Konoha Is Blessed to have you.

At this moment, a roar of intense fury echoed through Naruto's spiritual world, shaking the dark water prison.

"Damn it, damn it," the Nine-Tailed Fox raged, its eyes blazing with fury. "That's my chakra. I actually let this guy use it!"

The Fox's sharp teeth glinted as it glared at the scene unfolding outside through Naruto's eyes.

Meanwhile, Jiraiya, who had been observing the battle from atop a tree, was taken aback by the continuous surge of chakra emanating from the battlefield.

"Wait... is that the chakra of the Nine-Tails?" he muttered. "Is this the power of the human-shaped tailed beast?"

Jiraiya cautiously pushed aside the leaves and peered through the branches. Shocked, he witnessed the red energy spiraling around and engulfing Kisame, transforming him into a monstrous form.

Without hesitation, Kisame used the chakra he'd just absorbed from Naruto, wrapping himself in a crimson-tailed beast coat. His form morphed into a terrifying monster, and with bloodshot eyes full of fury, he roared, shaking the very air around him. The ground beneath his feet trembled as waves of power surged through the forest, raising clouds of dust in the air.

Kisame's monstrous transformation was enough to send even the windbreaker on Chu Feng's back fluttering. But despite the overwhelming display of power, Chu Feng stood unwavering, his face calm as still water.

Kisame's roar echoed through the landscape, his nine tails thrashing within the deep water prison, but no one seemed to take heed of the Nine-Tails' words.

As the tailed beast roared from within the prison, Chu Feng's expression remained detached. Fear flickered in his eyes when he saw the transformation, but it quickly turned into a smug smile. Everything outside held no significance to him. All that mattered was Naruto, the Nine-Tails' host. As long as Naruto remained alive and the seal was intact, nothing else concerned him. Even if the situation grew more dangerous, Naruto wouldn't die. The kid was too stubborn to let that happen.

At this moment, the Nine-Tails appeared to be enjoying the spectacle. His anger seemed to have dissipated as he watched with anticipation. The stronger the enemy outside, the greater the chance of Naruto undoing the seal, freeing him once and for all. A smile curled on the Nine-Tails' lips.

Kakashi, standing nearby, narrowed his eyes as the force of Kisame's transformation swept over him. He covered his face with his arm to shield himself from the dust and wind.

"This... this is the chakra of the Nine-Tails," Kakashi murmured, his voice laced with disbelief. "Has it been completely absorbed by Kisame? But he's not a Jinchūriki. How is he controlling this energy?"

Before he could finish his thought, Kisame, now clad in the tailed beast coat, slowly lowered his head, mesmerized by the power surging through him.

"This strange energy," Kisame muttered in awe. "Is this the power of a tailed beast? It's... magnificent."

His voice carried a sinister tone as he raised his arm, studying the transformation. "Chu Feng, this time... I won't lose to you."

With a guttural roar, Kisame slammed his scarlet claws into the ground, causing the earth to shake violently. A massive crater appeared beneath him.

Kakashi, Sasuke, and Naruto stared in shock, unable to comprehend the scale of the destruction.

"Is that... an attack that a human can produce?" Naruto gasped.

Sasuke, though weakened, propped himself up and gazed at the scene with narrowed eyes, his usual cool demeanor giving way to sheer astonishment.

Kakashi opened his mouth in surprise. "How can Kisame control this power? He's not a Jinchūriki, but he's using it like one."

Jiraiya, perched on a nearby branch, furrowed his brow. "It seems like Kisame is using this tailed beast energy with his own will. This is bad... I'm not sure how the young man will handle this."

Uchiha Itachi, ever calm and collected, stepped forward slowly, addressing his comrade.

"Kisame."

The newly transformed Kisame, now enveloped in the tailed beast's chakra, clenched his fists, responding with an eerie calmness.

"Itachi, I'm fine. This power... it feels incredible. Now, I just want to tear Chu Feng apart."

Itachi nodded but said nothing more, observing the unfolding battle with a sharp gaze.

With a voice filled with malice, Kisame addressed Chu Feng, "Chu Feng, I don't believe I can't beat you now. Come on, let's see if you can last three hundred rounds."

Chu Feng's expression remained unfazed as he recognized Kisame's arrogance. It was pure, unadulterated pride, a hallmark of Kisame's character. And that kind of arrogance, Chu Feng knew, was something to be dealt with swiftly.

With a slight smile, Chu Feng raised his hand. In an instant, a golden giant sword materialized, glowing with blinding light. The blade, as brilliant as the sun, shimmered in the air, casting rays of golden light in every direction.

"Yoshi, so handsome!" Naruto cheered, his voice full of admiration as he saw the sword in Chu Feng's hands. "That's Teacher Chu Feng's weapon—the Golden Sword!"

Sasuke, still reeling from the shock of Kisame's transformation, couldn't help but murmur, "Teacher Chu Feng..." His voice was tinged with awe as he clenched his fists.

The sight of Chu Feng holding the glowing sword filled them both with a powerful sense of belonging, reinforcing the deep respect they felt for their teacher. Chu Feng was no longer just their leader—he was their inspiration, the golden flash that lit their path.

Kisame, glaring through the blinding light, could only mutter to himself, "He summoned a giant sword... out of thin air?" His eyes widened in disbelief as he recalled Orochimaru's mention of Chu Feng's sword—the "Golden Flash" and its legendary sharpness. Kisame could hardly fathom the power behind it.

Itachi, observing the scene with his ever-watchful eyes, noted with a hint of surprise, "This... is the Golden Sword?"

Jiraiya, too, couldn't help but smile. "The young ones today are truly amazing."

Kisame's fighting spirit surged as he charged toward Chu Feng, his monstrous form moving with terrifying speed.

Chu Feng, holding the sword with calm precision, stood his ground. The moment Kisame drew near, the air seemed to crackle with an intense sword intent.

Chu Feng's sword was no longer just a weapon—it was an extension of himself. The unity between man and sword was absolute.

As Kisame barreled toward him, Chu Feng raised his golden blade and swung it downward with precise grace. The resulting energy blast shot across the battlefield in a golden crescent, cutting through everything in its path.

The force of the attack was so overwhelming that it immediately reduced the surroundings to dust. Kisame's form was swallowed by the light, his monstrous appearance consumed in the aftermath.

A massive gap appeared in the earth where Kisame once stood. In the center of the devastation, Kisame lay on the ground, his body broken and battered, blood pouring from a gaping wound on his chest.

The battlefield fell silent. Everyone stood stunned, unable to process what had just happened. Even Jiraiya, who had seen many battles, stood motionless on his perch, struck by the magnitude of Chu Feng's power.

Kisame, his arrogance shattered, could only laugh weakly as he lay on the ground, a bitter smile on his lips. "Hahaha..." he chuckled through the blood pouring from his mouth. The once-proud monster had been utterly crushed by a single stroke of Chu Feng's sword.

The overwhelming force of the attack had completely defeated Kisame, leaving the battlefield eerily quiet.

Itachi, his eyes narrowed in shock, stared at the scene before him. His usually stoic expression cracked, showing a hint of fear at the sheer power Chu Feng had unleashed.

As for Chu Feng, he remained calm, standing tall with his golden sword in hand, the embodiment of the Golden Flash.