend time with her family at home!"
Sakura said: "Shizune-sensei, what should we do now?"
Shizune pondered: "Arranging the spar tomorrow shouldn't matter. Since Yakumo has already asked for leave, let her rest well for a day today. Maybe she is wandering somewhere right now!"
On the coast of the southern border of the Land of Fire.
Yakumo, dressed in the Akatsuki organization's red cloud robe, stood on a towering coastal cliff, gazing at the sea.
Swish swish
At this time, 'B' and 'C', also wearing the Akatsuki organization's hooded red cloud robes and masks, arrived together on the cliff.
Yakumo looked over.
'B' and 'C' stood where they were, looking quietly at Yakumo.
A moment later, Yakumo said: "'B', the Lord should have mentioned my request to you, right?"
"Mhm!"
Karin, wearing a fox mask, nodded slightly.
Yakumo said to herself: "I have been bound by various things since I was young. Seeing you able to freely be yourself, I envy you very much."
Karin tilted her head: "Envy me?"
Yakumo said: "Mhm, I envy that you can be so confident and not care about other people's opinions, can so confidently display your strength, can so confidently be firm in your heart..."
Karin looked surprised.
She never thought that Yakumo, who shone brightly in the Ninja Academy and was even chosen by the Hokage as a disciple, would actually envy her.
Yes, Karin had long guessed that 'D' was Yakumo.
Yakumo continued: "So I specifically begged the Lord and presumptuously made a request to spar with you! I also want to be my true self just like you!"
Karin said: "No problem, but I won't hold back!"
"Thank you!"
Yakumo thanked her.
Haku smiled: "Then I'll act as a guest referee!"
"Good!"
The two nodded in unison.
Haku then flashed several times and retreated far away.
Watching ordinary ninjas spar, retreating three to five meters would be about enough, but the two in front were obviously not ordinary ninjas, so to not hinder them, Haku retreated a hundred meters in one go.
After Haku retreated, Karin waved to Yakumo: "'D', you can start!"
"Phew..."
Yakumo exhaled lightly.
She knew the opponent in front of her was likely the strongest among all opponents she had ever fought, so she let go of all concerns in her heart—the village, the clan, exposing her identity, everything was thrown to the back of her mind.
Swish...
At this time, Ido, who had been restricted by Yakumo in the inner world, flew out openly: "Finally can come out!"
Yakumo said softly: "Ido, please!"
Ido looked at Karin opposite: "Don't worry, no matter how strong she is! We will let her see how powerful we are!"
Watching Ido float out of Yakumo's body, Karin frowned slightly.
Like everyone else encountering a spirit for the first time, she also didn't quite know how to deal with spirits, but she was very confident in her soul strength and didn't fear the spirit attack from Ido opposite her!
In the distance.
Shinji, standing on a tree branch, leaned against the trunk with his arms crossed, chuckling lightly: "It seems Yakumo is really serious this time..."
He, the one who set up this match, naturally wouldn't miss such a wonderful battle.
In fact, there weren't many cases of actual combat between powerhouses at the level of Karin and Yakumo in the Ninja World. Whenever a battle between powerhouses of this level occurred, it meant the pattern of the Ninja World would change, so even Shinji could gain a lot from watching the battle.