Fugaku got caught

The shadow clone silently trailed onoki, seamlessly blending into the shadows clone as he activated his Mangekyō Sharingan. Fugaku's eyes shimmered with potent ability as he deftly prepared his space confinement technique.

In the culmination of a year and a half's relentless training, Fugaku had perfected the fusion of his bloodline limit and the Eight Gates technique.

His mastery unveiled the true potential of his Mangekyō Sharingan, a force capable of manipulating space itself. His marking marks the beginning of his calculated plan to eliminate Ōnoki, the Tsuchikage.

A minute's focus charged the chakra within him, elevating the potency and scope of his space confinement. From a feeble grasp to an overwhelming force, the technique's radius expanded from five to thirty meters.

Fugaku could now ensnare anyone within his line of sight for a crucial five seconds, all while remaining immune to its effects.

His proficiency with this technique had been proven once before, when he shattered the confines of the Bliss Box.

As Fugaku registered the distant screams, Ōnoki swiftly glanced back, catching sight of four winged shadow clones closing in on him with an eerie grace.

A peculiar sensation crept over Ōnoki, not just that of a seasoned 17-year-old ninja but also the Tsuchikage, possessing both combat experience and a high IQ. It wasn't in his nature to confront adversaries alone, forsaking the benefits of strategic backup.

It's not something like what a lone soldier would do to fight the enemy alone.

Despite his son's injury, a mere broken right hand, Ōnoki remained resolute in his decision. He knew the severity of the situation and descended to the ground.

Meanwhile, Fugaku, maintaining a vigilant gaze through his right eye, observed the four clones relentlessly pursuing Ōnoki. He prepared for his impending attack.

"Raikiri!" Fugaku declared, channeling lightning chakra into his right hand.

The distinction between Raikiri and Chidori lingered in the realm of debate. Some argued they were the same, while others highlighted the nuances.

Raikiri earned its name when Kakashi sliced through a wood release attack on Chidori, providing him with a unique insight that led to Raikiri's evolution: less chakra consumption, heightened speed, and superior combat efficiency.

Amidst the conflicting opinions, the undeniable truth remained: Chidori was more potent, yet Raikiri held its own, proving more suitable for prolonged battles.

Observing Fugaku's preparation, Kurotsuchi covered her right hand, a furrow forming on her brow. "He still wants to use that move?"

"Captain Kurotsuchi!"

The urgent call snapped Kurotsuchi to attention, and he acknowledged the man with a decisive nod. Swiftly comprehending the gravity of the situation, he relayed the orders.

More than a dozen figures materialized, soaring directly towards Fugaku's four clones. Among them were twelve highly skilled ninja, all operating at the esteemed jōnin level. Jōnin, the backbone of a village's fighting force, were entrusted with the most challenging and critical missions.

Attaining the rank of jōnin signified exceptional talent and strength, a status reserved for only the most elite. Even Konoha, the mightiest village, boasted a limited number of jōnin. The dispatch of twelve of Iwa's jōnin underscored the severity with which they regarded the threat posed by Fugaku.

Witnessing the emergence of these formidable opponents, Fugaku's irritation flared. Onoki's tactical move to buy time became apparent, utilizing his Earth Escape: Light-Heavy Rock Technique to summon these elite ninja, ready to engage in aerial combat.

However, Fugaku remained undeterred. Having confronted hundreds of Suna alone, many of them elite, he had dispatched them with ease using his clones. The question lingered: how could these jōnin hope to stand against him?

Channeling lightning into his hand, Fugaku focused his Sharingan eye on Onoki. With determination blazing in his gaze, he unleashed the charged lightning, propelling it towards Onoki.

"Stop him!" Kurotsuchi's command reverberated through the air, prompting the elite ninjas to react swiftly, their hands forming intricate seals.

"Earth Escape: Rock Bullet!"

"Earth Escape: Earth Spikes!"

colossal earthen spikes materialized, forming a barrier that obstructed Fugaku's and his clone's. The ground below was transformed into a treacherous terrain of sharp earth spikes.

The situation was dire: Onoki remained elusive, and Fugaku couldn't afford to activate his eye power with the five-second constraint.

The massive earthen spikes, as vast as mountains, obscured Fugaku's vision, leading to a momentary lapse in his focus. He had Raikiri disperse, but he halted abruptly, causing his clone to struggle against the momentum.

His four shadow clones, veterans of countless encounters with Sand Ninjas, found themselves unprepared for this unprecedented situation, dissipating in a puff of white smoke.

Onoki's strategic brilliance became evident as the earth spikes continued to rise, catching Fugaku off guard.

The coordinated efforts of the twelve elite ninjas hinted at prior experience, showcasing a level of teamwork and formation that Fugaku hadn't anticipated. Frustration swept over him as he recognized the gap in combat experience.

Landing briefly to evade the towering earth spikes, Fugaku pondered his next move. His fire escape techniques proved futile against the earth escape maneuvers, leaving him no option but to risk the lightning escape. However, the enemy's use of iron rods added an additional layer of complexity to the challenge.

Contemplating whether to make a direct assault on Onoki, Fugaku weighed the consequences. Failure would expose his secrets in vain. Reluctant to become a target, he decided to shift the battleground to the ground, concealing his trump cards.

With determination, Fugaku released the crackling thunder light in his hand and soared above the Iwa camp, scanning for a suitable landing spot.

Keenly aware of Fugaku's intentions, Onoki, displaying his strategic acumen, swiftly ordered the week's ninjas to withdraw, preventing them from becoming unintended casualties.

As Fugaku descended, Onoki's smirk conveyed a confident understanding. "The trick you used on Rasa won't work on me!" he declared.

"Earth Escape: Swamp of the Underworld!" Onoki commanded, and the four shinobi by his side executed a series of seals.

In an instant, the entire Iwa ninja camp underwent a transformation, morphing into an expansive swamp.

Onoki, accompanied by the twelve skilled shinobi, effortlessly soared above the swamp, leaving Fugaku stranded below.

Bewilderment etched across Fugaku's face as he muttered, "What the hell...?!"

Opening his eye, Fugaku confronted the harsh reality before him. The speed he could attain through ground movement depended on the Eight Gates, but leveraging this power in the swamp was impractical.

The skill of test openness, while effective in normal battles, rendered him powerless in the swamp's terrain, diminishing his speed and accuracy.

Contemplating the vast expanse of the swamp, Fugaku recognized the futility of attempting to leap across, even if he were to unlock the seventh gate. To exacerbate matters, the enemy possessed the ability to fly.

"It's no use; we already have your intel. Just give up!"