Ch-60 Strength Boost.

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Fuso said, "It appears that we are destined to engage in battle with them, and so be it," after going back to where the Uzumaki army was stationed. He turned to the elders and declared, with conviction in his voice, "Let's split up our powerful army into four sections. I'll be in charge of the first section, and the respected elders will be in charge of the other three. Additionally, the third and second armies of our troops will combine with the fourth section of our forces, which will tactically assemble behind Takigakure. By using this tactical plan, we can guarantee that no Takigakure ninja will be able to escape our grasp."

Fuso drew them in and firmly said, "Should our foes chose to engage, they must be ready to pay a huge price." The warriors present nodded in agreement and recognition as his words rang forth.

Fuso looked at his father with curiosity and asked, "Father, are you really positive that you won't need additional teams to capture the Seven Tails?"

Mitsuo answered with a confident tone, "No, my son, there is no need. Kushina, a few skilled Uzumaki Jonins, and I have the skills required to capture the Seven Tails. It's also important to note that this war is being fought with the participation of the entire Takigakure ninja army. Even if Kushina set out on this errand by herself, she would deftly infiltrate Takigakure and leave without running into any difficulties. But she would find that capturing the Seven-Tailed beast was an impossible feat. Therefore, it is my responsibility to carry out this project. You just focus on your own fight while I take care of the Seven Tails."

Following that, Mitsuo gathered Kushina and their dedicated team, embarking on their mission to capture the Seven-Tails.

In the meantime, Fuso, commander of the Uzumaki army, launched a ferocious attack on Takigakure's forefront, the Takikage's home territory.

In accordance with their predetermined strategy, a section of their men stood steadfastly by Fuso's side to serve as a defence, while the remaining soldiers expertly dispersed to launch simultaneous attacks on Takigakure from the left and right flanks. The Uzumaki ninjas presented a mesmerising picture to keen onlookers who fixed their focus on them: a group of ninjas moving steadily forward with purposeful movements, all in an effort to get to the Takigakure's rear.

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Here, in the heart of the battlefield, the overwhelming dominance of the Uzumaki ninjas becomes strikingly evident. It was an absolute massacre, where the Uzumaki clan members showcased not only their formidable sealing abilities but also their unparalleled physical strength. And if these extraordinary traits weren't enough, each Uzumaki ninja carried an abundance of Explosive tags. Even the mere deployment of these explosive tags alone would suffice to utterly decimate the opposing ninjas from Takigakure.

Fuso started a merciless killing spree in the midst of this chaotic show, slaughtering Chunin and Genin with unrestrained violence. With each ferocious punch, his engulfed in flames fists dealt fatal blows, leaving a trail of crumpled Chunin and Genin in his wake. To everyone's surprise, his Adamantine sealing chains showed a strange sentience, slithering through the air as if they had their own eyes, and easily entangling and strangling unwary ninjas within their grasp, sealing their fates with unshakable finality.

Takikage was one of the spectators of this incredible exhibition of strength, and when he saw how pointless it would be to fight Fuso, he became aware of his own inadequacies in this dangerous situation. Takikage turned to the holy water in a last-ditch effort to change the course of events, taking a firm hold of it and downing it in one determined swallow. The Holy water he drank caused such an incredible chakra surge that the ground underneath him shook and cracked. Takikage hurried towards Fuso after realising that time was a valuable resource that he could not afford to waste. He was motivated by an unshakeable will to face his foe head-on.

Fuso was aware of this burst of chakra, which caused him to quickly whirl around and strike Takikage with a powerful fist. Both combatants momentarily backed away as the earth under them cracked as a result of their fists colliding. Fuso saw a chance, so he summoned several fireballs and shot them at Takikage. The Takikage's use of chakra was similar to Hyuga clan's Revolving Heaven technique, which allowed him to effectively defend himself from the attack.

It was not that Takikage lacked knowledge of ninjutsu; quite the contrary, he excelled in water-style ninjutsu. However, if his chakra could serve as a defense and safeguard him against ninjutsu attacks, then why waste time with evasive tactics? With this in mind, Takikage charged at Fuso, effortlessly deflecting each fireball with his bare hand.

Closing in on Fuso, he unleashed a powerful punch to Fuso's chest. To his surprise, Fuso neither dodged nor defended against the blow but allowed it to connect. For a fleeting moment, doubt crept into Takikage's mind regarding the wisdom of Uzumaki clan's leader. However, his doubt swiftly vanished when his fist struck Fuso, resulting in that specific area of Fuso's body being engulfed in flames and his fist went through.

Witnessing this unexpected turn of events, Takikage was left in a state of shock. Initially, he contemplated the possibility of an illusion, but then he realized that his chakra's manic state rendered him immune to such deceptions.

His questions were soon answered as Fuso retaliated, delivering a powerful punch that sent Takikage hurtling backward. Not only that, but Fuso also pursued him relentlessly, with several Adamantine chains emerging from his body, attempting to ensnare Takikage. Aware of the dire consequences of falling into Fuso's clutches, Takikage resolved to avoid being captured at all costs.

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