Ch-211 Kinkaku sealed.

"Fear not, for we, the mighty Ino-Shika-Cho trio, shall undoubtedly subdue Kinkaku and securely seal him away," declared Shikamaru with unwavering confidence resonating in his voice. Renowned as the most astute strategist among them, Shikamaru swiftly set about crafting intricate plans to ensnare Kinkaku and confine him within the sealing pot.

It didn't take long for Shikamaru to meticulously devise the flawless strategy for Kinkaku's containment.

With a reassuring smile, Shikamaru turned to Choji and Ino, gesturing towards Kinkaku as he rose, battered, from Choji's powerful blow. "It appears he's rather incensed. Let us swiftly suppress him. I, for one, am growing fatigued from this protracted skirmish." Both Choji and Ino responded with resolute nods, their demeanor exuding not a trace of apprehension or trepidation, but instead radiating pure confidence and eager anticipation for the impending showdown.

Kinkaku let out a thunderous roar, seething with anger at being humiliated by a youngster barely half his age.

"I will surely obliterate you all to erase this stain on my honor," he declared vehemently.

With these words, Kinkaku resolved to unleash his most formidable attack: he began to condense a tailed beast bomb, channeling immense power before releasing it toward Ino-Shika-Cho.

Seeing the impending danger, Choji moved forward to intercept the tailed beast bomb, only to be halted by Shikamaru. "Do not act rashly, Choji, despite your remarkable regenerative abilities. Leave this to us," Shikamaru cautioned.

Halting in his tracks, Choji awaited further instructions from Shikamaru.

Ino stepped confidently forward, her voice resolute as she declared, "Leave it to me; I will handle this move with precision."

Utilizing her telekinetic abilities, Ino focused on controlling the movement of the tailed beast bomb. Initially, the bomb's motion slowed to a crawl before eventually coming to a complete standstill.

"Shikamaru, could you please ensure the removal of any ninjas in the vicinity?" Ino inquired, her gaze fixed on the task at hand.

Shikamaru responded with unwavering assurance, "No problem at all. Leave it to me; I've got it covered."

Recognizing Ino's strategy to redirect the tailed beast bomb towards Kinkaku, Shikamaru took charge of the situation. He meticulously directed his efforts towards safeguarding the ninjas surrounding Kinkaku, ensuring their safety amidst the impending chaos.

His shadow gradually began to move, spreading across the battlefield like the reaching branches of a mighty tree. As time passed, the shadows seamlessly interconnected with the ninjas stationed nearby.

Viewed from above, Shikamaru's presence resembled that of a sturdy root anchoring the tree, his influence extending outwards to the other ninjas like the branches of the same tree. With calculated precision, he orchestrated the retreat of all the ninjas, deftly pulling them away from the danger zone.

Once the ninjas were safely evacuated, Ino took charge, deftly manipulating the formidable tailed beast bomb and redirecting its path towards Kinkaku.

"Now, it's time for you to experience the consequences of your actions," Ino declared, her focus unwavering as she guided the tailed beast bomb towards its target.

Upon witnessing the approaching tailed beast bomb, Kinkaku's eyes widened in astonishment. "What manner of Kekkei Genkai is this? Such power is unprecedented. Since when did the Yamanaka Clan come into possession of such a formidable ability?"

Kinkaku was utterly astonished, his heart racing as he beheld the tailed beast bomb hurtling ominously in his direction. Reacting with lightning speed, he swiftly maneuvered away from his current position, but his movement abruptly ceased after just a single step.

"What in the world?!" exclaimed Kinkaku in disbelief, frantically scanning his surroundings for the cause of his sudden halt. It didn't take long for him to discern that multiple shadows, crafted from an assortment of materials, were intricately entwined with his own. Realization dawned upon him – this was the cunning work of Shikamaru.

In a matter of moments, the colossal tailed beast bomb collided with Kinkaku, unleashing a cataclysmic explosion that engulfed the entire vicinity in a billowing cloud of dust.

As the dust gradually settled, the once-hidden figure of Kinkaku emerged, his countenance betraying a sense of profound embarrassment. His body bore numerous wounds, and it was nothing short of miraculous that he still drew breath. Yet, even more astonishing was the fact that he remained steadfastly upright on his feet.

"Now, with his strength greatly diminished, our opportunity arises to seal him and bring this battle to its final conclusion," declared Shikamaru, his gaze shifting between Ino and Choji.

Having fought alongside Shikamaru for so long, Ino and Choji swiftly grasped his intent.

"I'll take care of restraining him, and Ino, you know your part," Choji affirmed.

Ino nodded, fully aware that once Choji had Kinkaku under control, she needed to manipulate him into responding to Darui's commands.

With a sudden surge in size, Choji propelled himself towards Kinkaku's position.

Meanwhile, as Choji closed the distance, Shikamaru addressed Darui, "You need to be ready. When the time comes, you'll need to engage him verbally. The moment he responds, we'll enact the sealing ritual."

Darui nodded in acknowledgment and said with assurance, "Don't worry, I am absolutely ready for this."

Shikamaru nodded in agreement and cast a glance in the direction of Kinkaku, his gaze unwavering.

Choji swiftly emerged from behind Kinkaku and applied pressure, effectively immobilizing him, ensuring Kinkaku's inability to budge from his initial stance, firmly anchoring him in place.

As soon as Choji firmly grasped Kinkaku, the latter, seething with anger and gritting his teeth, exclaimed, "I cannot lose to a few brats like you three."

"You've already lost, so cease your futile struggles," Choji countered, his grip firm as Kinkaku fiercely attempted to break free.

With Kinkaku securely held by Choji, Ino deftly executed the Mind Transfer Jutsu, seamlessly taking control of his actions.

Shikamaru, with a nod of approval, signaled to Darui, prompting him into action. "Now," he directed calmly.

Darui turned his gaze towards Kinkaku, his voice resonating with disdain as he shouted, "You're a fool."

Under Ino's influence, Kinkaku responded with a hint of gratitude, "Thank you," before being forcibly drawn towards the 'Kohaku no Jōhei', where he was promptly sealed away.

The moment Kinkaku was ensnared within the confines of the 'Kohaku no Jōhei' pot, jubilant cheers erupted from the assembled ninjas, marking the successful neutralization of Kinkaku, their most formidable adversary.

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