Rong Lin's eyes flickered with a sudden thought, and a cold sneer played on his lips. He decided to do something truly wicked: he would force a Summoning Contract upon the Three-Tails Isobu. From now on, whenever he was bored or had nothing better to do, he could just summon Isobu for a bit of fun.
A Tailed Beast was the ultimate weapon of a village. Even if he controlled Isobu now, Kirigakure would surely send envoys to Konohagakure once the war ended to negotiate for its return. Rong Lin had no intention of letting his hard work be handed back so easily. Since they dared to use a Tailed Beast in this war, they couldn't blame him for being underhanded.
This was why he chose to force a contract, treating Isobu just as Madara Uchiha had treated the Nine-Tails. He would summon it whenever he felt like it. He could only imagine the look on the Kirigakure ninjas' faces when they realized their precious beast had been bound by someone else's will.
Even if Isobu were given a Jinchuriki later, that poor soul would have to endure the agonizing sensation of their Tailed Beast being forcibly yanked away by the contract. It would be just like when Madara summoned the Nine-Tails and Naruto was left reeling in discomfort.
Yagura certainly wasn't like the "cheating" Naruto from the later great wars. Summoning Isobu in the future was bound to be entertaining.
Laughing loudly, Rong Lin proceeded to force the contract upon Isobu. Once finished, he perched atop the beast's massive head and directed it toward the battlefield.
Boom!!
Boom!!!
Isobu's speed on land was agonizingly slow. Everywhere it went, it plowed a deep trench into the earth. Whether it encountered boulders or ancient, towering trees, everything was crushed into dust beneath its weight.
"What powerful Chakra fluctuations!!"
Every Tailed Beast was a Concentrated mass of unfathomable Chakra. As Isobu drew closer to the battlefield, everyone was taken aback. The rank-and-file ninjas couldn't fathom what kind of creature could emit such an overwhelming pressure, while the higher-ups of Konohagakure and Kirigakure waited in suspense for the outcome.
The Third Mizukage had been driven by madness enough to let the Three-Tails Isobu loose in the war, and Konohagakure's Uchiha Rong Lin had gone to intercept it. Everyone was desperate to know who had prevailed, as this would be the final straw that broke the opponent's back.
The war had reached a point where even the lower-level ninjas were fighting until the sky turned dark. Even the high-ranking officials were faring no better; strength did not grant immunity to death. Neither Konohagakure nor Kirigakure was winning easily; both sides had suffered devastating casualties.
Roar!!!
As they neared the battlefield, Isobu's titanic silhouette appeared before everyone's eyes. Standing atop its head, Rong Lin commanded it to let out a thunderous roar to announce their presence.
Isobu's arrival brought the entire battlefield to a standstill. Ninjas from both sides stood frozen, staring blankly at the terrifying aura radiating from the beast. Isobu's peerless Chakra made it the center of attention wherever it went, and the fighting ceased as every eye turned toward it.
"He did it!!"
Tsunade wiped a smear of blood from the corner of her mouth. She looked at the Third Mizukage, who appeared as if he had been struck by lightning—battered, bloodied, and wretched. She sneered, "It seems the war is truly over. You've lost."
Once they noticed Isobu, they couldn't help but see Rong Lin standing on its head. Seeing that Isobu's eyes were now identical to Rong Lin's Sharingan, everyone understood: Rong Lin had completely subdued the Tailed Beast.
"Long live Rong Lin-sama!!!"
For Konohagakure, this was a morale-shattering victory. The Leaf ninjas who regained their senses first began to cheer and shout with excitement. Their cries carried the rest of the troops with them. Meanwhile, the Kirigakure ninjas turned deathly pale, unable to believe that Rong Lin had actually controlled their beast.
In the minds of most people, Tailed Beasts were synonymous with disaster. No matter which village possessed one, there was never a shortage of incidents where the beasts went on a rampage and destroyed their own homes. Seeing the nearly invincible Three-Tails Isobu being tamed by an enemy, who could possibly have the heart to keep fighting?
"Third Mizukage!!"
Looking down at the battered leader whose gaze was growing dull, Rong Lin sneered, "Isobu, give him two Tailed Beast Bombs. Let him experience the true strength of a Tailed Beast."
Roar!!!
Following the order, Isobu let out a world-shaking roar. It opened its massive maw, and black and blue Chakra began to condense rapidly.
"This is bad! It's a Tailed Beast Bomb!!"
The Kirigakure ninjas were horrified. They couldn't believe Rong Lin was actually prepared to use such a taboo power. On a battlefield like this, such a force was nothing short of a catastrophe.
Vroom, vroom—
The massive Tailed Beast Bomb formed with incredible speed, making everyone's hearts skip a beat. Even Tsunade and her companions were stunned. Was this kid insane? The battlefield was crowded with not just enemies but their own allies. Firing a Tailed Beast Bomb now?
Had Rong Lin lost his mind?
Of course not. He had no intention of letting Isobu strike anyone else. His target was the Third Mizukage!! The head of a Mizukage was worth a fortune. Rong Lin would never pass up the chance to claim such a massive achievement. If he didn't take him down now, when would he?
"Retreat!!!"
As the Tailed Beast Bomb took shape, Tsunade shouted the order to fall back. The rest of the Konoha forces scrambled to retreat. Their numbers were noticeably thinner than when the battle began, and many were severely wounded, such as Gekko Mifeng.
"Mizukage-sama!! Fall back, quickly!!!"
Realizing that Isobu's target was the Third Mizukage, his guards rushed forward in a frantic attempt to protect him. However, some noticed that the heads of the various families who had been supporting the Mizukage were quietly slipping away, having no intention of staying to help him.
"Hahaha..."
But the Third Mizukage didn't retreat. Instead, he burst into a fit of mad laughter—a sound filled with helplessness and desolation. "Tsunade, you've won. Uchiha Rong Lin... I have lost. You're ruthless enough, and you're strong enough. Hahaha! I want to see how your Konohagakure handles him. Ostracizing the Uchiha has always been your village's way!!!"
Boom!!!
To avoid too much collateral damage, Isobu's Tailed Beast Bomb wasn't particularly large. It condensed quickly and went flying.
The victor takes all, and the loser pays the price. Faced with total defeat, the Third Mizukage didn't even try to dodge or resist. He simply allowed the Tailed Beast Bomb to strike him. He had seen the intense killing intent in Rong Lin's eyes. It might be easy for others to run, but not for him. Rong Lin had marked him for death.
"Ah!!!"
A tragic scream echoed through the air.
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